LUCILLE DE PARIS Genuine Crocodile Evening Bag Honey Color Mark Cross Era

A rare and investment-grade crocodile evening bag attributed to Lucille de Paris, one of America’s most collectible exotic-leather ateliers of the mid-century. This example is crafted in authentic crocodile in a refined honey caramel tone, a shade that is significantly harder to source and highly sought after by collectors.  Interior is stamped Made in England with the Cross gold hallmark, indicating production from the period when luxury houses contracted English workshops specializing in exotics. This mark appears on confirmed Lucille de Paris exotics from the late twentieth century.  Features include • Genuine crocodile skin throughout • Honey caramel coloration • Gold tone chain strap • Flip clasp with decorative gold detail • English luxury workshop stamp • Clean interior in cream leather • Private collection provenance • Late twentieth century • Structurally intact with age-appropriate edge wear (museum honesty)  This is a serious collectible piece suitable for curation, investment, or high-end resale. Lucille de Paris exotic bags were carried by socialites and celebrities and remain one of the most undervalued categories in vintage luxury fashion.  Measurement's /4 x 11 x 2 in., strap drop 15 in.