Two Prada Gaufre Nappa Leather Bags

This lot includes two bags.

THE FIRST
Nero gathered Gaufre Nappa tote leather bag with gold-tone hardware, an adjustable shoulder strap, an interior zipper pocket, a top zipper closure and two small open compartments.
Label: Prada / Milano
Style/Serial Number: N/A

Detailed Features
13.5" L x 10.25" H x 6" W
5.5" Handle Drop
16.25" Shoulder Strap Drop
Main textile: Nero nappa leather
Trim: Nero nappa leather
Lining: Black Prada monogram textile
Hardware type: Gold-tone metal
Straps: Single adjustable black leather shoulder strap
Handles: Dual top Nero leather handles
Interior details: Single main large compartment with a zippered pocket and two leather slip pockets
Additions: Dust bag and luggage tag
Country of origin: Made in Italy
Not Included: Authentication card

THE SECOND
Pomice nappa gathered leather Gaufre chain flap shoulder bag with silver-tone metal chain shoulder strap, an outer back snap pocket, a front snap closure, an interior zipper pocket, and one slit pocket.
Label: Prada
Style/Serial Number: B4695C

Detailed Features
13.25" L x 8.75" H x 3.75" W
12.5" Shoulder Strap Drop
Main textile: Pomice nappa leather
Trim: Pomice nappa leather
Lining: Beige Prada monogram textile
Hardware type: Silver-tone metal
Straps: Adjustable Pomice nappa leather braided silver chain strap
Exterior details: Single back pocket
Interior details: Single main compartment, single interior zippered pocket, and one interior slip pocket
Additions: Authentication card
Country of origin: Made in Italy
Not Included: Dust bag

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good though there are two faint marks on the top left of the bag on the front and a small scuff mark on the bottom right side. There are a few loose threads along the trim on the handles and slight scratches on the hardware and the interior leather slip pockets. The straps for the buckles on the handles are bent forward.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good though there is some faint darkening on the top corners and front flap edge.

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Timothy Long

Director, Senior Specialist, Couture & Luxury Accessories

[email protected]312.334.4222

Mr. Long has nearly 20 years of experience as a curator of fashion and decorative arts in museums including the Museum of London, the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, and the Chicago History Museum. At Hindman, he works with individual clients, collectors, dealers, and museums to bring to auction collections of couture and luxury accessories. Mr. Long’s recent publications include Charles James: Designer in Detail and a chapter on the same designer in London Couture: British Luxury 1923–1975, both published by V&A Publishing.

Michael Hall

Cataloguer, Couture & Luxury Accessories

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