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Click here to subscribeA RARE ANTI-SLAVERY PLAQUE, FIRST QUARTER 19th CENTURY, circular, on ivory, centred by the figure of kneeling slave in chains against a background of ships under the motto "O Lord Set Me Free", under reverse painted glass with a verre eglomise border and within an alabaster frame. Overall 81mm diameter
An early 20th century Italian silver coloured four piece tea service and matching tray, .800 standard, comprosing chocolate pot, tea pot, milk jus and sugar basin, of hammered bulbous form with foliate and berry finials and carved ivory pistol handles, 3255.8g gross (104.6oz), the chocolate pot 23cm high, with a matching twin handled tray, the tray 66cm long, 3156g (approximately 101oz), stamped 800 with rubbed retailer's mark possibly Palladino, Cagliari Please note that this lot incorporates material that could be subject to export restrictions.
An Italian silver gilt and ivory mlounted necessaire, Firenze 1934 - 1944 .800 standard, with oval ivory ends, the engine turned covers opening to a hinged mirror and two hinged compartments, 13cm (5 1/4in) long Please note that this lot incorporates material that could be subject to export restrictions.
A Russian silver kettle on stand by Morozov, Kokoshnik mark for St. Petersburg post 1908, 84 zolotniki, the half lobed body with a swing loop handle with ivory warming bands, an ivory finial to he domed cover, engraved with a coronet above AMC, on a stand with four scroll legs, 42cm (16 1/2in) high, 2913g (93.65 oz) gross Please note that this lot incorporates material that could be subject to export restrictions.
A fine Brussels lace parasol, circa 1900, the Cantonese carved ivory handle with Koi carp, crabs, lotus flowers and other water-creatures, 81cm long CONDITION REPORT: Inner lining of parasol is splitting. The inner metal catch is pushed in so the parasol does not 'lock' when opened. Carving is particularly fine. Brussels lace canopy is in good condition.
A Pierre Cardin ivory wool mini-dress, late 1960s, Promotion labelled, with futuristic metal 'necklace' to collar, bust approx 92cm, 36in CONDITION REPORT: Numerous moth holes to front of skirt, faint droplet stain front hem area. Very faint perspiration stains at underarms. Small hole to rear left neck/shoulder area and top of rear closure. Back of dress is generally good. Small hole in front lining. Fair condition.
A gentleman's embroidered satin waistcoat, circa 1780, worked in black and blue silk, chenille and silver sequins with small repeats, chest 102cm, 40inProvenance: Caroline Littlewood CONDITION REPORT: Embroidered panels are good, clean and fresh, but ivory silk has been added to sides and shoulders to enlarge, probably in the 1830s-40s
A finely carved ivory fan, Chinese, 1820-40s, with coiling dragon to outer leaf and with figures carrying water, riding horse back, and seated amongst treesProvenance: Caroline Littlewood CONDITION REPORT: Ribbon is broken and needs replacing, but fan is intact and good. A couple of very small breaks to fine background lines (minor).
An ivory pashmina Rumal shawl, late 19th century, the embroidered border with paisley motif to corners and large signature, approx 125 x 125cm; together with a Kashmir embroidered fold-over shawl, approx 200 x 133cm (2) CONDITION REPORT: ·Red Kashmir shawl has scattering of small moth holes, mainly to centre, a few black spot stains, Remains of inked embroidery pattern can be seen on some of the red areas, a few small darned repairs and grease stains. Fair condition. ·Ivory shawl has strong colours, very clean and fresh appearance, ground has fabulously well done repairs to the ground, almost invisible - mainly to the centre but scattered generally. A couple of small rust spots. Nnice signature.
Four Christian Lacroix bags, 1990s, comprising black patent leather and yellow silk bucket bag with gold leather handles and gilt roundels; a black silk evening bag with soutache braid; a silk clutch bag with four moulded gilt decorations to front flap; and an ivory and black silk evening bag (4) CONDITION REPORT: Good condition. Clutch bag - small scuff to plain black. Yellow and black - one gold 'button' is detached.
A group of early 18th century Bizarre brocades and damasks, comprising; peach, blue and yellow damask silk loom widths, 104, 97, 91cm long; a pieced brocaded burgundy satin and silver thread panel, 64 x 116cm; a loom width of ivory silk woven with silver arabesques and zig-zags, 51 x 120cm (5)Provenance: Caroline Littlewood CONDITION REPORT: Ivory and silver brocade is poor condition, others generally good with slight wear mainly at edges.
A gentleman's embroidered velvet smoking cap, late 19th century, together with two pairs of embroidered slipper tops and a quantity of textiles and accessories including Delhi silver embroidered satin roundel, Indian foil and sequin embroidered sash and others (qty) CONDITION REPORT: Good condition. Ivory embroidered panel has watermarks to rear. White leather scrap is soiled.
A brocaded yellow changeable silk taffeta gown, circa 1810-15, sprigged overall in ivory and edged in ivory braid, linen-lined bodice with cross-over front panels, fall-front to skirt, yellow and white ribbon to waist, bust approx 81cm, 32inSold with a note giving the family tree, stating it is a maternity gown which belonged to Lady Hood of Avalon, wife of Captain Alexander Hood (1758-1795) or his brother Samuel, 3rd Viscount (1808-1846). CONDITION REPORT: Colour is good and very fresh. The dress looks as though it was made up from the re-used silk of previous dress - probably from the 1790s. Several small splits to silk at underarms. Faint stitch line at bodice waist, probably where waist ribbon was originally attached. Otherwise good condition.
Two carved ivory and paper fans, 1760-70s, with hand-painted scenes, the first with two young boys seated under a tree, in original cardboard case; the second with ladies and gentlemen in shades of grey (3) Provenance: Caroline Littlewood CONDITION REPORT: Show signs commensurate with age, but overall good and intact.
A general group of textiles, including an Ottoman metal thread embroidered yellow satin runner; a printed silk Paisley shawl c.1855; Chinese sleeve bands; an English Arts & Crafts curtain embroidered with peacocks; fragments of 18th century Norwich glazed worsted and others (qty)Provenance: Caroline Littlewood CONDITION REPORT: ·Good overall·Printed shawl: a few small light brown stains to central ivory ground, minor. ·Pale pink and blue fragment: numerous holes·Ottoman yellow runner: good condition, a few light brown stains to ends, can be seen on reverseEmbroidered curtains with peacocks: linen ground is speckled with faint brown spots, not immediately obvious, embroidery is good.
A Han Chinese pink silk ladies robe, early 20th century, the black and ivory silk edgings embroidered with flowers and fish, rear neck to hem 145cm, 57in long; together with a yellow embroidered silk skirt, Chinese (2) CONDITION REPORT: Robe - faded over shoulders, collar and sleeves, sleeves have been tacked in to shorten but could be put back, silk edging ribbons - the floral patterns are slightly worn generally. Skirt - black silk bands need re-stitching in many places, faint soil marks to front panel and to yellow satin areas of skirt generally
A Molyneux couture ivory silk grosgrain ballgown, early 1950s, labelled and numbered 56149, with handwritten label bearing the name 'Hon. Mrs. Waite', the bodice densely embellished with loops of silver beads and rhinestones forming flowers, smaller flower-heads falling from the waistline, bust approx 102cm, 40in CONDITION REPORT: Has moth damage around halter-neck strap and to hem. Faint perspiration stains at underarms. Beading is good. Light brown stains to interior slip.
Two Chanel silk summer dresses, circa 1990, Boutique labelled, the first in pale green with faux mother of pearl buttons with gilt double 'C's; the second woven with shamrocks in shades of ivory and yellow and gilt buttons, busts approx 92cm, 36in (2) CONDITION REPORT: Good condition, no problems.
A Chanel black tweed jacket, 2005, labelled, with curved satin lapels and detachable ivory silk cuffs; together with a Chanel spotted cashmere jumper and Chanel Boutique ivory silk vest with gilt buttons, both labelled, busts approx 86-92cm, 34-36in (3) The jacket was featured in US Vogue, January 2005. CONDITION REPORT: Jacket has deodorant marks to lining at underarms. Silk vest has perspiration stains at underams. Otherwise fresh and good.
An ivory damask silk bridal gown, circa 1890, the bodice adorned with pintucks, lace and pearl beads; together with fine Beauvais embroidered 18th century style ivory satin skirt, train panels and fragments, associated tulle and organdie (qty)Provenance: Caroline Littlewood CONDITION REPORT: Bridal gown has been professionally conserved and comes complete with report. Some wear at underarms but generally the apperance is fresh and good; Beauvais panels - good, shame the dress was cut up!
A Bill Gibb ivory broderie anglaise cotton summer ensemble, Spring-Summer 1976, labelled, with bee shaped enamelled buttons, comprising smock-style dress, high-waisted shorts and halter-neck top, busts approx 86cm, 34in (3) Provenance: Greta Morrison CONDITION REPORT: Good condition. Top is lacking one button. A couple of very small brown stains to smock dress (not immediately obvious) and one button is detached and secured to dress with safety-pin. Smock dress bust 34in, 86cm across top edge of button-up bodice. Shorts waist max 3oin.
A whitework embroidered muslin dress, circa 1810-15, empire-line with draw-string to neck and waist, whitework spots overall, the hem with embroidered lozenges and tulle bands; together with an ivory silk under-dress with tulle adorned sleeves c.1810-20 (2) Provenance: Caroline Littlewood CONDITION REPORT: ·Muslin dress: Numerous darned repairs/small holes where muslin has thinning around whitework spots (not immediately obvious, only upon close inspection). Most noticeable are approx. 2 darned repairs at left underarm approx. 3 and 4cm long. 0.5cm hole to muslin ground at left front hem. Row of 3 partially darned 1cm holes at lower rear right skirt near hem. L-shaped darned repair at left side seam near hem 6x8cm. Several pin-head sized holes to tulle hem. Small light brown soil spot-stain at rear right bodice and at left front sleeve (minor). ·Under-dress: one hole to rear right hem, 2 x 1cm and 2 small areas of thinning here also, largest 3 x 0.5cm. Light scuffing to silk, minor and hard to see. Small light brown spot stain to lower front skirt. Light brown discolouration at interior underarms, not visible to exterior.
A pink faille and ivory damask historicist evening gown, 1875-80, the long jacket-like bodice with Elizabethan style puffed sleeves, and pleated satin inserts, hook and eye fastened to front with three buttons, matching trained skirt, bust approx 81cm, 32in; together with printed cotton bustle; a black velvet bodice, late 1870s; and two lace and pink ribbon trimmed chignon covers (5) CONDITION REPORT: Faint droplet stain down hem of jacket and centre front skirt. Faded over shoulders but because it is pale pink it is generally not noticeable. Faint mark to rear bodice. Faint perspiration stains at underarm, visible on cotton lining only. Skirt has fading down front, right side and rear hem. Black velvet jacket is good condition. Caps in good condition. Bustle is soiled but good condition.
Two loom widths of brocaded silk, first half 18th century, the first woven in shades of gold on a navy ground with arches, pediments, wheatears and blossom, 54 x 113cm; the other with pale grey silk ground covered in large scale blooms in shades of peach, green and ivory, 49 x 87cm (2)Provenance: Caroline Littlewood
A woven woollen square shawl, Norwich, 1830-40, the central ivory field with striped foliate bands within deep foliate paisley borders, 162cm square; together with a Paisley Kirking shawl c.1845, the ivory field with blue and wine curling boteh borders, (2) CONDITION REPORT: Norwich shawl - numerous small splits holes (largest 34cm), these aren't immediately obvious, and repairs but the colours are good. Signature to ivory ground. Kirking shawl has faint stains/rust marks to ivory central field and a few scattered small moth holes, some dye run at edges, but overall the colours are good .
A red and black jacquard changeable silk morning/deshabille robe, circa 1810-15, with internal ties but no other fastenings, lined in ivory silk and interlined with wool; together with some matching fabric fragments; and a yellow/ivory changeable silk stole embroidered with Prince of Wales feathers to celebrate the British Regency (1811-26), (qty)Provenance: Caroline Littlewood CONDITION REPORT: ·Morning robe - generally good condition, ivory silk lining is worn around armholes and neck exposing the padding. Lining has thinned in places and split on inside front skirt areas. Exterior is generally good and fresh. Small hole and stain near front right hem area - barely noticeable. Spare fabric panels not removed from this piece but another matching garment. Nice piece.·Stole - small damp freckles to embroidered corner, thinned and split areas mainly to borders, faint stains scattered generally. Fair-poor condition.
A group of baby-wear, including two early 18th century Hollie-Point caps worked with pot of carnations and birds; a Broderie Anglaise christening gown c.1880; whitework robe c.1910, ivory wool christening cape and others (qty)Provenance: Caroline Littlewood CONDITION REPORT: Split to band at lower edge of Hollie point on one cap, cream cape has a brown stain, otherwise generally good condition
An E & J Hooper ivory satin gown, circa 1912, label to waistband, the empire-line bodice trimmed with bands of embroidered and sequinned tulle in scrolling and floral motifs, falling to the rear with beaded tassels, bust approx 86cm, 34in, waist 51cm, 20in CONDITION REPORT: First impression is fresh and good. Sections of the interior bodice silk lining have been repaired/replaced (well done). Silk to edge of interior bodice is splitting in places near hooks. Skirt is lacking lining. The under layers of sleeves have been removed. Several small splits to silk at sleeves. Faint light brown stain to lower left skirt, not immediately obvious.
A whitework embroidered muslin dress, circa 1810, empire-line, long sleeves, the bodice with pulled and drawn threadwork, the bodice with fruiting vines; together with an ivory satin gown c.1820-25 with puff sleeves; and a whiteworked cotton gown c.1825-8 with elaborately frilled whitework hem (3)Provenance: Caroline Littlewood CONDITION REPORT: ·All with wear or repairs·Dress with vines: numerous darned repairs, most notably approx. 6 at front bodice the largest 2x1cm. Patch repair to front hem 3cm square, and at rear hem 8x2cm. 8cm split here also.·Cotton gown: 9cm split to centre front bodice and at left cuff along whiteworked edge approx. 7cm. Two triangular splits/cuts in front skirt, 4cm split in whitework at front hem and scattering of small holes. Small darned repairs at rear hem. Fraying along shoulder seam edges.·Satin gown or under-dress: hole and 2 small splits to bodice front, silk is starchy to handle - probably washed and ironed! 2cm diam hole and small split to rear hem. Faint soil mark around seat area. Overall fresh appearance.
A block-printed cotton caraco, 1790-1800, with sprigged strawberry repeats in red on a buff ground, with drawstring to neck, and ties to front waist, internal linen breast panels, two pleats to rear waist; together with a French quilted yellow silk petticoat, 1750-90 (2)Provenance: Caroline Littlewood CONDITION REPORT: ·Caraco: the ground colour was originally more yellow - the shoulders, the ground is more ivory in comparison to centre front panels but the red strawberries seem to be the same deep red so no obviously faded. There are 2 rear belt loops but no belt, internally clean. Repaired 5cm L-shaped tear top of right sleeve. Petticoat: plain unquilted upper edge generally with wear and splits, quilted top area generally with splits, wool lining band badly moth damaged and with holes, soiling to hem in places, central areas with scattered small splits. Fair-poor condition.
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