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1950s Black Crocodile Skin Handbag

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£275.00 (approx. $438.28)

1950s Black Crocodile Skin Handbag 1950s Black Crocodile Skin Handbag 1950s Black Crocodile Skin Handbag 1950s Black Crocodile Skin Handbag 1950s Black Crocodile Skin Handbag

A classic vintage 1950s 'grand' crocodile skin handbag. Large 'A' line shape with a single handle and very simple golden clasp and fittings, emphasising the quality of the skin.

The bag has been made with an unusual skin which has rounded scales to the front and large square scales on the back. The bag is completely made from skin, including the gussets, the base, handle and the covering of the goldtone frame.

The handle measures 37cs/14.5" from end to end and is attached by simple golden bars.

The classic black leather interior has a single open pocket on one side with a treble pocket on the other, with tow open sections and a zipped section in between.

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  • Decade of manufacture: 1950s
  • Year: Unknown
  • Designer: Unknown
  • Condition: Fine
  • Material: Crocodile
  • Colour: Black
  • Length (cm): 34.5
  • Height (cm): 21.5
  • Depth (cm): 8

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