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A large quantity of textiles, linens and lace to include tablecloths, lace fragments, pairs of bloomers, an unfinished blouse 'The Sealed Madapolam T22', unfinished felt milliners hats etc

A CHANEL SHORT SLEEVE BLOUSE Featuring a front pleat design, rounded collar with a decorative bow, and large decorative buttons. From 2009, Fall/Winter collection Size 36 Condition: Condition Report Shows signs of wear with some yellowing to the collar and other sections of the blouse This is an auction of preowned and antique items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use. We strongly advise you to examine items before you bid. Condition reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are our general assessment of damage and restoration. Whilst care is taken in their drafting, they are for guidance only. We will not be held responsible for oversights concerning damage or restoration.

A CELINE BLACK OVERSIZED BLOUSE BY PHOEBE PHILO With a crew neckline and back zipper cosure Size 38 Condition: For a condition report or further images please email hello@hotlotz.com at least 48 hours prior to the closing date of the auction. This is an auction of preowned and antique items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use. We strongly advise you to examine items before you bid. Condition reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are our general assessment of damage and restoration. Whilst care is taken in their drafting, they are for guidance only. We will not be held responsible for oversights concerning damage or restoration.

A COMME DES GARCONS SHEER LONGSLEEVE BUTTON-UP BLOUSE With a pointed collar, embellished with gold-tone fringe detailing Size S Condition: For a condition report or further images please email hello@hotlotz.com at least 48 hours prior to the closing date of the auction. This is an auction of preowned and antique items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use. We strongly advise you to examine items before you bid. Condition reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are our general assessment of damage and restoration. Whilst care is taken in their drafting, they are for guidance only. We will not be held responsible for oversights concerning damage or restoration.

A PRADA BLACK FLORAL PRINT BLOUSE Featuring a collared neckline, 3/4 sleeves, decorated with white abstract flower motifs, concealed snap button closure at back From 2013, Spring/Summer collection Size 38 Condition: Condition Report Very good condition. Slight pilling to the front of the garment This is an auction of preowned and antique items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use. We strongly advise you to examine items before you bid. Condition reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are our general assessment of damage and restoration. Whilst care is taken in their drafting, they are for guidance only. We will not be held responsible for oversights concerning damage or restoration.

Original vintage Emanuel Ungaro animal snake print flowing sheer silk blouse with pointed collar, front closure, and cuff link buttons on sleeves. Size 6/40. Shoulders: 16"L; Sleeves: 22''L. Blouse length: 26''L. All measurements are approximate. Issued: c. 1980Dimensions: See DescriptionProvenance: Fashion Collection of Evangeline Gouletas. Click to Learn More.Condition: Age related wear. Spots soiling on the lower left sleeve.

An exquisite vintage two-piece outfit, featuring a black and metallic gold long sleeved blouse with a leaf pattern, accompanied with a black and sparkly gold paisley patterned midi skirt. Bust: 21"W. Blouse waist: 17"W. Shoulder width: 22"W. Sleeve length: 19"L. Full blouse length: 24"L. Skirt waist: 14"W. Full skirt length: 31"L. All measurements are approximate. Issued: c. 1980Dimensions: See DescriptionProvenance: Fashion Collection of Evangeline Gouletas. Click to Learn More.Condition: Age related wear.

THE IRON LADY (2011) - Margaret Thatcher's (Meryl Streep) Screen-matched Prime Minister Costume, with Education Secretary Costume and Cabinet Meeting Costume - Three Margaret Thatcher (Meryl Streep) costumes from Phyllida Lloyd's biographical drama The Iron Lady. Thatcher wore one of her skirt suits as Education Secretary while sitting in the House of Commons; another during a cabinet meeting and later during the review of a TV interview; and the third as Prime Minister while in the House of Commons. The pattern of the Prime Minister costume matches it to the one seen on screen.All three costumes feature matching jackets and skirts. The Education Secretary costume is accompanied by a blue hat, and the other two costumes each include a blouse. All costume items have a handwritten "Meryl Streep" label.Estimate: £2,000 - 4,000 † Bidding for this lot will end on Saturday, November 16th. The auction will begin at 3:00 PM GMT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Thursday, November 14th, Friday, November 15th or Sunday, November 17th.

LITTLE WOMEN (2019) - Jo March's (Saoirse Ronan) Skating Costume - Jo March's (Saoirse Ronan) skating costume from Greta Gerwig's literary adaptation Little Women. Jo wore her costume at several points in the film, most notably when she went ice skating with Laurie (Timothee Chalamet) and her sister Amy (Florence Pugh) fell through the ice.The costume consists of a check blouse (labelled "Jo"); a woollen skirt ("Jo - Ice Skate 1"); a short jacket; and a red woollen cape. All the items bar the cape feature "Sands Films" labels, the company that produced costumes for the Oscar-winning film.Estimate: £1,000 - 2,000 † ΔBidding for this lot will end on Sunday, November 17th. The auction will begin at 3:00 PM GMT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Thursday, November 14th, Friday, November 15th, or Saturday, November 16th.

THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2 (2014) - Gwen Stacy's (as played by Emma Stone) Costume - Gwen Stacy's (as played by Emma Stone) costume from Marc Webb's The Amazing Spider-Man 2. Stacy wore her costume while at her graduation dinner with her family before Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield) showed up to talk to her outside.This costume consists of a pastel yellow wool trench coat lined in satin; a pastel yellow and white sweater from Prada; a white chiffon blouse with a Peter Pan collar from Comptoir des Cotonniers; a white and yellow-flowered silk skirt, and a pair of brown high-heeled shoes with T-straps from Ferragamo. This costume exhibits discolouration on the leather, snagged threads on the shirt, and minor pilling on the trench coat.Estimate: £800 - 1,600 Ω Bidding for this lot will end on Sunday, November 17th. The auction will begin at 3:00 PM GMT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Thursday, November 14th, Friday, November 15th, or Saturday, November 16th.

SUPERMAN IV: THE QUEST FOR PEACE (1987) - Lois Lane's (Margot Kidder) Blouse and Skirt - Lois Lane's (Margot Kidder) blouse and skirt from Sidney J. Furie's superhero sequel Superman IV: The Quest for Peace. Lois wore her blouse in the offices of The Daily Planet but the skirt is not obviously seen in the film. The blouse is made of silk and double-breasted and the skirt has a Bermans & Nathans which reads "Margot Kidder 5665 cost.5. Superman IV".Estimate: £800 - 1,600 † Bidding for this lot will end on Sunday, November 17th. The auction will begin at 3:00 PM GMT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Thursday, November 14th, Friday, November 15th, or Saturday, November 16th.

Two Armand Marseille dolls. The first having a bisque head, impressed '390 A.4.M.', blue glass sleeping eyes, open mouth, teeth, blonde wig, and a composition jointed body, dressed in a white jacket, skirt and blouse, height 48cm. The second having a bisque head impressed '390 A.11.M', brown glass eyes, open mouth, teeth, a brown wig, composition jointed body, dressed in a brown dress and hat, height 74cm

Collection of vintage clothing to include: matching camisole and petticoat with floral embroidery, together with five other camisoles of Edwardian period, Victorian petticoat and a blouse labelled 'Ticka Tee' etc. (10) (B.P. 21% + VAT)

Early 20th century dark ice blue coat, buttons to one side and fur cuffs, together with a black blouse with six striped buttons. (2) (B.P. 21% + VAT)

A good pair of scarce original WW2 era, 1940 pattern battledress blouses, as worn by 14782505 Gunner Benjamin Arthur Lowe of the 23rd Light Anti-Aircraft / Anti-Tank Regiment Royal Artillery as part of the 44th Indian Airborne Division. To include: a 1941 dated example, with sewn on matched pair 44th Indian Airborne Division formation signs, and an embroidered pair of parachute wings to the upper right sleeve. The blouse is ink stamped to the interior, with a broad arrow and ‘WD’ mark, plus a letter P and number 43. Concealed button holes to the pocket flaps, with the front opening and flaps being fitted with brass buttons. Adjustable strap with plated buckle to the waist area, and hooks and eyes to keep the collar closed. The second example has an internal label dating the blouse to January 1941, and has the traditional Pegasus Airborne sleeve patches sewn on, plus Royal Artillery printed cloth shoulder titles, and a pair of embroidered parachute wings sewn onto the upper right sleeve. Additionally there is a another loose matched pair of 44th Indian Airborne Division printed formation signs, each with clear evidence of uniform removal. And, a named General Service Medal with clasp for Palestine 1945-48, and WW2 War Medal (both later issue and housed in black plastic MOD boxes, a cloth sewing kit, a lighter, period documentation, and a period lighter. Notes: Benjamin Arthur Lowe was born on May 4th 1924, and enlisted for service on June 15th 1944. Very little information regarding his WW2  service is available, but his RoyL Artillery tracer card is available to view online, which charts his progress through the 195 Field Regiment RA, 23 Para Light Anti-Aircraft / Anti-Tank Regiment, 158 Para Field Regiment, and 159 Para Field Regiment. His trade on enlisted is noted as being an ‘Aircraft Worker’ in his pocket book The book also contains dates and locations of his parachute jumps, but these start in the very early post war era of June 1945, through to August 1947, in locations such as Chaklala, India, and Palestine. The items have been consigned by Gunnner Lowe’s family, having been in their possession since he left the services. Condition: generally very good. Both blouses remain in very good clean condition, with one example having just a tiny moth hole to the bottom of one of the breast pockets, and what appears to be a field repair to the waist strap. The attached printed insignia haas normal fading / soiling to the surface from service wear. The medals remain in mint condition and appear to have never been worn (it’s understood that his medals were never claimed after WW2, and the family later applied for them). The paperwork and sewing kit show age and service wear, but nothing to its detriment.

Glossy finish. Tune: Waltz of the Flowers. Features the character in a white and blue blouse and bonnet. Schmid backstamp. Includes the original box, dimensions: 5.25''L x 4.25''W x 5''H. Issued: c. 1985Dimensions: 6.25''H x 4''diaManufacturer: SchmidCountry of Origin: JapanCondition: Age related wear. Tested, functionality not guaranteed.

Pieter Pander (1962-)Zittende dame in rode blouse, gesigneerd en gedateerd '89 rechtsonder, olieverf op board, 90 x 80 cm.

WWII 1942 dated ARP blouse and jacket

DeCoverley - Head and shoulders portrait of a young woman wearing a red blouse, oil, signed lower right, 49 x 39cm; together with a 20th century charcoal portrait of a young woman (2)

Assorted Ladies Modern Costume comprising two Antonette skirt suits (one red, one cream), an Austin Reed black shift dress and red collarless long-length blazer, a Luis Civit black and white polka dot dress and matching jacket, an Episode black and gold accent tweed jacket, a Kasper for ASL cream blazer with grey accents and matching striped jumper, a navy blue velvet evening dress with floral appliques, Frank Usher pink sequin top and floaty trousers,purple taffeta jacket,Verse green silk blouse and waistcoat,Fink evening top pink silk,Louis Feraud black & white check skirt,blue Choise trouser suit, black velvet bodice, two waistcoats, knitted sequin top, (sizes 8-14)(part rail)

A British Army battledress blouse 1949 pattern, size 16 with 21st SAS (Artists); a water bottle with a webbing strap; two pairs of gaiters; and a whistle (Please Note: this lot is subject to the statement made in the Auctioneers Glossary of Certain Terms under 'Militaria & Associated Items' in the Terms & Conditions of Sale)

Trio of Bisque head dolls: bisque-head character doll, with lashed dark blue sleeping eyes, mouth open to show top four teeth, mid brown mohair wig, bent-limbed composition body and lace trimmed cotton muslin outfit and bonnet, impressed Heubach Koppelsdorf Revalo 22-1 Germany 30cm; bisque-head doll with naturalistically painted face and blue glass sleepy eyes, mouth open to show four teeth, articulated composition body impressed SPPH/1909 to the back of the head, dressed in lace trimmed voile skirt, lace trimmed pintuck blouse and leather booties 35cm; and one other bisque head doll impressed Made in Germany D5-0 to the back of the head dressed in a lace trimmed pale pink dress, bonnet, and leather booties 25cm (3)

Yves Saint Laurent, French designer- A Saint Laurent Rive Gauche green/teal silk blouse having zipped cuffs with 5 buttons, European size 36 together with a pair of Rive Gauche blue/teal wide leg trousers, European size 34, (approx 26" waist x 38" long ), made in France. Location:RailIf there is no condition report, please request.

US Navy uniforms including wool smock and trousers with naval clothing depot label, skirt and blouse, ladies US Civil Air Patrol blouse and skirt and a boy's American Civil War style coat

A group of Chinese cotton clothesEarly 20th centuryComprising: a black blouse with sleeveless gilet embroidered in gilt-couched thread with dragons and a rank badge, 81cm long; a matching black-ground gilt-embroidered headdress with green tassels, 36.5cm wide; a panelled, blue, black, yellow and orange skirt, 80cm long; a pair of lightweight blue cotton men's trousers with black hems, 107cm long; and a pair of sleeves of the same fabric (5).二十世紀早期 棉製服飾一組

A British Army battledress blouse / jacket

Two pieces original vintage Escada by Margaretha Ley set featuring a luxurious ivory silk halter vest with three oversize diamond-cut buttons. The black sequined evening skirt is made of three layers with a semi-rigid lining, a row of tulle and rows of sequins and lace for the upper layer. Label on vest: Escada by Margaretha Ley, Made in Italy. Size 40. No label on skirt. Tag: 100% Silk. Skirt waist: 13.50"W. Length: 23''L. Vest bust: 17"L; Blouse length (including strap): 26''L. All measurements are approximate. Issued: c. 1980Dimensions: See DescriptionCountry of Origin: ItalyCondition: Age related wear. The vest needs dry cleaning.Provenance: Fashion Collection of Evangeline Gouletas. Click to Learn More.

A long sleeved blouse featuring a floral burgundy, navy blue, and beige colored pattern, accompanied with a matching scarf. Bust: 18"W. Sleeve length: 25.5"L. Full blouse length: 25"L. Scarf: 74"L x 34"W. All measurements are approximate. Issued: c. 1980Dimensions: See DescriptionCondition: Age related wear.Provenance: Fashion Collection of Evangeline Gouletas. Click to Learn More.

Collection of 20th century clothing and accessories in an Adriatic style, incl. a skirt and blouse with black embroidery, two maroon felt hats with blue tassels, two tasseled belt/ties and one other hat

Victorian/Early Edwardian skirt suit featuring a skirt with small integrated bustle and a velvet apron like detail; a blouse with high neck of velvet with lace trim, velvet detail to front of the blouse and sleeves, and metal buttons

Major General Christopher Earle Welby - Everard British Battledress blouse. With ribbon bar: Order of the Bath, Order of the British Empire (Military), General Service ribbon, 1939-45 Star ribbon, France and Germany Star ribbon, Defence Medal ribbon, War Medal 1939-45 with Oak Leaf, and Queen Elizabeth II Coronation ribbon. (B.P. 21% + VAT)

An Edwardian lawn blouse, sleeveless,  ( there is a tear under one arm)1930's cream lace blouse over apricot chiffon, a white cotton pinny with detailed crochet hem and a full white Victorian petticoat treble layered with a lace overhemCondition ReportThere is a tear under the arm of the sleeveless blouse, and staining under the arms, the lace longsleeved blouse appears to be without damage or repair, the cut and drawn thread edge of the pinny is pulled slightly at the the tie one one side, also a slight mark to the middle of the apron, the full petticoat has a tiny whole in the front of the skirt, middle ad there is a tiny , yellowish mark in the hem of one layer of net . otherwise this is in good order

Black crepe 1920's dress with an embroidered and sequin detail panel to the front, the drop waist with a tie, the chiffon sleeves with split to the elbow, there is an extra detailed piece of embroidery, probably a collar as it looks to have been removed, a wool and coney cream coat, the lining panels of coney, shawl collar and cuffs in coney, a 1920's plum-coloured satin dress, V-neck, diamante detail to the shoulders and neckline, a lace three-quarter length jacket with two belts, 1920's/30's buttons to the front and detail to the belts, a pink satin possible nightgown trimmed with lace, with puff sleeves, a cotton blouse in apricot with floral insert, square neckline and ruched bodice, a black silk slip with drop waist with box pleats, V-neck, labelled 'KB Art Silk Fabric, English Made' and a 1920's cotton peasant-style dress with cross-stitch embroidery, red tassels to the bodice and sleeves (8) Condition ReportThe black dress with embroidered and sequin panel is as described in the catalogue description. The wool and coney coat has slight discolouration to the fur lapels and the the back of the coat skirt. Possibly from being folded and put away, the pink dress has a slight hole by the drop waist and a small mark, the peasant style dress has an ink stain to the front of the skirt, the black slip has the faintest white mark just under the waist to the front.

Various Victorian nightgowns, blouses to include a full petticoat, a broderie anglaise nightgown, an Edwardian white blouse, embroidery detail to the yoke, another Edwardian blouse with small peplum cut and drawn thread with embroidery anglaise, another with pintuck and lace detail, another blouse with embroidery anglaise, another petticoat  a pair of Victorian pantaloons and a Red Cross nurse's pinny (stained) (9)Condition Reportoverall fair, one blouse has stain under arms, another slight tear in lace, one petticoat/night as small whole in the front of the skirt., the bloomers are stained and damaged , the 'red cross' pinny has stains.

A Victorian lace blouse with ties at the waist over white net

A purple and gold brocade silk chuba circa 1920, woven with Chinese symbols, with blue lining, together with a silk blouse,81cm wide133cm longCondition ReportStaining to blouse. Some marks to lining of chuba.

Three items in lot. ANNA BELINDA Oxford. Three velvet, needlecord and wool 1970s original dresses and a rust-coloured silk blouse. All fit UK12-14 (4 items)Condition Report: Good condition overall. The green dress has easily-repairable light moth damage

BARAT KLEIN original late 1960s early 1970s rayon maxi-skirt and blouse with belt. Fits UK12-14"In 1962, Coco Chanel chose Klein's mohair tweed womenswear textiles for her 1963 spring/summer collection, which led to greater exposure and further sales to couture houses in the US and Europe including Dior, Balenciaga, Pierre Cardin and Saint Laurent." (www. wikipedia.org 26/9/24)Condition Report: Good vintage condition

YVES SAINT LAURENT Variation a black jersey-cotton dress with sheer striped skirt. Fits UK10 and a gold lame blouse from the YSL Rive Gauche collection. Fits UK 10. Both 1980s (2 items)Condition Report: Good gently worn condition

Dorothy, The Stieff Wizard of Oz Musical Bear - 75 year anniversary bear, comes wearing her famous cornflower blue gingham pinafore with white blouse and her sparkling red shoes, (white 28cm) [No.188] together with a mini Dorothy steiff bear wearing her famous outfit and red shoes (Cream 14cm) [No.607]. Both in original boxes and certificates

1960 Rome Olympic games (XVII Olympiad) original fashion blouse (size 46) ~ a/f has holes

2nd Searchlight Regiment Royal Artillery Battle Dress Blouse, fine example of a 1945 dated ‘Walking Out’ type battle dress blouse with embroidered regimental shoulder titles, printed British Army in France formation sign, embroidered 2nd Searchlight regiment RA formation sign and rank chevron. Red twist cord lanyard to one shoulder. Interior with 1945 dated size label. Good example overall.

WW2 British Royal Army Service Corps 10th Corps Battle Dress Blouse, good untouched example of a 1943 dated Canadian battle dress blouse with majors rank insignia to the shoulders, embroidered RASC shoulder titles above 10th Corps formation sign and felt arm of service strip. Interior with size stamps and issue date 1943. Accompanied by a war economy khaki wool field service cap with other ranks brass regimental cap badge. (2 items)

WW2 Royal Signals Battle Dress Blouse with Private Snap Shot Photographs of VE Day in London 1945, good example of a Canadian made battle dress blouse with printed shoulder titles of the Royal Signals, British army in France formation signs above arm of service stripes. Good conduct / service chevrons and warrant officers sleeve insignias to the bottom section. Tunic ribbon bar for service in Africa, Italy and North West Europe. Accompanied by his general service side cap with war economy plastic regimental cap badge. Also in the pocket of the battle dress was the original owners service book, which shows the set belonged to George Attwooll Axe, from Exeter in Devon. In the back of the service book are a number of black and white snapshot photographs of him and his sweetheart, also some interesting privately taken photographs of the crowds gathering and celebrating the end of the war in Europe, famously known as VE day (8th May 1945). Some light areas of mothing but otherwise a nice battle dress with interesting unpublished private photographs of one of the most celebrated events of the 20th century.

Claire Herczeg (Hungarian, 1906-1997), a Goldscheider pottery figure of a lady, c.1940, model no. 8169/3, wearing a black dress with gold and red patterns, with 'lace' detailing to the skirt, printed and impressed marks, 31cm highCondition ReportSmall bleamishes and chips to the front edge of the skirt, the edge of the blouse - two areas with restoration.

A Victorian style full skirt in peacock blue taffeta with white blouse and lace trim. Size Small/Medium.

A Japanese men’s outfit (Prince Yamadori – Madame Butterfly), grey silk blouse and pantaloons with shot fabric tunic. Size M/L

An Edwardian black velvet and black lace evening cape together with a purple chiffon and cream lined blouse labelled John Barker and Co, blouse specialists, Kensington, cape back, neck to bottom edge 72cm. Condition - the blouse has pulled away from the waistband, the collar and arm slightly, possible to repair, cape, the velvet is worn along the edges, the shoulder lace torn and quilted lining torn.

A Japanese men’s outfit (The Bonze – Madame Butterfly), black blouse and pantaloons and maroon silk tunic. Size M/L

Carmen costume. A heavy embroidered skirt, and white cotton blouse, silk black waist sash and black lace shawl. Size 10 to 16

The figure is wearing a pink blouse with a delicate hand-painted pattern, a simple white skirt and apron, a black scarf around her neck, and a black shawl with pink fringe draped over her shoulders. She also has a multicolored headpiece with a yellow flower and is holding a bunch of multicolored balloons and a basket of yellow flowers on her left arm, and a bunch of flowers in her right hand. Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: Leslie HarradineIssued: 1938-2009Dimensions: 5.5" L x 3.75" W x 8.5"HManufacturer: Royal DoultonCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.

* Chinese Clothing. A collection relating to Reverend William Chalmers Burns (1815-1868), comprising: William Burns' own full-length blue cotton coat, long-sleeved, round-necked, and with toggle fastenings to right-hand side, lined with turquoise silk, some staining and scattered small holes, manuscript label stapled to nape 'W.C. Burns' Dress Lent by Mrs Islay Burns [wife of William's brother] Octr. 1894', chest 122 cm (48 ins), sleeves 69 cm (27 ins), length 133.5 cm (52.5 ins); another long coat, of royal blue figured silk; 2 children's silk pierrot costumes (blouse and breeches), trimmed with lace and large self buttons; 2 black hair wigs, one with 2 large lappets, and a cap with black hair plait, printed to lining 'Clarkson, Maker, 15, Wellington St., Strand'; 13 hats or headdresses with various embellishments; an embroidered collar; 3 pairs of boots, 2 of black silk, and the other of black velvet with appliqués, and toggle fasteners to heel; 10 pairs of embroidered or appliquéd shoes; and a tucked sleeve cuff, various condition and sizes, together with a copy of Northern Lights: Pen and Pencil Sketches of Modern Scottish Worthies, [by Reverend Jabez Marrat], 1st edition, London: Wesleyan Conference Office, 1876, letterpress engravings, original gilt decorated olive green cloth, 8voQTY: (2 cartons)NOTE:Provenance: Private Collection, Derbyshire (purchased by the owner in an antique shop in Portsmouth 65 years ago).Scottish minister William Chalmers Burns studied theology at Glasgow and was licenced in 1839, travelling to preach first around the British Isles and then to Canada (1844-46), before sailing to China in 1847 as an envoy of the English Presbyterian Missionary Society (EPMS). He adopted the Chinese dress and way of life, and lived in Hong Kong, Canton, Amoy, Shanghai, Peking, and Niu-chwaag, choosing not to stay long in one place so as to more effectively spread the Christian message. Burns was said to be one of the most devoted missionaries of modern times. He won wide-spread respect amongst the Chinese people with whom he lived and worked, and he translated Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress into their native tongue. This collection of Chinese costume was part of a travelling exhibition, which was taken on tour in a covered waggon to parts of Britain in order to raise money for the EPMS. The book which accompanies this lot contains a chapter on the life of William Burns, with a frontispiece showing him wearing Chinese dress (pp.30-54).Islay Burns was William's brother; he wrote Memoir of the Rev. Wm. C. Burns, M.A., Missionary to China from the English Presbyterian Church, published by James Nisbet in 1870.

Greece. A collection of Greek island embroidered items, 18th-19th century, comprising: a blouse-front and pair of sleeves similar, both of fine self embroidery on hand-spun cream cloth, Mitylene, late 18th/early 19th century, one sleeve with pencilled label attached 'Ex Walford Collection', 1 x 1 cm area of slight fraying to left-hand side of blouse-front, blouse 47 x 39.5 cm (18.5 x 15.5 ins), sleeves 33 x 18 cm (13 x 7 ins); a chasuble of Cretan embroidery, with all-over geometric pattern, hand-worked in blue, green, orange, red, and beige silk threads, and metallised thread, incorporating borders of metallised gold ribbon (that to outer edges removed and seams partially unpicked), on a beige linen ground, some losses, lined with pale pink linen stamped in ink '50' (faded, a few holes and marks), 95 x 63 cm (37.5 x 24.75 ins); and other items related: a white cotton underdress with fine self-embroidery, Mitylene, some stains and historic pest damage; a wide-sleeved wedding blouse from Piestany, Slovakia, ornately stitched with orange eyelet and metalwork embroidery, woven label stitched inside neck 'Salter Collection', some small brown marks, underarms stained; a panel composed of two joined sleeve ends richly embroidered with camels; and some Turkish towels, borders, and other fragments, various condition and sizesQTY: (26)

* Clothing. An Egyptian-style Assuit blouse, circa 1920s, cream net woven with hammered white metal pieces forming geometric vertical bands, with short ruched sleeves, and shallow v-neck, the shoulders and centre of front elaborately beaded with silver-coloured seed beads, cream bugle beads, glass beads, and faux pearls, occasional loss of beads, bust 112 cm (44 ins), sleeves 13 cm (5 ins), length 57 cm (22.5 ins), together with a black Assuit shawl woven with yellow metal pieces, sometime crudely made into an overdress (some edges raw and slightly fraying)QTY: (2)

A collection of blouses to include a Werner Graumann Pret A Porter cream herringbone blouse, Argenti silk cream tie neck blouse, a Japanese pure silk kimono style jacket with floral design, a Timney Fowler silk blouse in colourway of duck egg blue, mauve on beige background, a Timney Fowler silk blouse in gold and blue, a silk blouse in black and white, all large size. (7).

Missoni for Harrods- A ladies 2-piece silk mix outfit in fuchsia comprising a pair of wide leg trousers approx 26" waist x 39" from waistband and a matching blouse approx 36" chest. Location:RailCondition:Light black mark to one shoulder and a few pulls to trousers, trousers reduced in length-see additional photos.

* Debillemont-Chardon (Gabrielle, 1860-1957). Portrait miniature of a Lady, 1901, oval watercolour and gouache on ivory, head and shoulders portrait, half profile to right, of a lady with dark curly hair worn in a topknot, wearing a high-necked black blouse or dress elaborately ornamented with gold embroidery or braid, a fur around her shoulders, signed and dated to right-hand side, 110 x 85 mm (4 1/4 x 3 3/8 ins), glazed carved wood bow frame (18 x 13 cm), together with an oval portrait miniature of a lady, by G. Boyes, circa 1910, watercolour on ivory, three-quarter length, of a seated lady, wearing a lace and blue ribbon-trimmed black gown, a wide pearl choker, a gold pendant, and gold bangles, a shawl draped over her knees, signed lower right, 108 x 81 mm (4 1/4 x 3 1/8 ins), glazed oval hanging frame (12.5 x 10 cm)QTY: (2)NOTE:Gabrielle Debillemont-Chardon was a French artist who worked in enamel as well as watercolour and pastels, best known for her miniature portraits. She was born to a family of musicians who encouraged her interest in the arts, enabling her to study drawing and painting. She started exhibiting at the Salon des Artistes Français in 1877 and won several prizes. Gabrielle also devoted herself to women’s education, giving painting lessons at various academic establishments as well as privately at home.Ivory Act registration reference: QFR8R78Y; TAT5RBP5.

A quantity of vintage clothing to include a brown wool cape with hood and leather trims and ties by Elgee of London, a WWII Red Cross ambulance driver's outfit comprising overall with tied belt, dungarees and elasticated belt with pocket, a vintage silk striped jacket with fine wool lining, peplum and button and loop closing, bust approx. 80 cm, a Liberty silk 1930s waisted blouse with large collar and smocked detailing, button holes and self-covered buttons, bust approx. 92 cm, a purple silk short-sleeved blouse with peplum, dressmaker made, with gilt buttons and button loops, bust approx. 84 cm, a cream cotton voile blouse with button back fastening and insert lace detail to the front and collars, bust approx. 76 cm, a dress by Anna Belinda of Oxford in floral Liberty print cotton lawn with button front yoke to dress and blue and white striped edging to yoke pockets and hem, bust approx. 96 cm, a smock top blouse by Antony Sheppard Machynlleth Wales in Liberty lawn fabrics with elastic gathered sleeves, size Small, a turquoise smocked top cotton skirt by Simran, label showing size 14 and a box containing a child's kilt and braces by Rob Roy, size 32”, a small quantity of household linen, a pair of crochet gloves, a knitted child's waistcoat and a Sam Brown belt, complete with whistle and a lady's belt decorated with applique felt flowers, hearts, birds, etc. for waist approx. 77 cm

A collection of four child's costumes to include a jester's outfit comprising dress in pink and cream satin, heavily embellished with bells, together with a headpiece and a jester's stick with marotte, approx. 60 cm neck to hem, a flower fairy outfit of green satin dress printed with daisies and with a net overlay and daisy detail at neckline, together with a pair of matching vintage shoes, approx. 67 cm neck to hem, a Hungarian folk outfit comprising a smocked and embroidered blouse, over dress with integral apron and velvet bodice and a wool waistcoat with braided edges, together with a pair of matching shoes by William Whiteley Westbourne Grove London with the stamp “3” on the sole, approx. 87 cm neck to hem, a pierrot outfit comprising jacket and trousers with characteristic black pompom decoration and a pleated ruff collar, jacket approx. 50 cm long, trousers approx. 80 cm long

Two vintage woollen jumpers and a turquoise shift cotton blouse. The jumpers comprising a 1980s Bonnie Boerer jumper with gilt threaded decoration and a blue panel embroidered with an image of a bird, L70cm x chest W59cm, and a Suzelle knitted red jumper with applied silver jewels and decoration, size L, L77cm x chest W62cm, the Mar-lyn blouse having applied gilt decoration in an abstract pattern, size L, L88cm x chest W70cm