Two Judith Leiber Crystal Clutches

This lot includes two bags.

THE FIRST
Grey satin clutch encrusted with silver crystals on a silver-tone metal frame with top clasp and elasticized metal coil handle.
Label: Judith Leiber / Established 1963 / New York

The satin lining features a blind stamp that reads “Made in Italy”.
Style/Serial Number: N/A

Detailed Features
10" L x 5" H x 2" W
2" Strap Drop
Main textile: Grey satin encrusted with crystals
Trim: N/A
Lining: Purple and grey satin
Hardware type: Silver-tone metal
Handle: Single coil top strap
Interior details: Interior zipper pocket with silver-tone metal bag zipper pull and second slip pocket
Additions: Authenticity/Product registration 3-fold card, mirror

Country of origin: New York
Not Included: Coin purse, comb

THE SECOND
Dark blue satin clutch encrusted with blue crystals on a silver-tone metal frame with top bird clasp, purple satin lining, and chain and crystal strap.
Label: Judith Leiber / Established 1963 / New York

The satin lining features a blind stamp that reads “Made in Italy”.
Style/Serial Number: N/A

Detailed Features
7.5" L x 6" H x 3.5" W
5" Strap Drop
Main textile: Dark blue satin encrusted with crystals
Trim: N/A
Lining: Purple satin
Hardware type: Silver-tone metal
Strap: Silver-tone metal chain
Interior details: Interior zipper pocket with silver-tone metal bag zipper pull and second slip pocket
Additions: Authenticity/Product registration 3-fold card

Country of origin: New York
Not Included: Coin purse, comb, mirror

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is good with two missing stones.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good with no condition issues.

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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.

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Two Judith Leiber Crystal Clutches

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