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3/23/11 at 12:49pm
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Trafalgar by Marley Hodgson–The real deal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Hand made in USA - the very best in exotic leather accessories
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This vintage strap is from one of the very first collections from Marley Hodgson's era of Trafalgar (started by he & his wife). Marley used only the highest grades of genuine wild Louisiana alligator. Wild and elegant alligator products are extremely rare, expensive and time consuming to produce.

This is a gently used 1" Louisiana alligator strap, waist size 30" with an original gold on brass engine turned slide buckle. Note the edge stitching indicating the highest standards of construction. Note also the size of the grain. This comes from the underside & it has small scales indicating the finest of the alligator skin (softest, more subtle, durable). If you research today's alligator skins the majority are of the larges size scales which tend crack over time.















This strap is in "like new" condition & has been very well cared for over the years & worn only a few times. The belt has been treated over time to preserve the beauty of the skin. The belt is of one piece construction (no piecing) with no marks, splits, etc. The color is a dark chestnut, which is not easily found today.

NOW ONLY $115.00
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