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Lot 158

Lot 158

Three Tiffany & Co Ostrich Bags, 2010s

Status:

Closed

Estimate: $300 - $400

Estimate$300 – $400

Status

Closed

Three Tiffany & Co Ostrich Bags, 2010s

This lot includes three bags.

THE FIRST
Black ostrich flap hand bag with gold-tone hardware, front flip lock closure, and lined in Tiffany blue leather with center zip pouch. Comes with a dust bag.
Label: Tiffany & Co

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 8"
Width: 9"
Depth: 4.5:
Strap Drop: 4.25"

THE SECOND
Brown ostrich flap hand bag with gold-tone hardware, front pressure clasp closure, and lined in brown leather with center zip pouch and removable shoulder strap. Comes with a dust bag.
Label: Tiffany & Co

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 8"
Width: 9.5"
Depth: 4.25"
Strap Drop: 4.5"

THE THIRD
Yellow ocher ostrich flap hand bag with gold-tone hardware, front flip lock closure, and lined in Tiffany blue leather with center zip pouch. Comes with a dust bag.
Label: Tiffany & Co

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 8"
Width: 9"
Depth: 4.75"
Strap Drop: 4"

Property from the Collection of Joseph H. and June S. Hennage, Williamsburg, Virginia

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is good though the handle is slightly misshapen on the left side and the peg feet have some minor wear. The front clasp has several striations and the lining has multiple light scratches. There is a small hole in the inner back zip pocket lining on the right bottom where the stitching has come loose.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is good with wear noticeable on each bottom corner, the peg feet have are lightly worn and the front clasp closure is heavily worn where the gold-tone plating is thin. The interior lining has several scratches throughout each compartment.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is very good with no visible issues. The plastic protective cover is still adhered to inner zipper pulls.

Everything is sold 'As Is’. The stated overall condition of the lot is based on the assumption that the wear is consistent with age and use. All other condition issues are stated above. To request additional condition photos, please use the INQUIRE button or email couturecr@lesliehindman.com with the lot number. Condition is a matter of opinion of the evaluator and should not be treated as a statement of fact.

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Please email for any additional information or questions you may have regarding this lot.

Timothy Long

Director, Senior Specialist, Couture & Luxury Accessories

timothylong@hindmanauctions.com 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

michaelhall@hindmanauctions.com 312 280 1212

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