Vintage Delvaux Leather Handbags

Authenticating a vintage Delvaux handbag requires a holistic assessment of the bag’s history, construction, leather, hardware, logos, stamps, manufacturing techniques and period-correct details. Because genuine Delvaux handbags vary significantly by decade (over 3000 different models were designed) and the market also contains many sophisticated counterfeits or altered pieces, a Delvaux authentication cannot rely on a single detail such as a serial number or certificate alone, especially as serial numbers do not exist on vintage pieces and certificates have changed in format throughout the decades. Hence authenticating a Delvaux requires high expertise and knowledge of the brand.

Yes. Whenever available, we include the bag’s original Delvaux certificate or documentation. However, for many vintage handbags the original documentation has been lost, hence every luxury leather handbag is individually verified using original documentation where available, heritage research where appropriate, and our in-house authentication process. Having carefully examined and researched more than 1,000 different Delvaux handbags spanning almost 80 decades of the Maison's history, we evaluate far more than a certificate alone.

Both vintage and modern Delvaux designer handbags embody the Maison’s commitment to Belgian craftsmanship and timeless design and uncompromising quality. Modern Delvaux handbags combine heritage with contemporary innovation, while vintage pieces offer historical character, rare designs, period-specific construction details and the unique appeal of preserving a genuine piece of Belgian design heritage. If you would like to learn more about Delvaux's philosophy of craftsmanship, we invite you to read our article "Why Delvaux? timeless Belgitude" where we explore the enduring values that unite both vintage and modern Delvaux handbags.

From our experience of studying and handling more than 1,000 vintage Delvaux handbags, vintage Box Calf leather is the one we most often recommend for long-term durability. It is a smooth leather that may naturally develop light surface scratches with everyday use, these marks are often superficial and can be significantly reduced through careful maintenance. Carefully stored, maintained and looked after, this leather type can retain its structure richness and elegance exceptionally well over decades. Other leathers such as Taurillon Soft, Crispy Calf, Jumping Calf, ostrich and crocodile offer their own distinctive qualities, whether softness, flexibility or unique texture. Ostrich leather and jumping calf are good for everyday use, whilst crispy calf is difficult to maintain, but very resistant. You can learn more about leather craftsmanship and maintenance in this article “Why Invest in Vintage Delvaux Designer Handbags?".

Absolutely. Many of the rarest vintage handbags were sourced specifically for clients searching for a particular model, colour, leather or production period. Because many of these pieces are exceptionally rare such as the Delvaux Mon Grand Bonheur Bronze / Green Box Calf Leather Top Handle 1959, we cannot promise immediate availability. Our approach is based on patience rather than compromise, but each sourced handbag undergoes the same careful research, authentication and evaluation as every handbag we offer through MyDayDayBelgium.

MyDayDayBelgium is based in Brussels, Belgium and operates exclusively online. We proudly serve collectors and clients around the world. Private viewings can be arranged by prior appointment that provide the opportunity to view the handbag in person before purchasing. Please get in touch through the Chat bubble or through email to schedule a visit.