Name: Alligator handbag
Brand: Chanel
SKU: 67461166
Price: 37257 GBP
Availability: InStock

App Exclusive: Get 10% off with code NEW10 and unlock more discounts.

**Canceled -** Canceled by the seller (changed their mind, unable to ship in time, etc.). 

canceled

Sales history

**Shipped -** Sent to the buyer within 7 days.

shipped

**Items sold -** Items listed by this seller that have been purchased. Includes:

items sold

Closetfullofcoco

United Kingdom

United States

Chanel

Pink

Chanel Vintage Alligator Top Handle Flap Bag
Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition

Material: Alligator

Color: Salmon Pink

Hardware: Gold-Tone

Series: 5-Series (1997–1999)

Dimensions: 25 cm W × 18.5 cm H × 9.5 cm D

Product Overview
A rare, structured vintage top handle bag in glossy salmon pink alligator skin with gold-tone hardware. Produced between 1997 and 1999 under Karl Lagerfeld, this trapezoidal frame is known to collectors as the Chanel "Kelly" silhouette. It features a rigid, integrated top handle, a front flap with an interlocking CC turn-lock, and a rear exterior slip pocket.

The interior is lined in tonal leather and contains a main compartment and a cream satin-lined zip pocket housing the serial sticker.

Historical Context & Color Story
The Lagerfeld Era: Designed during the late 1990s peak of structured, ultra-premium top handles. Because Chanel has since ceased all exotic skin production, authentic vintage alligator pieces from this era are strictly finite.

The "Kelly" Silhouette: A formal, clean architectural shape engineered specifically to showcase premium scale symmetry and alignment.

Salmon Pink: A distinct late-90s dye formula featuring warm, coral undertones. The glossy finish interacts with the natural texture of the skin, creating a multi-dimensional gradient where the scale recesses appear slightly deeper than the raised surfaces.

Hardware Match: The warm undertones of the skin are paired with period-correct, rich gold-tone plating.

Condition Details
Structure: Firm, upright, and holds its original shape perfectly.

Exterior Skin: Excellent gloss retention and color consistency. No drying or lifting scales.

Corners & Base: Clean. No visible scuffing or abrasive wear on the bottom edges.

Interior: Clean tonal leather lining. Zipper functions smoothly.

Hardware: Gold plating is bright and intact. Faint hairline scratches on the turn-lock.

Serial Sticker: Intact, clear, and legible (52XXXX7).

Includes intact serial sticker.

Chanel
Alligator handbag

Details

Description

Details

Measurements

More information

ChanelAlligator handbag

Details

Description

Details

Measurements

More information

Chanel
Alligator handbag