Antique Hornback Alligator Skin Handbag with Taxidermy Paws - Brown

Antique Hornback Alligator Skin Handbag with Taxidermy Paws - Brown  A true collector's piece — this antique hornback alligator skin handbag dates from the early 1900s to the 1940s, distinctively featuring taxidermy alligator paws incorporated into the front design. Crafted from genuine chocolate-brown hornback alligator hide with prominent raised osteoderm ridge scales, this novelty exotic leather purse was popular during the late Edwardian and Art Deco periods. A structured metal frame and brass slide-to-open clasp keep things secure, while a braided leather top handle completes the design. Genuine antique, genuine gator skin — a rare, museum-worthy find for any serious vintage collector. Some wear due to age at the corners and at the gator's fingers (see photos).  Measurements: Width 11 | Height 7.5 | Depth 1.5  #antiquehandbag #alligatorskin #vintagecollectible #artdecostyle #rarevintage