Three Chanel Bags, 1986-1997

This lot includes three bags.

THE FIRST
Green quilted leather double flap bag with braided gold-tone chain a leather shoulder strap and front twist lock clasp.
Label (stamped): Chanel
Style/Serial Number: 4449780

Detailed Features
10.75" L x 6.25" H x 3" W inches
Main textile: Green quilted leather
Lining: Green leather
Hardware type: Gold-tone metal
Straps: Adjustable braided gold-tone chain and leather shoulder strap
Exterior details: Front and back slip pockets
Interior details: Interior back slip pocket under main flap, back dual slip pockets
Additions: Authenticity Card included
Country of origin: Made in France

THE SECOND
Purple suede zip top shoulder bag with stitched CC logo and diamond pattern, braided gold-tone chain and leather shoulder strap and suede tassel pull.
Label (stamped): Chanel
Style/Serial Number: 0749045

Detailed Features
7" L x 5" H x 3" W inches
Main textile: Purple leather suede
Trim: Purple leather
Lining: Black leather lining
Hardware type: Gold-tone metal
Straps: Braided gold-tone chain and leather shoulder strap
Interior details: Interior zip pocket
Additions: Authenticity Card included
Country of origin: Made in France

THE THIRD
Blue quilted leather mini flap bag with braided gold-tone chain a leather shoulder strap and front twist lock clasp.
Label (stamped): Chanel
Style/Serial Number: 1041322

Detailed Features
7" L x 5" H x 2.5" W inches
Main textile: Blue quilted leather
Lining: Blue leather
Hardware type: Gold-tone metal
Straps: Adjustable braided gold-tone chain and leather shoulder strap
Exterior details: Back slip pocket
Interior details: Interior back slip and zip pockets
Additions: Authenticity Card included
Country of origin: Made in France

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is fair with considerable wear along all the exterior edges and surfaces, the plating on the chain is worn through as well as on the back lock plate. The interior lining is numerous marks and scratches.

THE SECOND
The overall condition is good structurally though there is visible discoloration along the edges of the bag, the plating on the chain shoulder strap is worn away in places, and the interior lining has several scratches and marks.

THE THIRD
The overall condition is fair with considerable wear along all the exterior edges and surfaces, the plating on the chain is worn through in areas. The interior lining has numerous marks and scratches and the lining of the back slip pocket has degraded.

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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.

Michael Hall

Cataloguer, Couture & Luxury Accessories

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Three Chanel Bags, 1986-1997

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