Gucci Horsebit 1955 patent leather handbag
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Gucci Horsebit 1955 patent leather handbag

$503

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Condition
Very Good
Color
Black
Material
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Category
Handbags

A high-gloss black patent leather body catches the light in broad panels, its surface interrupted only by a rectangular silver-tone clasp at the top edge. With no visible logo, the silhouette is clean and unembellished, with double shoulder straps and precise edges lending a sense of quiet discipline. The interior is lined in black fabric, offering a spacious main compartment with a zippered pocket and a single slip pocket for organization. Dating the bag is complicated by the absence of a visible label or engraved hardware; the serial number format and construction details suggest it likely dates from the late 1990s to early 2000s, when Gucci bags occasionally appeared without overt exterior branding—a period marked by an emphasis on materials and finish over monograms. In this context, the stark patent leather surface and minimal hardware come across as a deliberate statement, reflecting the brand’s desire for clarity and polish during this transitional era. Condition is graded as Very Good, with light surface wear on the patent exterior. The interior, however, shows peeling and damaged, sticky material throughout—a common issue in vintage patent-lined bags from this period. The original dust bag is included. This is an unlabeled Gucci tote: anonymous, architectural, and substantial in the hand. Condition: Very Good — light surface wear on the patent exterior; interior material peeling, sticky, and damaged throughout Material: Black patent leather with silver-tone hardware Color: Black patent leather exterior; silver-tone clasp and double shoulder straps; black fabric lining Dimensions: W 39 × H 33 × D 11 cm Serial: 0032-9352 Made in: Italy Comes With: Dust bag

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Oct 23, 2026 $503 —