Rare BLACK Early 1900's Edwardian CROCODILE & Leather Purse w/Paws
(#G1v-02)

Lovely and rare BLACK early 1900's large Edwardian hornback crocodile and leather handbag with unique double paw top handle and huge hornback crocodile head and tail skin front flap. Skins are in lovely condition and cover the entire front flap and handle with embossed/tooled genuine leather covering the body of the bag. Snap front closure opens to reveal a remarkably spotless light tan genuine suede interior with 1 open pocket, 1 zippered pocket and a tethered change purse. A highly unusual bag and a wonderful find! Certain to generate plenty of conversation!

 

8” H x 11” W x 2" D 
Handle adds 2.75" to height.

Condition:  Very Good

$325.00

1940's HORNBACK Alligator Skin Handbag w/PAWS - AS NEW!
(#G1v-05)

Absolutely unheard of to acquire a bag like this in unused, as new condition! An amazing find! Awesome 1940's Edwardian alligator bag!  Beautiful, soft and supple skins with  very large front paws - great Art Deco style! Back and tail skins (osteoderms) run in one solid piece from front to back with original braided leather top handle and gleaming, solid brass sliding top clasp and detailing. Inside is a spotless, unused mustard genuine leather with 2 open side pockets and features an embossed alligator backed mirror and change purse - tag reads "Guaranteed Genuine Alligator." An absolute traffic stopper and an amazing piece of history!

6.5” H x 10” W x 1.5" D
Handle adds 6.5" to height.
 
Condition:  Mint!

Gorgeous 1930's-40's Art Deco Crocodile Skin Box Purse
(#G1v-06)

Another amazing one-of-a-kind, stunning 1930's-40's Art Deco style crocodile skin purse w/shiny brass hardware and nice gold chain. This unique beauty features a dainty alligator arm and the head and back osteoderms! This wonderful bag opens accordion style, offering 2 compartments. Fully lined in brown leather - all in beautiful condition.

 

 

 

 

7.5” H x 7.5” W x 4” D
Chain adds 6" to height.

Condition:  Very Good to Excellent

$329.00

Gorgeous and huge 14" 2-tone cocoa and chocolate brown early 1900's Edwardian hornback alligator handbag with full osteoderms (head and back scales) that wrap from front to back. Skins are fabulously supple and glossy with solid brass squeeze top clasp and detail hardware, and thick leather top handle. Beautiful, spotless mustard colored genuine leather interior with one long open side pocket on each side. A large, beautiful bag!

7” H x 14” W x 3.5” D
Handle adds 6" to height

Condition:  Excellent to Near Mint

Fabulous 1920's-30's Victorian Alligator Bag w/Brass Hardware
(#G1v-09)

These antique beauties are by far our personal favorites! This beautiful Victorian alligator bag from the 1920's-30's in fantastic with it's structured handle, brass hardware and large "head horns" on the front! Skins are soft and supple with a near spotless mustard genuine leather interior with one long side pocket. A lovely example of quality craftsmanship and style from days gone by!

 

6” H x 10” W x 2" D
Handle adds 2.5" to height.

Condition: Excellent

$429.00

Lovely Edwardian Antique 1904 ALLIGATOR Tail Skin Purse
(#G1v-12)

Absolutely lovely antique Edwardian alligator tail skin purse from 1904! In case you haven't noticed, we LOVE these old girls! Cognac colored skins are in soft, supple condition and feature the tail skins that wrap in one solid hide from back to front, with original curved, rolled skin top handle, solid brass hardware and slide button top clasp that has "Pat. Jan., 1904" stamped on back. Frame skin is fully intact, and interior is a near spotless dark mustard genuine leather with one long side pocket. Amazing condition and a beautiful piece of history!

6” H x 11” W x 2” D
Handle adds 3.5" to height.

Condition:  Very VERY Good

$475.00

1920's-30's HORNBACK CROCODILE Skin Shoulder EVENING Bag
(#G1v-15)
$339.00

Stunning condition on this 1940's-50's alligator skin clutch bag with paws. This was undoubtedly a handbag at one point, but we had to look really hard to see any signs of a handle! Skins are in fabulous, supple condition with all frame skin, toes and piping intact! Tail skins wrap from front to back in one solid piece in hues of caramel and chocolate brown. Slide top solid brass top clasp opens to reveal a spotless, seemingly unused, chocolate brown genuine suede leather interior with 1 open and 1 zippered side pockets and an attached kiss clasped change purse! Awesome!

7” H x 11” W x 2” D

Condition:  Excellent to Near Mint

1930's-40's Edwardian Style Hornback Alligator Shoulder Bag
(#G1v-18)

Gorgeous,1930's-40's subtle 2-Tone Edwardian style hornback alligator skin shoulder bag. We LOVE these hornback and tail skin bags! Fabulous, supple skins with dramatic tail skins that wrap from front to back in one solid piece, skin covered top frame, large chunky brass top clasp, and features an updated feminine chain and Lucite shoulder strap. Unbelievably clean mustard colored genuine leather interior shows only a few indications of age and a few ink marks, but no damage, and has 1 long open side pocket. An absolutely gorgeous old girl! 

7.5” H x 11” W x 2” D
Strap has a 17" drop.

Condition:  Excellent

$515.00

Large Victorian 1920's-30's Chocolate Alligator Skin Purse
(#G1v-21)

Gorgeous 1920's-30's large Victorian hornback alligator purse! What a beauty! Gorgeous skins in supple condition with the front bearing the full back horns of the alligator. Feminine victorian handle and hardware with sliding locks on both sides. There are 3 small areas where the skin is missing from the frame, which is often typical with these bags, but nothing major. Inside is beautiful mustard leather with one long side pocket.

 

9.5” H x 12.5” W x 1.5” D 
Handle adds 2.5" to height.

Condition:  Very Good to Excellent

$495.00

A wonderful dark honey brown alligator purse w/osteoderms from the 1950's! Soft and supple - very hard to find these great older bags in this condition! Very minor skin loss on frame, which is often typical with these old gals! Traditional sliding clasp with brass hardware and rope strap long enough to fit over the shoulder. Interior is mustard color leather in excellent condition! One long pocket along the inside. A sure attention getter!

 

8” H x 10.5” W x 2” D, Strap - 10"

Condition:  Excellent

1940's Chocolate Brown Hornback Alligator Skin Clutch Purse
(#G1v-24)

Terrific dark chocolate brown 1940's hornback alligator skin clutch purse with front paws! Skins are soft and supple with head and back "horns" (osteoderms) wrapping from front to back with front paws on snapped front! Gussets and bottom are embossed leather, lacing is in perfect condition. Interior is a spotless chocolate brown genuine suede with 3 open, 1 zipped pocket(s) and an attached change purse.

 

7” H x 10.5” W x 2.5" D

Condition:  Excellent to Near Mint

$369.00

Unusual 1930's-40's Antique Victorian Alligator Purse w/Paws
(#G1v-27)

Wonderful and unusual 1930's-40's antique Victorian alligator purse w/front snap paws! Beautiful skins with full osteoderms (back and tail scales)! A great piece of history with full brass locking hardware. Interior is a very clean mustard colored genuine leather with one long side pocket. Another Vintage Skins one-of-a-kind!

 

 

9” H x 11” W x 2” D 
Handle adds 3" to height.

Condition:  Very Good

$295.00

Wonderful 1940's antique hornback alligator handbag with substantial BAKELITE top frame. This bag is to die for with it's 1" thick Art Deco style bakelite frame and swivel top clasp, braided leather rope handle and gorgeous, supple skins with front paws! Interior is a spotless chocolate brown genuine suede with 1 open side pocket and a clasped change purse. This bag would be mint if not for some slight signs of wear to the interior change purse. Interior tag reads "Guaranteed Real Alligator." A fabulous collector's piece!

7.5” H x 10” W x 1.5" D 
Handle adds 6.5" to height.

Condition:  Excellent to Near Mint

$695.00

Fabulous 1930's Antique Hornback Alligator Purse w/Paws!
(#G1v-30)

Fabulous light tan colored petite 1930's antique alligator purse with "head horns" and front paws! Beautiful supple skins with double snapped front flap, sliding brass hardware/clasp, and strong braided leather handle (typical detail for these bags). Interior is a beautiful mustard genuine suede with 1 back exterior pocket, 1 open internal pocket and an attached round mirror (shows some mild pitting from age). A lovely little bag from days gone by!

 

5.5” H x 7” W x 1” D
Handle adds 6" to height

Condition: Excellent

 $300.00

Gorgeous early 1900's very large Victorian/Edwardian alligator handbag with front paws and full osteoderms (head and back scales) that run from front to back. Skins are fabulously supple and glossy with double brass top locks and clasp (work perfectly!). Near spotless genuine leather mustard interior with one long open side pocket. An exquisite bag, certain to generate plenty of conversation!

9.5” H x 14.5” W x 2.5” D
Handle adds 3" to height

Condition:  Excellent

  Gorgeous Antique 1930-40's 3-Tone Victorian Alligator Skin Purse
(#G1v-33)

What a stunning reminder of times gone by!  A beautiful 1930's-40's Victorian antique alligator skin purse/handbag with back and tail skin!  Wonderful Victorian handle and brass hardware/pull.  Inside is a gorgeous tan buttery color leather that looks unused with one long open pocket running the length of the purse. Absolutely gorgeous use of skins in complimentary dark to light brown.

7” H x 13” W
Handle adds 4" to height. 

Condition:  Excellent to Near Mint

$585.00

Early 1930's Antique Hornback Alligator Skin Handbag
(#G1v-36)

Amazing early 1930's antique hornback alligator skin handbag with full head and back scales (osteoderms) that wrap from front to back. Shiny brass fittings with braided leather handle. Skins are fabulously supple and glossy. Interior is a near spotless mustard genuine leather with one long side pocket. A beauty in fabulous condition!

 

 

8.5” H x 12.5” W x 2.5" D 

Condition:  Excellent

$465.00

This lovely bag was one of the first in our collection and you would never guess it is almost 120 years old! Fantastic, supple skins with tail skins that run from front to back. Beautiful brass hardware and Victorian handle. Genuine mustard interior is in remarkable condition with one long side pocket (only slight wear on inside creases). Original mirror that came in the bag says, "Mother gave Tena this in 1887." A fabulous piece of history!

 

 

 

 

8.5" H x 12” W x 3” D
Handle adds 4.5" to height

Condition: VERY Good to Excellent

ESPRESSO Early 1900's Edwardian HORNBACK Alligator Handbag
(#G1v-38)

Outstanding dark espresso brown skins on this ample 13.25" long early 1900's Edwardian hornback alligator handbag with full osteoderms (back scales) that wrap from front to back in one full piece. Skins are fabulously supple and glossy with original padded skin top handle and sliding solid brass locking top clasp and side locks. Brass button on top clasp twists to lock the clasp! Mustard genuine leather interior is in lovely condition with normal indications of use and "C. Ficherly" engraved into leather above pocket, but no damage or significant wear. A gorgeous, ample bag and perfect for those that are tired of all the mass produced bags out there! Nearly impossible to find these bags in this condition!

7.5” H x 13.25" W x 1.5" D
Handle adds 3.5" to height

Condition:  Excellent

Early 1900's Petite Alligator Tail Handbag with Brass Frame
(#G1v-39)

Stunning antique early 1900's petite alligator tail handbag with brass kiss clasp and frame. Two-tone skins are in fabulous condition, with original knotted rope handle. Interior is a beautiful mustard leather with one side pocket and includes a matching petite alligator skin change purse! Very hard to find these great little bags in this condition!

 

 

 

 

 

6” H x 6.5” W x 1” D
Handle adds 8.5" to height.

Condition:  Excellent to Near Mint

$395.00

Gorgeous, large 1930's-40's 2-tone Victorian hornback alligator skin purse/handbag with full back scales (osteoderms)!  Wonderful Victorian handle and solid brass hardware/pull with sliding brass top locks.  Inside is a gorgeous mustard color leather with 1 long open side pocket - (2 small marks - one by side pocket and 359 written in faded ink on opposite side - otherwise perfect condition)!

 

 

9” H x 13.5” W x 2” D
Handle adds 3.5" to height

Condition:  Excellent

HUGE Early 1900's Victorian Alligator Clutch Bag w/Paws
(#G1v-42)
$395.00

1940's 2-Tone Hornback Alligator Skin Handbag
(#G1v-45)

Beautiful 1940's 2-tone alligator skin handbag with gorgeous skins in excellent condition! Soft, supple skins with beautiful coloring. Long brass top clip clasp and doubled leather handle. Interior is a spotless brown genuine suede with 2 open gold trimmed pockets and one zipped - includes a matching tethered change purse. A unique and glamorous bag!

 

8” H x 10” W x 1.5" D
Handle adds 4" to height.

Condition:  Excellent

$465.00

1940's-50's Rare CARAMEL Hornback Alligator Purse - Kleinstuber
(#G1v-48)

Rare coloring on this beautiful 1940's-50's caramel hornback alligator purse by Kleinstuber. Skins are in beautiful, supple condition, as is the braided leather handle and brass hardware. Osteoderms (back scales) run from front to back. Interior is a gorgeous mustard genuine leather with 2 open side pockets and a matching mirror. Signed "Kleinstuber, Genuine Alligator."

7.5” H x 9.5” W x 2" D
Handle adds 6" to height.

Condition:  Excellent

$469.00

1920's Edwardian HORNBACK Alligator Handbag w/PAWS!
(#G1v-49)

An amazing find! Awesome 1920's Edwardian alligator bag!  Beautiful, soft and supple skins with  very large front paws - great Art Deco style! Head and back scales run in one solid piece from front to back with original braided leather top handle and solid brass sliding top clasp. Inside is an amazingly clean mustard leather in excellent condition showing only the most minor indications of use and features 1 long open side pocket.  An absolute traffic stopper!

 

 

8” H x 11.25” W x 2" D
Handle adds 8" to height.
 
Condition: Excellent to Near Mint

$545.00

Gorgeous early 1900's ample 13.5" Victorian/Edwardian hornback alligator handbag with front paws and full osteoderms (head and back scales) that run from front to back. Skins are fabulously supple and glossy with double brass top locks and clasp (work perfectly!) and rolled skin covered top handle. Amazingly clean genuine leather mustard interior with one long open side pocket. An exquisite bag, certain to generate plenty of conversation!

7” H x 13.5” W x 2.5" D
Handle adds 3.5" to height

Condition:  Excellent to Near Mint