Key Details
Item: Vintage shoulder / crossbody handbag
Brand: Oroton
Model / Range: Florence
Origin: Australia
Era: Vintage – likely c.1980s–1990s
Material: Genuine leather with suede/leather interior
Colour: Rich chestnut / reddish brown
Closure: Front flap with leather tab and metal fitting
Strap: Adjustable leather shoulder strap
Interior: Suede-finish interior with zippered compartment
Hardware: Silver-tone
Approx. Size: 30 cm wide × 30 cm high at tallest point as photographed
Branding: Oroton embossed leather badge; interior plaque marked “OROTON – Made in Australia – Genuine Leather”
Accessories: Includes original Oroton Florence branded dust bag
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Mini Story or Hook
A lovely piece of Australian fashion history from Oroton, this vintage Florence shoulder bag combines beautifully aged genuine leather with the understated styling for which the brand became known.
Made in Australia, the bag features a warm chestnut-brown leather exterior, curved envelope-style flap, adjustable shoulder strap and substantial metal hardware. The leather has developed attractive natural character and patina through use rather than the uniform finish of a modern bag.
Importantly, it retains its Oroton Florence dust bag, while both the exterior leather badge and interior metal plaque provide clear Oroton branding.
A stylish and very usable vintage Australian-made handbag with plenty of character.
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Condition
Condition: Good vintage condition – please refer to detailed description and photographs.
This is a genuine vintage Oroton leather handbag showing normal signs of age and previous use.
* Leather remains supple and presents attractively with a rich aged patina.
* Expected surface creasing, wrinkles, light marks and variations to the leather are present.
* Some wear and ageing is visible to the metal hardware.
* Adjustable leather shoulder strap appears intact and serviceable.
* Interior presents well for its age with some light signs of previous use.
* Interior zip pocket and Oroton metal branding plaque are present.
* Exterior Oroton leather badge remains clearly embossed.
* Includes the Oroton Florence branded dust bag, which itself shows some storage/use wear.
* No obvious major tears or structural damage are apparent from inspection.
The natural wear is consistent with a vintage leather piece and adds considerably to its character.
📸 The photos form part of the description – please examine them closely for condition, colour, patina and measurements.
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Postage & Handling
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