This case measures 4.25 by just over 2.5 inches and is 5/8ths of an inch deep. It is butterscotch in color. The design on the top and bottom of the case is alligator. The top has 4 rhinestones that I believe are black in color. Also on the top are two jeweled alligators that are an inch long. The alligators turn about a half inch in both directions but do not spin around. The outside of the case is in excellent condition with no rips, tears, or dents.
NOTE - I think everyone knows the original purpose of this case, but if I mention that word, google will block my listing and can even ban me from using their services.
You’ll be able to see in my third photo below, that the elastic straps are coming loose. Personally, I’d remove the straps, use a little super-clue at the strap opening, and I’d think that would restore the inside of the case.
I obtained the case, along with a few others at an estate sale in Las Vegas Nevada. There was an info card on the table with the cases that said “1950s - 1960s". I don’t know how they came up with those dates unless the original owner told them. I tried to research these, but could find nothing so am going by what the estate company said. I have no personal knowledge of the estimated time frame but these cases do look like they could be 50s to 60s.
The home was the most lavish and beautifully furnished home that I’ve ever stepped into. I was honestly worried about touching anything. Whomever the owner was, I’d say had to be either an entertainer or a very important casino employee. In fact, I asked the Estate Company person whose house it was and was told that they were not allowed to share any information about the owner. There was very little there that I could afford. I did purchase a few of these vintage cases which I will be listing also along with a beautiful cross box, but that was it. I mostly just walked around in awe viewing the furnishings and very expensive fancy cars in the back carports.
Buyer to pay USPS First Class Mail Parcel delivery charges of $6.45. Delivery is from Nevada.
SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT SHIPPING CHARGES: Twice yearly, and again in November for the holiday season (so three times per year) the postal service increases shipping charges. This is what they call their "Delivering For America" plan in which they hope to become profitable. It's a 10 year plan that started in 2021, so we've got years to go with multiple price increases on shipping charges each year. I try to absorb the new charges and haven't increased my shipping charges in three years. This year unfortunately, I have to if I want to stay in business. I'll try to keep it reasonable and even absorb some of the increases when possible.
I do combine shipping on multiple items purchased as long as all items will safely fit into a single box. However, my web host is not set up to calculate multiple item shipping costs. At checkout, you will be charged full shipping price on each item purchased and I will refund the appropriate amount of overpayment. If you are uncomfortable with that, you can send me an email with your zip code and stating which items you'll be purchasing and I'll calculate the correct combined shipping charges and send you a custom invoice.
INTERNATIONAL PURCHASED: Sorry, I do not ship to locations outside of the United States.
All items in my listings come from either estate or garage sales. I do not know if they come from homes where smoking or pets were present. Unless otherwise stated, all items are sold in the same condition as when I obtained them.
