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VBH Metallic Pink Python Medium Via Tote Bag
Very Good to Excellent Condition
15" Width x 9" Height x 5" Depth

CITES compliance applies to this lot. California and International Bidders may not have the lot shipped to them.  See further limitations: see page 8, Jewelry, Watch & Luxury Accessory Term M, of our Terms & Conditions. Due to the nature of exotic wildlife materials, please be aware that inconsistencies may naturally be present.
VBH was launched in 2001 by V. Bruce Hoeksema, already a veteran of the fashion industry, who worked closely with Valentino for 20+ years. At that time, he saw a void in the luxury accessories world for ultra-luxury, handmade, limited edition bags. Now, more than 10 years later, he has one of the most spectacular boutiques on Madison Avenue and a cult following of some of the most stylish women in the world. This First Edition, #048/300, Via bag is done in metallic pink Python with gold accents and beige leather piping and handles. The exterior features one slide pocket. The interior is done in beige suede with one zip pocket and one slide pocket.

This bag is in Very Good to Excellent Condition. The exterior skin is in Excellent Condition. The feet show light scratches. The piping on the corners show slight discoloration. There is curling to the python, and scratching to the clasp. Near the base on one panel this is slight bluish discoloration. The interior is in Excellent Condition. This bag comes with VBH dustbag.


NOTE: CITES compliance applies to this lot. International bidders may not have the lot shipped to them. Transport of such lots require special licenses for export, import or both. Bidders are responsible for any licenses and /or permits. California State law prohibits the importation of any product containing Python skin into the State of California, thus no lot containing Python skin will be shipped to or invoiced to a person or company in California. Fossil Ivory is currently banned or restricted in the following U.S. States: New York, New Jersey, California, Hawaii, New Mexico, Oregon, Illinois and New Hampshire.

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Condition Rankings:

Pristine - shows little to no indication of handling.
Excellent - shows very minor evidence of handling.
Very Good - shows evidence of wear and handling, with no major flaws.
Good - shows moderate wear and is fully functional.
Fair - shows moderate wear and has condition issues that may or may not be repairable.

References to gold or silver hardware, unless otherwise specified, describes the color and is not meant to infer the type of metal.

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Auction Info

Auction Dates
May, 2015
5th-6th Tuesday-Wednesday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 4
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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