Private Label Vintage Turtle Evening Bag Custom Collectible Italy

DESIGNER BRAND: Made in Italy (interior label). 

TYPE: Evening bag in vibrant turquoise color (a wood frame-handle, pleated sides, a silver tone clasp). 

CIRCA: late 1960s

SKIN: Turtle (high gloss finish).

METAL: Polished silver tone top clasp. 

INTERIOR: Genuine leather (a slip pocket and an original mirror).

CONDITION: Vintage mint to near mint with virtually no signs of age or use.

STYLIST'S TIP: This precious number fits for a princess. Or a red carpet event. Nobody but you would have one.

HISTORY: This rare collectible piece was a part of a limited edition collection produced in 1966-1967 in Italy for Saks Fifth Avenue. Some of them were made and tanned per order.  Don't miss out on this heavenly color.

BOOK: Read about vintage turtle purses in our fashion encyclopedia, "Exotic Skin Handbags: Alligator & Crocodile" by Victoria Stowe. You're welcome to purchase an autographed copy of the book from our Malleries boutique.