Gold-tone corner hardware punctuates the deep burgundy leather exterior, framing the minimalist silhouette of this Cartier bifold wallet. The front is subtly marked by an embossed double C logo — an understated signature of the Must de Cartier line — while the smooth surface develops a natural patina over decades of careful use.
A dark burgundy leather interior offers six card slots, a secure zip pocket and a full-length compartment for notes, all finished with matching gold-tone hardware accents. The construction is precise, with edges neatly sealed and corners reinforced by metal protectors. The piece closes simply by folding, without snap or clasp.
This design belongs to the Must de Cartier small leather goods line, a collection introduced in the late 1970s and refined throughout the 1980s and 1990s. The combination of rich burgundy leather, gold-tone fittings and the double C logo became hallmarks of the era, echoing Cartier’s heritage as a Parisian jeweller. The serif logo on the accompanying box and the hardware style place this example circa late 1980s–1990s.
The original Cartier box is included. Light wear is visible at the corners and faint surface scratches are present, consistent with age and use; interior and structure remain intact.
Era: Late 1980s–1990s Condition: Good — wear at corners, faint surface scratches to leather; interior clean, structure firm Material: Smooth leather with gold-tone metal hardware accents Colour: Dark burgundy leather exterior and interior, gold-tone metal corners and zip pull Dimensions: W 17.5 × H 10 cm Made in: France
