Vintage Judith Leiber Jeweled Gold Seashell Minaudiere


late 1980s, with drop-in chain and push closure, elaborately detailed surfaces with crystal bands, one side decorated with cabochon semi-precious jewels and a hinged vanity mirror, the gold kidskin-lined interior labeled "Judith Leiber", includes a matching kidskin coin purse, tasseled comb and swing mirror.
h. 4-1/4", w. 5", d. 2", chain drop: 20"

Literature: See Enid Nemy & John Bigelow Taylor, Judith Leiber: The Artful Handbag (New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1995), p. 28, for an identical but undecorated example.

Bag and chain with no wear. Crystals with scattered losses and replacements throughout. All cabochon jewels in place. Interior in like new condition with tissue on both sides in place.