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Lot 298
Sale 932 - A Life in Couture: The Collection of Michelle Smith
Sep 21, 2021
10:00AM CT
Online / Chicago
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Estimate
$300 -
400
Price Realized
$406
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Five Vintage Hand Bags, Mid 20th Century
This lot includes five bags.
THE FIRST
Black glass beaded Hobe frame bag set with green, clear, and yellow stones and cabochons in gold-tone frame, lined in cream satin, and top clasp closure.
Label: "Bags by... Josef"
Style/Serial Number: N/A
Detailed Features
9.5" L x 4" H x 2.5" W
Main textile: Black glass beaded fabric
Lining: Cream silk satin
Hardware type: Gold-tone metal
Interior details: Two interior back slip pockets, interior front slip pocket
Additions: Satin coin purse with snap closure
Country of origin: Hand Beaded in U.S.A.
THE SECOND
Gold-tone metal and silver-tone metal woven clutch with braided gold-tone metal trimming, a silver rhinestone "CSR" monogram on the front, and attached interior mirror.
Label: N/A
Style/Serial Number: N/A
Detailed Features
7.75" L x 3.75" H x 1.75" W
Main textile: Gold- and silver-tone woven metal
Trim: Gold-tone metal braid
Hardware type: Gold-tone metal
Straps: Missing
Interior details: Mirror attached to top flap
Country of origin: Made in Italy
THE THIRD
Etched silver-tone metal hard case cosmetics compact with inset brass designs, internal mirror, lipstick tube, and two loose powder compartments with spring clasp closure; paired with black faille and satin carry case.
Label: M. Buccellati
Style/Serial Number: N/A
Detailed Features
6" L x 3" H x 1" W
4.5" Handle Drop on Carry Case
Main textile: Silver-tone etched metal
Trim: Brass insets
Hardware type: Silver-tone metal
Handles: Black silk faille and satin carry case
Interior details: Internal mirror set in lid, spring set lipstick tube, two loose powder compartments
Additions: Pouf protector tray
Country of origin: N/A
THE FOURTH
Champagne glass seed bead reticule with Art Nouveau multi-hued beaded pattern, crocheted top opening, lined in taupe striped silk, and black braided cord.
Label: N/A
Style/Serial Number: N/A
Detailed Features
8" L x 9.75" H x 6" W
17" Handle Drop
Main textile: Beaded pink knit
Trim: Ecru crocheted silk thread
Lining: Taupe satin stripe crepe
Hardware type: N/A
Handles: Single black braided cording
Interior details: Two interior slip pockets
Additions: Dust bag included
Country of origin: N/A
THE FIFTH
Gold-tone metal lamé frame bag with scrolled Art Nouveau gold-tone metal spring clasp and coiled metal handle, and lined in cream silk satin.
Label: Saks Fifth Avenue
THE FIFTH
Gold-tone metal lamé frame bag with scrolled Art Nouveau gold-tone metal spring clasp and coiled metal handle, and lined in cream silk satin.
Label: Saks Fifth Avenue
Style/Serial Number: N/A
Detailed Features
8" L x 5.5" H x 1" W
5.5" Handle Drop
Main textile: Gold-tone metal lamé
Lining: Cream silk satin
Hardware type: Gold-tone metal
Handles: Single metal coil handle for hand carry
Interior details: Interior front and back slip pockets
Additions: N/A
Country of origin: Made in France
Property from the Collection of Michelle Smith, Washington, D.C.











