Author Topic: Antique Alligator Handbag Question  (Read 1210 times)

fenway1013

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Antique Alligator Handbag Question
« on: July 04, 2011, 06:10:57 pm »
Hello everyone,

My grandmother has this handbag and is looking to sell it, as she has no use for it. From the information I have gathered:

-Made by Everglades Trading Company in Hialeah, FL
-Style No. 5050 brown
-Made of genuine alligator
-Timeframe of manufacture ~ 1940s-1950s

That's about all I have. I have these pictures, as well.
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http://img838.imageshack.us/img838/5415/038mb.jpg


I am looking for any information regarding:

> Value of the handbag
> Possible Avenues for Selling the bag
> Any more information about the bag or company, dates, material, etc.

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Re: Antique Alligator Handbag Question
« Reply #1 on: July 04, 2011, 08:29:51 pm »
Fenway here  is some info. on the company & trademark  -  On Monday, August 09, 1965, a U.S. federal trademark registration was filed for ETCO. This trademark is owned by EVERGLADES TRADING COMPANY, INC., HIALEAH , . The USPTO has given the ETCO trademark serial number of 72225302. The current federal status of this trademark filing is EXPIRED. They produced HANDBAGS, WALLETS, KEY CASES, AND COIN PURSES  from the date of the trademark filing I would not classify this as an antique.

As far as value unfortunately not much many on ebay priced high but not selling, your style of bag is older and people just do not seem to be that intersted in allgator bags.Maybe $40.00  You could try ebay but I say keep it in the family and pass it on. Very pretty bag!!!

fenway1013

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Re: Antique Alligator Handbag Question
« Reply #2 on: July 05, 2011, 04:37:17 pm »
Thanks for the help! I'm a little disappointed with the value, but oh well. Antiques aren't my expertise, I really appreciate the help though!