{"product_id":"vintage-chanel-mini-matelasse-19-navy-lambskin-gold-hardware-1-series","title":"Vintage Chanel Mini Matelasse 19 Navy Lambskin Gold Hardware 1 Series","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage Chanel Mini Matelassé 19 Navy Lambskin Chain Bag, 1989–1991\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptionally well-preserved vintage Chanel Mini Matelassé crafted in rich navy lambskin with signature diamond quilting and warm gold-tone hardware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe compact 19 cm flap silhouette represents one of Chanel's most enduring handbag proportions, combining elegant scale with the House's unmistakable visual codes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe navy lambskin offers a softer alternative to classic black, appearing nearly black in subdued light while revealing a deep blue tone under brighter conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold-tone hardware and the chain shoulder strap add a jewelry-like finish, while the centered interlocking CC motif completes the timeless design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe included guarantee card bears serial number 1509695, placing this piece within Chanel's 1-series production era, approximately 1989–1991.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Japanese source grades the bag SA, indicating very little visible use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly minor rubbing, light scratches, subtle wrinkles and small age-related signs are noted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Chanel storage bag and guarantee card are included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor collectors seeking an early-1990s Chanel Mini with strong condition, desirable gold hardware and a less common navy lambskin finish, this is a particularly compelling archival example.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDESIGN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe construction is beautifully restrained.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiamond quilting creates subtle dimensionality across the lambskin surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flap remains clean and uninterrupted except for the central gold-tone CC motif.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe chain adds movement and brightness without overwhelming the compact silhouette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is Chanel reduced to its essential visual vocabulary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCOLOR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe navy lambskin is especially attractive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn subdued light it approaches black.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn brighter light it reveals a rich blue undertone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes the bag unusually versatile while still providing more individuality than the standard black version.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGold-tone hardware provides the perfect contrast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMATERIAL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLambskin gives the bag its soft and luxurious surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe leather appears smooth and well preserved, with the quilting retaining good definition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause lambskin is more delicate than caviar leather, the SA condition is particularly noteworthy for a bag from this era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFUNCTION \u0026amp; SCALE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate dimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e19 cm \/ 7.5 in wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12 cm \/ 4.7 in high\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 cm \/ 1.6 in deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShoulder Chain:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approx. 88 cm \/ 34.6 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe compact proportions make it suitable for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ephone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecard holder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ekeys\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003elipstick\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmall personal accessories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe focus is elegance rather than capacity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Japanese source grades this example \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, indicating an exceptionally clean pre-owned piece with minimal evidence of use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly minor rubbing, faint scratches, light wrinkles and small signs of maintenance or restoration are noted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo major staining or structural damage is described.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographs show a particularly strong overall presentation for a vintage lambskin Chanel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eACCESSORIES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChanel storage bag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChanel guarantee card\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe guarantee card is particularly valuable because it supports the bag's period identification and collector completeness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVINTAGE SIGNIFICANCE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe guarantee card number \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1509695\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e places this within Chanel's 1-series era, generally dated to approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1989–1991\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat places the bag firmly within the classic vintage Chanel collecting category.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts appeal therefore extends beyond fashion use into:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003earchival luxury\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003evintage Chanel collecting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eearly-1990s fashion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eheritage handbag collecting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chanel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mini Matelassé\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approx. 19 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approx. 1989–1991\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerial \/ Guarantee Card:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1509695\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lambskin leather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Navy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardware:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gold-tone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approx. 19 cm \/ 7.5 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approx. 12 cm \/ 4.7 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approx. 4 cm \/ 1.6 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShoulder Chain:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approx. 88 cm \/ 34.6 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e SA \/ Excellent vintage condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Storage bag, guarantee card\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Stewardship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"799\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"799\"\u003eEvaluated under the Japonista High-End 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Whether produced by luxury houses, celebrated collaborations, or limited technical runs, these objects are defined as much by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003econtext of release\u003c\/strong\u003e as by physical construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"2009\"\u003eAt Japonista, we approach high-end footwear as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1790\"\u003edesign artifacts rather than trend items\u003c\/strong\u003e. Original intent, model lineage, and production context are evaluated alongside material quality and aging behavior. Wear, when present, is interpreted carefully—distinguished from misuse, and documented transparently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2011\" data-end=\"2190\"\u003eDeadstock condition is respected, but not fetishized at the expense of material honesty or long-term stability. 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All inquiries are reviewed personally and discreetly, with clear disclosure regarding sizing, wearability, storage history, and preservation considerations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2539\" data-end=\"2709\"\u003eCollectors assembling \u003cstrong data-start=\"2561\" data-end=\"2598\"\u003ereference-grade footwear archives\u003c\/strong\u003e, investment-aware collections, or culturally focused design libraries are encouraged to consult with our team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConcierge Support \u0026amp; Collector Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/japonista.com\/pages\/japan-s-premium-proxy-art-logistics-japonista-concierge-logistics%E2%84%A2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJaponista Concierge™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e provides informed guidance on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2815\" data-end=\"3051\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2815\" data-end=\"2864\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2817\" data-end=\"2864\"\u003eRelease hierarchies and collaboration context\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2865\" data-end=\"2918\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2867\" data-end=\"2918\"\u003eCondition grading and long-term material behavior\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2919\" data-end=\"2982\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2921\" data-end=\"2982\"\u003eStorage strategies for premium leathers and technical soles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2983\" data-end=\"3051\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2985\" data-end=\"3051\"\u003eStrategic acquisition planning across luxury and limited markets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3053\" data-end=\"3168\"\u003eWhether the intent is archival preservation or selective wear, we support acquisitions with clarity and discretion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore Proceeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe kindly encourage collectors to review our shop policies and house guidelines, available through the links in our website footer, which outline shipping, handling, and conditions specific to vintage, sacred, and collectible works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Closing Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThank you for exploring Japonista’s high-end and branded footwear archive. 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