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Koret Alligator Handbag

Koret Large Rare 1950s Black Alligator Top Handle Handbag with Coin Purse
Koret Large Rare 1950s Black Alligator Top Handle Handbag with Coin Purse

Koret Large Rare 1950s Black Alligator Top Handle Handbag with Coin Purse

By Koret

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Koret Black Alligator Large Top Handle Bag made in America, comes with attached coin purse and a Kent London pocket Comb. VERY RARE Measurements: Height - 9.5 inches Width - 15 ...

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1950s American Top Handle Bags

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Koret Brown Alligator Handbag
Koret Brown Alligator Handbag

Koret Brown Alligator Handbag

By Koret

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This brown alligator handbag by Koret, has one handle, one main compartment with three interior pockets, two open and one zipper.

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1950s Handbags and Purses

Koret Structured 60s Alligator Handbag
Koret Structured 60s Alligator Handbag

Koret Structured 60s Alligator Handbag

By Koret

Located in Gresham, OR

A wonderful, tailored, structured 60s Koret black alligator handbag with gold-tone hardware, red leather lining, attached leather coin purse and a handle in excellent condition.

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Koret 50s Alligator Handbag with Red Leather Lining!
Koret 50s Alligator Handbag with Red Leather Lining!

Koret 50s Alligator Handbag with Red Leather Lining!

By Koret

Located in Gresham, OR

A fantastic 50s Koret black alligator handbag (center skin) with gorgeous red leather lining.

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Koret Alligator Box Bag
Koret Alligator Box Bag

Koret Alligator Box Bag

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H 7 in W 8 in D 4 in

Koret Alligator Box Bag

By Koret

Located in New Hope, PA

This is a great vintage alligator box bag from the 1950's. The lustrous black skins are the perfect match for the modernist hardware.

Koret, an American manufacturer w...

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1950s American Handbags and Purses

Koret Very Rare "Mallette" Black Alligator Structured Handbag
Koret Very Rare "Mallette" Black Alligator Structured Handbag

Koret Very Rare "Mallette" Black Alligator Structured Handbag

By Koret

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This KORET, MADE IN FRANCE, "Mallette" handbag is composed of a striking black alligator skin.

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Fantastic Koret 50s Alligator Bag w/ Gold Claw Handle Detail
Fantastic Koret 50s Alligator Bag w/ Gold Claw Handle Detail

Fantastic Koret 50s Alligator Bag w/ Gold Claw Handle Detail

By Koret

Located in Gresham, OR

This is a GORGEOUS genuine alligator 1950s bag from Koret! Whith a slim silhouette and fantastic gold plated "Paws" attaching the handle to the bag. With a signature Koret red leat...

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Koret Alligator Box Bag
Koret Alligator Box Bag

Koret Alligator Box Bag

Located in New Hope, PA

This is a great vintage alligator box bag from the 1950's. The lustrous brown skins are the perfect match for the modernist hardware.
Koret, an American manufacturer was known...

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1950s Genuine Koret Black Alligator Bag
1950s Genuine Koret Black Alligator Bag

1950s Genuine Koret Black Alligator Bag

By Koret

Located in Gresham, OR

1950s Genuine Koret Black Alligator Bag Featuring Vivid Red Leather interior

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Koret Faux Alligator Glove Box Clutch
Koret Faux Alligator Glove Box Clutch

Koret Faux Alligator Glove Box Clutch

By Koret

Located in New York, NY

Leather clutch by Koret designed to resemble a Victorian glove box. The leather is embossed to look like shiny alligator with loopy gilt mounts. Very chic and unusual. Lined in black...

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1950s Koret Brown Alligator Structured Handbag w Gold-Tone Clasp
1950s Koret Brown Alligator Structured Handbag w Gold-Tone Clasp

1950s Koret Brown Alligator Structured Handbag w Gold-Tone Clasp

By Koret

Located in Gresham, OR

A classic tailored 1950s Koret brown alligator structured handbag with gold-tone clasp and smooth leather lining.

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The Best Koret Alligator Handbag
The Best Koret Alligator Handbag

The Best Koret Alligator Handbag

By Koret

Located in Chicago, IL

This is a great bag in wonderful condition. Boasting Koret's red leather interior, wonderful skins and fabulous hardware it is a pleasure to look at.

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1960s American Handbags and Purses

Brown Alligator Handbag by Koret
Brown Alligator Handbag by Koret

Brown Alligator Handbag by Koret

By Koret

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Beautiful center skin alligator purse by high end maker, Koret. Distinctive equestrian-inspired hardware holds a sleek handle. Signed Koret, with signature leaping gazelle. ...

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1950s American Handbags and Purses

Koret Dove Gray Genuine Alligator Vintage Box Purse
Koret Dove Gray Genuine Alligator Vintage Box Purse

Koret Dove Gray Genuine Alligator Vintage Box Purse

By Koret

Located in US

Koret box purse features a top gold-tone handle and a secure clasp closure. There are also four metal protective feet at the base of the bag. Interior is fully lined in leather and i...

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1960s American Top Handle Bags

Black Alligator Evening Bag with Jewel Encrusted Frame
Black Alligator Evening Bag with Jewel Encrusted Frame

Black Alligator Evening Bag with Jewel Encrusted Frame

By Koret

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Elegant black alligator evening bag from high-end American maker, Koret. Genuine center skin alligator on front and back. Alligator wrapped frame. Clasp is incorporated in a multi...

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1960s American Handbags and Purses

Koret Vintage Genuine Alligator Handbag Coin Purse Mirror 1950s
Koret Vintage Genuine Alligator Handbag Coin Purse Mirror 1950s

Koret Vintage Genuine Alligator Handbag Coin Purse Mirror 1950s

By Koret

Located in Portland, OR

You'll love this beautiful 1950's genuine alligator Koret vintage handbag with original coin purse and mirror.

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Koret Black Alligator Clutch w/Red Leather Lining
Koret Black Alligator Clutch w/Red Leather Lining

Koret Black Alligator Clutch w/Red Leather Lining

By Koret

Located in Chicago, IL

This is a classic clutch with a wonderful red leather interior. The mirror also has a red leather case. Tre chic.

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How Much is a Koret Alligator Handbag?

The price for a koret alligator handbag starts at $495 and tops out at $4,895, and on average, selling for $895.

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