About the item…..

I have read that the most important staple in a woman's ward robe is her hand bag.  I would certainly agree with that!!  Put a bounce in your step with this gorgeous stunning remarkable bag - what a fun bag to carry!!!!!  Very rare authentic Marino Orlandi hand made in Italy (entirely by hand I believe), glazed 2 tone leather shoulder bag purse tote, with with top zip closure, highly desired side pocket compartment with secure snap in logo closure, fully adjustable strap with 3 prepunched holes, high polished gold tone equistrian style hardware, glazed leather throughout (the rootbeer color leather is their firmer glazed leather - the cream/wheat/tan colored leather is a firm glazed leather with a subtle pebbled texture to the leather - very subtle- structurally firm - bag stands on its own when empty), high polished gold tone "O" rings, silky but firm crisp easy care jewel tone fabric lining in a splash of gorgeous color - (this fabric linings is unsurpassed!) stunning, detailed reinforced stitching in sort of a muted gold througout - one a larger stitch accented by a smaller stitch.  Color - glazed rootbeer for the strap, side panels, flap pocket, and exterior base - the lighter color leather is what I would describe as a beige/cream/wheat.  A very striking, elegant and rich looking bag with a lot of of detail.   A wonderful size bag that will pack a lot and has a beautiful drop and profile and is light weight but structually firm.   Opens wide for ease of use - the zipper goes the full length of the bag.  There are 4 compartments to keep you perfectly organized and you will have no stacking of items in this roomy bag!  There is a side compartment and the large spacious interior houses a zip compartment on the back and a leather cell phone pouch compartment in the rich rootbeer on the front.  "Marino Orlandi MADE IN ITALY GENUINE LEATHER" is embossed in the leather label sewn inside the bag.  This bag is basically new without tags - I have carried it only a couple of times at the most.  Suggested retail - around $500.00 or perhaps higher!        

 Measurements: approximately 14 inches long (bag partially stuffed laying completely flat measuring across the middle from side to side at widest point and including side pocket, 14 inches tall, and 9 and 1/4 inches wide.  The solid leather straps measures approximately 59 inches.  The bag can be carried as a shoulder bag higher up and just under the arm at 3 different lengths with the strap run through the side grommet - with the strap run through the top o rings will carry against your hip and back and away from you.   The bag can also be brought together and worn on the shoulder in what I think looks like a one sided shoulder back pack.   There are 2 original snap tabs for securing the  sections of the strap together.   Instructions for positioning the strap and using the snap tabs will be included.   Five gold tone feet to protect the base and keep the bag sitting upright-sits perfectly upright when empty.  The colors are even throughout - any variance in color is due to shadows cast by the sun, clouds, or lighting.   It is the, or one of, the style bags that made Marino Orlandi famous, and this color combination is nearly impossible to find, and if you were to run across one, I think I could guarantee you you won't find one in this beautiful condition. Marino Orlandi leather goods are produced only in Italy.       

Information from Marino Orlandi's website says in part… "All products are designed by their company's stylists: every model is unique in its kind and its originality is guaranteed by an exclusive design patent. Every detail displays excellence: from colour shades to the grain of leather, from metal parts to the company's logo which stylishly personalizes the products. Marino Orlandi, a name in the leather goods worldwide. The information on their tags that is attached to their new bags that is written in Italian and English says…"The original product is the guarantee of sale. Marino Orlandi's leather-goods are on exclusive sale only at authorized dealers a safeguard of its own trademark, to guarantee its customers of having bought an original product made with precious materials and with special attention taken to the lavoration that makes them unique. All the products with trademark Marino Orlandi are registered and any reproduction is therefore prohibited" This article, typical product of Italian handicraft, is guaranteed by the producer to be of PURE LEATHER, therefore eventual signs or colour shades on the same leather are not defects, but assurance of authenticity of the animal, when offers to the man its precious product….."   Additionaly information is found on the original tags that come with the bag.