A rare and early Judith Leiber Chatelaine minaudière, believed to date from the late 1960s to early 1970s — among her most iconic and historically significant designs. The brushed gold-tone metal body features cascading crystal drape detailing on the front and back, with a crystal-bordered scalloped frame and distinctive ring-top closure. Opens to a gold leather interior with scalloped petal compartments and attached snake chain shoulder strap. Signed Judith Leiber in embossed cursive script directly into the gold leather interior — characteristic of her earliest pieces, predating the metal signature plaque.

Condition: Vintage, with age consistent with a 50+ year old piece. Significant crystal loss throughout, particularly on the back and sides. Remaining crystals show foil deterioration typical of early rhinestones of this era. Gold leather interior shows heavy wear and cracking. Ring closure and hardware function. Snake chain intact. All condition visible in photos.