Vintage Bottega Veneta Bag: How to Read the Condition of an Intrecciato Before Buying
Vintage Bottega Veneta Bag: How to Read the Condition of an Intrecciato Before Buying A...
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Features
| Brand | Céline Paris |
| Model | Box bag · Calèche collection · smooth box leather |
| Era | Vintage · 1980s–1990s · Céline Vipiana archive piece · ref. M04 |
| Carried | Shoulder · adjustable shoulder strap |
| Exterior | Black smooth box leather · sculpted golden calèche clasp (horse + sulky + engraved "CÉLINE") · structured flap · golden hardware |
| Interior | Red leather · 3 compartments · 1 zipped pocket · clean · no flaws |
| Hardware | Golden · sculpted golden brass calèche clasp · golden strap buckle · good condition |
| Dimensions | 24 × 19 × 6 cm |
| Capacity | Wallet · glasses case · phone · passport · lipstick · keys |
| Origin | Made in Italy · ref. M04 |
| Condition | Very good overall condition · clean smooth box leather · golden hardware in good condition · clean interior · no flaws to report |
| Packaging | Rarr Vintage dustbag |
| Grade | B+ |
Why we love it
| ✓ Sculpted golden calèche clasp · the founding logo of Céline Vipiana · an absolute archive piece | ✓ Red leather interior · a surprise of color with each opening · a signature of vintage Céline bags | |
| ✓ Smooth box leather · very good condition · a rarity — box leather is demanding and damages easily | ✓ Grade A− · exceptional condition for a vintage piece from the 80s–90s |
Description & History
This vintage Céline box bag in smooth black leather is a piece of absolute elegance — the polished black box leather reflecting light, the sculpted golden brass calèche clasp telling time since the 80s, the deep red leather interior emerging upon opening. And most importantly: an A− condition on vintage box leather, which is almost impossible to find.
The calèche clasp is the most iconic historical logo of the Céline house — an American sulky (horse harnessed to a two-wheeled jockey cart) sculpted in relief within a golden rectangular frame with "CÉLINE" engraved below. This logo illustrates Céline Vipiana's love for equestrian sports and the Parisian chic of grand occasions — it adorns Céline bags, belt buckles, and accessories from the golden age of the 70s to 90s, before being gradually replaced by the minimalist logo of the current house. Today, bags with the calèche clasp are the most sought-after vintage Céline pieces among collectors — symbols of a house at its peak of character and elegance.
Box leather — hand-polished, slightly rigid calfskin with a mirror-like surface that catches and reflects light — is one of the noblest and most demanding leathers in luxury leather goods. It requires constant care and easily shows superficial scratches — which is precisely why finding vintage box leather in very good condition is exceptional. The red leather interior, with its 3 compartments and zipped pocket, is the chromatic surprise that gives this bag all its charm — sober on the outside, vibrant on the inside.
In very good overall condition. The box leather is clean and without flaws to report — a rarity for a piece of this age. The hardware is in good condition. The interior is clean. Sold with Rarr Vintage dustbag — a black Céline Calèche box bag to take out for all occasions, from elegant daily wear to grand evenings.
Guide des grades
| Grade | A | B+ | B | B− | C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| État | Comme Neuf | Excellent | Très bon | Bon | Correct |
| Usure | Aucune trace | Traces infimes | Légères marques | Usure visible | Usure notable |
| Détails | Jamais porté, étiquettes présentes ou non | Très peu porté, aspect quasi-neuf | Porté régulièrement, entretenu avec soin | Signes d'usure perceptibles, bel aspect général | Usure marquée, prix ajusté en conséquence |
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