Lot 698 :
Sold for £600 hammer
Estimate £60-£100
A 1940s black Smiths suitcase bearing the name MARKOVA in yellow, with studded border to brass and leather fittings, opening to reveal a deep floral paper lined compartment with removable drawer above, the lid with part torn label detailing clothes including 'ballet shoes', 'silk tights' etc., length 86cm x width 51 cm x depth 34cm, together with a smaller ivory suitcase, monogrammed A.M in black, and fitted with twelve silk lined shoe compartments, each trimmed with ribbon, length 62cm x width 49cm x depth 19.5cm (2) Provenance: Dame Alicia Markova
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