Vintage Cartier Grained Leather Long Wallet c. Late 1980s Burgundy

Burgundy grained leather, crisp and deeply hued, frames this Cartier long wallet, its corners clipped with gold-tone protectors that catch the light at each edge. The signature monogram ‘C’ is embossed into the front, just above a squared clasp in matching metal — a detail that feels precise, almost architectural. Inside, the same burgundy leather lines a well-organised interior: one main compartment, multiple card slots, and a zippered pocket, all cleanly constructed for handheld use. The original Cartier box is included.

Cartier’s late-1980s small leather goods turned to gold-tone metalwork and generous grained leathers, a design language established when house motifs from the jewellery counter began to appear on wallets and accessories. The serif ‘Cartier Paris’ stamp in gold foil places this piece in that lineage, reflecting a moment when the maison’s codes moved seamlessly from Place Vendôme vitrines to daily objects.

Era: Late 1980s–Early 1990s (visual dating; gold 'Cartier Paris' stamp, gold-tone corners, monogram embossing)
Condition: Very Good — light scratches to exterior leather; corners and hardware retain brightness; original box present
Material: Grained leather with gold-tone metal hardware
Colour: Deep burgundy grained leather exterior and lining; gold-tone clasp and corner hardware
Dimensions: 19 × 10 cm
Made in: France