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We offer the largest, and rarest, selection of unusual and absolutely unique vintage and antique exotic skin, fur and hide handbags, totes and accessories, including ostrich, pony, impala, anteater, African game, kangaroo and more...!

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New! PURPLE 18" Long OSTRICH Skin CLUTCH w/RED SUEDELining!
New! PURPLE 18" Long OSTRICH Skin CLUTCH w/RED SUEDE Lining!
(Item #G4-01)

This bag is the BOMB! If you are looking to make a statement, this bag will do it! Absolutely gorgeous, brand new and unused 18" long purple FULL-QUILL genuine ostrich skin clutch with hidden double snap closure. The skins are gorgeous on this sleek, sophisticated beauty and features a small top handle that lays flat. Interior is a smaller pocket about an inch wide all done in a bold and beautiful spotless red genuine suede leather. You won't want to pass this one by! An outstanding statement bag.

6” H x 18” W x 1” D

Condition: Mint!

$795.00
R & Y AUGOUSTI 1990's OSTRICH LEG & STING RAY Skin CLUTCH
R & Y AUGOUSTI 1990's OSTRICH LEG & STING RAY Skin CLUTCH
(Item #G4-02)

Gorgeous coloring and great design on this late 1990's ostrich leg and sting ray skin clutch! We love this design with the chunky, circular sting ray skin front clasp! Skins are in soft, supple condition with NO wear. Spotless chocolate brown genuine suede leather interior features 1 zippered side pocket - signed "R & Y Augousti." Fantastic bag in a really hard to find skin and color!

 

5.5” H x 10.5” W x 1" D

Condition: Near Mint

$365.00

Fabulous 1950's-1960's GENUINE ZEBRA HIDE FUR Clutch Bag
Fabulous 1950's-1960's GENUINE ZEBRA HIDE FUR Clutch Bag
(Item #G4-03)


Stunning 1950's-60's genuine ZEBRA HIDE/FUR clutch purse with black kidskin leather gussets, back and bottom and snapped front flap closure. The fur is lovely on this bag, with terrific coloring and showing only 3 tiny (nearly invisible) natural "scars." Interior is a spotless black felt and black leather with 2 open side pockets - looks unused!

 

 

5” H x 10” W x 2” D


Condition: Excellent to Near Mint

SOLD
CRANBERRY Red 1960's Patchwork TURTLE SKIN Clutch Shoulder Bag
  CRANBERRY Red 1960's Patchwork TURTLE SKIN Clutch Shoulder Bag
(Item #G4-04)

Gorgeous, rare 1960's CRANBERRY RED turtle skin clutch shoulder bag in a great patchwork design by Tiziano Ferrari! Sleek and sophisticated look with supple skins, perfect stitching, shiny gold tone hardware (shows only a very slight patina), and a front strap slide through closure. Interior is a spotless cranberry red genuine leather and bone pigskin leather with 1 zippered back pocket and shiny fold in gold tone chain shoulder strap - signed " Tiziano Ferrari, Hecho en Mexico."

5.5” H x 11.5” W x 1.5" D
Chain strap has a 17" drop.


Condition: Excellent to Near Mint

$425.00
BLACK & GRAY 1970's FROG SKIN Clutch Shoulder Bag
BLACK & GRAY 1970's FROG SKIN Clutch Shoulder Bag
(Item #G4-05)


Lovely 1970's black and gray genuine frog skin clutch/shoulder bag! Terrific fold-in skin shoulder strap and beautiful, supple skins in a hard-sided design with magnetic snapped front flap closure. Interior is a spotless black fabric with 1 open side pocket - tag reads "Genuine Frogskin , Made in Philippines." A fun unique skin bag!

 

 

7.5” H x 9” W x 3” D
Strap has a 17" drop.


Condition: Mint!

$235.00
YELLOW 1950's-60's SAKS FIFTH AVE TURTLE Skin Handbag - FRANCE
YELLOW 1950's-60's SAKS FIFTH AVE TURTLE Skin Handbag - FRANCE
(Item #G4-06)


Fantastic and rare, mint condition with original tags, yellow 1950's-60's exotic turtle skin handbag - Saks Fifth Avenue, France. Gorgeous design with glossy, supple skins, double skin handles and flip down rhinestone encrusted front clasp. Spotless interior is a bone colored genuine leather with 2 open and 1 zippered pocket(s) - signed "Saks Fifth Avenue, France, Genuine Turtle."

 

5” H x 7.5” W x 3.5” D
Handles add 3.25" to height.


Condition: Mint!

SOLD
Large 1960's GENUINE ZEBRA HIDE FUR Kelly Style Handbag
Large 1960's GENUINE ZEBRA HIDE FUR Kelly Style Handbag
(Item #G4-07)


Lovely and rare 1960's ZEBRA hide fur and black leather handbag. Zebra fur front and back inserts with genuine leather body and handle - all in beautiful condition. Gold hardware is shiny, showing only minor surface scratches. Interior is a spotless black sueded velvet with 2 open side pockets - one zipped - signed "Zimmerman Ltd., Taxidermy, Nairobi." Four protective gold feet on bottom.

 

 

8.5” H x 11.5” W x 3” D
Handle adds 5.5" to height


Condition: Near Mint

$495.00
New! PINK Exotic OSTRICH Skin CLUTCH Shoulder Bag
New! PINK Exotic OSTRICH Skin CLUTCH Shoulder Bag
(Item #G4-08)

Gorgeous pink genuine ostrich skins and classic shape on this lovely, unused, petite clutch shoulder bag with chanel-style shoulder chain. Skins are soft and supple with a snap front closure, a zippered exterior pocket, and a fold-in shiny gold tone and pink leather Chanel-style shoulder chain. Pristine interior is lined in ostrich skin and genuine suede and includes 6 back credit card slots - stamped "Genuine Ostrich Leather." A perfect wardrobe staple! Be sure to see our other colors!

5” H x 8” W x 1.5" D
Chain strap has an 23" drop.


Condition: Mint!

$225.00

Petite TAN 1950's-1960's I. MAGNIN Turtle SKin Handbag - ITALY
Petite TAN 1950's-1960's I. MAGNIN Turtle SKin Handbag - ITALY
(Item #G4-09)


Great all-season color on this rare 1950's-60's I. Magnin tan turtle skin handbag from Italy! Skins are glossy and fabulous, including double handles, and features two exterior side pockets, and a hidden snap front closure. Accordion gussets, bottom and full interior are lined in a spotless chocolate brown genuine leather. Interior features 2 separate compartments and includes an open back pocket - signed "Made in Italy" and "I. Magnin& Co." Lovely!

 

4.5” H x 8” W x 2.5” D
Handles add 4" to height.


Condition: Excellent

$385.00
Gorgeous 1970's Chocolate Brown OSTRICH LEG Shoulder Bag CLUTCH
  Gorgeous 1970's Chocolate Brown OSTRICH LEG Shoulder Bag CLUTCH
(Item #G4-10)

Gorgeous and hard-to-find 1970's light chocolate brown ostrich leg clutch shoulder bag with interesting flip up full bar top clasp and removable gold link shoulder chain! Great sophisticated design with supple skins, floating hinged sides (a sign of quality), and inlaid skin and shiny, untarnished gold tone full bar top clasp and hardware. Spotless interior is a light brown genuine leather and light tan genuine suede with 1 open and 1 zippered side pockets. Just fabulous!

7” H x 11.5” W x 1.5” D
Strap has a 16" drop.


Condition: Mint!

$450.00

Structured 1970's-80's FROG SKIN CLUTCH Bag - ANTIQUE BRASS
Structured 1970's-80's FROG SKIN CLUTCH Bag - ANTIQUE BRASS
(Item #G4-11)


Wonderful skins and classic style on this lovely 1970's-80's semi-structured pale yellow and tan genuine frog skin clutch bag updated with a gorgeous and ornate antique brass front embellishment. Soft, supple skins with magnetic snap front flap closure. Interior is a spotless black silk blend fabric with 1 open side pocket - signed "Larone, Handcrafted in the Philippines." Stunning coloring on this unique skin bag!

 

7” H x 11” W x 2” D


Condition: Mint!

$245.00
GIANT 16" x 11" 1950's Black OSTRICH SKIN Satchel w/LUCITE
  GIANT 16" x 11" 1950's Black OSTRICH SKIN Satchel w/LUCITE
(Item #G4-12)

Magnificent size and style on this fantastic, giant 16" x 11" 1950's black ostrich skin satchel with circular, double lucite top handles and top clasp! Beautiful, supple skins are in fantastic condition, including the skin trim around the double lucite top handles. Lucite ball top clasp opens to reveal a lovely dark pumpkin genuine leather interior (shows slight signs of being used, but no damage or stains) with 3 open and 1 zippered side pockets - signed "Bon Ton." A vintage beauty in a rare size!

11” H x 16” W x 5” D
Handles add 6" to height


Condition: Excellent

SOLD
Unique 1970's-1980's GENUINE EEL SKIN & KARUNG Shoulder Bag
Unique 1970's-1980's GENUINE EEL SKIN & KARUNG Shoulder Bag
(Item #G4-13)


Great style and bold coloring on this petite 1970's-80's black and red genuine eel skin shoulder bag with red karung front detail! Pristine condition with soft skins, magnetic snap front closure, adjustable shoulder strap and convenient external back pocket. Spotless interior is a black silk fabric with 1 zippered back pocket - tag inside reads "Genuine Eel Skin, Made in Korea."

 

7” H x 9.5” W x 2.5” D
Strap has a 16.5" drop.


Condition: Mint!

$185.00

1950's-60's Caramel GENUINE OSTRICH Skin SHOULDER Bag - RENE
  1950's-60's Caramel GENUINE OSTRICH Skin SHOULDER Bag - RENE
(Item #G4-14)

Luxurious 1950's-60's genuine ostrich skin designer shoulder bag by Rene' Model. Lovely caramel colored skins are in fabulous condition, including desirable swivel top double skin straps. Unique squeeze front clasp features inlaid skin and shiny gold tone hardware. Interior is a spotless, unused tan genuine suede and ostrich skin interior with 2 separate sections, 4 open pockets , 1 snapped and 1 zippered - signed "Rene' Model ."

 

8.5” H x 11.5” W x 2” D
Strap has a 9" drop.


Condition: Mint!

$425.00
RARE BONE 1950's-60's EXOTIC TURTLE SKIN Handbag
RARE BONE 1950's-60's EXOTIC TURTLE SKIN Handbag
(Item #G4-15)

Extremely rare color and great design on this lovely bone (with hues of gray) 1950's-60's exotic turtle skin handbag with push button top clasp and double structured skin handles! Skins, including handles, are soft and supple, and in absolutely lovely condition.
Spotless interior is a beautiful skin and bone colored leather with 2 open and 1 zippered side pockets. No damage or stains and only the slightest indications of ever being carried! Four protective feet on bottom.

7.5” H x 8.75” W x 2” D
Handles add 5.5" to height.

Condition: Excellent

$409.00

LARGE 13" 1950's-60's Chocolate EXOTIC TURTLE SKIN Shoulder Bag
LARGE 13" 1950's-60's Chocolate EXOTIC TURTLE SKIN Shoulder Bag
(Item #G4-16)

Rare size and style for this 13" long 1950's-60's chocolate brown turtle skin shoulder bag with double straps by Lucerta! Gorgeous, glossy brown skins are in beautiful condition, including shoulder straps, as is shiny gold tone hardware. This beauty is roomy, featuring 2 exterior side pockets and a clasped middle section - all done in a spotless light tan genuine suede. Interior has 1 open skin trimmed side pocket and a zippered pocket - signed "Lucerta." Great every day bag!

8” H x 13” W x 4” D
Straps have a 9" drop.

Condition: Excellent to Near Mint

SOLD

Striped 1980's GENUINE PONY SKIN FUR Shoulder Bag CLUTCH - SAKS
Striped 1980's GENUINE PONY SKIN FUR Shoulder Bag CLUTCH - SAKS
(Item #G4-17)

Gorgeous and soft 1980's tiger striped genuine pony skin sling shoulder bag clutch with black leather trim and body! Fabulously soft pony skin fur wraps from front to back with soft black leather trim and adjustable (and removable) shoulder strap. Spotless black genuine leather interior with 1 zippered side pocket - signed "Saks Fifth Avenue." An outstanding item!

 

 

9” H x 12” W x 2.5” D
Strap has a 20" drop.


Condition: Near Mint

$365.00