VTG 1970s Gucci Black Calfskin Leather Interlocking Horsebit Flap Shoulder Bag

A spectacular, highly collectible archival masterpiece in beautiful vintage condition. This classic saddle-style shoulder bag is masterfully crafted from smooth, structured black calfskin leather. It features Gucci's iconic, understated champagne gold-tone horsebit accent bar on the front flap closure and unique matching metal bumper accents protecting the bottom corners.  The clean interior features a single main compartment lined in premium burgundy genuine leather, complete with one convenient interior leather slide-in pocket and the coveted arched MADE IN ITALY BY GUCCI gold script stamp. Production Note: This genuine 1971 archival masterpiece features its correct vintage B0 71 production code, which predates the modernized multi-digit serial tracking tags introduced by the brand in later decades.  Details & Dims:  Hardware: Champagne Gold-Tone Material: Genuine Smooth Calfskin Leather W: 9.5  H: 6.5 D: 2.75 Strap Drop: 15.5 Condition: Beautiful vintage condition. Fully cleaned & conditioned w/Bick 4 Ext: Shows minor vtg light scuffs, no deep scratches or blemishes Hardware & Strap: Beautiful, muted gold-tone hardware accents are secure. Black leather shoulder strap is in beautiful shape Int: Clean burgundy leather. Stitching along the RT side of the interior pocket showed slight vtg lifting; it has been neatly secured/fixed, with no stickiness or powder residue  Ships Fast! Msg me with questions! #OldGucci #GucciHorsebit #VintageHandbag