This is a very fine vintage snakeskin bag - it is African in origin and dates to the 1950s.
Paul Carl Zimmerman was the founder of the company. It was first established in 1929. This is a top-quality bag - and it was made by Zimmerman Ltd - who were leading taxidermists in Nairobi. The company was the second-largest taxidermy company in the World until it closed in 1977.
Dimensions: The width of the bag is 11 inches. From the handle to the bottom of the bag is 15 inches The height of the main body of the bag is 7 inches. The depth of the bag is 3 1/2 inches.
It is in good vintage condition - all the stitching is intact - and there are no splits - the sides and under the flap are made of smooth black leather. Inside - is the maker's name and details printed in gold.
The gold-tone clasp is on the front and you twist it to open the bag. . The handbag is like a saddlebag and you lift up the flap to get inside - there are sections inside and some pockets. The gold-coloured metal swivel clasp is in excellent condition with no loss to the plating on it.
It is certainly a top-quality vintage bag - made in Kenya in the mid-century. A nice grain to the python snakeskin - which is still clean and shiny. It is nice and clean - with no grubbiness and no dirty interiors - you will certainly be pleased with it.
The bag is shown in my images as a handbag - but it does have a wee strap that can be adjusted and extended a little so that the bag can go over your shoulder. Fair price for this special vintage accessory.
UK Postage only. It will have to be posted Royal Mail Medium Parcel. This will be applied to your order at the checkout.