Chanel Matelasse 23 Small Double Flap Lambskin Black Gold Hardware Vintage Rank BC

Chanel Matelasse 23 small double flap shoulder bag crafted in supple black lambskin and finished with classic gold-tone hardware. Featuring the House’s iconic diamond quilting, double-chain shoulder strap, signature CC turn-lock closure, and contrasting red leather interior, this vintage piece embodies the timeless elegance of Chanel’s most recognizable handbag design.

Brand: Chanel
Model: Matelasse 23 Small Double Flap
Serial Number: 1177270 (1-series)
Material: Lambskin Leather
Color: Black
Hardware: Gold-tone hardware
Rank: BC — Heavily used pre-owned condition with significant scratches, rubbing, wrinkles, impressions, cracking, fading, stains, leather peeling, and hardware discoloration
SKU: NoctS0005
Size: Approx. 23 cm width × 14.5 cm height × 6 cm depth
Shoulder Strap: Approx. 120 cm
Style: Small Double Flap / Double Chain Shoulder Bag / Crossbody Bag
Comes with: Bag only
Origin: France

The Chanel Matelasse is one of the House’s most enduring handbag designs, recognized for its elegant diamond quilting, interwoven leather-and-chain strap, double flap construction, and iconic CC turn-lock closure.

This approximately 23 cm vintage example features a compact and elegant silhouette crafted from soft black lambskin, paired with gold-tone hardware and a contrasting red leather interior. Its smaller proportions make it suitable for both formal styling and everyday use.

Condition
Rank BC (Heavily Used Pre-Owned Condition)

Exterior: The sides remain generally in good condition. The front shows some rubbing and color fading, while the exterior flap has scratches and rubbing. The back shows scratches and rubbing, and there is dirt inside the rear pocket. Scratches are also visible on the bottom.

Interior: There is rubbing beneath the first flap, wrinkling on the interior side of the flap, and general signs of use inside the flap pocket. The exterior side of the second flap shows impressions, noticeable scratches, and wrinkles. The red leather interior has scratches and areas of leather peeling.

The main compartment and pocket edges show leather peeling and scratches. Dirt is visible inside the smaller pockets, while the front secondary pocket shows leather fading, minor scratches, and rubbing.

Strap & Hardware: The leather woven through the shoulder strap shows cracking and color fading. The chain hardware shows some discoloration and dullness. Other hardware, including the closure and snap buttons, also shows discoloration consistent with age and previous use.

Overall, this is a heavily used vintage Chanel piece with substantial cosmetic wear and age-related deterioration. Please review all product photographs carefully before purchase. Additional photographs can be provided upon request. This item is recommended for buyers who understand and appreciate vintage luxury bags with visible signs of wear.

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