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Lot 533
A RARE RED CROCODILE PROTOTYPE HANDBAG, CHANEL
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GBP 2,000–4,000
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A RARE RED CROCODILE PROTOTYPE HANDBAG, CHANEL
cherry red skin bag with double metal chain handles,
--11.5 x 8in. (29 x 20cm), stamped Chanel to inside
A RARE RED CROCODILE PROTOTYPE HANDBAG, CHANEL
cherry red skin bag with double metal chain handles,
--11.5 x 8in. (29 x 20cm), stamped Chanel to inside
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
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Sample, this particular model did not go into production.
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