The Costume & Accessories Auction

Two 1920s pendant Bakelite vanity cases, one of imitation jade green by [ ] , of spherical form, set with faux pearls, opening to reveal a mirror ...

A 1923 Colgate Diamond Compact 125, complete and "as new", in original carton with wax paper insert, powder puffs, contents, and dust bag, togethe...

1920s and later compacts, including a gilt-metal and pink guilloche-enamelled compact of octagonal section, a novelty vanity case in the form of a...

1920s fitted vanity cases in original packaging, comprising; Fifth Avenue "Cosmetist", in 'jade green', together with directions, a booklet of 'Tw...

A 1920s fitted carryall vanity case, with glass perfume bottle, lipstick, powder, rouge, comb, and cigarette compartments, silvertone, with niello...

Two 1930s La Mode vanity cases, each opening to reveal a powder compact, and a hinged mirror concealing rouge, with two lipsticks hidden to the si...

1930s Romantic Revival period powder compacts, including; Dubarry's "Vani-Jack" with radial engine-turned decoration and marcasite set basket of f...

An early 1930s Richard Hudnut "Deauville" pendant vanity case, silvertone, with pressed powder compact, the cover enamelled cover bearing Art Deco...

1930s and later compacts, comprising; an American-made goldtone metallic purse, an engine-tuned clutch purse, a celluloid vanity case, and a novel...

Two 1940s Elgin American vanity cases, each designed to hold creme rouge for lip and cheek, and pressed powder, one of bell form with a raised Gre...

A 1943 Rex Fifth Avenue "Handy Andy" taffeta vanity kit bag, with black cord drawstring closure, and "Victory" colourway stripe, as new with peach...

1945 Platè "Trio-ette" hand-mirror vanity cases, one of blue plastic in the original carton with paper tag, the lipstick in shade "Flag Red", the ...

Two 1940s Le Rage "Wonder" vanity cases, both having a central locket compact for rouge or a photograph, the case cover opening to reveal a comb, ...

A 1940s Evans standard carryall, retailed by Saks Fifth Avenue, New York, goldtone, of rectangular section with ribbed decoration and mesh wrist s...

A 1940s standard carryall, goldtone, of rectangular section with jewel-encrusted lattice cover, and mesh wrist strap, 8 x 14cms, excluding strap, ...

A 1950s Werber of Paris "Boite de Nuit" fitted purse, 10 x 18cms, a 1940s Elgin American purse carryall, 10 x 7cms, and an unnamed goldtone fitted...

1940s Rex Fifth Avenue and other purse kits and combination vanities, including one goldtone purse kit with florally-etched powder case. (6) ...[...

Three 1940s musical demi carryalls or purse kits, including Elgin American goldtone case with etched musical instruments, playing "Tica Tica", in ...

1940s Coty purse vanities, each having a Morocco leather love heart case containing a "Golden Vanity Cream Powder" (one in Carnival Glow, the othe...

A 1950s Christian Dior Swiss-made loose powder compact, of rectangular section with rounded sides, the covers decorated in a diaper or chequered p...

1950s mother-of-pearl musical compacts and vanity cases, including a Clover case, in slip-case and box, a Melissa compact, and a Pygmalion Beauty ...

Mid 20th Century French perfume samples and miniatures, comprising two cased sets of "Parfums de France", one box including "S" by Schiaparelli, L...

A scarce early 1940s "An Evening in Paris" fragrance gift set by Bourjois, the box of diamond section with lithographic cover, opening to reveal a...

A 1940s "An Evening in Paris" fragrance gift set by Bourjois, the box opening to reveal a full range of perfumed toileteries and purse necessities...

A collection of "An Evening in Paris" by Bourjois fragranced makeup and perfume, including face powder in "Peach", boxed face powder No.3253, lips...

A 19th Century Indian embroidered reticule or "pocket", with goldwork embroidered decoration, together with two crocheted and cut-steel miser's pu...

Victorian printed and woven shawls, comprising; an 1860s "Mauve Mania" mauveine-dyed satin shawl, following the recent development by chemist Will...

An 1880s champagne silk evening bodice, with plunging front and back neckline, cap sleeves, and boning, decorated to the neck and shoulders with s...

Late Victorian undergarments and costume, comprising; underwear such as combinations, pantaloons, a camisole, lawn dress, Aesthetic Movement white...

Two Belle Epoque reticules, one of intricate beaded mesh design, incorporating a cut steel diamond pattern, the other of black moire with cut-stee...

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts and Gothic Revival purses, including a lame reticule, beaded reticule, mesh purses, and a beadwork handbag with...

1920s Art Deco beadwork evening bags, including one of black moire with rhinestone set clasp. (5) ...[more]

A 1920s silver lame and woven silk "Jacquette Blouse" of Chinese influence, having a mandarin collar and lapel, pagoda sleeves, and a loose front ...

A pair of 1920s "Flapper" dress shoes by G. P. Beck & Co Ltd, of rainbow foliate brocade woven with metallic threads, and maroon leather, fastenin...

A Moss Brothers vintage hunting pink tailcoat, the buttons with engraved studies of a dog running, approximately 40" chest. ...[more]

1930s "Romantic Revival" period beaded and embroidered evening bags, including an aqua blue purse with shoulder strap, a needlepoint envelope clut...

1930s and later beadwork evening bags, including a mesh purse, and an envelope clutch decorated with blue and citrus blossoms. (6) ...[more]

A 1940s pale cinder rose ribbed satin evening dress, with ruched straps and square yoke, a gathered and pointed bodice, and full skirt, bust 34", ...

A 1940s Brazillian Alligator skin handbag or purse by R. M. Costa of Belem, incorporating the body of the alligator around the circumference of th...

Vintage wedding dresses, comprising; 1940s gown with button-down bodice, long sleeves, and full skirt, bust approximately 28", waist 24", together...

1960s cocktail dresses, comprising; Roter Couture of London, sugar pink pleated chiffon dress, label states hips 36", bust 34", size 12; a crochet...

An iconic Jean Paul Gaultier black cage crop top, size 42, best approximately 26", waist approximately 22", together with original bag.Provenance:...

A Christian Dior Argyle pattern shoulder or handbag, golf-influenced pattern, bowling form with side pockets, and tan leather trim, 35 x 18cms hig...

A Gucci "Boston" tote handbag in the brands signature GG canvas print, with red and green flag stripe, 29 x 10 x 20cms high. ...[more]

1990s Chanel "Look Books", comprising; Chanel Boutique 1994-1995 Autumn/Winter, Chanel Boutique Spring-Summer 1995, and Spring-Summer 1999. (3) ....

A 1982/3 Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren design for World's End "Nostalgia of Mud" collection culottes, often also referred to as the "Buffa...

A 1982/3 Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren design for World's End "Battersea Power Station" pattern tunic dress, from the "Nostalgia of Mud" C...

A Kathryn Russell for Basia Zarzyka, Sloane Street, iridescent Venetian fantasy masquerade ball mask, of Domino lorgnette style, constructed from ...

An Edwardian Arts and Crafts embroidered wall hanging, worked in chain stitch, in a repeating floral design, over a woven ground, 95 x 90cms, fram...

A 19th Century needlework picture depicting a basket of blooms, worked in long and short stitch, over a woven ground, framed under glass, 44 x 38c...