Augusta Auctions
Live Auction

Holiday Vintage, Couture & Textile Auction

Wed, Nov 18, 2020 08:00AM EST
Lot 84

FIVE LUCITE HANDBAGS, AMERICA, 1950s

Estimate: $300 - $500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$2,000 $100
$5,000 $250
$10,000 $500
$20,000 $1,000
$40,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
$500,000 $10,000
$1,000,000 $25,000
1 bakelite w/ carved flowers & leaves, 8"x4.5"x9"; 1 pearlescent w/ gold confetti inlay & clear cut radiating floral lid, c. 1957, label "Gilli Originals, New York" featured in "Carry Me", page 44-45, 9.25"x5"x8.5", (light crazing to lid interior); 1 black w/ multicolor glitter inlay, clear carved multi-compartment lid, 1954-1957, label "Patricia of Miami", featured in "Carry Me", page 196, 10.75"x4.5"x9", (scatches esp. at lid & handles, 1 chip to lid); 1 opalescent butterscotch w/ heart shaped latch, label "Shell-Glow" by Simplex", 8.5"x5"x8", (mirror damaged, 1 mirror bracket missing); 1 pearlized celadon, label "Patricia of Miami", 8"x4.5"x6.75", (most w/ light scuffing & gilt hardware tarnish) all good- fair.
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