Burberry Tri-Fold 6-Hook Key Case in Dark Brown Grained Leather
Key Holder/Leather Small Good (SLG) · Burberry (Burberry Group PLC), Luxury British Tier, known for heritage outerwear and leather accessories.
Collection: Burberry London Heritage Accessories; Permanent/Classic Line item.
Style
Key Holder/Leather Small Good (SLG)
Brand
Burberry (Burberry Group PLC), Luxury British Tier, known for heritage outerwear and leather accessories.
Material
Grained calfskin leather exterior with soft leather and fabric interior lining; machine-stitched with painted edges and a metal key bar.
Dimensions
Folded: 10cm x 6.5cm x 1.5cm; Unfolded: 10cm x 18cm.
Description
A sophisticated and utilitarian small leather good designed to organize keys elegantly. Featuring a tri-fold design in robust grained leather, it opens to reveal a multi-hook system while the exterior remains minimalist and professional. It serves as both a protector for bag linings and a standalone functional accessory.
Key Features
Six individual key hooks, large external swivel clip, heat-stamped logo on both the leather and the metal key bar.
Material & Construction
Grained calfskin leather exterior with soft leather and fabric interior lining; machine-stitched with painted edges and a metal key bar.
Color & Pattern
Dark Espresso Brown/Ebony; solid leather exterior with a subtle shadow Nova Check or tonal lining inside the slip pockets.
Hardware Details
Silver-tone/Steel hardware featuring a 6-hook key rail, fixed rivets, a large detachable lobster swivel hook, and two interior snap buttons.
Interior Description
Dark brown fabric/leather lining with two vertical slip pockets behind the flaps and a central key mounting bar; features a debossed logo.
Closure Type
Dual magnetic or snap-button closure on the interior flaps.
Strap & Handle Details
N/A; Small handheld accessory with a top swivel hook for attaching to belt loops or bag D-rings.
Craftsmanship Details
Consistent machine stitching, precision-placed rivets on the hardware bar, and deeply embossed heat stamps in the leather.
Authentication Indicators
Burberry font spacing, metal plate rivet quality, and the specific 'Burberry' engraving on the hardware bar are consistent with vintage production.
Origin & Manufacturing
Likely Made in Italy or Turkey; manufactured to high-end designer standards of the early 2000s.
Era & Period
Late 1990s to Mid 2000s; an era defined by practical designer SLGs and the heavy use of the Burberry logo stamp.
Age Estimate
Circa 1998-2005 based on the sans-serif 'BURBERRY' font style and hardware patina.
Cultural Significance
Represents the peak of the 'Entry-level luxury' boom, where accessories were used as affordable entry points into heritage brands.
Condition Notes
Good to Fair; visible surface scratches on metal, significant scuffing on the bottom left corner, interior leather shows creasing and dry spots.
Value Estimate
Original Retail: $200-$250; Current Resale Value: $40-$85 depending on condition and presence of original box.
Care & Maintenance
Moisturize leather with high-quality cream to prevent further cracking; polish hardware with a dry microfiber cloth; avoid overstuffing hooks.
Similar Handbags
Louis Vuitton 6-Key Holder, Gucci GG Supreme Key Case, and Prada Saffiano Key Case.
Interesting Facts
Burberry was a pioneer in turning utilitarian items like key cases and umbrella sleeves into status symbols during the British 'Chav' and luxury boom of the early 2000s.