Vintage Ferragamo Patent Structured Top-Handle Bag Late 1990s Black

The gold-tone Gancini push-lock clasp anchors a sharply structured silhouette in high-gloss black patent leather, its double top handles sculpted for a strictly handheld carry. This is a Ferragamo bag defined by clean architectural lines and a deliberate absence of overt branding, relying instead on the distinctive form and signature hardware.

A compact, elongated construction, the bag maintains its form through reinforced side panels and a flat base. The clasp opens to reveal a black fabric-lined interior, organised with one zipped pocket and two slip compartments for practical separation of essentials. All hardware is rendered in gold-tone metal, with the handles and clasp free of visible engraved markings. The bag is accompanied by its original dust bag, bearing the full 'Salvatore Ferragamo' script in red.

Likely dating to the late 1990s to early 2000s, this piece reflects the restrained utility and material experimentation characteristic of Ferragamo's family era (1960–2016), where the Gancini motif was central to the brand’s accessories language. The absence of a visible model name or interior label is typical of certain Ferragamo studio productions from this period. Please note: one handle shows damage, as explicitly noted by the seller.

Era: Late 1990s–Early 2000s
Condition: Very Good — light surface scratches to patent leather; one handle damaged as noted by seller
Material: Black patent leather with gold-tone hardware
Colour: Black patent leather exterior, gold-tone push-lock clasp and handles, black fabric lining
Dimensions: W 34.5 × H 18 × D 14 cm
Serial: AB-21 2804
Made in: Italy