Burberry Prorsum Black Leather Bi-Fold Long Wallet
Long Wallet / Continental Wallet (Bi-Fold silhouette) · Burberry (Burberry Group PLC), British luxury tier. Known for iconic trench coats and Haymarket/Nova check patterns.
Collection: Burberry Accessories Mainline / Prorsum era. This features the older Equestrian Knight (Burberrys' of London legacy) branding style.
Style
Long Wallet / Continental Wallet (Bi-Fold silhouette)
Brand
Burberry (Burberry Group PLC), British luxury tier. Known for iconic trench coats and Haymarket/Nova check patterns.
Material
Smooth calfskin leather exterior with soft grain. Construction features machine-stitching and heat-debossed logo application. The edges are finished with a standard turned-leather seam and tonal topstitching.
Dimensions
Width: 10cm (3.9"), Height: 19cm (7.5"), Depth: 1.5cm (0.6").
Description
A classic, minimalist long wallet from Burberry's heritage era. Crafted from durable black leather, this piece focuses on utility and discreet luxury. It lacks the flamboyant Nova check, making it a professional choice for those who prefer 'quiet luxury' with a nod to British tradition via the embossed knight logo.
Key Features
Rectangular embossed Equestrian Knight logo on the bottom front corner; slim profile designed to fit inside a breast pocket or a larger tote; high card-carrying capacity.
Material & Construction
Smooth calfskin leather exterior with soft grain. Construction features machine-stitching and heat-debossed logo application. The edges are finished with a standard turned-leather seam and tonal topstitching.
Color & Pattern
Classic Black (Solid). No exterior pattern except for the embossed rectangular logo at the bottom corner featuring the Equestrian Knight Device (EKD).
Hardware Details
None visible on the exterior; likely features a internal metal zipper if there is a coin compartment, or standard metal snaps in gold-tone or silver-tone common to the era.
Interior Description
Likely lined in tonal black smooth leather or Burberry jacquard fabric. Usually contains 8-10 card slots, two long note compartments, and one flat slip pocket for receipts.
Closure Type
Simple Bi-Fold (Open/Fold) closure; no external snap or zipper visible.
Strap & Handle Details
N/A - This is a handheld small leather good (SLG).
Craftsmanship Details
The stitching features a tight SPI (stitches per inch) ratio common to luxury goods. The logo stamp is centered within its rectangular border, demonstrating high-quality die-cutting and pressure alignment.
Authentication Indicators
The logo features the correct 'PRORSUM' banner (though faded). Stitching is straight and consistent. The depth of the heat stamp is characteristic of authentic vintage Burberry leather goods.
Origin & Manufacturing
Likely Made in Italy or Spain, which are the primary manufacturing origins for Burberry leather goods of this period.
Era & Period
Late 1990s to early 2000s. The 'Burberrys' rectangular logo style is indicative of the transitional period after the brand dropped the 's' from 'Burberrys' in 1998.
Age Estimate
Circa 1998–2005 based on the style of the Equestrian Knight debossing and leather texture.
Cultural Significance
Represents the standard of executive luxury accessories from the late 90s, before the brand moved toward more aggressive, modern logo-centric designs under Christopher Bailey.
Condition Notes
Fair to Good. Visible surface scuffs and minor scratches on the leather. Softening of the structure (creasing) visible near the fold. Edges show slight rubbing but no significant cracking.
Value Estimate
$80 - $150 USD in the secondary market depending on interior condition and presence of original box.
Care & Maintenance
Clean with a damp cloth and apply a high-quality leather conditioner (like Bick 4) to buff out the surface scuffs. Store in a dust bag to prevent further scratching from other items.
Similar Handbags
Vintage Mulberry Long Wallets, Dunhill Leather Wallets, or Prada Saffiano Long Wallets. Differs from the Prada variant by using smooth rather than cross-hatched leather.
Interesting Facts
The Equestrian Knight logo seen here was originally developed in 1901 following a public competition to create a new logo for the brand.