1940s Python Snakeskin Bag - Burgundy Vintage Handbag with Brass Frame

Some bags you buy. This one you inherit.

This 1940s python bag has lived a life. The burgundy-oxblood color deepens with age, and that brass kiss-lock frame still snaps with authority. Inside, a small change purse dangles on its original string—the kind of detail that reminds you this was made when quality meant something.

The python scales catch light differently depending on the angle, creating that depth you can't get from pressed leather. The structured shape means it stands on its own, literally and figuratively. This isn't a bag that needs an outfit—it makes the outfit.

Expect some wear on the sides and seams. That's not damage, that's provenance. This bag has been to dinner parties and opening nights. It's earned its patina.

Era: Classic 1940s
Material: Genuine python skin in burgundy/oxblood
Hardware: Brass kiss-lock clasp
Interior: Black fabric lining with attached change purse on string

Dimensions:

• Body: 8.5" × 6.25"

• Strap length: 16"

• Drop: Shoulder carry

Condition: Good vintage condition with expected wear for age. Leather shows character at seams and edges. Hardware functions perfectly. Interior clean.

All Atlas & Arden pieces are vintage or small-batch finds with real provenance. Because each item is one-of-a-kind, all sales are final. Questions? Email us at matt@atlasandarden.com