Unless you happen to find a perfectly preserved heirloom in the attic, the clear route to finding a handbag that looks vintage is at
Aspinal of London. The British brand crafts this Small Lion Lansdowne by hand from Italian calf leather, keeping it compact but practical with a choice of a top handle or adjustable shoulder straps. What drew us to it, though, was the doorknocker of a big cat on the buckle. (Height 16.51cm, width 20.32cm, depth 8.89cm, handle drop 6.35cm, strap length 55.88cm)
<li>Aspinal of London leather top-handle bag
<li>Push clasp closure
<li>Detachable leather cross-body strap, leather top handle, gold-toned lion’s head centrepiece, gold-toned hardware, concealed push clasp, grosgrain lining, interior zipped compartment, two mobile phone pockets,
<li>Height 16.51cm, width 20.32cm, depth 8.89cm, handle drop 6.35cm, strap length 55.88cm
<li>Handmade