Six Lambertson Truex Exotic Skin Frame Clutch Bags

This lot includes six bags.

THE FIRST
Tan crocodile frame clutch bag with gold-tone top clasp and interior zip pocket. Found with original sales tag, listed price: $2,275.00.
Label (stamped): Lambertson Truex

Detailed Features
10" L x 5" H x 1" W inches
Main textile: Tan crocodile
Lining: Blue suede
Hardware type: Gold-tone metal
Interior details: Interior zip pocket
Country of origin: Made in South Africa

THE SECOND
White crocodile frame clutch bag with silver-tone top clasp and interior zip pocket.
Label (stamped): Lambertson Truex

Detailed Features
10" L x 5" H x 1" W inches
Main textile: White crocodile
Lining: Blue suede
Hardware type: Silver-tone metal
Interior details: Interior zip pocket
Country of origin: Made in South Africa

THE THIRD
Gold alligator frame clutch bag with gold-tone top clasp and interior zip pocket. Found with original sales tag, listed price is missing.
Label (stamped): Lambertson Truex

Detailed Features
10" L x 5" H x 1" W inches
Main textile: Gold metallic alligator
Lining: Blue suede
Hardware type: Gold-tone metal
Interior details: Interior zip pocket
Country of origin: Made in South Africa

THE FOURTH
White crocodile flap clutch bag with silver-tone front magnetic closure and interior zip pocket. Found with original sales tag, listed price is missing.
Label (stamped): Lambertson Truex

Detailed Features
11" L x 5.75" H x 1" W inches
Main textile: White crocodile
Trim: White leather
Lining: Blue suede
Hardware type: Silver-tone metal
Exterior details: Back slip pocket
Interior details: Interior dual slip pockets, one zip pocket
Country of origin: Made in South Africa

THE FIFTH
Green crocodile frame clutch bag with silver-tone top clasp and interior zip pocket. Found with original sales tag, listed price is missing.
Label (stamped): Lambertson Truex

Detailed Features
11.5" L x 6" H x 1.25" W inches
Main textile: Green crocodile
Lining: Blue suede
Hardware type: Silver-tone metal
Interior details: Interior zip pocket
Country of origin: Made in South Africa

THE SIXTH
Black crocodile frame clutch bag with silver-tone top clasp and interior zip pocket.
Label (stamped): Lambertson Truex
Style/Serial Number:

Detailed Features
10" L x 5" H x 1" W inches
Main textile: Black crocodile
Lining: Tan suede
Hardware type: Silver-tone metal
Interior details: Interior zip pocket
Country of origin: Made in South Africa

Property from the Estate of Martha Smith Simpson, Lake Forest, Illinois

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is very good though there is some discoloration on the lining along the top opening and striations to the top closure.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is very good with some striations to the top closure.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is very good with some minor wear and spot throughout the exterior skin, most noticeably along the base and around the frame. Appears unused.

THE FOURTH
The overall condition is good structurally though the front hardware has considerable scratching and there is yellowing and wear throughout the bag, most noticeably along the base seam and top flap.

THE FIFTH
The overall condition is very good with a few light scuffs on the front and back of the bag, the lining has a darkened line on the front.

THE SIXTH
The overall condition is very good with some wear to the bottom corners.

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Timothy Long

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.

Michael Hall

Cataloguer, Couture & Luxury Accessories

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Six Lambertson Truex Exotic Skin Frame Clutch Bags

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