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Judith Leiber Snuff BoxGem Box: Vintage
"I was determined to make my bags as beautiful as possible in line and …
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Judith Leiber Snuff BoxGem Box: Vintage
"I was determined to make my bags as beautiful as possible in line and shape, without ever compromising on materials and workmanship. I have never swerved from that goal" - Judith Leiber
Among Leiber's royal muses was Frederick the Great. In the 80s, she came across the Prussian Emperor's collection of "heavily jeweled boxes" called “Potsdam boxes” in a book of metal bags. The design of these boxes have been attributed to the English-born artist Guillaume George Krüger, who was active in Berlin between 1753 and 1774. The resulting pint-size treasure chest is this Minaudiere packed serious bling and arguably a whiff of irony (last 2 photos).
This evening confection by Leiber is a jewel and unashamedly extravagant, embedded with thousands of individually hand-set rhinestones and highlighted by hand polished Cabochon gems. A wide creeper border of large gem cabochons and smaller gems made up of amethyst, green jade, pink rose quartz, tiger eye, carnelian, and gernets.
First designed and made in 1979, this vintage minaudière from 1984 by Judith Leiber is an attention getter.
Pop open the elegant closure of the bag to reveal the sumptuous gold leather lame lining
• Drop-in chain shoulder strap
• Press-release closure in the shape of flower with seven cabochon gems
• Interior "Leiber" logo plate
• Made in Italy
Style Tip: Coddle this amazing minaudiere in your hand, add the chain and sling over a shoulder or around the neck
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- Dimensions
- 4.5ʺW × 4ʺD × 4ʺH
- Bag Handle Drop
- 18.0 in
- Brand
- Judith Leiber
- Designer
- Judith Leiber
- Period
- 1980s
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Gemstone
- Gold-Plate
- Leather
- Synthetic Crystal
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Silver
- Authenticity Mark
- Captured in
- Condition Notes
- Excellent condition Purchase includes accessories and dustbag Faint scratches Refer photos for details Excellent condition Purchase includes accessories and dustbag Faint scratches Refer photos for details less
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