Four Woven Leather Handbags: Two Bottega Veneta, One Fendi, and One De Vecchi, 1980s

This lot includes four bags.

THE FIRST
Black Intrecciato leather frame clutch with top pressure clasp and lined in tan suede.
Label: Bottega Veneta

Style/Serial Number: N/A

Detailed Features

10" L x 6.5" H x 3.75" W

Main textile: Black Intrecciato leather

Trim: Black leather

Lining: Tan suede

Hardware type: Gold-tone metal

Interior details: Interior back zipper pocket

Additions: Dust bag included

Country of origin: Made in Italy

THE SECOND
Black Intrecciato leather clutch with black Lucite frame and lined in black leather.
Label: Bottega Veneta

Style/Serial Number: N/A

Detailed Features

11.5" L x 7.25" H x 1.75" W

Main textile: Black Intrecciato leather

Trim: Black leather

Lining: Black leather

Hardware type: Black Lucite and gold-tone metal

Additions: Dust bag included

Country of origin: Made in Italy

THE THIRD
Black woven leather flap bag with front gathers, back strap for hand carry, detachable shoulder strap, and front snap closure.
Label: Fendi S.A.S.

Style/Serial Number: N/A

Detailed Features

12" L x 9" H x 1.5" W

1.75" Handle Drop

12.75" Shoulder Strap Drop

Main textile: Black woven leather

Lining: Black Zucca fabric

Hardware type: Gold-tone metal

Straps: Single detachable leather shoulder strap

Handles: Single leather exterior back handle

Interior details: Interior front slip pocket, interior back zipper pocket

Country of origin: Made in Italy

THE FOURTH
Black woven leather clutch with black wooden hinged frame and back zipper pocket.
Label: De / Vecchi / by Hamilton Hodge

Style/Serial Number: N/A

Detailed Features

13" L x 8.5" H x 3" W

Main textile: Black woven leather

Lining: Black ribbed taffeta

Hardware type: Black painted wood

Interior details: Interior back zipper pocket

Additions: Dust bag included

Country of origin: Made in Italy

Property from the Collection of Michelle Smith, Washington, D.C.

Condition:

THE FIRST

The overall condition is good though the side edges and top knob have some wear and there are some light spots on the front of the bag, one on each side. The interior suede is worn along the back but clean.

THE SECOND

The overall condition is good structurally though the bottom corners have some faint wear and the top Lucite frame has some faint striations. The leather lining has some faintly noticeable pink colored soiling and the side seams have residual adhesive starting to dry and flake off.

THE THIRD

The overall condition is good though the tops of both back side seams are starting to separate about 0.75" each and the front snap closure is inoperable with deep scratches around the peg. The front FF logo gold-tone plating is worn and the leather along the sides and bottom is worn and misshapen.

THE FOURTH

The overall condition is good with some minor wear on the base corners and light scratches and spots on the wood frame front and back. The top piece of wood along one end of the clasp has detached where it was originally glued though it appears to be fixable.

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Condition:

THE FIRST

THE SECOND

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A Life in Couture: The Collection of Michelle Smith

Four Woven Leather Handbags: Two Bottega Veneta, One Fendi, and One De Vecchi, 1980s

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