Lot 20
Two Judith Leiber Bird Minaudières
Sale 1156 - Spring Fashion & Accessories
Mar 14, 2023 10:00AM CT
Online / Chicago
Estimate
$800 - $1,200

Sold for $2,835

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Two Judith Leiber Bird Minaudières

This lot contains two minaudieres.

THE FIRST 
Bird minaudière encrusted with blue, black, silver, amber, and clear crystals on a silver-tone metal frame with silver leather lining, a retractable detachable chain strap and top pressure clasp closure. 

Label : Judith Leiber / New York 
Style/Serial Number: N/A
 
Detailed Features
5" L x 5" H x 3" W
18" Shoulder Strap Drop
Main textile: Silver, brown, blue, black, and moon crystals 
Lining: Metallic silver leather
Hardware type: Silver-tone metal
Straps: Single detachable retractable chain strap
Interior details: Single main compartment
Additions: Mirror, coin purse, comb, prodcut registraion card, paper insert 
Country of origin: New York
Not Included: Paper insert, product registration card 

THE SECOND 
Bird minaudière encrusted with pink, blue, brown, green and black crystals on a gold-tone metal frame with gold leather lining, a retractable detachable chain strap and top pressure clasp closure. 

Label : Judith Leiber / New York 
Style/Serial Number: N/A
 
Detailed Features
5" L x 5" H x 3" W
18" Shoulder Strap Drop
Main textile: Silver, brown, blue, black, and moon crystals 
Lining: Metallic gold leather
Hardware type: Gold-tone metal
Straps: Single detachable retractable chain strap
Interior details: Single main compartment
Additions: Coin purse 
Country of origin: New York
Not Included: Comb, mirror, product registration card 
This lot is located in Chicago.
Condition Report
Condition:

THE FIRST 
The overall condition is fair to good with approximately thirty missing crystals 

THE SECOND
The overall condition is fair to good with approximately ten missing crystals, 

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