{"product_id":"vintage-gucci","title":"Rare Circa 1970s–Early 1980s Gucci Black Leather Shoulder Bag with Original Coin Purse","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA very special \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ecirca 1970s–early 1980s vintage Gucci\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in black leather, and a beautiful example of the house’s earlier Italian leather goods. This is the kind of vintage Gucci I love finding — understated at first glance, but full of extraordinary details once you look closely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe bag has a structured, softly rounded silhouette in smooth black leather, finished with substantial gold-tone hardware. The front is dominated by an unusual sculptural turn-lock clasp, while the adjustable leather strap allows the bag to sit comfortably on the shoulder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eInside is where some of the most interesting details are found. The leather interior carries the early \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003egold-foil “MADE IN ITALY BY Gucci” stamp\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, a vintage Gucci marking associated with the house’s earlier Italian-made leather goods and seen on pieces predating the later standardised serial-number system. Together with the construction, hardware and branding, these details are consistent with a bag dating to approximately the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1970s to early 1980s\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThere is also a wonderful \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGucci knight crest zipper pull\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e — an older house emblem drawing on Gucci’s longstanding equestrian imagery and a fabulous little detail that you rarely encounter on later bags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEven better, the bag retains its \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eoriginal matching black leather coin purse\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, complete with a traditional gold-tone kiss-lock frame. Finding an early Gucci bag still accompanied by its original accessory makes this example particularly special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe overall design is wonderfully representative of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOld Gucci\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: beautiful leather, substantial statement hardware and discreet branding rather than obvious logos. Elegant, unusual and increasingly difficult to find in this configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEra:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Circa 1970s–early 1980s\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Original matching leather kiss-lock coin purse\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMade in Italy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Good vintage condition with signs of age and use appropriate to a bag of this era. The smooth leather shows very light surface marks and some small indentations, particularly across the flap, as clearly visible in the photographs. The hardware retains a lovely rich gold finish with some age-related surface wear. Please study all photographs carefully and take particular note of the condition shown, as they form an important part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003erare and genuinely interesting piece of 1970s–early 1980s Gucci\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, made all the more special by its early gold-foil branding, knight crest hardware and original matching coin purse still together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthentication:\u003c\/b\u003e Guaranteed. A third-party certificate can be provided for an additional R300 if required. Should an item be proven not authentic, a full refund will be issued upon return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePayment Terms:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Payflex available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDisclaimer:\u003c\/b\u003e All my items are vintage and pre-loved unless otherwise stated. Minor signs of age and wear are part of the charm, and I do my best to note anything significant in the listing. Please study all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Swag SA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51459802202276,"sku":null,"price":11900.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/2363\/2292\/files\/IMG_2972-Photoroom.jpg?v=1787936707","url":"https:\/\/vintageswag.co.za\/products\/vintage-gucci","provider":"Vintage Swag SA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}