Refurbished 80s Black Leather Ghurka No. 37 The Spectator Bag
The Ghurka brand of bags is the pinnacle of American craftsmanship; this narrow gusseted bag dates from 1988. Handmade in Connecticut of sturdy vegetable tanned full grain black leather, the Ghurka Originals are made to last many lifetimes. Truly, if you are even remotely interested in learning about the level of quality that is sewn in to each Ghurka Bag, I would suggest heading to this article to help you learn about this iconic American made handbag company:
http://shop.surfacemag.com/articles/ghurka-how-its-made
~MEASUREMENTS:
11"L x 7 1/2"H x 2"D
Up to 50" wearable length strap
~FEATURES:
Black vegetable tanned leather trim and body
Solid brass hardware
Adjustable length strap
Two gusseted unlined sections inside
Near full length zip pocket with nylon zipper
Made in Norwalk, Connecticut
No. 37 The Spectator
Serial number K 127
~CONDITION:
Excellent vintage condition. Really impeccable condition, especially factoring in that this gem of a bag is almost 40 years old! There are no popped stitches or stains. There are some scratches on the leather that are a testament to the life this gorgeous bag's life well lived. It has been thoroughly cleaned and conditioned to restore moisture to the hide and the brass polished in preparation for its next amazing lifetime!
For reference sake, dress form measurements:
5'7" Height
14" Shoulders
37" Bust
27" Waist
36" Hips