Alligator Clutch Bag
Tom Ford Alligator Skin Clutch Bag
By Tom Ford
Located in London, GB
Tom Ford Alligator Skin Clutch Bag
Red clutch bag crafted from alligator skin with iconic
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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches
Judith Leiber Vintage Black Alligator Shoulder Bag Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
STUNNING Judith Leiber Vintage Black Alligator Shoulder Bag Clutch in excellent condition. Black
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1980s Structured Shoulder Bags
Lana of London Dark Chocolate Brown Alligator Clutch Shoulder Bag
By LANA of London
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lana of London dark chocolate brown alligator small clutch with a rhinestone & gold metal hardware
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières
Carlos Falchi Black & Gold Embossed Alligator Calfskin Clutch/ Shoulder Bag
By Carlos Falchi
Located in New York, NY
Carlos Falchi wonderful black and metallic gold embossed alligator calfskin clutch has the
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1980s American Shoulder Bags
Chanel Vintage 1990 Alligator Skin Leather Classic Flap Bag Convertible Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Small black Chanel crocodile envelope flap with vintage chain
1990 {VINTAGE 33 Years}
Vintage gold hardware
Interior black leather lining
Crocodile detail on chain
Zippered center p...
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1990s French Clutches
Coach Large Clutch Bag #8389 Italy Limited Edition Red Exotic Alligator HTF Rare
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic, preowned Limited Edition Coach Alligator clutch or wristlet bag, from the 2001 Exotic
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Early 2000s Italian Clutches
$799
H 5 in D 2 in L 11 in
Recent Sales
Judith Leiber Shiney Black Alligator Evening Bag/Clutch With Gold Chain.
By Judith Leiber
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Offered for sale is this lovely Judith Leiber Baby Alligator evening bag/clutch with gold hardware
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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Bags and Minaudières
deVecchi Black American Alligator Clutch Bag circa 1980
Located in New Hope, PA
Chic and sleek this large black American alligator clutch will hold all of your necessities. The
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1980s Italian Clutches
1930's Green Alligator Clutch
Located in New Hope, PA
This deep green alligator clutch bag from the 1930's was made in England. It has a brass closure
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1930s English Handbags and Purses
Chanel Alligator Clutch/ Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in Athens, GA
Chanel Alligator Exotic Leather Clutch with Strap. Gold chain strap with embossed leather. Can be
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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches
Lana Marks Alligator Clutch or Shoulder Bag
By Lana Marks
Located in US
Strap Bag
Exquisite Lana Marks clutch is featured in a dark brown alligator skin with a magnetic snap
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches
Tory Burch Green Alligator Robinson Envelope Flap Clutch Bag
By Tory Burch
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This gorgeous Robinson clutch bag is from Tory Burch. It carries a green alligator exterior, and it
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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches
Giorgio's White Alligator Fold Over Clutch & Crossbody Bag - GHW
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Giorgio's White Alligator Fold Over Clutch & Crossbody Bag - GHW. This bag is in good condition
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21st Century and Contemporary American Clutches
Lana of London Blond Alligator Clutch or Shoulder Bag
By LANA of London
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lana of London blond alligator clutch or shoulder bag with a detachable gold box chain. Beautiful
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21st Century and Contemporary American Clutches
Hermes Kelly Pochette Clutch Bag Shiny Black Alligator Gold
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic HERMES sleek and classic Black Shiny Alligator Kelly Pochette.
Lush with
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2010s French Clutches
Hermes Kelly Pochette Bag Rose Scheherazade Pink Alligator Clutch Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Scheherazade alligator.
This beautiful pink Hermes clutch is rich with Gold hardware.
Signature stamp on
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2010s French Clutches
Carlos Falchi Blue Alligator Clutch & Handbag
By Carlos Falchi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Carlos Falchi Blue Alligator Clutch & Handbag. This bag is in excellent condition with nearly no
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches
1998 Gucci by Tom Ford Black Alligator Convertible Flap Shoulder Bag Clutch
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
TheRealList presents: a gorgeous convertible alligator Gucci bag, designed by Tom Ford. From 1998
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1990s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Rare Vintage Oscar de la Renta Alligator / Crocodile Black Oversized Clutch Bag
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage Oscar de la Renta oversized alligator clutch. Farm raised gator, with beautiful
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1980s Italian Clutches
L.Jeunesis Black Alligator Clutch, Circa 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage black alligator clutch with a gorgeous stone detail by L.Jeunesis, from the 1970
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1970s Clutches
Lana of London Red Alligator Clutch or Shoulder Bag with Gold & Rhinestone Clasp
By LANA of London
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lana of London glazed red alligator clutch or shoulder bag can be carried as a cross body bag with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
Finesse La Model Glazed Orange Alligator Clutch Handbag
By Finesse La Model
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Finesse La Model glazed orange alligator clutch handbag. Great bag for afternoon or evening in a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches
Andro's Black Alligator and Lucite Clutch/Handbag, Circa 1950's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage alligator, lucite, and leather clutch or handbag by Andro's, from 1950. It has an
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1950s Italian Handbags and Purses
Vintage 1940s Genuine Alligator Clutch Bag
Located in US
Vintage alligator clutch bag from the 1940's featured in brown with gold-tone brass hardware
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1940s Argentine Top Handle Bags
Black Alligator Clutch, Black Mother of Pearl and Marcasite Frame
Located in New Hope, PA
This chic structured black alligator clutch bag has a chased gold toned frame with panels of black
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Mid-20th Century American Clutches
Antique Baby Alligator Leather Taxidermy Hand Purse Shoulder Bag Clutch 12"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique / Mid Century / Circa 1940's brown alligator skin / leather hand bag / purse. Rectangular
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Vintage 1940s Rustic Taxidermy
Materials
Alligator
Prada Olive Green Alligator Bag or Clutch
By Prada
Located in New Hope, PA
What an unusual color for an alligator bag! This rich olive green gator bag is so stylish. You can
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches
Ferragamo Alligator Clutch
By Ferragamo
Located in Austin, TX
Ferragamo maroon alligator clutch/ shoulder bag. Condition: Excellent.
We accept returns for
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Early 2000s Italian Clutches
Exotic Alligator Sterling Elephant Emblem Clutch Bag c 1960
Located in University City, MO
Exotic alligator sterling elephant emblem clutch bag
The sleek elongated clutch bag is covered
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1960s Unknown Clutches
1970s Pierre Cardin Alligator Leather Embossed Convertible Vintage Clutch Bag
By Pierre Cardin
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic early 70s PIERRE CARDIN alligator / crocodile leather embossed convertible clutch bag. Gold
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1970s French Clutches
Hermes Kelly Cut Gris Paris Grey Matte Alligator Palladium Hardware Clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a matte alligator Hermes Kelly Cut bag featured in the unicorn Gris Paris - the
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2010s French Clutches
Vintage Classic Helene Arpels Alligator Clutch Bag
Located in Teaneck, NJ
Iconic vintage Helene Arpels clutch taupe alligator clutch bag in excellent condition.
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Late 20th Century French Clutches
Gorgeous Judith Leiber Green Alligator Clutch Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Teaneck, NJ
Gorgeous emeral green Judith Leiber alligator clutch bag with satin detachable strap.
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Late 20th Century American Clutches
Black Alligator Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Black alligator clutch bag, made in Italy in the 1980's. Lining is black leather.
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1980s Italian Handbags and Purses
Black Alligator Clutch/Shoulder Bag
Located in New York, NY
Black alligator bag circa 1980's. Luc Benoit had a store in NYC is the l980's and sold the finest
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Charming Dark Brown Alligator Bag/Clutch
Located in Teaneck, NJ
Beautiful dark brown vintage alligator bag. Gold tone closure turns to open. Inside has 3 large
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1960s French Handbags and Purses
Lovely Vintage Cognac Alligator Bag/Clutch
Located in Teaneck, NJ
Lovely vintage cognac color alligator handbag. Gold tone chain easily detaches so bag can be worn
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HERMES KELLY BAG CLUTCH JPG POCHETTE AMETHYST ALLIGATOR CLUTCH
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
HERMES KELLY BAG CLUTCH JPG POCHETTE AMETHYST ALLIGATOR CLUTCH U GOTTA C!
As always, another
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Donna Elissa genuine alligator cross body/clutch bag
By Donna Elissa
Located in New York, NY
Donna Elissa genuine alligator cross body/clutch bag, 2 compartments , 1 zipper closure pocket, 1
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HERMES KELLY BAG JPG POCHETTE AMETHYST ALLIGATOR CLUTCH
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
HERMES KELLY BAG JPG POCHETTE AMETHYST ALLIGATOR CLUTCH
As always, another one of my fab finds
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21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Handbags and Purses
Valentino Garavani Chocolate Brown Alligator Clutch/ Shoulder Bag
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
Amazing Vintage Valentino Garavani Chocolate Brown Alligator Clutch/ Shoulder Bag . Pristine
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1990s Italian Clutches
Alligator Clutch or Shoulder bag by Judith Leiber
By Judith Leiber
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Gorgeous alligator clutch by Judith Leiber. The color of the skin ranges from taupe to tan
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1970s American Handbags and Purses
1970s Brown Alligator Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Brown alligator clutch. I am dating the bag by the pin clasp which went out of use by the 1980s but
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1970s Unknown Clutches
HERMES KELLY CLUTCH POCHETTE GRAPHITE CROCODILE ALLIGATOR Bag JaneFinds
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
GRAPHITE ALLIGATOR with PALLADIUM hardware.
MEASUREMENTS:
LENGTH: 8.5"
TALL
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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches
Judith Leiber New Cognac Alligator Pearl Evening Shoulder Clutch Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES
Judith Leiber New Cognac Alligator Pearl Crystal Evening Shoulder Clutch Bag
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches
Beautiful Navy Alligator cross body/ clutch bag by D Elissa
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Navy blue Alligator cross body/ clutch bag , suede lining, 1 zipper pocket, 1 outside
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Late 20th Century Italian Handbags and Purses
Hermes Vintage "Alligator "Clutch and Purse Bag .Black .Circa :1957
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes "Vintage " Black Aligator Purse & Clutch Bag .Circa :1957
Stamped "M" year .Gold Plate
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1950s French Clutches
Chanel Chocolate Alligator Leather Octagon 2in1 Evening Clutch Shoulder Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel Chocolate Alligator Exotic Leather Octagon 2in1 Evening Clutch Shoulder Flap Bag
Alligator
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Late 20th Century Shoulder Bags
H 5.5 in W 7.5 in D 2 in
Hermes Chocolate Brown Alligator Palladium Kelly Clutch Wallet Bag in Box
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Hermes Chocolate Brown Alligator Palladium Kelly Clutch Wallet Bag in Box
Alligator
Palladium
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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets and Small Accessories
Hermes Orange Alligator Palladium Evening Kelly Clutch Wallet Bag in Box
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Hermes Orange Alligator Palladium Evening Kelly Clutch Wallet Bag in Box
Alligator
Palladium
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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets and Small Accessories
Stunning Valentino Alligator Blue and Swarovski crystals Clutch or Evening Bag
By Valentino, Valentino Garavani
Located in VERGT, FR
MAGNIFIC Clutch or Evening Bag Valentino
Alligator blue
Métal silver
Crystals Swarovski
Amovible
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières
H 6.3 in D 3.15 in L 9.85 in
JANEFINDS HERMES KELLY BLACK ALLIGATOR BAG KELLY CLUTCH POCHETTE GHW JaneFinds
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
ALLIGATOR.
THE MOST GORGEOUS BAG EVER with GOLD hardware.
MEASUREMENTS
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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches
HERMES KELLY BOURGOGNE ALLIGATOR Bag KELLY CLUTCH POCHETTE GOLD HARD JaneFinds
By Hermès
Located in NYC Tri-State/Miami, NY
RED called BOURGOGNE ALLIGATOR! THE MOST GORGEOUS RED EVER with PERMABRASS hardware
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21st Century and Contemporary French Clutches
Judith Leiber Rare Black Alligator Gold Chain Barrel Clutch Shoulder Flap Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES
Judith Leiber Rare Black Alligator Gold Chain Barrel Clutch Shoulder Flap Bag
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Bags and Minaudières
H 2.25 in W 3.25 in D 2.25 in
Hermes Magenta Alligator 'H' Logo Palladium Evening Clutch Wallet Bag in Box
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Hermes Hot Pink Alligator Exotic Leather 'H' Logo Palladium Evening Clutch Wallet Bag in Box
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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets and Small Accessories
Gucci Vintage Alligator Gold Kisslock 2 in 1 Shoulder Bag Box Evening Clutch
By Gucci
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES
Gucci Vintage Alligator Brown Gold Kisslock 2 in 1 Gold Chain Shoulder Bag Box
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Late 20th Century Italian Clutches
Tom Ford Black Alligator Lock Fold Evening Tote Clutch Flap Bag with Accessories
By Tom Ford
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES
Tom Ford Black Alligator Lock Fold Evening Tote Clutch Flap Bag with Accessories
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches
H 22 in W 16 in D 0.25 in
Gucci Alligator Leather Gold Evening 2 in 1 Envelope Clutch Shoulder Flap Bag
By Gucci
Located in Chicago, IL
Gucci Alligator Exotic Leather Gold Horse Bit Evening 2 in 1 Envelope Clutch Shoulder Flap Bag
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches
Hermes Kelly Green Alligator Exotic Gold Evening Kelly Clutch Wallet Bag in Box
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Hermes Kelly Green Alligator Exotic Leather Gold Evening Kelly Clutch Wallet Bag in Box
Alligator
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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets and Small Accessories
HERMES Kelly Cut So Black Alligator Exotic Black Hardware Top Handle Clutch Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition
From 2010 Collection
Alligator
Black Hardware
Measures 12" W x 4.75" H
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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches
Chanel Black Alligator Leather Gold 2 in 1 Mini Evening Clutch Shoulder Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel Black Alligator Leather Gold Small Mini Party 2 in 1 Evening Clutch Shoulder Flap Bag
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Late 20th Century Shoulder Bags
Hermes NEW Kelly Blue Alligator Exotic Gold Clutch Top Handle Satchel Bag in Box
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Alligator
Gold tone hardware
Leather lining
Date code present
Made in France
Handle drop 0.50
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Vintage Alligator Brown Envelope clutch bag
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful small evening Vintage Alligator Brown Envelope clutch bag . Gold tone front push snap
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1960s Unknown Handbags and Purses
Lana Marks Red Alligator Shoulder or Clutch Bag
By Lana Marks
Located in By Appointment Only, GB
most famous bags is the 'Cleopatra' clutch bag, decorated in diamonds, designed in homage to the the
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoulder Bags
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Find the exact vintage or contemporary alligator clutch bag you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Brown, Red and more. Making the right choice when shopping for an alligator clutch bag may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Hermès, Judith Leiber and Chanel are often thought to be among the most stylish. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
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On average, an alligator clutch bag on 1stDibs sells for $3,125, while they’re typically $325 on the low end and $99,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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