Alligator Purse "Lucille de Paris" made in USA
Alligator Purse "Lucille de Paris" made in USA
One of a kind — only one available
Pickup available at 4 E Yanonali St
Usually ready in 24 hours
Description
A small alligator handbag by Lucille de Paris, made in the United States. The body is cut from brown alligator, the scale pattern running in graduated rows — fine and square across the top, widening into long belly scales toward the base. Rounded rectangular shape with a flat bottom and a gentle dome through the front and back panels.
The top is a polished gold-tone frame with a fluted two-tone push clasp at the center. A flat gold-tone paperclip chain clips to rings at either side, long enough to wear crossbody or doubled over the shoulder.
Condition
Good vintage condition and structurally sound. The alligator keeps its original gloss, with no cracking or lifted scales. Wear shows as light scuffing along the lower edge and around the frame corners, a faint rub mark on the upper right of the front panel, and small surface marks on the gold-tone hardware. The interior was not photographed.
Dimensions: Bag 10"L x 3"W x 8"H
Strap Length: 21"H
Shipping & Delivery
The figures below are estimates. Add the piece to your cart and continue to checkout — you will see live rates calculated for that exact item, to your exact address, before you pay anything.
Small items — packed in-house and shipped UPS Ground or 2nd Day Air, usually out within a week. Most run somewhere around $25–$60 depending on size and destination.
Furniture, large art and lighting — delivered white-glove through our freight partners, quoted live at checkout. As a guide, expect roughly $350–$900 to California and the West Coast, and $700–$1,500 nationwide. Delivery usually takes 2–5 weeks outside California.
Buying more than one piece? Get in touch and we will put together a custom bulk shipping quote. Combining pieces into a single shipment is almost always cheaper than paying for each one separately. Email info@thebluedoorsb.com or call 805-364-5144.
Local to Santa Barbara? Pickup at 4 E Yanonali St is free and usually ready within 24 hours. Local delivery to Santa Barbara, Goleta and Montecito is $80 for a one-person delivery, or $160 for two people on larger and heavier pieces.
Condition, Authenticity & Returns
Everything we sell is vintage or antique, and no two pieces are the same. That means honest wear: patina, small marks, the evidence of a long life. We photograph each piece thoroughly and note anything significant in the description. If something is not clear from the photos, ask us before you buy and we will send more.
Our promise. All sales are final — but if a piece arrives damaged, or differs materially from how we described it, tell us within 48 hours of delivery and we will make it right.
Questions about condition, provenance or authenticity? Email info@thebluedoorsb.com or call 805-364-5144. We would far rather answer ten questions than have you buy something that is not right for you.
Hold It, or Come See It
We will hold furniture and art for 24 hours, no deposit, while you measure the room or think it over. Call the shop at 805-364-5144.
In Santa Barbara? Come see this one in person. We are at 4 E Yanonali St in the Funk Zone, open 10am–6pm Monday through Saturday and 11am–5pm Sunday. New pieces arrive every day — far more than we can list online.