Vintage Crocodile Leather Handbag & Matching Wallet | Hand-Laced Brown Exotic Leather Shoulder Bag | 1950s 1960s
Vintage Crocodile Leather Handbag & Matching Wallet | Hand-Laced Brown Exotic Leather Shoulder Bag | 1950s 1960s
Description
A striking vintage crocodile leather handbag complete with its original matching wallet, showcasing beautifully textured exotic leather and traditional hand-laced construction throughout.
Finished in a rich warm brown with wonderful natural variation, the handbag features an elegant envelope flap, adjustable shoulder strap and decorative crocodile head detailing to the front. The reverse displays an impressive symmetrical pattern of larger scales running down the centre, highlighting the natural beauty of the leather.
The interior is fitted with multiple compartments and retains its matching wallet, making this an increasingly rare complete set. The leather has developed an attractive vintage patina over the decades and would make a wonderful addition to any vintage handbag collection.
Perfect for collectors of exotic vintage accessories, mid-century fashion or anyone looking for an authentic statement handbag.
Features
Genuine vintage crocodile/crocodilian leather
Matching original wallet included
Hand-laced leather edging throughout
Adjustable shoulder strap
Envelope flap closure
Multiple internal compartments
Rich caramel and brown patina
Distinctive crocodile head detail on flap
Beautiful symmetrical scale pattern to reverse
Likely dating from the 1950s–1960s
Measurements
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Width: 10.5" @ Base 9" at top
Height: 8.5"
Depth: 2"
Strap drop: 5"
Wallet dimensions: 5 x 3.5"
Condition
Good vintage condition for its age with expected signs of wear. The leather has developed a lovely aged patina, however there are areas of drying, surface cracking and wear to the flap and exterior, together with wear to the interior wallet compartments as shown in the photographs. The bag remains structurally sound and displays beautifully.
Please study all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.
Perfect For
Vintage handbag collectors
Mid-century fashion
Film and theatre costume
Statement accessories
Heritage leather collections
Display styling
This item can only be sold within the UK due to CITES wildlife regulations
