Collins & Fossil Handbags

Lot 538 Batch note: the thirteen attached frames again did not reach the workspace, so nothing was reviewed here - this write-up comes entirely from your written description, and your supplied title is used as the primary. No measurements were provided, so none are stated. The wallet and The Sak blocks at the top of your message repeat lots 535 and 537, already delivered, so they are not duplicated here. 25-Character Title Collins & Fossil Handbags (25) Alternates: Collins Wristlet + Tote (23) 2 Bags Collins & Fossil (23) Fossil Tote & Wristlet (22) HIBID DESCRIPTION TWO HANDBAGS - COLLINS MUSHROOM-DESIGN JEWELED WRISTLET AND COGNAC-BROWN SHOULDER TOTE WITH FOSSIL-BRANDED LINING Two-piece handbag lot. The Collins wristlet has a cream woven fabric exterior with brown trim and a woodland design of mushrooms, flowers and foliage, embellished with raised amber-colored flower accents, gold-tone decorative pieces, iridescent teardrop stones and yellow-orange accents on the mushroom caps, with a "Collins" signature and horse-shaped logo at the lower right of the design; it has a top zipper with gold-tone hardware, a brown wrist strap with clip attachment, a brown fabric-lined interior, and a plain cream woven reverse bordered in brown trim. The second bag is a cognac-brown leather-like shoulder tote with contrasting light stitching, a central vertical seam, two flat straps, a flat bottom with four silver-tone protective feet, and a snap-tab closure opening to a tan fabric interior printed with the "Fossil" name, fitted with a central zip divider compartment and two open slip pockets. The wristlet shows spotting and discoloration on the cream fabric with surface and edge wear to the brown trim - examine the close-up photographs for the condition and completeness of the applied decorations - and the tote shows scratches, scuffs, creasing and lighter-colored marks, heaviest on the bottom and lower exterior, with additional wear along the edges and straps and wrinkles and marks in the lining. Closure operation is UNVERIFIED. Sold as a lot of 2 as pictured, with the wrist strap. Description Pieces/Form: two - one zip-top wristlet with removable strap, one snap-tab shoulder tote. Construction/Finish: cream woven fabric with brown trim, jeweled and gold-tone mushroom-and-flower appliqu design, top zip with gold-tone hardware, brown lining, clip-on wrist strap; cognac-brown leather-look tote with contrast stitching, center seam, two flat straps, four silver-tone bottom feet, snap tab, tan printed lining with center zip divider and two slip pockets. Marks: "Collins" signature with horse-shaped logo on the wristlet's design; "Fossil" name printed on the tote's interior lining. No date codes or country markings are reported. Attribution note Collins of Texas was founded at Medina, Texas in 1946 by Enid and Frederic Collins and became nationally known through the 1950s and 1960s for jeweled canvas totes and wooden box bags decorated with brass findings, rhinestones and sequins in whimsical nature themes - mushrooms among them - per the company's own history page, the Finding Enid Collins project, The Vintage Traveler's collector guides and Worthpoint's reference entry. Those sources agree on the mark sequence: bags made while the family owned the firm carry Enid Collins's name, a lower-case "ec" or a small "c," while bags produced after the 1970 sale to Tandy Leather Corporation carry the Collins name with the running-horse logo and no Enid signature, which is the pattern described on this wristlet and would place it in the Tandy era or later rather than among the earliest signed bags collectors prize most; Collins of Texas is privately owned and producing again today. Fossil is a Richardson, Texas accessories and watch company whose branded lining prints are standard on its handbags. These remarks are offered as the consignor's photo-based opinion and are not guaranteed. Bid on the item(s) as pictured. Notes for bidders Woven fabric and coated-leather bags: spot clean only with a barely damp cloth, never submerge or machine wash, and stay clear of the applied stones and metal ornaments since the adhesive and prongs release easily and losses cannot be matched. Wipe the tote with a soft dry cloth and condition sparingly if at all, keeping both away from heat, damp and direct sun. Store stuffed with acid-free tissue and upright so the tote's feet carry the weight. Only the item(s) pictured are included in this lot. Terms Sold as-is, where-is, with no warranty expressed or implied. All sales final. Please ask any questions before bidding. Buyer is responsible for pickup or shipping arrangements per auction terms.