23rd Aug, 2023 14:00
A Gucci handbag and a beaded envelope clutch, circa late 1960; the rectangular handbag in dusty pink saffiano leather, flap with press stud fastener, open to reveal a leather-lined interior with five compartments, dual flat handles with gold-tone hardware, signed Gucci and cased in the original dust bag, W23.5 x H17 x D5 cm, handle drop length 12 cm; together with an envelope clutch in cream jacquard satin, flap fastens with a press stud, body and border embellished with white bead sequins, sew-on label 'Made in Italy' inside, W23.5 x H11.5 cm. (2)
From the wardrobe of The Duchess of Abercorn.
The Duchess of Abercorn Collection
Within this luxury sale, we are delighted and honoured to include luxury fashion pieces owned by the late Duchess of Abercorn, Alexandra 'Sacha' Phillip. The Duchess was known throughout her life as a keen philanthropist with an interest in literature and was awarded an OBE in 2008 for her outstanding voluntary services to the community in Northern Ireland through founding the Pushkin Trust, named after her great-great-grandfather Alexander Pushkin.
The late Duchesses wardrobe includes tailored suits and exquisite evening gowns by numerous celebrated British couturiers, such as Bruce Oldfield, Catherine Walker, and Caroline Charles. Highlights include two 1960s dresses by Belinda Bellville, displaying incredibly sophisticated beadwork, also a ball gown by Victor Edelstein, renowned for designing the iconic velvet purple dress for Diana, Princess of Wales. Along with matching accessories and fascinators by Royal milliners such as Philip Somerville, Frederick Fox, and John Boyd.
Sold for £150
Condition Report
Gucci handbag condition: Used - with slightly rubbed corners, leather tanning and discolouring, scuff marks and minor stains on body and interior, wear on hardware, well structured.
Evening clutch condition: Well Used - multiple sequins missing from original beadwork, yellowing of fabric, stain marks present.
A Gucci handbag and a beaded envelope clutch, circa late 1960; the rectangular handbag in dusty pink saffiano leather, flap with press stud fastener, open to reveal a leather-lined interior with five compartments, dual flat handles with gold-tone hardware, signed Gucci and cased in the original dust bag, W23.5 x H17 x D5 cm, handle drop length 12 cm; together with an envelope clutch in cream jacquard satin, flap fastens with a press stud, body and border embellished with white bead sequins, sew-on label 'Made in Italy' inside, W23.5 x H11.5 cm. (2)
ProvenanceFrom the wardrobe of The Duchess of Abercorn.
The Duchess of Abercorn Collection
Within this luxury sale, we are delighted and honoured to include luxury fashion pieces owned by the late Duchess of Abercorn, Alexandra 'Sacha' Phillip. The Duchess was known throughout her life as a keen philanthropist with an interest in literature and was awarded an OBE in 2008 for her outstanding voluntary services to the community in Northern Ireland through founding the Pushkin Trust, named after her great-great-grandfather Alexander Pushkin.
The late Duchesses wardrobe includes tailored suits and exquisite evening gowns by numerous celebrated British couturiers, such as Bruce Oldfield, Catherine Walker, and Caroline Charles. Highlights include two 1960s dresses by Belinda Bellville, displaying incredibly sophisticated beadwork, also a ball gown by Victor Edelstein, renowned for designing the iconic velvet purple dress for Diana, Princess of Wales. Along with matching accessories and fascinators by Royal milliners such as Philip Somerville, Frederick Fox, and John Boyd.
