Bolso de cadena Chanel Mini Matelassé 19 vintage de piel de cordero azul marino, herrajes de tono dorado, serie 1, 1989–1991

An exceptionally well-preserved Chanel Mini Matelassé in rich navy lambskin, nearly black in subdued light and deep blue in brighter conditions. Its guarantee card, serial 1509695, places it in the 1-series era of approximately 1989–1991, and its SA grade is particularly noteworthy for lambskin of this age.

The Piece

The construction is beautifully restrained. Diamond quilting creates subtle dimensionality across the lambskin, the flap remains clean and uninterrupted except for the central gold-tone interlocking CC, and the chain shoulder strap adds movement and a jewelry-like finish without overwhelming the compact 19 cm silhouette, one of Chanel's most enduring handbag proportions. This is Chanel reduced to its essential visual vocabulary.

The navy lambskin is especially attractive: approaching black in subdued light, revealing a rich blue undertone in brighter conditions. That makes the bag unusually versatile while offering more individuality than the standard black version, and the gold-tone hardware provides the perfect contrast. The leather appears smooth and well preserved, with the quilting retaining good definition.

Compact proportions suit a phone, card holder, keys, lipstick and small personal accessories; the focus is elegance rather than capacity. With its 1-series dating, the bag sits firmly within classic vintage Chanel collecting, and its appeal extends into archival luxury, early-1990s fashion and heritage handbag collecting. For collectors seeking an early-1990s Mini with strong condition, gold hardware and a less common navy finish, it is a particularly compelling archival example.

Details

• Maker: Chanel
• Model: Mini Matelassé
• Era: 1-series, approx. 1989–1991
• Material: Lambskin leather
• Color: Navy
• Size: Approx. 19 cm
• Measurements: Width approx. 19 cm (7.5 in) · Height approx. 12 cm (4.7 in) · Depth approx. 4 cm (1.6 in) · Shoulder chain approx. 88 cm (34.6 in)
• Included: Chanel storage bag; Chanel guarantee card
• Serial: 1509695 (guarantee card)
• Hardware: Gold-tone interlocking CC; chain shoulder strap

Condition

Japonista grade A · Excellent, with minimal signs of handling.

• Graded SA: an exceptionally clean pre-owned piece with very little visible use, in excellent vintage condition.
• Only minor rubbing, faint scratches, light wrinkles and small age-related signs, including small signs of maintenance or restoration, are noted.
• No major staining or structural damage is described, and the photographs show a particularly strong overall presentation for a vintage lambskin Chanel.

Authenticity & Care

The included Chanel guarantee card bears serial number 1509695, consistent with the 1-series production era of approximately 1989–1991 and supporting the bag's period identification and collector completeness. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.

Delivery from Japan

Packed by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our published policy.

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