1990s Cartier Panthere Alligator Embossed Leather Clasp Shoulder Evening Clutch Bag

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Cartier Panther Clasp Embossed Leather
Made from patent cowhide leather and embossed in an alligator skin pattern, this handbag from … Read more Cartier Panther Clasp Embossed Leather
Made from patent cowhide leather and embossed in an alligator skin pattern, this handbag from Cartier is defined by metal hardware, clasp in a ‘resting panthere’ form, clean lines and a geometric silhouette.

The clasp in panthere form is stretched end-to-end along the width of the rectangular form forming the top frame.
A luxury accessory that adds personality to evening looks.
Black patent Leather embossed in alligator
Silver-Tone Hardware
Flip-lock clasp at top frame
Snake shoulder chain
Leather Lining in silver
Dual Interior Pockets. One open. One with zip with the ‘Cartier’ tag
Metallic Closure at Top
Purchase includes dustbag, CoA and box
Estimated mid 90s

Felines and Cartier bags
The panther is the emblematic animal of Cartier creations, from jewellery to watches, and also reigns over leather goods. The animal first appeared at Cartier in 1914 in the form of a spotted motif on a women’s watch, and it gradually made its way into the world of leather goods, where it enhanced the allure and style.

Whether figurative or abstract, the panther becomes the subject of designs that feature jewellery work and combine - among other things - diamonds, onyx and sapphire.

In 1925, Cartier presented a pouch with a clasp featuring a spotted pattern. On another 1960 model in gold lamé fabric, the presence of the feline is duplicated in the form of sapphire and diamond panther heads arranged at the ends of a gold and platinum closure system. The following year, Barbara Hutton commissioned Jeanne Toussaint, Creative Director at Cartier, to create a bag adorned with a three-dimensional tiger clasp and a diamond N, the initial of its delighted recipient, Princess Nina Mdivani. A strikingly elegant creation that heightens the Maison’s long-standing passion for wild animals. See less