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Click here to subscribeA Thea Porter chartreuse chiffon ensemble, 1970s, labelled 'Thea Porter Couture', the blouse and skirt with Indian-style embroidery and spangled with silver sequins; original tie belt, bust approx 36in, waist 28in (3) CONDITION REPORT: Good condition, a couple of floating threads to embroidery on blouse (minor), light brown stain at rear of right cuff. Very fresh.
A Gianni Versace harlequin print cotton ottoman mini-dress, circa 1990, couture labelled and size 40, with contrasting patterned silk bust, the low scoop back with blue and red top-stitched straps; with original blue petticoat, bust approx 92cm, 36in, waist 71cm, 28in (2) CONDITION REPORT: Good condition, very fresh, missing the occasional small rhinestone from the buttons
A group of colourful Christian Lacroix clothing, 1980s, labelled, five ensembles, including a cotton jacket with kashmir-style print and ornate rhinestone buttons; tweed suit in shades of orange and green; and others, average bust 97cm, 38in (qty) CONDITION REPORT: Good condition, no problems, look little worn
A Biba faux leopardskin ensemble, circa 1973, printed satin label, zip fastened with deep black faux fur cuffs and collar, matching skirt, bust 81-86cm, 32-34in, waist 66cm, 26in (2) CONDITION REPORT: Overall good, but 'fur' is somewhat matted at waist and underarm areas. Print to label is worn away. Skirt has L-shaped repair to lower rear right side, 13x13cm, with duct tape to interior and stitched to exterior, not visible when worn and hard to see from exterior.
A Christian Dior ivory silk 'Bar' inspired ensemble, SS 1996, Boutique labelled, the jacket with chunky silk covered buttons, the full pleated skirt with interior petticoat, associated belt, bust 97cm, 38in, waist 61cm, 24in; together with a Loris Azzaro black fringed dress, bust approx 87cm, 34in (4) CONDITION REPORT: Good condition, looks little used. Belt has no fastenings. Azzaro hem has been shortened.
A couture black velvet flapper dress, early 1920s, un-labelled, embellished with roses formed from 'sea anemone' like bugle beads tipped with pearlised pink seed beads to the dropped waist, long sleeved, bust 97cm, 38in, waist 97cm, 38in; together with a brocaded lame evening coat c.1928 with dyed fur collar, chest 92cm, 36in (2) CONDITION REPORT: Good condition. Small pinhead sized hole to front skirt near front right side of hem. Pres-studs to interior of skirt near hem. Coat - scuffing to lining, slight wear at cuff edges, silk facing to the fur collar is fragile. overall the fabric is good.
A group of designer clothing, 1990s, labelled, approximately seven ensembles, including a Dries van Noten brown and gold silk padded jacket; Armani beaded bodice with matching trousers; and others, busts approx 36-42in (11) CONDITION REPORT: ·Generally good condition unless otherwise noted:·Zelda black jacket - size 12·Donna Karan blue chiffon dress - approx. waist 32in, bust hard to measure·Kenzo black jacket - size 42·Dries van Noten skirt - waist 28in / shirt bust 41in·Prada purple blouse - size 44 / ·Purple skirt is waist 28in·Dries van Noten brown pinstripe jacket - size 42·Armani beaded trousers - waist 31in·Matching top has slight underarm wear and stained·Dries van Noten gold coat - size Large, belt is missing otherwise good
An embroidered muslin dress, circa 1914-18, the fabric 1790s, unlabelled but couture finished, edged in Mechlin lace, bust 92cm, 36in CONDITION REPORT: Embroidery is beautiful but lace/chiffon collar/yoke area of dress is in poor condition. Needs re-backing. 18th century embroidered muslin areas are generally good, faint spot stain on bodice centre front waist area. Finely darned repair above motif on skirt front. Faint stain in muslin down left side of skirt. 2 tears in lace on left cuff. Satin camisole-like under bodice is perishing around edges of perspiration satins. Organza sleeve lining needs re-stitching at left armhole. Thinning at underarm area on right sleeve organza lining. Slip hem has been slightly raised in places by tacking stitches. Petticoat is generally good - a few stains. An extra panel of satin has been added to cover the hook and eye closure. Ribbon waist binding has perished.
Designer evening wear, modern, comprising: white silk Emilio Pucci gown with slash-like bead edged panels; a Marchesa 60s-style turquoise silk dress with beaded and embroidered edgings; and a J.Mendel pink brocatelle gown with trained hem, average bust size 86cm, 34in (3) CONDITION REPORT: Marchesa dress with slight fading over shoulders, otherwise the pieces are good and look little worn
A Chanel haute couture black chiffon dress, 1978, un-labelled, with knife-pleated skirt and bodice, the original strapless slip with light boning, bust 81cm, 32in (2) This was made for the vendor's grandmother in 1978, whose husband was a director at Chanel. CONDITION REPORT: Good condition. Hem of slip needs re-stitching in places (minor)
A Zandra Rhodes 'Conceptual Chic' safety-pin ensemble, 1978, labelled to top, top and skirt in hot pink rayon jersey with intentional tears, adorned with beaded safety pins, bust approx 86cm, 34in, waist 66cm, 26in (2) CONDITION REPORT: Good condition, very fresh, colour is good, beading is intact. Top: very small scuff to satin piping left neck edge with 2 pinhead sized holes here also (minor), 3 small darned repairs at rear right near hem and approx. 5 rhinestones have darned repairs where they re-attached, only noticeable at very close inspection. Skirt: 2 small darned repairs to rear hem and 2 similar to front near rhinestones (minor). Waistband elastic is twisted.
A Bottega Veneta gold viscose jersey evening gown, size 42; together with a Carolina Herrera silk dress with 70s-style print; and a DKNY black jersey and white silk gown, average bust size 86cm, 34in (3) CONDITION REPORT: Good condition. Bottega Veneta dress has a few tiny holes at hem which are barely visible and 2 small stains. Hererra dress has small repairs under both arms
An Ossie Clark for Radley black moss crepe 'Judy' dress, circa 1970, labelled, with flounced shoulders, the neckline and cuffs edged in red satin, bust 86cm, 34in CONDITION REPORT: Several pin-head sized and small holes to skirt area, largest 2x1cm at lower front. Hole at rear right elbow, 2.5x1cm. Otherwise good.
An Issey Miyake pleated polyester dress with print by Mimi, 2000, Pleats Please labelled, with with astrological scenes and the year '2000' across the front bodice, bust approx 97-102cm, 38-40inAn identical dress is pictured being worn by Yasue, wife of artist Tadanori Yokooin, in 'Pleats Please' by Taschen, p.247. CONDITION REPORT: Good condition, no problems
Oz Magazine 29 (July 1970). Female Energy Issue. Oz Bust by Obscenity Squad report and Crumb cartoon. Perils of Pauline parody, Nancy Kotex High School Nurse cartoon strip. The Politics of Female Sexuality by Germaine Greer. Hendrix/Band of Gypsys, Woodstock, full page ads. LP Reviews Leon Russell, King Crimson [vfn]
HUGHES MARY ANN WATTS: (1770?-1853) British Hostess & Writer, wife of Dr. Thomas Hughes, Canon of St. Paul's Cathedral. A friend and correspondent of Robert Southey and Walter Scott. A.L.S., M. A. Hughes, three pages, 4to, Kensal Manor House, 18th February (1842), to Mrs. [Caroline Anne] Southey. Hughes states that she had planned on writing a long letter to Southey the following week, 'but is now seated (during a morning visit to Kensal) in compliance with the wishes of my & your friend Mr. Ainsworth - not only your friend (as he is in duty bound to be) but your sincere admirer', continuing 'I could not help showing him your beautiful little tribute to the dear Crown Prince & he admires it so very much that he is anxious beyond description to insert it in his next number & would consider it as a Gem: is it asking too much….is it in vain to request this - if to wish it could be complied with is a sin, I am the greatest sinner living, for I wish it with all my heart….not only as believing it will be of the greatest use to my friend, but as bringing the Crown Prince forward in the light he so deserves to be seen in. At any rate forgive the request & if you can grant it your speedy reply will permit its insertion in the March no.' Hughes further writes on the subject of a bust of her correspondent's husband, 'The bust at Chantrey's is there still & it is not certain whether it will be sold or retained by Lady Chantrey. I have seen Murray who has no idea of purchasing it, but Murray begs me to tell you he has a bust of Mr. Southey which he shall be most happy to present to you - it is in a sad soiled state but that could be rectified: it is similar to a cast which Mr. Wynn had & I rather think Mr. Southey had one himself: it is like, but not exactly what I quite approve - will you have this bust' and also makes a somewhat unflattering reference to William Wordsworth, following a report given to her by a Mr. Robinson who had just spent three weeks at Rydal, 'I conclude Mr. Wordsworth was in such a state of beatitude at the incense offered to his shrine by Mr. Taylor in the Quarterly that only gentle feelings could find room in his mind: does Mr. Taylor mean….that at the sound of his harp, sackbut, lute, dulcimer & all kinds of sonnets, all the world is to fall down & worship the image - I for one shall remain unbending - for where there is such ineffable vanity as Mr Wordsworth's I suspect that the Clay is not only part of the feet but at least reaches above the knees: do not call me spiteful'. Accompanied by the original envelope bearing a Penny Red postage stamp and with a small black wax seal to the verso. A letter of interesting content and good association. Two very small holes at the folds, only very slightly affecting a few words of text, otherwise VGCaroline Ann Southey (1786-1854) English Poet and second wife of Robert Southey. Robert Southey (1774-1843) English Poet of the Romantic School, one of the 'Lake Poets' alongside William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Poet Laureate from 1813-43. William Harrison Ainsworth (1805-1882) English Historical Novelist. Francis Chantrey (1781-1841) English Sculptor whose 1832 bust of Robert Southey is housed in the National Gallery, London. John Murray (1778-1843) Scottish Publisher who launched the Quarterly Review in 1809, to which Robert Southey was an early contributor. William Wordsworth (1770-1850) English Romantic Poet who served as Poet Laureate from 1843-50.
A pair of Continental spelter figures of kings on horseback (a.f.), a carved wooden bust of a gentleman smoking a pipe, a patenated metal figure of a cavalier, spelter figure of a leopard, turned wooden candlesticks, Art Deco style figure (a.f.), a match striker in the form on a motorcyclist on a marble base, etc (2 boxes)
Manufactured by Braxmar of New York, stamped on back. It is a two piece medal. Appears to be silver but no hallmark. Top piece says "World's Fair Trip" with a bust of Christopher Columbus. Large part of medal is stamped "Honorary Guest New York Press 1893" with G.A.R. symbol and military motif with cannon, rifle and anchor.
A good 19th century brass trinket box commemorating the battles of Admiral Lord Nelson. The lid heavily impressed with a bust of Nelson, his title and the dates in which he lived. To the base of the pot is impressed his three battle victories surrounded by laurel leaves. The side decorated with greek key style design. 5.5cm diameter.
A collection of assorted Nelson / Trafalgar related items to include; a folio 'Some Stirring Relics Of English History,' - a folio of repoduced letters from figures of historical imporance, a presumed 19th century copy of a letter to HMS Victory asking the captain to supply 'Fuel and candles' to another vessel, a small lidded pot with Nelson bust to top, a collection of believed related musket balls etc
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