Lot 115D


Western Europe, France, ca. 1991 & 1998 CE. A vintage black Epi leather Soufflot handbag with its original pochette and a separate bifold long wallet/card organizer. The Soufflot features a rounded structured shape, with textured Epi leather contrasting with smooth leather trim and supple handles, complemented by gold-toned brass hardware. Gray microfiber interior and a single flat pocket, and the discreet date code "AR0938" is stamped beneath the D-ring flap, indicating production in 1998. The cylindrical pochette has a zipper closure and a strap handle with a push clasp to clip or detach from the main bag. The bifold wallet, while not original to the Soufflot set, matches in classic black Epi leather and includes 6 card slots and 3 large slip pockets. The interior of the largest slip pocket is stamped with the date code "LO0921," indicating production in 1991. Size of Soufflot: 12" L x 5.5" W x 7" H (30.5 cm x 14 cm x 17.8 cm); bifold: 7.3" L x 4.3" W (18.5 cm x 10.9 cm)
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Provenance: private Firestone, Colorado, USA collection
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Condition:
- Pre-owned condition. Soufflot interior has some discoloration. Some seams have buildup debris. Minor fraying to threads to interior of zipper seam. Minor scratches to exterior, but very clear and good condition. Gold tone is wearing off on hardware from touch, overall good condition. Pouchette has a few scratches and wear to handle edges, stain to interior microfiber, but overall good condition. Bifold wallet is excellent. Some creasing along fold and scratches to interior, but nearly pristine. Comes with cotton LV dust bag.
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