GUCCI Milano 1970 Vintage Foldable Thin Wallet In Brown Leather & Gilt Bronze

A foldable vintage wallet designed by Gucci.

This is a vintage foldable wallet created in Milano Italy by the luxury house of Gucci, back in the 1970's. This wallet is very thin and was masterfully crafted in very fine leather with gilded parts at the corners for protection. It is very elegant, easy to wear and in great condition.

Country: Milano, Italy.

Period: 1970's.

Designer: Gucci.

Weight: 53 Grams, (0.053 Kg.).

Measurements: 864 mm by 102 mm by 23 mm (34 x 4 x 0.91 Inch).

Hallmarks: Stamped in the leather with gold, with the maker's mark logo, the country of manufacture and signed as follows, "GUCCI ITALY ".

Gucci

The company was founded in 1921 in the Tuscany region of Italy, in Florence, when Guccio Gucci bought his own shop on 7, Via della Vigna Nuova in Florence, Azienda Individuale Guccio Gucci, where he sold imported leather luggage. He also opened a small workshop to have his own leather goods made by local craftsmen. Eventually, a larger workshop had to be acquired to house Gucci's 60 artisans. In 1935 the invasion of Ethiopia by Mussolini led the League of Nations to impose a trade embargo on Italy. Leather became scarce, pushing Guccio Gucci to introduce other fabrics in the composition of the products, such as raffia, wicker, wood, linen and, jute. The rhombi motif, a Gucci signature, was created. The Gucci's developed a new tanning technique to produce "cuoio grasso", which became a Gucci trademark. In 1937, Gucci launched its handbags. Under the direction of Aldo Gucci (son of Guccio), Gucci became a worldwide-known brand, an icon of the Italian Dolce Vita. During the 2010s, Gucci became an iconic 'geek-chic' brand.

Condition: The overall condition of this Gucci vintage wallet is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no broken parts. This cane was carefully inspected to guarantee the condition & authenticity.

INVENTORY REF: D040426BANN/.4328