Delvaux - Shoulder bag

Delvaux – Vintage shoulder bag in woven leather ("Toile de Cuir") with calf leather finishing and golden carabiner clasp

This type of bag is usually referred to in the Delvaux world as a:

Delvaux “Toile de Cuir” Woven Shoulder Bag (Carabiner clasp)
(or simply Delvaux woven leather shoulder bag).

Characteristic elements that clearly point to this model type:

front panel of woven leather strips

gold-colored carabiner hook closure with Delvaux engraving

magnetic flap closure

shoulder strap in pebbled calf leather

key holder inside

interior in natural leather with Delvaux stamp

The woven technique is known at Delvaux as “Toile de Cuir”, where fine leather strips are woven into a flexible leather canvas.


Indications:

minimalist Delvaux stamp in gold

natural leather interior (unlined)

carabiner hook closure typical for Delvaux bags

woven leather panels that were popular in this period

This type of model was often sold as a roomy city- or travel shoulder bag.

Dimensions

approx. 35 × 39 cm

grand shoulder model

very practical size for everyday use

Condition

Interior

perfect / very good condition

a original leather base intact

Exterior

slight signs of use on the leather

woven panels still nicely taut

hardware good

A perfect interior significantly increases the collecting value of vintage Delvaux.

Photos serve as part of the description. For the rest, give the exterior a good polish and it will be as good as new again.