Vintage Calbert Italy Crocodile Belly Handbag Brown Cocco Bidente Turnlock FLAW

Exotic vintage CALBERT Italian crocodile belly bags in excellent condition routinely command anywhere from $300 to $650+. This is in need of cobbler repair As-Is  Calbert Genuine Crocodile Leather (Cocco Bidente / Premium Belly Cut) Deep Espresso Brown Silver-Tone Cylindrical Mechanical Turn-Lock Made in Italy Circa 1970s / 1980s Structured Top-Handle Frame Bag Stunningly crafted vintage top-handle bag by the Italian designer Calbert. This elegant bag is made from genuine Cocco Bidente, which denotes premium, highly symmetrical crocodile belly skin with a rich, glossy glaze finish. It features a unique mid-century style silver cylindrical mechanical turn-lock clasp and a smooth brown leather interior with a zippered pocket. Condition Notes (Please Read Before Purchasing): This beautiful vintage bag does show signs of age and has a prominent flaw requiring repair. There is a visible rip/separation along the stitched seam on one of the bottom corners (see dedicated close-up photo). The zipper needs repair. Additionally, there is minor wear/scuffing on the handle strap and gentle surface marks consistent with a true vintage exotic piece. The interior is clean, and the mechanical clasp functions beautifully. Sold strictly AS-IS.  Calbert Italy, Cocco Bidente, Vintage Crocodile Purse, Real Alligator Bag, Italian Exotic Leather, Top Handle Frame Bag, Turnlock Clasp Bag, As Is Repair, 70s Luxury Purse  Genuine, Crocodile, and Italy early in your description text block, as