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[ORDER ITEM #6717]
Click on image for additional photos!#6717 - c. 1820's Dress of White Embroidered Muslin! Delightful and feminine hand-stitched muslin dress embroidered all over with a small leaf design. Slightly elevated waist. The bodice and skirt are gathered into the waistband, and the lower skirt has a froth of pretty frills in fine muslin. I really should have photographed this dress with a slip under to give it a slightly different shape, but it's just as pretty like this. The most amazing thing about this dress is the condition... damn good! Really! Nearly good as new. Very strong fabric... and still quite white. There are a few tiny pinholes here and there, and if you look really really hard, you will see an ever so slight darkening at the double ruffled hem in one area (see photos - if you can't see what I'm talking about, that will just prove how light this is!!), but I'm being overly picky for a dress nearly 190 years old. Oh, and one other issue is that the waist tie tapes are missing at the back (only one small bit of one side still exists), but these are easily replaced. But I guarantee, you will be amazed by the overall condition! Ooh, and those cuffs are lovely! Even has a simple lacy embroidered net collar. Hand-sewn original buttons at back and cuffs. Measures: 30" bust, 24" empire waist, 50" long from shoulder to hem. NEW LISTING! $ 1,465.
Approx. - SIZE 00
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SOLD on LAYAWAY#5606 - c. late 1830's Dress of Golden Silk with Matching Pelerine! Like going back in time... this dress is in superb, strong condition (other than dark underarm stains which are hardly seen when displayed and slight old repairs underarm). Any other issues are so minor, they are hardly worth a mention. This dress has it all! Pleating, ruffles, stitched down gigot sleeves, tight lower sleeves, "v" at waistline at front, cording, "corset" like detailing at front bodice. Wonderful detailing on bodice and the sleeves... which include an interesting band that moves along under the elbow with your arm so it's more comfortable than a tight armband!! Nicely inventive for the era!! Comes with the original matching pelerine (small shawl). Measures: 30" bust, 23" waist, 53" long from shoulder to hem. Though worn off the shoulders as you see. Hook and eye closures at mid back. NEW LISTING! $ 1,385. SOLD on LAYAWAY
Approx. - SIZE 00
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[ORDER ITEM #3356]
Click on image for additional photos!#3356 - c. 1800's EDE & SON Robe Makers, 94 Chancery Lane, London Men's Barrister Wig of Horsehair with Old Oval Wig Tin Box! In amazingly fabulous condition!! This wig looks practically like it would have when new!! The tin box shows it's age in the scratching and deterioration of paint, but other than that.... it's also in remarkably great condition. I apologize for displaying this on a female mannequin... although seems fair, as women have come a long way over these 200 years! :) I don't believe the tin was the original for the wig as the tin is tagged "From J.F. Albin, Judicature Wig and Robe Maker, Essex Court Temple". The name on the top of the tin box is "Frank ......, Esquire" (can't make out the last name). But the wig fits in the box as if it were made for it. Ede & Son were the "Robe Makers to Her Majesty"! I've been doing research on these wigs and found this tidbit... "In 1822, Humphrey William Ravenscroft, a London wig maker (who merged with Ede & Son in 1902), patented a new wig making technique which removed the need for curling and powdering, and which secured the tails. The curls were permanent and the wig could withstand being folded up in a tin without losing its shape or the curls." So... that dates this to 1822 at the earliest. I also just discovered that this wig has to be dated between 1868 when Ede and Son was first renamed, and 1921 when it merged and named Ede and Ravenscroft (still in existence in the same location!!). NEW LISTING! $ 1,800.
[ORDER ITEM #6304]
Click on image for additional photos!#6304 - c. 1840's Magnificent Cut Velvet Ivory Silk Ballgown from the Bramwell Estate of New York! Simply perfect ivory silk 2-piece off-the-shoulder ballgown bodice with extreme pointed waist and short cap sleeves. The double tiered skirt is fully gathered. Then we come to the breathtaking and brilliant cut velvet and silk embroidered wide design at both tiers. Please take a look at the close-up photos of this trim... it's just awesome, especially in person. There is one additional layer of plain skirt under the lowest tier to sweep the ground. Note: the gown is shown over a hoop that is a bit too large for it, so it's pulling it a bit more than it should. I couldn't find a shop around here selling 1840s hoops... sorry! :) Condition is remarkable... excellent... strong, clean silk and the trim still has brilliant colors. The only issues are that all the hooks at the back bodice are missing (easy replacement), and looks like someone tacked up the skirt to make shorter at one point in time so you can see a bit of old tracks (see photos). Measures: 32" bust, 25" waist, 47" long from waist to hem. NEW LISTING! $ 4,250.
Approx. - SIZE 2
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SOLD#3358 - c. 1840's Ivory Figured Silk Two-Piece Gown with Provenance from the Farnsworth Estate of Massachusetts! Unworn Condition!! From the family of Amos Farnsworth Jr., son of Amos Farnsworth who fought in the battle of Bunker Hill, and whose diary is displayed at the Mass Historical Society. This gown previously sold in 2001 for $1,800 (so with inflation...well... do I have to say more? :). Beautiful, unworn condition! Lovely ivory figured silk. The bodice is closely fitted and boned, forming deep "v" below waist, and lacing up the back with self standing collar trimmed with purple ribbons and lace. The sweet puffed sleeves have long net undersleeves attached ending in net ruffles and trimmed with purple ribbon bows. The skirt is pleated into waistband and tightly gathered at center back, with deep pocket on right side. Glazed cotton bodice lining is stamped with attractive "Grass Bleach" with harp logo. Interesting pocket in the skirt and tiny pocket off the bodice waist! Measures: 30/31" bust (with the lace-up "corset" back), 23/24" bodice waist, 26" skirt waist (larger than the bodice as she would have worn petticoats under which would take up waist room), 42" long from waist to hem. Excellent condition with just some brown residue in lining (see photo) and minor holes in netting of one sleeve (largest size of double eraser head)... oh, and one brass aglet is missing from one end of the original lacing. $ 1,885. SOLD on LAYAWAY
Approx. - SIZE 0
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[ORDER ITEM #4163]
Click on image for additional photos!#4163 - c. mid 1700's Gorgeous Brocade Fabric Ballgown possibly redesigned in 1840's with Additional Original Sleeves! In remarkable condition!!!!! Two museum experts' opinion, the exquisite multicolored floral brocade on moire champagne colored silk faille fabric that makes up this gown is from the mid-1700's. I concur! However, one of the experts was sure the gown was all original in shape/design. The other expert believes that the one-piece dress was redesigned in the 1840's to what you see now (I tend toward that assessment as I have not seen any other 1700 gowns of this shape). However, perhaps with the 18th century undergarments, this gown would indeed be convincing as never having been redesigned. However either way, it's an historic fabric and gown! Comes with additional original matching sleeves worn for day wear! Gown is fully lined. Looks like it was barely worn! Other than a few light age stains here and there, there is only one spot worth mentioning just below bodice center point, otherwise it's in Excellent condition! Best you will find from this era! One side of the back seems ever so slightly varied color from the other side of the back... it's an extremely picky thing to point out to you... but hey... it's my job! Measures: 32" bust, 25/26" waist, 42" long from waist to hem. $ 3,495.
Approx. - SIZE 2
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[ORDER ITEM - #9825]
Click on image for additional photos!#9825 - c. 1830's (perhaps 1837) RARE 19th Century Gold and Silver Embroidered "Riegelhaube" or "Latch Plate Hood" with hand-written German Provenance from an Eleanore Speckner! Comes with the Original Wallpaper Hatbox AND 8 Silver Filigree Hairpins! AS RARE as they come, this "Riegelhaube" or "Latch Plate Hood" was the head coverage for the Bavarian region - centered in and around Munich from 1755 through about 1850. Originally much larger in the mid-1700's, they developed over 100 years to form the stiff classic shape of this one dating to approximately 1837. What was originally a bow on the downfacing side, turned into a stiff symbol of a bow. The Riegelhaube is made of a rigid rag cardboard basis, encrusted over with silver or gold spiral metal embroidery, beading or spangles (sequins). It's said that silver was for unmarried girls, gold for married, and black for widows/mourning... though no one is sure of that. However it was known that the caps took 200-300 working hours to create, at the price of several monthly wages! To see the Riegelhaube as worn, I found a painting of a Helene Sedlmayr, from 1831. (the painting is not part of this sale! Geesh!). This Riegelhaube comes with the ORIGINAL green and red wallpaper hatbox and hand-written German note. AS WELL AS Eight Extraordinary Krausnadel silver filigree hairpins used to hold the schopf (bun) together. Traditionally only 2-5 pins were allowed used, so there are two sets here... 3 pins in the round pin set, and 5 pins in the floral pin set. There is a variety to the pins. And all the flower pins have tremblers!! Condition of all elements is Excellent!!
The hatbox the only piece showing wear at edges. The silver pins are tarnished as is the gold embroidered cap, but that is to be expected and I will not clean for those of you who want items this old in pristine "as found" condition. Also listed in the Hats, etc. Category.
$ 2,850. for all pieces
AUTHENTIC - KATE O'MARA
Worn on TV Show "DYNASTY"
[ORDER ITEM - #6602]
Click on image for additional photos!#6602 - c. 1986 One-of-a Kind NOLAN MILLER Designed 15th Century Period Costume Trained Velvet Gown from "DYNASTY" Worn by Kate O'Mara! Yes, I know, this isn't REALLY from the 15th... but every once in a while I find reproduction pieces that are fabulous enough to put up on my website. It's rare... but it happens! So if you love this era... you should love this gown! GREAT for a Masquerade party!! Floor-length deep eggplant-colored cotton velvet (looks black unless in bright light) 15th-century period trained gown with fitted, boned bodice with wide square "Florentine" neckline edged in a wide embroidered lame ribbon. The "Juliette" sleeve is tight armed, the cuff is edged with the same lame ribbon with zipper, and a slashed puff at the upper sleeve exposes gold lame insets. The puff of the sleeve is shaped with stiff netting between the sleeve and sleeve lining. The gown is fully lined in satin. Nolan Miller designed this period masquerade gown for the British actress Kate O'Mara in her role as "Cassandra Morrell," sister of Alexis Morrell Carrington Colby, in the 1986 season of Dynasty. Excellent condition. From the Nolan Miller Collection. Measures: 33-35" bust, 26" waist, 59" long from shoulder to hem in front, 74" long in back. Heavy, wonderfully made. Slightly uncomfortable in the arms/shoulders as the puffs are heavy and the arms are tight. The neckline is probably best for those with slightly wider shoulders. With all that said.. it is INCREDIBLY SLIMMING on!!!! And GORGEOUS!!!! NEW LISTING! Also Listed in the Memorabilia and Wedding Categories. $ 1,585.
Approx. - SIZE 4/6 (tight sleeves, wide shoulders best)
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SOLD#4272 - c. late 1700's, 18th Century Calash Bonnet of Green Silk! I've read that most calash bonnets were formed of green silk, though I can't tell you why! I have seen black, blue and tan, but green seems to be the norm. They are rare to find outside of museums, but you can find them now and then... but RARELY if EVER do you find them in this amazing condition! It's almost like new!! I can't find anything to mention other than two tiny tears in the ivory lining (which is usually never found intact, if there at all!). It's really nearly perfect. As you may know, the calash was worn to protect the immensely high hairdos of the era. They folded flat for easy storage both at home and at the location wherever the women traveled. You can just imagine the coat check problems if these didn't fold down! ;0 These were worn later into the early 1800's but those calash bonnets did not collapse as did the earlier ones. Every hat collection needs a calash. This is the best you will find! Also listed in the Hats, etc. and Early Categories. $ 1,495. SOLD
SOLD#6619 - c. 1725 RARE Formal Shoes of Golden Beige Satin! The dating of these shoes was from a museum expert who states that the "striped" design with silk braid was a style uniquely characteristic of the mid 1720's. These shoes would have been worn with a buckle which would certainly have "fancied" them up! Hard to describe the condition. I suppose for the age they are excellent, but there are issues of wear - mostly at the edges. The photos will really describe the condition better than words. Tiny areas at the where the satin has worn through to the muslin under, but they are 99% intact..... and most of the braiding is still intact (note: the 9 lines of braiding were only on back of heel, so braiding is not lost on the side of the heels). Structurally very sound! An amazingly early pair of shoes not often found on the open market! Measures: 2.75" wide x 9" long. SOLD
Direct From GREENWICH, CT Estate
SOLD#9923 - c. 18th Century (likely c. 1750) EXTREMELY RARE Shield Shape French Gold Bullion and Silk Couched Embroidered Figural Pocket Purse with Gold Sequins! Female Figure on One Side, Male Figure on the Other Side!! Dogs on Both Sides! :) SO rare, that the only other one I've seen of this quality (and even THAT one doesn't compare!) is from London's Victoria and Albert Museum (Museum number T.89-1935!! They list theirs as "Date: 1700-1799" and listed as "French". Unbelievably intricate handmade figural and architectural designs of colored silk couched embroidery with gold bullion metal embroidered into fugureal designs and surrounding designs. Wearing "modern day" dress (of the mid-1700's) of muted pastel color palettes. The side panels are more intense colors of a rose, burgundy and gold bullion embroidered Top-closing, side-hinged metal frame with the intricate front and back embroidered panels sewn on. Measures: 4.5" high x 3.5" wide at top. Excellent condition with only a few tiny gold sequins missing (on closest inspection) and slight pile loss in the design both sides ... but looks like it's meant to be cloud formations in the sky! Any imperfections are of extreme minor nature. For something this rare and age, most people would call it "Near Mint" condition!! Green silk interior. All Original. Opens by pinching the side hinges. Mechanics are perfect.
$ 2,950. SOLDMovie Repro - MANSFIELD PARK
SOLD
Click on image for additional photos!#4857 - c. 1999 repro 1810 Deep Navy Wool Felt Empire Trained Equestrian Riding Gown and Jacket from Jane Austen's Mansfield Park 1999 film version! COA! Every once in a while I'm able to get my hands on some fabulous period reproduction pieces that are beautiful enough to compare to the original period gowns. This one captivates your heart! You will never find another quite so realistic. The jumper gown can be worn buttoned up at the sides as you see, or just unbutton to wear straight. The jacket has violet-blue velvet collar, cuffs and buttons. Near mint condition. Purchased directly from the production company and comes with COA that calls it "Andrea's Vest and Jumper". I'm not sure who Andrea was in the flick, but in this instance it's all about the costume itself, not the actress. Same size as the other Mansfield Park gown I had worn by Embeth Davidtz as Mary. NOTE: The Riding habit worn by Frances O'Connor as Fanny Price in this same movie is on display at the highly prestigious Fashion Museum of Bath, England!!! Measures: 31/32" bust, 65" long in front from shoulder to hem, 77" long in back from shoulder to end of train. So beautiful you might have to buy yourself a horse! $ 1,295. SOLD
Approx. - SIZE 0/2
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SOLD#9668 - c. 1830's/1840's White Printed Muslin Summer Gown for Young Woman! Beautiful gown... either this woman was tiny, or it's for a young woman. Due to the smallish size it would make a wonderful display gown!! Won't take up half your room! Very off the shoulder style with the pretty gathered short sleeves. I've shown the interior and exterior so you can see the usual construction. The material is a gauzy muslin with printed white squares and sweet tiny flowers. Fresh and clean (white, clean underarms, etc) with a few flaws.. small rust stains at back hooks (mostly seen under), small very light spot at front skirt just under waistband, and hard to see eraser head sized holes in gauzy muslin. They are "here and there", but again, they are seen only on inspection. Shown over a hoop (not included). Measures: 30" bust, 23" waist, 38" long from waist to hem. SOLD
Approx. - SIZE 0
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SOLD#1532 - c. 1805-1810 Embroidered Empire Muslin Gown! White muslin gowns like this were in fashion from 1800-1820. However I have seen few gowns of this era with a diagonal design in the skirt! Most are more classical in design. So I will call this rare. Excellent quality embroidery in neo-classical left motif. The gown is a white muslin, only lined in the bodice, and the rest of the gown is fairly sheer. Modified square neckline. Gathered bust. Tiny pouf sleeve caps over long straight arms. Measures: 31" bust, 52" long from shoulder to hem. Minor light spots on the shoulder poufs and front. Overall could use a bath by a professional to whiten. 3-4 fabulous period darns, museum quality in themselves (see close-ups), and one minor slight tear at sleeve cuff. I am again being extremely picky for a gown nearly 200 years old!! Frankly it's remarkable. SOLD
Approx. - SIZE 0/2
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SOLD#1625 - c. 1820 White Cotton Embroidered, Tucked and Cutwork Gown in Grape Design (Jane Austen Era) So did you see the Pride and Prejudice miniseries...or the movies Sense and Sensibilities or Emma? If not, run, don't walk to the nearest video store and rent them! Trust me!!! Those are definitely the best Jane Austen adaptations in my book. Oh wait, I forgot... I'm not a movie critic, I'm sorry, but I just had to let you know! So, now that I've got you in the right frame of mind, take a look at the dress to the left. I used to only like the most elaborate gowns until fairly recently. Perhaps it was the movies, I don't know. Whatever it was, I became enamored of the clean classic lines of these early gowns... not to mention the awesome feeling of owning a piece 180 years old! This gown fits on my junior size mannequin (30" bust)... but please if you want to play dress-up, please only do it for a photo op... can you imagine the horror of spilling wine on this?? Very Good condition for a gown this age. Nice and white, Strong fabric. Has pin and bebe sized holes mostly near the bottom of the dress and a lovely old "L" shape darn/repair. Gorgeous details on the bodice, hemline and cuffs! Full upper sleeves. Empire waistline. Hook and eye under-bodice closure and little tie outer-bodice closure. (note: the little mark you see on the upper bodice is the mannequin - not the dress!) Don't pass up this opportunity. SOLD
Approx. - SIZE 0/2
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SOLD on LAYAWAY#3547 - c. 1828 White Cotton Early Gown! In the 1820's sleeves got wider and skirts got fuller and hemlines turned into ruffles. So not hard to date this gown to the 20's (and someone "in the know" dated it to 1828. The beauty is in the floral motif embroidered double flounce ruffled hemline with scalloped edges, and the slightly gathered shaped bodice with five insets of pierced tape. Excellent condition with two double pinhead fray in bodice. Extremely light spots on each sleeve, waistband and skirt. Handstitched. Measures: 26" bust, 20" waist, 51" long from shoulder to hem. Hook and eye back with lining under bodice. Amazingly strong and clean and white. Obviously too small for my tiniest mannequin! Guess it's time to buy the childsize dressform. $ 865. SOLD
Approx. - SIZE Pre-Teen
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SOLD#1546 - RARE c. early 1830's Ecru Silk Wedding or Evening Slipper/Boots with Original Ties and Parisian/London Label with French Provenance! Take a look at the extraordinary label inside the shoe, with much of the additional writing in French... "Thierry & Sons - Viault Este, Paris No. 17, Rue de la Paix and Regent Street 278, London" The label is in near mint condition. The silk on the exterior has come away from the leather sole at the very bottom... at the widest part of the shoe... it would technically be called a tear, but basically it's just coming out at the side from the leather sole of her obviously too wide feet!!! (5" on one shoe, and 1" with a couple 1/8" pinholes on the other shoe). From the top view (as seen to the left, they look nearly perfect). And to take it one step (no pun intended) further, inside is a hand-written name of a Mme. (?) I can't read it well enough to spell it, but that, along with the hand-written shoe size of 2 1/2 is as clear as the day it was written! I'm dating the shoes based on the fact that there is no left or right designation in the soles and there is no heel. From the information I've read, by the mid 1830s, there was a shaped sole, left and right. Also, 17 Rue de la Paix is the same address that the famous designer Doucet was housed starting in 1840 through the early 1850's when they re-numbered the street! $ 385. SOLD
