Three Lana Marks Patent Alligator Box Clutch, 1990-2010s

This lot have three clutch bags.

THE FIRST
Black patent alligator trimmed with square flap, with gold-tone hardware, lined with black leather, with removable black alligator strap. Comes with dust bag.
Label: Lana Marks Made in Italy

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 10.5"
Width: 1.5"
Depth: 7"
Strap drop: 23"

THE SECOND
Large black alligator clutch with angled front flap, trimmed with gold-tone hardware, lined with black leather, with removable black alligator strap
Label:Lana Marks Made in Italy

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 12"
Width: 1.5"
Depth: 10.5"
Strap drop: 22"

THE THIRD
Dark blue patent alligator clutch with angled front flap, trimmed with gold-tone hardware, lined with dark blue leather, with removable dark blue alligator strap
Label: Lana Marks Made in Italy

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 10"
Width: 2"
Depth: 7"
Strap drop: 22"

Property from the Estate of Patricia Ann Black Smyth, Sold to Benefit Berea College, Berea, Kentucky

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is good with general wear over exterior surface and on front left clasp closure.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good with minor surface scratches with dulling patent leather, front goldtone clasp has discoloration near bottom.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is very good. Detachable strap is still wrapped in original retail ribbon.

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Director, Senior Specialist, Couture & Luxury Accessories

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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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Three Lana Marks Patent Alligator Box Clutch, 1990-2010s

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