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    Austrian Crystal, Yellow Metal Evening Bag, Judith Leiber, circa 1970. ...

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    • Estate Jewelry:Purses, Austrian Crystal, Yellow Metal Evening Bag, Judith Leiber, circa1970. ...
    • Estate Jewelry:Purses, Austrian Crystal, Yellow Metal Evening Bag, Judith Leiber, circa1970. ...
    • Estate Jewelry:Purses, Austrian Crystal, Yellow Metal Evening Bag, Judith Leiber, circa1970. ...
    • Estate Jewelry:Purses, Austrian Crystal, Yellow Metal Evening Bag, Judith Leiber, circa1970. ...
    Estate Jewelry:Purses, Austrian Crystal, Yellow Metal Evening Bag, Judith Leiber, circa1970. ... Estate Jewelry:Purses, Austrian Crystal, Yellow Metal Evening Bag, Judith Leiber, circa1970. ... Estate Jewelry:Purses, Austrian Crystal, Yellow Metal Evening Bag, Judith Leiber, circa1970. ... Estate Jewelry:Purses, Austrian Crystal, Yellow Metal Evening Bag, Judith Leiber, circa1970. ... View More >
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    Austrian Crystal, Yellow Metal Evening Bag, Judith Leiber, circa 1970
    The evening bag is highlighted by silver Austrian crystals, graduated in size, enhanced by textured yellow metal, completed by a snap closure, having a yellow metal shoulder strap measuring 30 inches. The bag opens to reveal a metallic gold leather lined interior, mirror with handle, and miniature comb. Circa 1970. Signed Judith Leiber.
    Dimensions: 4-1/2 inches x 2-1/4 inches x 5-1/4 inches

    This evening bag is illustrated (page 40) in the book, Judith Leiber The Artful Handbag. It is the "Earliest metal bag, the chatelaine, in gold / jet and silver / jet versions, all with drop-in chains, 1967."

    Condition Report*: Overall Condition: Good
    Notes: Unique design. Five crystals are missing. Accompanied by a Judith Leiber dust pouch.
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