Four Lana Marks Crocodile & Alligator Bags

THE FIRST
'2000' Handbag in Metallic Silver-Tone Crocodile Skin with Silver-Tone Hardware and Composite Handles.

Label: Lana Marks
Date: 1990's-2000's
Country of Origin: Italy

Approximate Dimensions
10.5" W x 8.5" H x 5" D
3" Handle Drop

Materials: Crocodile skin, leather, metal, composite
Additional Information: Silver-tone hardware, zipper closure, white leather lining, two exterior slip pockets, one main interior compartment with two sidewall slip pockets and one sidewall zipper pocket, metal protective feet at base.

Includes: removable shoulder strap, dust bag, box

THE SECOND
'2000' Handbag in Patent Olive Green Crocodile Skin with Gold-Tone Hardware and Composite Handles.

Label: Lana Marks
Date: 1990's-2000's
Country of Origin: Italy

Approximate Dimensions
12" W x 9" H x 4.5" D
3" Handle Drop

Materials: Crocodile, leather, metal, composite
Additional Information: Gold-tone hardware, zipper closure, beige leather lining, two exterior slip pockets, one exterior sidewall slip pocket, one main interior compartment with three sidewall slip pockets and one sidewall zipper pocket, metal protective feet at base.

Includes: original bill of sale/special order request, removable shoulder strap, box

THE THIRD
'2000' Handbag in Brick Red Patent Crocodile Skin with Gold-Tone Hardware and Composite Handles.

Label: Lana Marks
Date: 1990's-2000's
Country of Origin: Italy

Approximate Dimensions
10.5" W x 8" H x 5" D
3" Handle Drop

Materials: Crocodile skin, leather, metal, composite
Additional Information: Gold-tone hardware, zipper closure, dark brown leather lining, two exterior slip pockets, one exterior sidewall slip pocket, one main interior compartment with two sidewall slip pockets and one sidewall zipper pocket, metal protective feet at base.

THE FOURTH
Cleopatra Clutch in Metallic Silver-Tone Alligator Skin with Silver-Tone Hardware.

Label: Lana Marks
Date: 1990's-2000's
Country of Origin: Italy

Approximate Dimensions
7" W x 4.5" H x 2" D

Materials: Alligator, leather, metal
Additional Information: Silver-tone hardware, magnetic flap-top closure, off-white leather lining, two interior sidewall slip pockets.

Includes: removable shoulder strap

From the Private Collection of Merle Reskin

This lot is located in Chicago.

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good. Some light discoloration/finish loss throughout scales of the exterior skin. Light signs of use to lining.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is excellent.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is very good. A few faint discoloration marks scattered at base and bottom edges, also around interior at top edge and interior top edge of exterior sidewall slip pocket.

THE FOURTH
The overall condition is very good. Some minor discoloration/residue marks around edges from aging glue.

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Tanner Branson

Associate Vice President, Head of Department, Luxury Handbags & Couture

[email protected]312 280 1212

Tanner Branson joined Freeman’s in 2022 where he provides streamlined services for couture clients evaluating and appraising luxury handbags and luxury goods. Mr. Branson brings over a decade of experience in the luxury market working for brands such as The Row and Brunello Cucinelli. He has also collaborated with celebrity clients to curate personal and public wardrobes and done commercial and editorial styling work for print and digital publications internationally. At Freeman’s Mr. Branson combines his endless passion for fashion history and luxury goods with his educational background. He has a BA in Fashion Business from Columbia College. Mr. Branson is affiliated with various auxiliary boards including the Costume Council of the Chicago History Museum. Mr. Branson also appears on the top-rated PBS television program Antiques Roadshow.

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Four Lana Marks Crocodile & Alligator Bags

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