vintage lizard handbags
vintage lizard purses


Vintage Genuine Lizard Skin Purses & Accessories:

Our current collection of vintage lizard skin handbags, shoes and other accessories from the 1920's through the 1990's offers a variety of uniquely shaped and colored day and evening styles to fit any occasion.  Some erroneously refer to this as "baby alligator"- it is not alligator at any age.  It is gorgeous, durable lizard skin!

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RED JEWELED 1970's-80's LIZARD Skin Evening Bag - LA JEUNESSE
RED JEWELED 1970's-80's LIZARD Skin Evening Bag - LA JEUNESSE
(Item #G2-01 )

Unique JEWELED 1970's-80's red lizard skin clutch shoulder bag with red PYTHON snake skin lining by Georges La Jeunesse (a division of G & F Quality Handbags of New York). This bag is fabulous with its supple red skins, beautiful antique silver tone jeweled marcasite top frame, geometric lucite top clasp, and removable skin shoulder strap! Amazing and spotless interior is done completely in red python snake skin with 2 open side pockets and features a matching lizard change purse also lined in python - signed "La Jeunesse." Appears sinfully unused! A remarkable, top quality bag!

7” H x 11” W x 2.5” D
Strap has a 17" drop.


Condition: Near Mint

$425.00


SLEEK 13" 1950's-60's MONITOR (Ring) Lizard CLUTCH Bag
SLEEK 13" 1950's-60's MONITOR (Ring) Lizard CLUTCH Bag
(Item #G2-02)

Great size and sleek lines on this gorgeous 1950's-60's monitor (ring) lizard clutch bag. Gorgeous, supple dark cream and tan skins with beautiful patterning! Shiny gold tone (a few very light surface scratches) and inlaid skin top frame with center clasp opens to reveal a beautiful cream/bone faille/grosgrain fabric interior showing some minor indications of use - no damage or wear - with 2 open and 1 zippered side pockets. Gorgeous and so sophisticated!


 

6” H x 13” W x 2" D

Condition: Excellent to Near Mint

SOLD

New! 2007 CLARA KASAVINA Jeweled Black LIZARD Skin Evening Bag
New! 2007 CLARA KASAVINA Jeweled Black LIZARD Skin Evening Bag
(#G2-03)

Not vintage, but vintage inspired! Gorgeous, with original tag still attached, vintage inspired and hand jeweled 2007 black lizard skin evening bag by Clara Kasavina. Perfect size with petal soft black lizard belly skins and jeweled top frame, clasp and chain strap! Magnetic top closure opens to reveal a spotless, unused, black silk interior - signed "Clara Kasavina." Big enough to hold all of the evenings necessities! Clara's exotic skin bags range from $500-$1,100.

 

5” H x 10” W x 2.5” D
Handle adds 8" to height.

Condition: Mint!

SOLD


GREEN JEWELED 1970's-80's LIZARD Skin Evening Bag - LA JEUNESSE
GREEN JEWELED 1970's-80's LIZARD Skin Evening Bag - LA JEUNESSE
(Item #G2-04 )

Unique JEWELED 1970's-80's green lizard skin clutch shoulder bag with green snake skin lining by Georges La Jeunesse (a division of G & F Quality Handbags of New York). This bag is fabulous with its supple green skins, beautiful antique silver tone jeweled top frame, and removable skin shoulder strap! Amazing and spotless interior is done completely in green karung snake skin and features 2 open side pockets - signed "La Jeunesse." Appears sinfully unused! An amazing, top quality bag not to be found again!

7” H x 10” W x 2.5” D
Strap has a 17" drop.


Condition: Near Mint

$395.00

1940's-50's RUBY RED Deco Style Lizard Skin & LUCITE Handbag
1940's-50's RUBY RED Deco Style Lizard Skin & LUCITE Handbag
(Item #G2-05)

Beautiful Art Deco style RUBY RED 1940's-50's lizard skin handbag with stunning geometric orange and red colored lucite top frame (some very light surface scratches from normal use). Ruby red lizard skins are soft and supple with hinged, squared top frame and double skin and leather handles. Interior is a spotless red grosgrain fabric with 2 open side pockets - unsigned but looks like a Bass bag.

 

7.5” H x 11” W x 3.5” D
Handles Add 5" to Height


Condition: Excellent to Near Mint

$275.00


NEW! 2007 Natural Cream & Gray MONITOR (Ring) Lizard CLUTCH Purse
NEW! 2007 Natural Cream & Gray MONITOR (Ring) Lizard CLUTCH Purse
(Item #G2-06)

Great size and sleek shape on this gorgeous brand new, unused monitor (ring) lizard clutch purse. Gorgeous, supple light cream and gray skins with beautiful patterning cover the entire bag with hidden interior double magnetic top closure. Interior is a spotless tan genuine suede leather with 1 skin trimmed open side pocket - signed "Giulio." A timeless design in a highly coveted skin!

 

 

5” H x 12” W x 2.5" D

Condition: Mint!

SOLD


NEW! Custom MONITOR (RING) LIZARD Skin 8 Oz. Liquor Hip FLASK Set w/Key
NEW! Custom MONITOR (RING) LIZARD Skin 8 Oz. Liquor Hip FLASK Set w/Key
(#G2-07)

Amazing custom made genuine monitor (ring) lizard skin liquor flask boxed set with convenient funnel and collapsible shot glass and matching skin and silver Tiffany-style key ring! Dramatic patterned lizard skins wrap from front to back on this new, UNUSED solid stainless steel 8 oz. flask with attached screw top cap. The bottom is stamped "stainless steel, 8 oz." Key ring unscrews on one end for adding/removing keys and features an inlaid matching skin oval charm. An absolutely unique and wonderful gift for yourself or that special person in your life. Perfect for golfing, sports events, shopping, etc.! Great for the person who has everything!

6” H x 4” W x 1" D 

Condition:  Mint!

SOLD


Unique DECO Style 1940's-50's CRANBERRY Lizard Skin Handbag
Unique DECO Style 1940's-50's CRANBERRY Lizard Skin Handbag
(Item #G2-08)

Great color and unique shape on this lovely Deco style 1940's-50's cranberry red lizard skin handbag with double handles and shiny solid brass top clasp. Skins are in lovely condition, including skin and leather backed top handles. Interior is a spotless black grosgrain/faille fabric with 2 open side pockets. A great Deco shaped vintage skin bag in a hard to find color - appears unused!

 

 

 

 

8” H x 11” W x 5" D
Handles add 6" to Height


Condition: Mint!

$265.00

Dark NAVY BLUE 1940's DECO Style LIZARD Skin Clutch Purse
Dark NAVY BLUE 1940's DECO Style LIZARD Skin Clutch Purse
(#G2-09)

Fantastic, supple skins on this gorgeous Deco style dark NAVY BLUE 1940's lizard skin clutch purse! Terrific flared sides, full top bar brass and skin covered clasp, looped front pull, and convenient back hand strap for carrying. Interior is a lovely matching navy blue faille fabric with 2 open side pockets, showing only minimal signs of use with some very light fading on interior flares and a few small surface scratches on interior frame. A lovely design in a VERY hard to find color!

 

 

5.75” H x 12.5” W x 2” D

Condition: 
Very Very Good to Excellent

$245.00


FANTASTIC 1940's DECO Style Black Lizard Skin Handbag w/BAKELITE!
FANTASTIC 1940's DECO Style Black Lizard Skin Handbag w/BAKELITE!
(Item #G2-10)

Absolutely FANTASTIC, huge 10" x 10" 1940's Deco style black lizard skin and bakelite handbag - Magro Original! This is by far the most outstanding bag we have ever seen. Stunning, significant double rolled bakelite shells top kiss clasp with 4.5" wide frame. Ruched skins are in beautiful, supple condition, including 3" wide top strap! This beauty opens into a large bucket style bag, with the interior (which shows some wear conducive with age) being a bright green genuine leather with 2 open side pockets - signed "Magro Original." Not to be seen again, especially in this condition!

10” H x 10” W x 4.5” D
Handle Adds 6" to Height

Condition: Excellent

$1,125.00


Stunning 1970's SCALLOPED Red Lizard CLUTCH - R. SALDANA
Stunning 1970's SCALLOPED Red Lizard CLUTCH - R. SALDANA
(Item #G2-11)

Amazing design detail on this gorgeous 1970's cranberry red lizard skin clutch/shoulder bag by Saldanas! Fantastic scalloped skin magnetic snap top flap with soft, supple skins and removable skin shoulder strap. Interior is a spotless chocolate brown genuine suede and fabric with 1 front pocket under flap and 1 open and 1 zippered side pocket(s) - signed "Exclusively made by R. Saldana, Manila." Absolutely beautiful!

 

 

8” H x 10” W x 2.5" D
Strap has a 15" drop.

Condition: Mint!

$269.00


Large 1950's-60's Kelly Style Monitor (Ring) Lizard Skin Handbag - SILVER
Large 1950's-60's Kelly Style Monitor (Ring) Lizard Skin Handbag - SILVER
(Item #G2-12)

Gorgeous and large 1950's-60's Kelly style monitor (ring) lizard skin handbag. Fantastic coloring on this lovely, large bag with rare silver tone hardware! Gorgeous, supple skins with strong, unblemished top handle (which fits snugly over the shoulder) and shiny untarnished silver tone hardware. Spotless, UNUSED interior is a beautiful bone genuine leather with 3 open pockets, 1 zipped, and a spot for lipstick. A fantastic, large handbag perfect for everyday use!  
 

 

8.5” H x 11.5” W x 3” D
Handle Adds 7" to Height.

Condition: Mint!

$275.00

Deco Style 1940's-50's Chocolate Brown Lizard Skin Wristlet Handbag
  Deco Style 1940's-50's Chocolate Brown Lizard Skin Wristlet Handbag
(Item #G2-13)

Feminine, Deco style on this beautiful chocolate brown lizard skin handbag from the 1940's-50's. Skins are in gorgeous, supple condition (including thick wristlet handle) and features a large skin covered flip down button front clasp and ruched front flap. Spotless interior is a chocolate brown grosgrain/faille fabric with 3 open side pocket(s) - unsigned but looks like a Deitsch bag. A lovely little bag that is surprisingly roomy!

 

5” H x 11.5” W x 1.5” D


Condition: Mint!

$269.00


GRAY 1980's Monitor RING Lizard Skin CLUTCH Shoulder Bag - COLOMBETTI
GRAY 1980's Monitor RING Lizard Skin CLUTCH Shoulder Bag - COLOMBETTI
(Item #G2-14)

Gorgeous coloring on this fabulous Italian 1980's bluish gray monitor ring lizard skin clutch shoulder bag by Colombetti! Fabulous soft, ruched front and back skins with inlaid skin top frame and shiny gold tone trim and flip up top clasp. Matching skin shoulder strap folds into bag for clutch carrying. Spotless interior is a soft, light tan genuine kidskin leather with 1 open and 1 zippered side pockets - signed "Colombetti, Milano, Made in Italy." Gorgeous bag in a highly coveted skin!

8” H x 11.5” W x 2.5” D
Strap has a 16" drop

Condition: Mint!

$335.00


RUBY RED 1950's-60's Lizard Skin Clutch Purse w/SILVER Purse Pull!
RUBY RED 1950's-60's Lizard Skin Clutch Purse w/SILVER Purse Pull!
(Item #G2-15)

Gorgeous, classic lines on this lovely 1950's-60's ruby red lizard skin clutch purse with chunky silver vintage purse zipper pull! Gorgeous, supple skins are in perfect condition with 2 exterior side pockets and a zippered middle section - all lined in a spotless black grosgrain fabric. Roomy interior features 2 open side pockets and is plenty big enough for all necessities! A gorgeous bag in a great color!

 

6” H x 12.5” W x 2.5” D


Condition: Mint!

$265.00


1940's-50's DECO Style MONITOR (Ring) Lizard CLUTCH Purse
1940's-50's DECO Style MONITOR (Ring) Lizard CLUTCH Purse
(Item #G2-16)

Terrific Deco style on this lovely vintage 1940's-50's monitor (ring) lizard clutch purse with blue suede lining! Gorgeous, supple dark pale yellow and gray skins with beautiful patterning cover the front back and top flap with black genuine leather gussets and bottom. Padded skin covered front slide flap closure opens to a spotless blue genuine suede leather with 2 open side pockets. Beautiful!

 

7” H x 10” W x 3" D

Condition: Excellent

$235.00


Ruby Red DECO Style 1950's LIZARD Skin Handbag - RENALE
Ruby Red DECO Style 1950's LIZARD Skin Handbag - RENALE
(Item #G2-17)

Great color and unique shape on this lovely Deco style 1950's ruby red lizard skin handbag! Gorgeous gathered, perfectly symmetrical lizard belly skins on each side with thick lizard skin and grosgrain top handle, and shiny solid brass top clasp. Interior is a spotless, seemingly unused, black grosgrain fabric with 2 open gold trimmed side pockets, a matching change purse, and original comb. A great Deco shaped vintage skin bag in a hard to find color - appears unused!

7” H x 10.5” W x 4" D
Handle adds 7.5" to Height


Condition: Mint!

$269.00


BONE 1970's FINESSE Lizard Skin Handbag w/TRIPLE METAL Handles
BLACK 1970's FINESSE Lizard Skin Handbag w/TRIPLE METAL Handles
(Item #G2-18)

Gorgeous Art Deco style JET BLACK 1970's FINESSE lizard skin handbag with triple metal handles on each side!  Skins are in perfect, supple condition, with gorgeous, shiny gold tone triple metal double handles and hardware, with snap front closure. Pristine interior is a spotless black genuine leather with 1 open and 1 zippered side pocket(s) - signed "Finesse." Gorgeous!


 

6.5” H x 8.5” W x 4” D
Handles Add 3.5" to Height


Condition: Near Mint

$365.00


DECO Style 1950's Chocolate LIZARD Skin Clutch Bag - DEITSCH
DECO Style 1950's Chocolate LIZARD Skin Clutch Bag - DEITSCH
(Item #G2-19)

Fabulous Deco shape to this gorgeous 1950's chocolate brown lizard skin clutch bag by renowned New York vintage design house Deitsch Bros. Soft, supple skins with ruched front and back and flared sides with zippered top closure and lizard skin pull. Interior is a spotless brown grosgrain/silk blend fabric with 2 open side pockets and a matching mirror case - tag reads "Deitsch."

 

7” H x 12” W x 3" D


Condition: Near Mint

$325.00


DECO Style 1940's-50's MONITOR (Ring) Lizard CLUTCH Purse
DECO Style 1940's-50's MONITOR (Ring) Lizard CLUTCH Purse
(Item #G2-20)

Nice size and classic shape with a simple Deco feel! Lovely vintage 1940's-50's monitor (ring) lizard clutch purse. Gorgeous, supple dark cream and black skins with beautiful patterning cover the front back and top flap with black genuine leather gussets and bottom and snap front flap closure. Interior is a spotless tan genuine suede leather with one 4 open side pockets and a matching suede card case. Fabulous!

 

7.5” H x 10” W x 2.5" D

Condition: Excellent to Near Mint

$235.00


Petite 1950's Jade GREEN Lizard Skin Handbag by REVITS
Petite 1950's Jade GREEN Lizard Skin Handbag by REVITS
(Item #G2-21)

Great shape on this gorgeous little designer 1950's jade green lizard skin handbag by REVITS.  Skins are supple with nice thick handle and interesting filigree top clasp (only slight tarnish). Inside is a spotless black grosgrain fabric with 2 side pockets trimmed in gold - signed REVITS. Great little accent bag!


 

 

6.5” H x 7.5” W x 4” D
Handle adds 5.5" to height.

Condition: Excellent

$179.00