Show me some skin: Let's see your exotics!

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#182
Raven3766 said:
I found a Cayman turtle wallet at a thrift store. After reading about turtles, I became a little worried. Now, I don't know if it is vintage, but it looks like it. Also, It has a stamp that reads Cayman turtle farm products and it was made in West Germany. It also has a patent number. So, what do you think? Keep it or return it to the store?
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If it was made in West Germany it was made more than 20 years ago minimum. Although the CiTES was set up in the early 1960s (1963?) you will have to check when and if the Caymen turtle joined the CITES list. I doubt if anyone who would bother paying for and troubling over a patent would use an illegal skin. I have a turtle bag from the 1970s from Mappin and Webb, I certainly would never even consider buying what might be a new one so you are right to think about it.

Ultimately, after a little research it is up to your conscience.
 
#184
papertiger said:
If it was made in West Germany it was made more than 20 years ago minimum. Although the CiTES was set up in the early 1960s (1963?) you will have to check when and if the Caymen turtle joined the CITES list. I doubt if anyone who would bother paying for and troubling over a patent would use an illegal skin. I have a turtle bag from the 1970s from Mappin and Webb, I certainly would never even consider buying what might be a new one so you are right to think about it.

Ultimately, after a little research it is up to your conscience.
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You are right, that is so true. Thank you, I will not fret any longer. Thanks again...
 
#185
Has anyone heard of Barbara Bolan? Is this crocodile?
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#188
Raven3766 said:
Thanks, here are closer pics...
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Some parts look real to me and other bits don't. I think that's because the (real) skin is taken from parts of the croc that we don't normally see, eg the head area (which is very scaley) and around the legs (including around the underside of the legs, which could explain the heavily ridged part). Even though it's odd looking for croc, I do think it is real. Who in their right minds would emoss it to look look so strange :D?

I think what you have is a real croc bag, made of the parts that 'posher' bags do not include.
 
#189
papertiger said:
Some parts look real to me and other bits don't. I think that's because the (real) skin is taken from parts of the croc that we don't normally see, eg the head area (which is very scaley) and around the legs (including around the underside of the legs, which could explain the heavily ridged part). Even though it's odd looking for croc, I do think it is real. Who in their right minds would emoss it to look look so strange :D?

I think what you have is a real croc bag, made of the parts that 'posher' bags do not include.
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So my bag is the lower end of the the croc, no pun intended? :lolots:
 
#190
Today I bought a vintage Sharif and I wanted to know if it is snakeskin? I can feel the scales, but shouldn't the scales be large? Still this is an awesome bag; it is about 10'x15'.
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Is it python?
 
#191
I found this Saks Fifth Avenue handbag today. I think it python, not sure. Also it has a "dh" inside, has anyone ever seen that emblem and what does it mean? Chime in if you like...:D
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#192
I'm reviving this thread to post a pic of this little black vintage beauty I found today. The strap was quite worn so I took it off and added a chain. How does one tell what kind of snake it might be? (Someone told me cobra.)
 

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