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Click here to subscribeA pair of unusual early 20th century coloured prints on fabric showing a little girl in pink smocked dress holding a teddy bear and a little boy in blue smocked dress, both with labels verso An Original Fabricolour, 30 x 25 cm approx in gilt frames together with a gouache study of an elderly couple shopping, signed bottom right Lynn Bennett, with London address details verso, 21 x 20 cm approx in wooden and gilt frame
"Johnny" A good quality large 20th century ventriloquist's doll, attributed to the maker Leonard Insull, (1883/1974) the complicated stick movement with moving jaw, top lip and shifting glass eyes upon a well painted head with applied brown hair with original jointed moving painted timber left hand, the right hand painted timber in one piece, with later dress to depict a western cowboy, complete with gun holster and model revolvers and cowboy hat, circa 1940, 107cm tall (when standing) presented in a 20th century travelling trunk
A complete 1930s Chad Valley assembly of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, all with moulded felt work bodies with painted facial detail and original dress, Snow White depicted in a blue and pink dress with moving neck and pink slippers (8), Snow White standing 41cm tall approx, the Dwarfs standing 24cm tall approx, these are labelled "Hygienic Toys Made in England by Chad Valley Co Ltd" (8)
Decorative effects to include a heavy cast metal study of a classical female with elaborate head dress, 34 cm tall approx, a lacquered timber barrel shaped caddy, an eastern enamelled brass caddy of cylindrical form, etc, together with an unusual container in the form of a classical eastern toy horse, a wall hanging devotional sculpture of Mary and the young Christ set within a carved oak base, etc
A selection of vintage clothing to include a child's brown tweed blazer and one other, label to interior Tailored for the branches of the John Lewis Partnership, together with dresses to include a 20th century sky-blue and white polka dot example bearing label to interior The Linzi Line, Made in England, an example decorated with felt work strawberries with label Peggy Paige London, together with a Laura Ashley dress with crochet details and printed floral pattern
A selection of three dolls to include: an early 20th Century Armand Marseilles doll, porcelain head with closing eyes and unusual moving tongue, bisque limbs, 48cm high; a bisque doll with closing eyes, hand knitted dress and cardigan, neck marked G.E.O. 2 1/4, 47cm high; another Armand Marseilles porcelain headed baby doll, the fabric body clothed with cream knitted garments, closing eyes, plastic hands, functioning squeaker, marked to neck, 48cm high (3) (faults)
A John Galliano brown moss crepe tunic dress, SS 1989, labelled John Galliano 1, the lapels forming a halter-neck, button-fastened to right hip, with floating panel to skirt front, bias cut shaping to the backAlthough this bears the early Johan Brun period label, old labels were often re-used randomly in the studio.Provenance: a member of the Galliano studio CONDITION REPORT: good condition, button is missing from front left waist closure
An Ossie Clark/Celia Birtwell for Radley printed moss crêpe dress, mid 1970s, un-labelled, with plunging neckline and key-hole opening to the back; together with another in red moss crêpe, labelled, busts 32-34in (2) CONDITION REPORT: ·Printed dress - perspiration stains at underarms and along satin edge of neckline, not immediately obvious. Seams need re-stitching in places, minor. Faint discolouration on sleeves and skirt also has light brown stains towards hem and cluster of small holes near centre rear hem. Dress has been taken in at back bodice, minor - could be easily un-picked. 3 small holes at right shoulder.·Red dress - scuffing/piling to crepe and satin yoke. White soil mark to right sleeve and near right hem. Staining/watermarks to lower skirt hem area, not noticeable when worn and would not show in photos, only visible when dress is held to the light. Label is torn. Hem has been altered.
John Galliano London, 1980s, labelled, comprising: Blanche du Bois Prince of Wales checked synthetic dress with 'Blown Away' short sleeves, SS 1988; a cream knitted jersey top with outsized draped peter-pan collar, SS 1989; and a cream synthetic sailor shirt, mail order promotion 1989 (3) CONDITION REPORT: ·Blanche DuBois dress has bad perspiration stains at underarms, otherwise good·Sailor shirt is good condition, looks unworn·Cream knitted jersey top is good condition, looks unworn
A John Galliano for Christian Dior silk slip dress with integral knitted bodice, AW 1998-99, Boutique labelled and size 38, the brick red lace knit collar and sleeves contrasting with the yellow damask and pink lace edged skirt CONDITION REPORT: Good condition. One small hole in knit at right side of turtleneck.
A Maggy Rouff black zibeline mini dress, circa 1965, labelled, the hem trimmed with silk raw-edged ruffles, the cleverly constructed bodice with angular yoke, bust 81cm, 32in CONDITION REPORT: Good condition. Light soiling to front skirt hem and deodorant mark at underarm edge. Just needs dry cleaning. Good piece
A raw silk house coat, circa 1910, with elaborate frogging fasteners; together with an embroidered black chiffon nightdress and pair of printed crepe pyjamas, 1920s; a Colinette of Paris pink chiffon bias cut dress and a printed silk child's dress (qty) CONDITION REPORT: ·Raw silk house coat: A couple of soil marks to lower part of skirt. Two small cigarette burn holes at centre back bodice. Otherwise good. Bust approx.: 34” (87 cm), waist approx.: 32” (81 cm).·Little girls silk dress: perspiration stains at underarms, a few pinhead sized brown spots to front bodice. Has come unstitched along rear neck seam 9 cm. Bust approx: 32” (82 cm) ·Pink chiffon dress: perspiration stains at underarms, and to rear bodice. A few tiny small brown spot stains. Bust approx.: 36” (92 cm), waist approx. 34” (87cm)·Black chiffon nightdress: good condition. Small soil mark at hem, minor. Bust approx.: 36” (92 cm) ·Pyjamas: good condition. Elastic has slacked at waist of trousers. Bust approx.: 38” (97 cm), waist approx.: 30” (76 cm)
A group of mostly black evening-wear, 1930s-40s, approx 15 ensembles, including a silk gauze gown with sheer sleeves and rhinestone beaded cuffs; purple velvet coat trimmed with fur; a 1900s pale blue coat labelled 'Emily Drage 118b Cromwell Road'; and others, various sizes (qty) CONDITION REPORT: ·Varying condition, mainly wearable, notable flaws detailed below:·Gold coat: 6cm split at right hip near pocket and one of 2cm near fastening, some soiling/watermarks to lining·Black sequined jacket: approx. 2 loose strands of sequins but majority intact·Capelet lined in pink - staining to lining·Blue tulle prom dress - one 3cm split to tulle in rear skirt (minor)·Black velvet highnecked dress with buttons - stitched repair at front waist·Black velvet and taffeta evening coat - lacking 2 buttons, discolouration to taffeta panels, hem has come un-stitched in places·Blue cut velvet dress - numerous holes and tears, mainly at shoulder areas·Purple velvet coat - staining to lining·'Emily George' coat - poor condition, pink silk is shattering, soiling, damp speckles·Black chiffon with rhinestone 'arrow' clasps to shoulder straps - lacking 2 rhinestones otherwise good·Black with rhinestone cuffs - splits/tears at underarms and cuffs, soiling/watermarks to lower skirt and hem
An Ossie Clark for Radley pink moss crepe dress, 1970s, labelled, together with a Biba yellow moss crepe dress, printed satin label; and a suede patchwork jerkin, busts 86-92cm, 34-36in (3) CONDITION REPORT: ·Ossie Clark has large watermark to lower skirt area, yellow stains to rear seat area, later added ribbon to cuffs and hem. Extremely faint perspiration ring at right underarm. Small mark to collar, otherwise good. ·Biba has been shortened, perspiration stains at underarms, panels of original fabric have been inserted at cuffs and buttons moved in order to make wider, easily reversed.·Suede jerkin - good condition, scalloped patchwork is un-stitched in 2 places
A Pucci printed silk jersey dress, 1960s, labelled, in shades of orange and brown, with signature to print, bust approx 86cm, 34in CONDITION REPORT: silk lining to interior waistband needs re-stitching in places, also at base of rear zipper. 1cm hole to underside of jersey rear zipper cover, not visible when worn, minor.
A rare and early Lucien Lelong couture black grosgrain dinner dress, circa 1926-8, woven black on ivory square label, with horizontal and vertical insertions to create geometric inserts, press stud fastened, bust 102cm, 40in CONDITION REPORT: First impression is good, clever construction. Lacking 4 pres-studs to front bodice closure. Front left geometic faux pocket has several small holes across central braid insert (minor). Occasional nick/thread pull to grosgrain (not immediately obvious). Most noticeable at rear hem. Silk binding to neckline needs re-stitching in places. Faint soiling at interior underarms, not visible to exterior, slight fraying to right cuff (minor). Dress has been enlarged at underarms but done at the time. Dress has been shortened by folding over and tacking in place a horizontal pleat at waist level - could be reversed if desired.
Two printed chiffon garden party dresses, mid 1930s, each with a matching jacket/capelet, one printed with roses in shades of pink and green; together with a pale blue ostrich feather bolero, busts approx 86-97cm, 34-38in (5) CONDITION REPORT: Good condition. Rose print dress: faint perspiration stains at underarms of dress, approximately two tears at edge of neckline and handstiched repair here also, pre-studs have been added at right shoulder seam. A couple of light brown stains to skirt. Small hand stitched repair to rolled seam edge of capelet near tie. Feather bolero: blue dye has faded
A group of day and evening wear, 1930s-40s, nine ensembles, including a navy viscose dress with abstract print; black crêpe dress with net insertions to neck and sleeves and others, busts 92-102cm, 36-40in (qty) CONDITION REPORT: ·Good condition overall·Tartan print and black crepe dress: perspiration stains at underarms·Black crepe jacket: lining needs re-stitching at underarms·Black lace dress - holes in sleeves especially at elbows·Small spot stain on bust of abstract print dress·Black tulle and panelled crepe dress - repairs at underarms·Silk crepe with midriff opening - 3cm vertical tear to centre·Remainder - good condition
Two pairs of ivory satin pumps, the first c.1820-30, by Schenck of Germany and R.St Denis, 374, Paris, with chisel-toes, the remains of metal strip and floss silk embroidery; the others c.1830 with rounded chisel toes and large silk rosettes, and a fragment of similar metal strip embroidery taken from a dress (5) CONDITION REPORT: ·Schenck pair - lovely trade label, both with creased satin from poor storage. Left shoe is missing most of the silver strip embroidery from the toe, small rust spots in satin, satin on side is generally soiled in appearance, gold edging braid is partially detached, ribbon ties intact. Right show has remains of silver strip embroidery, lacking ribbon ties, gold braid is detached on one side, small hole in satin on side, satin is soiled generally down both sides above sole area, small vertical split in satin at heel. ·Ivory satin pumps with rosettes - rosettes are slightly crushed from storage, marked in ink to kid insoles 'gauche', 'droite', elasticated ties have lost their stretch. Nick to satin on upper edge, heel area left shoe. Very slight soiling to outside right side of satin also. Right pump - pinhole to heel area of satin, slight soiling to right outer edge above sole. 2 lengths of modern black tulle mounted with silver strip embroidered which was probably take from the matching dress, one panel is bodice shaped - very bright and lustrous
An ivory silk evening dress, circa 1820, empire line with puff sleeves, the bodice adorned with frond-like piping, triple tiered pleated flounces and piping to hem, bust approx 81cm, 32in CONDITION REPORT: White wool has been added to the rear closure to widen at the centre-back closure and there is also a wool patch to the rear skirt approx 5 by 8cm, both of these have mottled moth holes; 10 cm horizontal tear and crude repair to rear right side of skirt. Silk at underarms has perished within the perspiration rings. A few mainly small holes scattered across the skirt front. Small moth holes to rear left sleeve, slight fraying at right shoulder and rear right closure. Hem edge is frayed, revealing padding. Fair condition.
A Norman Hartnell couture chiné taffeta ensemble, circa 1956, labelled, in shades of yellow and green, the dress with cross-over bodice and bow to left hip; tent coat with slit to rear, bust approx 97cm, 38in (2) CONDITION REPORT: Good condition, very fresh. Hem has been altered to both coat and dress. Coat: sleeve dart has been let out by 1cm (minor). Dress: 3 small faint grease marks to right bodice (not immediately obvious as concealed by print) and at right hip also. Scattering of pin marks from brooch to right shoulder (minor). One light brown spot stain at left shoulder (minor). Faint perspiration stains at underarms which are very hard to see as concealed by print. Dart has been let out at shoulders by 1cm (minor), rear wrapover bodice dart has been taken in by 1cm (minor).
A Westwood/McLaren tufted cotton shift dress, 'Savages' collection, AW 1981-82, World's End label, bust 102cm, 40in; together with an altered Navaho print shirt, also labelled (2) CONDITION REPORT: Both good condition, apart from the heavy alterations to the shirt and shirt also has one pinhead sized spot front right side
A group of mostly evening-wear, 1950s, approx five ensembles, including a Christian Dior New York grey wool jacket with rhinestone buttons, labelled; Ceil Chapman black tree-bark taffeta evening coat, 1950s, labelled; a Philip Hulitar black satin coat; and others (5)Grace Kelly was photographed wearing a similar Ceil Chapman coat. cf :'A Touch of Grace' by Cindy de la Hoz p.122, photo from the Lou Valentino collection. CONDITION REPORT: ·Good condition overall ·Grey Dior - good condition, no problems·Beige P Henry jacket - light soiling, needs cleaning, few faint marks to lapel·Mr Blackwell black shantung dress with feathers - good condition·Philip Hulitar black satin New Look coat - good condition, great quality·Ceil Chapman - very fresh, good condition
A Biba ercru lace maxi-dress, late 1960s-early 70s, woven art-nouveau label; together with a Simon Jeffrey linen-blend dress and a Jotheringay Chepplewaite velvet maxi-coat, busts 81-86cm, 32-34in (3) CONDITION REPORT: All good condition. Biba: has a couple of light brown stains to lower front of skirt, not immediately obvious, faint discolouration to trim at neck (minor), lipstick mark to lower rear skirt, otherwise good.
A Michel Goma couture grey and white polka dot silk dress and optional day bodice, late 1950s, Paris label, the sleeveless dress with skirt pleats forming from pointed gores centre front and back, matching belt, the over-bodice continuing the pointed seam lines, bust 86cm, 34in, waist 61cm, 24in (3) Provenance: Formerly from the Elizabeth Parke Firestone collection. CONDITION REPORT: Good condition, the belt has been recently re-backed in leather. Slight perspiration stains to chiffon lining at underarms of over-bodice. Length from top of shoulder strap to hem of dress 100cm.
A group of 1950s-60s clothing, comprising: Jacques Heim yellow gazar swing coat, late 1950s, labelled; a cream watered silk coat/dress, 1968, with pill-box hat; and a Lanvin Vogue Original pattern black and white gown, 1966, labelled, and matching stole (5) The Lanvin dress was Vogue Original pattern no 1898 and the cream coat/dress and hat were made from Vogue Special Design pattern no 1728. CONDITION REPORT: Generally good condition. Cream silk bow to Lanvin is slightly yellowed
A Chanel pink herringbone tweed and sequinned dress, 2001, labelled and size 36, with attached front button belt; together with a Chanel tweed skirt, matching cummerbund, labelled, waist 76cm, 30in; and Chanel cut velvet ensemble, labelled, waist 66cm, 26in (5) CONDITION REPORT: Good condition. Pink dress has perspiration stains to lining only.
A Chanel white sequinned cotton/wool blend ensemble, 2000, labelled, the jacket with two faux mother of pearl buttons etched with 'Chanel Paris', chain weighted hem, size 38; matching dress, 'Identification' label, size 34 (2) CONDITION REPORT: Good condition. Faint perspiration stains at underarms to silk lining of dress and jacket, not visible to exterior.
A Chanel beige tweed evening ensemble, 2001, labelled and size 38, the dress with front sequinned chiffon panel and button belt; matching coat; together with a Chanel silk blouse, labelled, size 38; and sequinned skirt, labelled, size 42 (4) CONDITION REPORT: Good condition. Perspiration stains at underarms to lining only of coat, not visible to exterior.
A group of Chanel taupe metallic knitted separates, 2000s, labelled, three ensembles, including a mohair-blend coat with gilt double 'C' buttons studded with rhinestones, size 42; cardigan edged with gold chains, size 34; and others, various sizes (5) CONDITION REPORT: Good condition. Flapper style dress with tiny break in lace knit above dropped waistband centre front (minor).
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