Description
Authentic vintage Salvatore Ferragamo suede pump featuring a gold-tone ornate filigree oval buckle.
Production Era & Sale Period
- US Women’s size 8.5 B
- Era / Years of Sale: Late 1980s to 1990s (approx. 1988–1996).
- Made in Italy
- All Natural Materials
Key Vintage Indicators:
- Insole Branding: The stamped gold cursive “Salvatore Ferragamo” script on a tan leather sock liner was standard across Ferragamo footwear during the late 1980s through the 1990s.
- Serial Code Format: The two-letter prefix (DQ) followed by a 5-digit style code (23133) matches Ferragamo’s manufacturing sequence from this period.
- Hardware Style: Intricate, filigree-detailed metallic oval buckles on suede vamps were a signature design feature of Ferragamo’s late-1980s and 1990s luxury dress collections.
- When these pumps were sold at retail in the late 1980s to mid-1990s, standard luxury Ferragamo dress pumps ranged between $225 and $325 USD. Adjusted for inflation, that equivalent original value is roughly $500 to $700 USD in today’s currency.
Factors Impacting Secondary Market Value
- Popular Size (8.5 B): US Women’s size 8.5 B is a standard, highly sought-after size on resale platforms
- Gold Filigree Buckle: Distinctive late-80s/90s ornate hardware appeals strongly to “quiet luxury” and vintage designer collectors.
- Suede Condition: Suede is prone to scuffing and nap wear; well-maintained, deep black suede commands a premium at the top of the price range.
