Céline Vintage Horse & Carriage Navy Leather Handbag

A distinctive vintage Céline handbag in rich navy leather, featuring the house's iconic gold-tone Horse & Carriage medallion to the front. The elegant structured design is finished with a curved metal frame closure and a removable navy leather shoulder strap, allowing the bag to be carried by hand, worn over the shoulder or styled as an evening clutch.

With its sculptural frame, equestrian-inspired Céline detailing and versatile design, this is a particularly characterful example of vintage Céline. A beautiful collector's piece for anyone drawn to the distinctive hardware and understated elegance of the brand's earlier designs.

Key details

Brand: Céline

Style: Vintage Horse & Carriage Handbag

Alternative style names: Horse & Carriage Handbag / Vintage Céline Frame Bag

Era: Vintage – 1974-79

Colour: Navy Blue

Material: Leather

Hardware: Gold-tone metal

Bag type: Handbag / Shoulder Bag / Evening Clutch

Closure: Curved structural metal frame closure

Handle: Removable leather handle

Shoulder strap: Removable navy leather shoulder strap

Features: Signature Horse & Carriage medallion, curved metal frame, versatile removable handle and shoulder strap

Lining: Beige suede

Made in: France 

Dimensions: 30 x 16 x 5 cm

Handle drop: 8 cm

Shoulder strap drop: 45 cm

Accessories: there is a matching pair of fine leather gloves inside

Condition

GOOD PRE-LOVED CONDITION

The bag is in good overall vintage condition, with some light scratches to the leather consistent with its age and previous use. There is some tarnishing to the gold-tone harware

The bag retains its distinctive structure, gold-tone Horse & Carriage detailing and removable navy leather strap and handle. 

All notable signs of wear are shown in the photographs and/or described above.

Authenticity

Authenticity is guaranteed by Reloved London.

Every designer bag we sell is carefully inspected in-house, with particular attention paid to construction, materials, workmanship, hardware and the style-specific features associated with the brand and model.

Why we love it

This is a lovely example of the distinctive character of vintage Céline. The signature Horse & Carriage medallion gives the bag an instantly recognisable identity, while the unusual curved frame and removable handle and shoulder strap make it remarkably versatile.

Wear it as a classic handbag, carry it over the shoulder or remove the strap and use it as an elegant evening clutch. Its navy leather also makes a beautiful alternative to the more usual black and tan vintage Céline bags.