Vintage Lancel Black Leather Crocodile Effect Shoulder Bag Gold Hardware

Key Details

Item: Vintage Shoulder / Evening Bag

Maker / Brand: Lancel

Origin: French fashion house

Era: Likely c.1960s–1970s

Colour: Black

Material: Leather with crocodile-effect / crocodilian-pattern panels

Interior: Black leather

Hardware: Gold-tone metal

Closure: Magnetic snap closure with UK patent/design markings

Strap: Long leather shoulder strap

Branding: LANCEL lettering applied directly to interior leather

Style: Structured rectangular shoulder / evening bag

Please Note: There is no separate maker’s or material label inside the bag. The precise nature/species of the patterned leather has not been established, and it is therefore conservatively described as crocodile effect rather than genuine crocodile.

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Mini Story or Hook

A beautifully made vintage Lancel shoulder bag combining classic French styling with a striking glossy black crocodile-effect finish.

Likely dating from around the 1960s–70s, the bag has a wonderfully structured silhouette, slim shoulder strap and substantial gold-tone fittings. The patterned panels display considerable variation in scale size and shape, giving the bag the character and appearance of an exotic-skin piece, while the smooth black leather gussets and interior provide an elegant contrast.

The interior carries understated LANCEL branding directly to the leather, while the period magnetic closure bears British patent/design markings.

An attractive survivor from an earlier era of Lancel production and a particularly stylish vintage accessory.

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Condition

Condition: Good vintage condition – please refer to the detailed description and photographs below.

This is a genuine vintage item showing wear consistent with its age and previous use.

* Exterior presents very well overall with a rich glossy black finish.

* Crocodile-effect panels retain strong definition and attractive variation throughout the pattern.

* Smooth leather sections show expected light surface wear and handling marks.

* Interior leather has scratches, rubbing and general signs of previous use.

* LANCEL branding remains clearly visible inside.

* Gold-tone hardware displays some surface scratching and age-related wear.

* Period magnetic closure remains present and carries UK patent/design markings.

* Shoulder strap and attachment points remain present with age-related wear.

* Stitching and structural construction appear generally sound.

* No separate Lancel label, serial number or material/species label has been located.

* Overall, a very attractive and highly presentable vintage Lancel bag.

📸 The photos form part of the description – please examine them closely for condition, construction and detailing.

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Postage & Handling

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