Augusta Auctions
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Spring Fling - Vintage Visions

Wed, May 12, 2021 07:00AM EDT
Lot 65

TWO LLEWELYN BOX BAGS, AMERICA, 1950-1957

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 round pearlescent white box bag w/ inlaid & riveted monogram "JAS", 1950-1957, unlabeled Llewelyn pictured on pg. 17 of 'Plastic Handbags; Sculpture to Wear by Kate E. Dooner', 7.25" x 4.5" x 7", (metal monogram tarnished & scratched, lucite lightly scratched, lining dirty) good; 1 grey marbleized stripe w/ large paste rosecut & channel set rhinestones studs & purple & grey striated handles, stamped "NYC Llewelyn Inc.", 1951-1957, most likely 1956, pictured on pg. 10 of 'Plastic Handbags: Sculpture to Wear by Kate E. Dooner', 4.5” x 7” x 5”, (rhinestone backings scratched, light scratches) very good.