{"product_id":"1950s-snakeskin-bag-by-zimmermann-ltd-taxid-nairobi-kenya-vintage-bag","title":"1950s Snakeskin \u0026 Leather Bag by Zimmermann Ltd, Taxidermists, Nairobi. Top Quality with Extending Shoulder Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a very fine vintage snakeskin bag - it is African in origin and dates to the 1950s. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePaul Carl Zimmerman was the founder of the company. It was first established in 1929. This is a top-quality bag - and it \u003c\/span\u003ewas 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt 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. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is nice and clean - with no grubbiness and no dirty interiors - you will certainly be pleased with it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUK Postage only. It will have to be posted Royal Mail Medium Parcel. This will be applied to your order at the checkout. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iconic Edinburgh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56329036366203,"sku":"11\/2\/2021 MUSSELBURGH","price":130.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/1902\/6240\/files\/1950s-snakeskin-leather-bag-by-zimmermann-ltd-taxidermists-nairobi-top-quality-with-extending-shoulder-handle-vintage-handbag-908.webp?v=1783546632","url":"https:\/\/www.iconicedinburgh.co.uk\/products\/1950s-snakeskin-bag-by-zimmermann-ltd-taxid-nairobi-kenya-vintage-bag","provider":"Iconic Edinburgh","version":"1.0","type":"link"}