A Group of Four Handbags, Christian Dior, Jean Schlumberger

the four rectangular Christian Dior handbags composed of various fabrics,one of the clasps featuring Mrs. Mellons' monogram, two claps featuring a lapis lazuli bow, and one featuring a spiraled gold wreath, each bag measuring approximately 10 by 7½ in. 4 pieces.

Each bag stamped Christian Dior, Made in France. CREAM AND BLACK BAG: With Mrs. Mellon's monogram. Of cream canvas and black leather trim. With 2 exterior compartments, one with a zipper closure. Also with a clip closure, interior fitted with 7 fitted compartments. Lined in supple black leather, some scuffing and light use evident on the interior and the corners of the exterior. Some staining to the canvas under purse handle hinges and a few spots on the body of the bag. Depth approximately 3 1/2 inches. Maker's mark and French assay marks. BLACK LINEN BAG: With a gold spiraled wreath motif clasp signed Schlumberger, made of coated black linen, lined with supple black leather, showing light scuffing and use. Fitted with an interior zippered pocket and two large pockets, additionally with 6 fitted interior pockets. Expandable depth from approximately 1 1/2 inches to 5 inches. CREAM LINEN BAG: With lapis lazuli bow motif clasp, signed Schlumberger Paris, lined with supple ivory leather, showing very light scuffing and use. Fitted with an interior zippered pocket and two large pockets, additionally with 6 fitted interior pockets. Expandable depth from 1 1/2 inches to 5 inches. BLACK FABRIC BAG: Of black satin fabric, with lapis lazuli bow motif clasp, signed Schlumberger. Lined with black satin, showing light scuffing and use. Fitted with an interior zippered pocket and two large pockets, additionally with 6 fitted interior pockets. Exterior slightly worn at the seamed corners. Expandable depth from approximately 1 1/2 inches to 5 inches. Handle drop approximately 6 inches on each. Please note that this lot contains one bag with the monogram of Mrs. Mellon, two bags with lapis lazuli clasps and one bag with a spiraled wreath clasp.
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