Dr. Jade

In 1905 Jean-Baptiste Morabito founded the House of Morabito in Nice, France. It began as a jewelry company making pieces for the Aristocracy and Royalty of Europe. Once having opened their first Parisian boutique in 1923 he began to experiment with exotic skins and leather creating precious handbags in deer and antelope and trunks in elephant and crocodile. The cases were embellished with tortoiseshell, ivory and crystals or mother-of-pearl and enamel. Having grown famous for their use of crocodile the company continued to grow over the following century. Still today Morabito is known for its French refinement and quality of product.

Morabito, Jade green Crocodile bag styled on a mini Doctor's bag, c.80's. Additional shoulder strap and 8.5" in length. SOLD

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House of Morabito part II

The next set of bags are all different but all extremely unusual. The first two both share magnificent bright colors, while the second two maintain the elegant quality of the company while also alluding to a more traditional style of bag for a tea luncheon perhaps.

Morabito, 80s, Blue Crocodile lunch box style mini purse. Features a gold clasp set on top and is 6 and 1/4 inches in length with two top handles



Morabito, 80s, Green Crocodile shoulder bag with an adjustable shoulder strap. The bag itself is 9.5" in length and features a gold clasp on the front opening. SOLD

Morabito, 80s, black Crocodile clutch with a removable gold link chain that features a knotted clasp on the front opening. The bag is 9" in length. SOLD

Morabito, 80s, slim black Crocodile envelope style oversized clutch. The bag is 11 and 1/4" in length and features a gold clasp on the front. SOLD

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