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#6868 - c. 1960's REVILLON, Paris, New York Beaver Fur Zipper Front Vest! ABSOLUTELY Back in STYLE!! No longer just for Sonny Bono (1960's Sonny & Cher) fans... you will see these fur vests on the runways and on the streets and it's considered a "must have" for this coming season! Here's your history lesson if you don't know Revillon (a top-end name in furs!!). Revillon, which was founded in Paris in 1723 and has been operating in the United States since 1875, had fur salons in Saks Fifth Avenues for 32 years (from 1963 - 1995). The House of Revillon, based in Paris, is still renown for luxury and fashion furs. I wish you could feel this fur! SOOOOOOO thick and soft! I can't stop petting it!!!! I've felt some modern beaver furs that just don't feel half as nice. There is a heavy zipper that is hidden up the front (though you will see the zipper tab at bottom. The high neck will help to keep you warm. You can wear this open as well... and will look just as great. Silver tipped color with golden taupe base. LOVELY! Wear with a turtleneck or any sweater with nice sleeves (that's how I like it, but you might have some fashionable ideas that I'm too old to conjure up in my ancient brain). Excellent condition with just minor wear at the zipper front and bit of a balding very small area INSIDE WHEN WORN at back mid high neck (hardly worth mentioning). The lining has a few small areas of thinning (mostly inside hemline). There is a monogram inside of VG. Small pocket inside lining. Measures: up to 43" bust, 45" around the hemline, 28" long from shoulder to hem. Worth 4 times this price... at least! NEW LISTING! Also Listed in the 1930-Today Category.

$ 875.

Approx. - SIZE 6-10
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#6861 - c. 1908/1909 Gorgeous Pink Silk Embroidered Coat with Lace Trim! I don't have to say anything, do I? I will just let you look at the photos. If you are one of the smart ones... you will jump on this! How many times do you see a pink silk embroidered "Edwardian" coat in near mint condition???? This is short, but would have been worn over a long dress, giving a great look (I probably should have photographed it over a longer dress, but hey.... I figure you know just as much as I!). The embroidery is quite 3-dimensional of lovely flowers, I believe they are lilies. Love the original embroidered decorative buttons! Even the interior is lovely with the large embroidered pocket!! Excellent condition all around. Even the white lace at cuffs and neck. Measures: 34/35" bust, 42" long from shoulder to hem. You will LOVE this in person! NEW LISTING! Also Listed in the 1850-1920s Category.

$ 1,465.

Approx. - SIZE 4-6, perhaps 8 if you fit the bust
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#6801 - c. 1960's Doris Duke's Russian Sable Lined Gold Silk Satin Evening Coat! Doris Duke was dubbed at birth "the richest girl in the world", and it was true! And that continued through her life, so at one point she was said to be the 3rd richest woman in the world, behind Queen Elizabeth of England and Queen Juliana of the Netherlands When she died in 1993, she was said to be worth $2 Billion... back when that was still a lot of money! :) Reports claim she had $1 million a week in expendable income!! NICE!! So even though she liked a good bargain, she certainly had the best! So, ta-da, I present to you her Russian sable lined gold satin coat. The full sable lining (excluding the sleeves, so it's a long vest) is worn next to your skin... ooh!... and is totally removable with buttons! So remove and sleep on it if you so desire! :) Or wear it under some other coat (use this gold satin as a pattern, or design your own). As you can see, the sable peeks out at collar, cuffs, down front and then extends 10" below the outercoat hemline. The sleeves are lined in silk quilting. Sable is in Excellent condition! The satin coat has a few scattered small spots and one small tear (see photos) at upper bust (likely where the coat was grabbed by a too sharp fingernail, or torn on a brooch). No closures, meant to be clutched! :) Measures: 57" long from shoulder to hem. NOTE: A 1958 Time Magazine article quotes a sable-lined raincoat costing $15,000... back in 1958!!!! NEW LISTING! Also Listed in the 1930s-Today Category.

$ 4,750.

Approx. - SIZE Small (sizes 2-6 best)
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#5060 - c. 1980's CLAIRE, Paris, Made in France - Bergdorf Goodman on the Plaza, New York Soft Pink Wool and Cashmere Swing Coat! I really want you to see the side and back photos of this coat so you can see the fun swing shape! But meanwhile I had to show you the uniquely design at front. Beautifully lightly pleated around neck and down the front, with matching rope ties with great goldtone coneshaped ends. Even the sleeves are full though gathered at the cuffs. Diagonal slash pockets. Shoulderpads. Nice horizontal seam at upper back. Fully lined in pink satin. Can be worn by many different sizes as it's nearly like a cape. Measures: 108" around hemline. Condition is nearly Excellent depending how picky you are, as there are some moth nips (not holes) here and there (see photos) on back sleeve, upper back, and back just below neckline... and one extremely light small dirt on front (see photo - probably won't see it, but I tried in the middle close-up photo). Would have been quite expensive at Bergdorfs! NEW LISTING! Also Listed in the 1930s-Today Category.

$ 375.

Approx. - SIZE 6-12
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#5700 - c. 1908-1910 Duster Coat with Fashionable Black Silk Trim! These early duster coats are sought after by early motorcar enthusiasts as they are terrific to wear at the next antique car meet! Especially if you happen to have an early Model T Ford! They were first produced in 1908, so this is perhaps the perfect duster coat for you! And pretty to boot! Linen and silk blend (likely) in linen color trimmed in black silk and goldtone buttons and trim on notched collar, patch pockets and turned over cuffs. Gathered upper sleeve helps to date the coat. The back has two 18" slits for ease of movement. Measures: up to 35" bust, 13" across the back (so if will be tight under the arms and across the back, so you will want to be small to fit!!), 51" long from shoulder to hem. Can be worn to ground as you see, but will look perfectly acceptable shorter (with a long skirt under). As these go, Excellent condition... often they are very dirty, but this is quite clean with just the most minor dirt, some loss of the black silk at collar (see photos) and the buttons could be shined up a bit. But what a nice coat!!! NEW LISTING! Also Listed in the 1850-1920s Category.

$ 425.

Approx. - SIZE 2/4
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#6707 - c. 1970's NORELL Coat of Deep Emerald Green Velvet and Sable Fur Trim! Museum Quality! From American designer Norman Norell comes this museum quality velvet sable trimmed coat. The coat dates from the 1970s and is made from an deep emerald or bottle green velvet in a Russian princess cut. Gorgeous sable fur surrounds the high neck, sleeves and hemline of the fully cut skirt. There are large velvet covered buttons and very wide and dramatic cinch belt at the waist. This amazing coat is fit for a princess or yes, even a museum, and is must-have for any serious vintage collector! Fully lined in green silk taffeta. The condition is excellent, and the coat has no fading, stains, crush marks on the velvet and the sable fur is soft and supple and isn't shedding. The only item to note is the belt has a tear at the backside. Totally unseen from the front. edge needs to be re-glued (see photo) and I will leave this small repair to a professional. CONDITION: Brilliant, near mint condition! NOTE: Doyle Auction House in New York City sold a similar Norell velvet coat trimmed in a white mink rather than sable. The Doyle estimate for that coat was $4000-6000. Certainly a sable trimmed coat would have been valued at much more!! Measures: up to 36" bust, up to 32" waist, 46" long from shoulder to hem. NEW LISTING! Also Listed in the 1930-Today and Museum Categories.

$ 7,500.

Approx. - SIZE 2-8
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#9475a - c. 1960's CHRISTIAN RUPERT, Milano, New York Red Wool Coat! If you love the classics... and architectural detailing in a coat... then this understated design in a bright red color is the perfect combination of attention grabbing class. Sort of like a red Porche! :) Check the detailed photos to see the raised seamed inset sleeves, cuffs, and patch pockets. Red shiny plastic buttons. The material is wool and totally unlined - the interior is as nicely made as the exterior. Excellent condition on quick first look, but there are moth nips here and there, and a few tiny moth holes -one at hem and one under arm (see photo). All these moth issues are not going to be seen as you are walking down the street, so if you are just looking for a fun coat to wear this winter when you get bored with your plain black coat... Measures: up to 42" bust, up to 42" waist, up to 48" hips, 44" long from shoulder to hem, 23" long from shoulder to cuff end. Great for mild winter weather, or early Spring weather ... that perfect "in-between" coat! Marked size 12, but even looks good on me at size 6 (if my arms were longer!). NEW LISTING! Also Listed in the Under $150 Section.

$ 95. SOLD

Approx. - SIZE 6-12
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#5632 - c. 1960's MAXIMILIAN Black Mink Jacket! Great label ... as Maximilian was the label of the salon at Bloomingdales. To prove my point, let me just say this... for Christmas in 1953 when Joe Dimaggio wanted to surprise Marilyn Monroe with a fur coat, he bought her a Maximilian black mink! She eloped with him 3 weeks later! What more do I have to say??? Anyway, so here we have a double-breasted black mink jacket with the right label! Jet beaded buttons, and very low, shallow pockets at the hemline! Large collar to wear up or down. Horizontal design. Excellent condition... however I have to say that there are a few pelts that show up as extremely red in the photos under the bright lights! I don't know why, other than it kind of proves that it's natural color (as otherwise it would be dyed black and much more uniform coloring). Boxy shape as you'd expect from the 60's. Nice lining. Has initials "FRH" as it was previously owned by a women with the great name of "Fanny Hyman"! REALLY!!!! BUY A REAL MINK JACKET FOR THE PRICE OF A FAUX MINK JACKET!!!! NEW LISTING!

$ 385.

Approx. - SIZE Medium/Large

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#9939 - c. 1906/07 RARE Parisian Fabulous Ermine and Lace Coat! With the Photo of the Original Owner (Willie Mae Thompson Norfleet) Wearing the Coat! Wearable Size! This coat comes directly from the descendants of the woman in the photo.... the coat was stored for all these years in the homestead and remains in surprisingly Excellent condition!! There are only a few issues to speak of... other than the missing crocheted button on the front (big deal)... there is one spot on the lace on the lower back of the coat, and the inner barely seen silk is shattering behind the lace at the hemline (see photos). The silk lining is in great condition (see photos), but the extremely delicate pleating chiffon trim (which hardly ever survives!) was taped together. This kept it from getting worse, but it's not something I'd recommend! :) Anyway, I'm leaving as I found it. You can remove the chiffon and no one would know anything was wrong, but I'd rather leave as much fashion history as possible. NOTE: The coat was not meant to be worn full-length, but rather to about 7/8 length over a gown, so imagine a gown peeking out the bottom. Wearable 2-6 size! Measures: Up to 35" bust, but the back is a bit small at 13" between armseams, so best for a size 2/4 gal with smallish back. Though as you can see, she wore it open! 52" long from shoulder to hem. Until the 20th Century, ermine was reserved for royalty in Western Europe seen on the coronation robes of royal and noble persons. It symbolized purity, valor, justice and dignity. After that, only the most wealthy could afford something this luxurious!! This coat comes with the original photo of Willie Mae wearing the coat, and a typed 7-page family diary from 1894-1904 which describes the constant trips to Europe and Paris... and even times when they stayed with Royalty, and Willie Mae's sister Ada's address in NYC which was the prestigious Central Park West... one block from the famed John Lennon's Dakota building!! I'm attributing the coat as a Parisian Designer Coat as it's nearly an absolute match to the Parisian jacket I have listed below! And I know this family bought most of their clothing from Paris. NEW LISTING! Also Listed in the 1850-1920s and Museum Categories.

$ 5,875.

Approx. - SIZE 2/4, perhaps small 6
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#2875 - c. 1905 Ecru Wool Jacket or Short Coat! I just love the shape of these coats from the mid 1900-1910 era. Almost babydoll shaped! Nice empire lines with wide gathered sleeves and full pleated body. I've had some museum quality coats of this era. And then there is this sweet little thing. Someone loved the decorative buttons that used to be on the front and back more than they loved the coat. So sad.. poor thing! So she is naked. She also has a few age spots on her upper right yoke and a few freckles on her sleeve and along hemline. Only the ones on the front are something that needs attention. I found one teeny moth hole (pencil point sized) and extremely minor moth nips at front (not seen). I might just cover the yoke area with some heavy matching lace, give her some buttons and let her shine! Lining is great, nice label inside. She just needs some tender care. Wanna give her a new home? Measures: up to 34-38" bust, 40" long from shoulder to hem. Also Listed in the 1850-1920s Category.

$ 485.

Approx. - SIZE 4-8
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#9685 - c. 1960's House of Gold, Made in British Crown Colony, Hong Kong Black Jacquard Satin Beaded Evening Coat! My goodness... this weights a TON! Slim straight shape coat of black satin covered from top to bottom in black beading with flower design. Large looped ribbon buttons down front and cuffs. Large patch pleated pockets to front sides. Lapels are also beaded. Fully lined in black satin. Excellent condition with just a few loose beads, but you won't miss them! Measures: 40-44" bust, but tight 15.5" across back between armseams, 53" long from shoulder to hem (with extra 5" of beading in hem), 13" underarm to cuff. Works well on me at 5'2" as is... or can lengthen up to 5". Also Listed in 1930-Today Category.

$ 365. RESERVED

Approx. - SIZE 10 / perhaps 12
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#4523A - New Dyed Blue Fox Stole! I bought this dyed blue fox stole to go with the Sharon Stone worn 1920's beaded flapper dress I had for sale... but since I don't know who wants what for what reason... I figured I should list it separately. Heck, you might want to wear it with nothing underneath! Who am I to tell you you can't! :) Just please... wear something on the bottom! :) Excellent condition.. like new.... wait a minute, it IS new! Guess that's why it's in such great shape! lined in the same electric blue satin as the bow in front. The blue of the fox is slightly more subdued. Really great color. 36" long by 11" wide.. slightly curved shape to fit the body. Also Listed in 1930-Today Category.

$ 395. RESERVED

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#9346 - c. 1980's RARE MICHAELE VOLLBRACH Gold Lame and Soft Green Wool Felt Kimono Shaped Evening Coat Trimmed in Peacock Feathers! Former Coty Fashion Design Winner! Attention all wall flowers!!!! You do NOT want this coat! However, if you have always craved attention, and you have a flamboyant style.. or if you are a couture collector... well then... you have just found the holy grail! :) Amazing piece.. part fashion, part sculpture.. by the incomparable Michaele Vollbrach! Just so you know... a quilted kimono jacket sold for $2900+ at Doyle's Auction House, so the prices for these extraordinary pieces are high.. for good reason! No museum textile collection should be without Vollbrach! FYI, "Michael" Vollbrach was recently wooed out of retirement to head the house of Bill Blass, but he's had to tame his wild streak, so it's not the same. Originally purchased in mid-1980's for $2,000. Purchased from Charlotte's in Akron, OH during a trunk show when Michaele Vollbrach was there! So no question this is a limited production couture, or one-of-a-kind piece. Unlined felt (see inside photo). Not for warmth! :) The peacock feathers are beautifully iridescent! The gold lame is shiny! Measures: 46" long from shoulder to hem. No closures, so will fit a variety of sizes.. just not small/short please! This will overwhelm you! Excellent, near mint condition. Also Listed in the Museum Category.

$ 1,750.

Approx. - SIZE Medium-Large (sizes 10-14, perhaps 16)
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#3637 - c. 1960's PAULINE TRIGERE Turquoise Blue Wool Evening Coat Encrusted with Rhinestones! Should be in the museum section! This is one of the few items I will guarantee to be of a certain designer even without a label. I have seen enough Pauline Trigere's in my life to know that this is HER... I know from the type of rhinestones and wool tailoring that nobody else can copy. Even down to the quality of the heavy wool. You will have to trust me, unless you are as knowledgeable as I (ah-hem!), and you know it's a Trigere as well. Scrumptious color of bright turquoise. The entire neckline, yoke and upper sleeves are lavished with glass rhinestones in every conceivable shape and size. All of these fantastic sparkling stones are in pristine condition, with no darkening, so they catch the light incredibly. The coat itself is soft, very high quality wool (possibly with some cashmere content). Fully lined. Comes with a matching turquoise blue silk scarf from Paris. Excellent condition with the exception of some very light fading down the top of the shoulders down the top of the sleeves. It may be just old dust from hanging on a hanger.. and may get better.. but I haven't dry-cleaned the coat to attempt. It's perfectly wearable the way it is. Measurements won't help much, but I'm a size 6 and this is just a slight bit too large, hence....a size 8. Measures about 37/38" bust, 37" long from shoulder to hem. Also Listed in 1930-Today Category.

$ 675.

Approx. - SIZE 8
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#3641 - c. 1950's HERBERT SONDHEIM Gold Lame Evening Coat! If you take a look through some old Vogue Magazines, you will see that Herbert Sondheim was a top label of the era. Likely very expensive. I had one Sondheim dress in the past, and that was extraordinarily well-made, so no surprise to see this amazing gold lame coat with that label!! Like liquid gold, the most incredible, drapy gold lame fabric in the "new look" shaping. Also has a huge shawl collar that is actually a hood! The coat has a swingy circle skirt with lots of tiny gathers below the waistline, bodice overlaps and snaps at the waist. Sleeves are full with wide split cuffs. The silky lining is a creamy gold. The coat could easily be altered by moving a snap at the waist. Measures: 46" long from shoulders to hem, 30" long from waist to hem., up to 39" bust, 28" waist, and 100" around the swingy skirt. Excellent condition, but for the original belt which is missing.., and if you are picky, the hem of the lining only is a tiny bit dirty. Make an entrance! This is a High Fashion Coat! I dare you to find another! Also Listed in 1930-Today Category.

$ 945. RESERVED

Approx. - SIZE 6 - 10/12 (with snap moved)
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#9679 - c. 1970's HANAE MORI, Paris Wool Heather Tweed Plaid Coat! Do you like bathrobes? Is that your idea of luxury? Well.. if so.. here's a great winter coat for you.. wraps you like a bathrobe... no buttons, no zippers, no closures.. just find a belt if you like (I cheated and threw on a black belt and then colored it!.. so please note, it doesn't come with a belt)... or wear open with your great cranberry sweater, skirt and great boots under! Eye-catching large plaid in a cranberry tweed wool with black and barely light green and white lines running through. Cuffed sleeves. Unique ruffled collar turns to show the unlined interior Missoni looking wool tweed. Perhaps I should stop trying to explain this coat.. the photos will tell the story better than I am! So instead... I'll just give you a bit of info on Hanae Mori (for those of you who don't know)... Hanae Mori creatd her first collection of ready-to-wear designs in NY in 1965, shortly after opened a boutique in Tokyo, and in 1977 she became the first and only Japanese member of the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture, the governing body of French fashion. She retired in 2004, yet it seems her label will live on. Also Listed in 1930-Today Category.

$ 365. RESERVED

Approx. - SIZE 8
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#4579 - c. 1969 Numbered Couture CHRISTIAN DIOR, Autumn-Winter 1969, Paris Winter Coat! For all you collectors who like to find the numbered, dated pieces.. how about a great Christian Dior coat? Fabulous double-breasted plush coat... interesting fabric.. I'm sure there is a name for it, but alas... my lack of education is showing! Don't tell anyone! The fabric feels like something between a silk velvet and a silk corduroy (though the fabric label in the pocket reads "silk, acetate, acrylic, polyamine." Though I don't know if the label is correct to the coat.. so... I guess if you know polymine to the touch... you are a heck of a lot smarter than I! :) Whatever it is.. its fabulous to the touch. The only thing to mention is that since it's from the (nearly) 1970s, the underarms are tighter than we wear items today. It was the cut from that era. None will be different. It's just something to keep in mind from the 1970's. It will feel tighter than we expect... so if you want to feel roomier, than you should go the size smaller (size 6). Does that make sense or am I rambling??? :) However... all that being said... it measures: 37" bust, up to 37" waist, up to 42" hips, 15.5" across the back, 24" sleeve from top of shoulder seam to cuff, 45" long from shoulder to hem. It's a very classy, almost dressy coat. Excellent condition.. with just a tiny patch of lining torn under one arm not seen at all on outside (see photo), and one button that needs to be sewn back on (it's in the pocket... I pinned it on for the photograph, but you really don't want me to attempt to sew it. Really... you don't! :) Also in the pocket is more tag info from Bergdorf Goodman. Why JUST wear a coat.. wear an investment piece! Also Listed in 1930-Today Category.

$ 845.

Approx. - Size approx. 6/8 (depending what you wear under)
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#9688 - c. 1960's ELINOR SIMMONS for MALCOLM STARR Orange, Gold, Black Metallic Brocade Coat! From the closet of an Opera Singer! Ah, if only you could see this in person! It shines as the material is a metallic brocade. But, alas.. I couldn't capture it in this photo.. so please look at the close-up photos to see the detailing. Great tailoring. Great matching of print (my Mother always told me that is the sign of quality goods!). Fairly wide lapels. Double breasted. Jet black rhinestone and gold buttons. Marked size 10, but fits more like a size 4/6 today.. tight sleeves, so no big arms, please! Measures: 35" bust, up to 34" waist, up to 43" hips, 40" long from neck to hem, 13" around upperarms, 15" across back from armseam to armseam. Sleeves work perfectly for me at 5'2" tall, so if you are taller, the sleeves may be more 7/8 length, which is fine too! Also Listed in 1930-Today Category.

$ 385.

Approx. - SIZE 4/6
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#9474 - c. 1960's MAURICE RENTNER ORIGINAL Red Plaid Wool Coat! You might know the Maurice Rentner name since this is where Bill Blass got his big break in his career as "Bill Blass for Maurice Renter". So I wonder if perhaps this was actually designed by Mr. Blass prior to his name appearing on the label. If so... it's one of the earliest Bill Blass pieces you will find. Bill bought Maurice Rentner in 1970 and renamed it "Bill Blass". Great red and black plaid wool double-breasted coat with self-covered buttons and large notched collar. Fully lined in black satin. Measures: up to 40" bust, up to 44" hips, 42" long from shoulder to hem, 16" across back between armseams. Excellent condition with just some minor pulls in the fabric. Not a big deal. Under $150, so final sale.

$ 145.

Approx: - SIZE 10/12
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#9137a - c. 1950's Fine Black Wool Coat! If this coat was hanging in your local department store or boutique, it would likely be one of the most expensive coats you see! But there is no way to convey that in a photograph.. as it's the material that makes the difference. Also, the dressform is too small for the coat, so it will look better on you! Excellent condition. Button front. Slash side pockets. Half belt at back. Fully lined. Measurements to come. Under $150, so final sale.

$ 145.

Approx. - SIZE 12/14
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#9613 - c. 1940's BETH SCHLANK Off-White Mink Jacket / Cape! Beth Schlank's husband was M.R. Schlank, movie producer in the 1920's-early 30's. He and his partner Harry Cohen made silent films, including "Webs of Steel" and "Sgt. Mulligan". MR's wife, Bess Wright, owned her own seamstress shop and was just as well-known as Edith Head for her marvelous designs! You can still see the work of Bess Wright Schlank at the Smithsonian Institute and periodically other museums around the country! Priced accordingly to honor the designer... and for the museum design quality. Not really a jacket as the "sleeves" are not really sleeves... they are long openings (actually interesting as it fits like a sling.. your elbows are cradled and your arm comes out the opening. You can also wear with your arms totally inside the cape. Triple swing back, wide "sleeves", and wonderful curved design at front bottom. A very wide 18"-20" across the back (hard to tell as there are no seams at back, and 22" across shoulders, 30" long from back neck to hem. As always, best to get a new used fur coat cleaned and glazed to look their best, however Excellent condition.

$ 1,450. SOLD on LAYAWAY

Approx. - SIZE 14/16ish
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#9980a - c. 1960's Faux Spotted Cat 3/4 Length Coat with Matching Sash To Wear 4 Ways! If you are seeking faux furs, best to buy the vintage ones, as I really think they look much more close to the real thing! This one is terrific! Beside the great huge pockets at front and large notched collar to wear up or down... there are slits at the sides with the matching sash belt to wear 4 different ways. No belt, Fully belted, Belted just at front with free back, or Belted just at back with free front! The buttons are great too ... self covered with the same faux fur! The exterior is nearly perfect, but the interior lining has discolorations and is ripped inside one sleeve (that will need patching). However, unless you plan to wear this inside-out... do you really care that much? Measures: 40" bust, 40" waist, 48" hips, 30" long from shoulder to hem. Even though it's large measurements... it will still look good on a smaller size, especially belted.. as you can see, it's shown on a size 6 mannequin!!

$ 285. SOLD on LAYAWAY

Approx. - SIZE SMALL - LARGE
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#9934 - c. 1920's Black Satin Flapper Coat with Monkey Fur Trim! Oh my... have you seen Marilyn Monroe in "The Some Like it Hot" in the scene at the train station? This coat gives you that same look - just a bit less fluffy! Just carry around a ukulele case! :) Check out the movie trailer at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vo10W9sSis0 Please note, this is Colubus monkey which is not endangered. For those of you who understand antique and vintage fashion, you will understand the monkey fur. For those of you who don't... please understand that I am not making any political statement about furs so please don't write me! I just sell antique and vintage fashions, and this is part of our history. Actually, today, the greatest threat to their continued existence comes from loss of habitat when forests are cut down, not the fur trade! Back to the coat... Lovely wide and heavily piped striped detailing at cuffs, down front and back. High collared neckline as was the fashion of the time. Measures: 34" bust (leaving the button where it is... but if button is moved, you can go up to perhaps a 37" bust), 43" long from shoulder to hem. There are no buttons at the waist, and no marks where they might have been... hmmm. Perhaps the owner preferred to wear tied closed. A rare piece from the 20's! The condition is very good, though there are extreme minor satin bruises at hemline, one side, and one spot at upper bust (covered when worn). And wear of the fur at the back cuff. Really little to mention. The only issue that will need addressing is that due to a bit of drying, there is a row where the fur is coming unattached (second tier of hem). Would just need a furrier to resew. Not bad. Black silk lining is excellent.

$ 885. SOLD

Approx. - SIZE 4-8
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#9857 - c. 1940/1950's Saks Fifth Avenue Genuine Full Pelt Canadian or Russian Sable Boa! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE don't email me if you are offended by the fur. My job is to sell antique and vintage fashions without making any political or ethical statements on the history of fashion throughout the years. At many points in time, full body pelt furs were considered extremely fashionable. I still believe that knowledge of history (whether good or bad) is better than ignorance. We don't have to condone specifics of history, just acknowledge it...often so we don't make the same mistakes! Now... on to the piece. Rare to find SABLE pelts in boas. Back side is a brown velvet with initials "MB" and Saks label. Excellent, near mint condition. Should cost much more, but priced to sell!

$ 365. SOLD

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#9680 - c. 1970's PAULINE TRIGERE Black Wool Coat with Large Fox Tails Trim! GREAT SIZE! Are you totally bored with all the winter coats you've seen in the stores and on your friends? And you really don't want a complete fur coat - just too much for your area or your taste? Well... how about a great combination??? Classic black wool coat with interesting tailoring - what else would you expect from Pauline Trigere - but then she added a medium sized black fox collar and then... 8 good sized black fox tails that are attached only at the tops, so they move a bit as you move. Gives that old world Hollywood look in a modern-feel coat. Measures: up to 45" bust! 48" long from shoulder to hem. Love the slightly puffed shoulders which is so modern today! Excellent condition... the fur could use a glazing. Great price on a great coat!

$ 395. SOLD

Approx. - Size 12-16
(check measurements above)

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#4572 - c. 1940's Weinberger's Metallic Braiding and Beaded Boucle Wool Evening Coat! You don't need to wait for an evening event to wear this coat... as long as you don't mind being the best dressed woman around! Especially great for those of you who live in Northern walking cities where outerwear is the most important fashion garment. Heads will turn. You'll be stopped on the street by a fashion magazine photographer who will want your permission to profile you in the next issue. You will be discovered by an agent, and asked to audition for television shows, and you'll be cast as the next "Desperate Housewife". You'll win an Emmy. Then go on to be the first woman to gross $25 million per film. And finally the Oscar and a star on the walk of fame. All that from one coat!!!! :) I can't promise all this.. all I can promise is that you will love your glamorous new coat. A boucle wool, full length with great sweep, wide 40's shoulders, shawl collar and gold metallic braiding with beads and pearls which wraps around from front to back waist.. and even under the collar so you can wear it up in Cossack style. Fully lined in rich gold satin. Measures: 36-38" bust, up to 32" waist, 58" long from shoulder to hem, 15" across back between armseams, 18" across shoulders. Excellent condition! Near mint! Closes only with two hooks at waist. You can move them a bit if necessary.

$ 1,245. SOLD

Approx. - Size approx. 6/8, perhaps 10
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#4554 - c. 1940's Martha Weathered Navy Wool Boucle Deco Cape with White Sequins! Martha Weathered was a very exclusive shop one of the fine ladies' shops on Chicago's Magnificent Mile (Michigan Ave). One of my favorite 1920's beaded dresses came from this shop, and now... ta da!.... my favorite cape! A navy blue wool cape in a nubby texture. The shape is open, there are not closures. Padded shoulders and swing back. What makes it so special is the white sequin deco floral design at front and back! Condition you ask? Near mint! I really can't find anything wrong with it! Full rayon lining. Measures: 42" long from back neck to hem, 118" around bottom! There is nothing else to measure.. it will fit a small to largish woman (though might be a bit too much for small, short woman). I might add one hook/eye at front neckline to secure it, but doesn't look like it ever had anything. The deco design on this cape is absolutely thrilling!

$ 795. SOLD

Approx. - SIZE One Size fits Most
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#4089 - c. 1980's Emerald Green Mouton Plush Faux Fur Bolero Jacket! LARGE SIZE! Rich Deep Emerald Green Color and plush hand.. Wear it for dressy nights or pair it with your favorite jeans and western boots. So versatile. This will never go out of style. Excellent Condition. Fully lined in satin. Measures: up to 42/43" bust, up to 38" at waist, 23" across back, 18" long from back neck to hem, 21" sleeves with 3" folded cuffs. Has two slash pockets. FABULOUS!!!!

$ 145. SOLD

Approx. - SIZE 14-18??
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#9986 - c. 1926/1927 EXTRAORDINARILY RARE ATTRIBUTED TO JEANNE LANVIN Ivory Silk Evening Coat with Fur Collar Lined in Brown Silk Velvet! This fabulous piece just came to me "out of the blue" from the descendant of a wealthy woman who travelled in only the best circles. The family oral history is that this coat was a "runway" piece from Jeanne Lanvin's Parisian Couture house. My expert fashion historian dated it to likely Winter 1927 due to the bell-bottomed sleeves (introduced in 1926 - but at the height of fashion in the

Autumn/Winter collections of 1927, when couturiers used all their design ingenuity in finding clever dressmaker details, and decorative treatments, to emphasize these flaired, wide-bottomed sleeves. Certainly, the extraordinary cartridge-pleating on this coat qualifies as a "clever dressmaker detail." The placement of this decoration, both to emphasize the width of the sleeve and to suggest a slight flare toward the hem of the garment, reinforces this probability. The quality of the materials, and the craftsmanship, do suggest that this is real couture, missing label notwithstanding. In the Fall of 1927, both Doeuillet and Martial & Armand showed coats that vaguely resemble this one, but while there are no specific "designerisms," to verify the Lanvin attribution, there is also no compelling reason to doubt the family tradition that it is, indeed, by Lanvin. This MAY be a "one of a kind" sample, and if so... it's certainly extremely rare! The exterior is ivory silk tightly gathered into the "feather" scalloped edged design in the bell sleeves and stepped sides and back. The interior is completely lined in a brown silk velvet. The large collar worn as you see or high and tight (as often seen in the 1920s) is a brown silky fur (not sure what). There are no closures on the coat.. it just stays open as you see, or use a brooch to close... the fashion etchings from that era just show coats held closed when wrapped. It's quite small... as shown on the size 2 mannequin, it really should wrap a slight bit more... so it's better for a size 0 today. The condition is very good... Excellent in the structure and the detailing, but the plain ivory silk has large waterspots (light, but they are there) in the front (see photos)... and age spotting on the inside (not seen) under the velvet lining. This is really a coat for a collection or museum as it's SO special! Or certainly if you have a Lanvin retrospective ball to attend.... well, this should be one of the highlights of that evening! A RARE DESIGNER 1920s COAT!

$ 5,000. SOLD

Approx. - SIZE 0
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#3156 - RARE c. early 1960's Labeled HUBERT de GIVENCHY - PARIS Lime Green Wool Tie Coat! You know that people call everything "Audrey", but they are usually stretching the definition (including myself!). However, this IS "Audrey" as it was designed by Audrey Hepburn's favorite designer, Hubert de Givenchy. Yes, he was the one who designed many of her famous movie gowns, as well as her personal wardrobe. Givenchy started working in 1945 for Jacques Fath and continued under Robert Piguet, Lucien Lelong, and Schaiparelli, with Balenciaga for his mentor. He opened his own house in 1952. Rare today (at least rare for me!) to find the Hubert de Givenchy labeled garments....this wonderful feeling soft wool (likely a cashmere blend) coat highlight's Givenchy's more simple yet colorful "architectural" style of the late 50's, early 60's. Has high empire waist and ties through two button holes in the front for closure. Swing slits in front and in back, make this a unique piece. Lined in green silk. Perfectly tailored with top stitching design. 3/4 length sleeves. 36" length. 16" sleeves. 15" across back at waist point. Excellent condition!!! Museum Quality!

$ 1,465. SOLD

Approx. - SIZE 6
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#9933 - c. Autumn-Winter 1963 CHRISTIAN DIOR, PARIS COUTURE NUMBERED and DATED Coat! Wow! Step back into the past - and arrive back to 1963 in style in this vintage Christian Dior Couture Coat!! Awesome funnel neck, 7/8 length sleeve, checked mohair, "Jackie-O" coat (eerily dated at exactly the time of President Kennedy's death of Nov. 22, 1963). Simple, yet classic tan and bone checked mohair. Nice raglan seaming at the armholes. Great neck!! Fully lined. Excellent condition with just some scratching of the wooden round buttons. The label shows some age, but the exterior coat does not. Measures: 44" bust and waist, up to 49" hips, 41" long from shoulder to hem.

$ 985. SOLD

Approx. - SIZE 6-10 (depending what you wear under and how large you like your coats)
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#9616 - c. mid-1960's REVILLON, Paris, New York of Saks Fifth Avenue Real Sable Fur Coat! Yup... the real thing.. a vintage sable fur coat! This came from an estate of the finest clothing including Balenciaga dresses and Hermes Alligator purses. No surprise that she would have had 3, yes 3 Sable Furs... I've already sold her 1980's Russian Sable Jacket and her 1950's Sable Capelet... not to mention her plain little Mink coat. This coat SO evokes the 1960's with the horizontal pelt design. If you search through the old Vogues of that era you will see what I mean. Originally this coat had a paperthin chiffon lining OVER the satin lining. That chiffon has gone, but the good news is that that means that the satin lining is "like new". The only remnants of the chiffon are at the embroidered name inside. The exterior of the coat is in Very good condition. There is some minor wear where you might expect it to be, but still... unless you want to pay $20,000+ for a new sable coat... you won't hardly notice any issues. The fit of this coat is really the only thing to mention. It's a 1960's fit which means small in the shoulders. That was the cut of the time. Try on a few 60s coats and you will see what I mean. You can belt (as you see - belt no included - just for show), or wear without.

$ 2,500. SOLD on LAYAWAY

Approx. - SIZE 4/6 (small shoulders/back)

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#5631 - c. vintage Real Sable Fur Long Boa or Scarf! Over 8 FEET long! As good as new, but a lot less expensive! Measures an exceptional 7" wide x 98" long (that's over 8 feet!!!). Wear it however you like. I've shown a few suggestions. Or just lay it on your bed and let your cat or dog sleep in the lap of luxury!! :) I see another vintage sable scarf listed on an estate fur website for "appraisal $15,000, selling for $2,500" and that one is LINED so you only get one side of fur ... Not this one!!! This is sable on both sides!! You won't see anything but fur no matter how you wear it!! Sable is one of the most (if not the most) expensive furs... and there is a good reason... it's gorgeous and wonderfully soft. Likely Russian as it has the darker markings. Note: I sharpened the photos so you can see the detail or the lighter guard hairs, but in doing that, the fur doesn't look as beautifully soft as it will in person... look at the last photo in the additional photos! :)

$ 1,485. SOLD

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#9984 - c. 1960's REAL ERMINE Fur Capelet! Ooh SO Soft!! OK, sure you can buy yourself a mink stole, or you can buy what used to only be worn by royalty... white winter ermine! Sometimes people will confuse white mink with ermine... but it's very different. And ermine is the wealthier fur! Lovely cape in great condition which can be worn as you see at the left, or wrapped a bit tighter (see other photos). Has a group of black tipped ermine tails at the front. Fully lined. Excellent condition. You will find a few tiny yellowish spots (see photos) in the fur just prove that it is indeed Genuine Ermine and not dyed! If you want to feel like a Royal Princess....(not the cruise liner, but the fairytale kind)... this is for you!

$ 565. SOLD

Approx. - SIZE small best

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#4753 - c. 1910-1912 Lavender Embroidered Double-Breasted Silk/Linen Coat! Love those Edwardian duster coats, but usually find them too boring?? This should entice you and get you salivating! What a color!! A light lavender or a light lavender hued gray, either would be correct.... whatever you call the color it's rare. Then to top it off, it's anything but bland!! Exquisite Chinese satin stitch embroidery on collar and cuffs, and down skirt sides and wrapped over shoulders to the remarkably embroidered entire upper back! Even the eight self-covered buttons are embroidered! Measures: up to 38" (though due to smallish back, probably best for a 34-36") bust, up to 36" waist, up to 48" hips, 50" long from shoulder to hem. Wasn't meant to skim the ground as you see, but would have let the dress skirt peek out the bottom. Excellent condition except for minor fading at the top of the shoulders/sleeves (see photos), the extreme minor wear at embroidery on edge of cuff, and the one tiny, tiny hole at the front (see photos). That hole is backed in material, so it doesn't show anything through. The coat is summer weight, so was never lined. Any issues are minor. Has pockets at sides. The coat is something you could easily wear for years to come, and still look great for another 100 years! :) Or if you have a Model-T Ford you will NEED this high-class duster coat to show up your friends at the next antique automobile meet!

$ 945. SOLD

Approx. - SIZE 6-10 (up to 36" bust best)
(check measurements above)

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#4623 - c. 1960 PHILIPPE VENET Ivory Spring Coat owned by The Baroness Hubert Von Pantz! Come on... really now... haven't you always secretly wanted to become a Baroness? Well.. even if you don't have the entire package.. now at least you can have a Baroness' coat! Yup.. directly from a museum collection, with the previous owner's name, Baroness Hubert Von Pantz, attached on a tag. I have little information about her, though Google calls her "Avon Products Terry McConnell", who married the Baron Hubert Von Pantz... who previously was perhaps best known for his affair with Coco Chanel!!!! The Baron was also known for creating "The Mittersell Schloss", from an ancient castle in Salzburg.... a resort for wealthy and aristocratic celebrities such as William Randolph Hearst, Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, Duke and Duchess of Windsor, and Clark Gable. So... although this coat looks like it was never worn.. obviously the Baroness was only going to buy the best! Excellent condition, like new. Very expensive detailing, rhinestone buttons, finest fine light ivory spring-weight wool, flap back, fully lined. Even the great Givenchy in his Tribute to Timelessness is quoted as saying "Philippe Venet is a fine example of a couturier who just goes quietly on making the kind of clothes most normal women would love to wear". Never more true than with this perfect coat!

$ 545. SOLD

Approx. - Size 6/8
(check measurements above)

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#4587 - c. 1950's Long Natural Mahogany Mink Scarf! I'm not really sure if this is from the 50's, but I'm just assuming since in the 60's, most women were wearing the shorter mink stoles. Fabulous dark rich mahogany mink. Not dyed as you can see all the subtle shadings of black, brown and red in the fur... all depending on the light and the angle! I'm showing the long scarf worn in a variety of ways... I'm sure you can figure out more! Even down the back! There is the opening at one end to pull through the other end as you wish! Excellent condition. You are seeing the light hitting the silver guard hairs in the photos... but there are no issues! Lined in black jacquard silk with no monogram or anything. Measures: 80" long by 13" wide at the widest.

$ 365. SOLD

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