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Click here to subscribeA cut velvet evening coat, 1930s, the lamé ground overlayed with black graph check and ivory repeats of flowers and birds, chest approx 112cm, 44in; together with a printed voile garden party gown, bust 86cm, 34in (2) CONDITION REPORT: Coat: good condition. Dress sleeves may have been removed, has quantity removed rosettes and a sleeve (we have them).
Eight bridal gowns, 1930s-50s, including a prom-style example of tulle and ivory lace with sweetheart neckline, labelled 'Corrine Original'; another with lace bands to full skirt; and others, busts approx 81-102cm, 32-40in (8) CONDITION REPORT: · Gowns are generally good on first appearance. All have holes to lace, varying condition. · Lace sleeves and peplum with tulle skirt - several holes mainly at shoulders, largest at left underarm, otherwise good. Bust 34in, waist 26in · Lace bands to full skirt - yellow discolouration at edges of some bands to front, perspiration at underarms. New zipper. Centre front seam needs re-stitching approx. 8cm (minor). Bust 34in, waist 26in · Tulle with long train - several small holes throughout, bust 34in, waist 26in · Bias-cut long sleeved satin - scuffs/mottling to fabric, not immediately obvious, approx. bust 34in, waist 30in · Lace sleeves/collar - buttons are discoloured, missing 2 which are detached, numerous holes to lace bodice, bodice has been re-backed in tulle to repair, perspiration stains to underarms. Poor condition. Bust 34in, waist 24in · Sleeveless lace with full skirt - several holes to lace at back bodice, faint perspiration stains at underarms, wear to lace covered buttons. Bust 34in, waist 28in · Sweetheart neckline - holes to lace, largest at left front bodice, otherwise good. Bust 36in, waist 26in · Floral damask - slight soiling at hem. Faint yellow stain to rear skirt. Bust 34in, waist 26in
A Zandra Rhodes printed eau-de-nil chiffon and tulle gown, 1973-4, labelled, with 'Lovely Lilies' and 'Lace Mountain' prints, the bodice spangled with pearlised daisy sequins, shirred waist, the van-dyked hem with ivory tulle ruffles, matching petticoat, bust approx 81-86cm, 32-34in, petticoat waist 56cm, 22in (2) CONDITION REPORT: good condition, very fresh, looks barely worn.
A rare gentleman's knitted silk undress cap, early 19th century, of peacock blue silk with terracotta and ivory brick-patterned edging band, silk tassel, 25cm, 10in long CONDITION REPORT: Good condition, very fresh. Good, even, deep colour. Tiny frayed area on inside return. Pinhead spot stain. Silk tassel is matted.
A fine embroidered black wool gentleman's court tailcoat, French, 1800 - 1820, the back with curved side and straight centre seam, high stand collar the front cut away short and high with angular rear tails, embroidered to shape in neo-classical style with silver purl thread and sequins, the tails with faux pocket flap motifs, half lined in ivory silk, with silvered fleur de lys and crown buttons, chest approx 92cm, 36in CONDITION REPORT: Costumier's stamp to lining 'Elde Rue Bonaparte'. Metal threads have tarnished - embroidery is superb. Wear to lining at edge where it meets the collar. Slight wear to lining at armhole and centre back waist. Scattering of mainly small moth holes. Generally overall appearance is impressive and good.
A brilliant Chinese-yellow silk damask satin petticoat/skirt panel and remains of bodice, possibly the remains of a mantua, first half 18th century, the wide closed front 'skirt', woven with large flowering plants in repeat, lined in ivory wool, the hem edged in yellow cord, with two original pocket slits - the waistband removed, lined in ivory challis; together with a pieced panel with what appear to be rear bodice pleats and fabric joins to create reverse fold-overs pleats, and a piece third panel - possibly part of a train, the 'skirt' or petticoat 109 high by 160cm diam, the 'train' section approx 116 by 100cm (3) CONDITION REPORT: The original V folds at the waist are intact. There is black soiling to one side of the front right pocket slit - could clean out though - surface dirt. The upper rear edge of the 'skirt' above the waist has been cut but it suggest that it could have been a closed-robe with an integral 'sack' . Thebodic e fragment is joined so that the front and back of the fabric are next to one another - suggesting fold-overs. Fabric is lustrous and strongly coloured, slight moth damage to the challis lining
A pale blue quilted silk petticoat, second half 18th century, padded and quilted overall with scallops, with feature panel of central thistle and fruits, lined in ivory challis, 89cm high, 137cm diam CONDITION REPORT: Waist band has been altered in the 19th century, slight spot-staining here and there
An ivory damask satin wedding dress, late 1880s, with corsetted bodice, the skirt with asymmetric pleats, integral bum-roll; together with button-hook, bust 81cm, 32in, waist 56cm, 22in (3) CONDITION REPORT: Perspiration stains at underarms and splits in satin here, skirt has moth damage, primarily to interior hem wool lining and across top front of skirt. Bodice needs re-stitching along seam at left front, approx 7cm, minor. Lace collar/cuffs are slightly discoloured. Fabric generally is good, no apparent alterations.
A Givenchy couture shot chartreuse/ivory silk faille cocktail dress, circa 1955-7, labelled and numbered 1603, with strapless, corsetted bodice, full skirt and two broad rear sash-like panels forming a watteau back, one with opening at the waist for dancing, bust 81cm, 32in, waist 56cm, 22in CONDITION REPORT: No alterations. Silk has badly perished at the underarms and has disintegrated leaving bare patches that exposes the white flannel corset covering. Fabric could possibly be taken from some of the other double-layered areas of the dress to repair. Left side seam needs re-stitching in 2 places. Apart from the underarms the dress is clean and fresh. Silk is frayed at zip closure edge. Provenance: same owner as bridal gown, lot 106, June 14th 2016 auction.
A Comme des Garçons 'Broken Bride' collection ensemble, Autumn-Winter, 2005, ribbon label and size M, comprising ivory chemical lace over-dress, the skirt with negligee like chiffon ruffles and ribbons and pendant sleeves as decoration, worn over chiffon skirt inset with satin panels printed with photographs of ribbons and rosettes (2) CONDITION REPORT: Good condition.
A Norman Hartnell couture ivory satin cocktail dress, circa 1960, labelled, embroidered with large rose to front bodice, spangled with sequins, bell-shaped skirt with tulle petticoat, bust 97cm, 38in waist 66cm, 26in CONDITION REPORT: Hem has been raised approx 1in. Satin is frayed along bodice edge at underarms. A bit grubby, would benefit from cleaning. Soil marks to upper front edge of bodice particularly right breast area, faint brown mark at right waist to side of bow. Faint brown discolouration to rear bodice mainly on left side. Fatin brown mark to rear skirt below zip. Front of skirt - faint brown discolouration running from right hip pleat to hem. 2.5cm spot stain and another brown discolouration - very faint to side of this. Scattered freckle stains to hem and slight fraying to hem edge approx. 1cm. Seam under bow needs slightly re-stitching approx. 1x1cm.
A Maison Rouff brown and black checked taffeta day dress, circa 1910, the ivory satin waist stay woven Rouff, 13 Bd Haussman, the bodice with ivory satin chemisette and tulle covered collar and cuffs, bust 86cm, 34in, waist 76cm, 30in (2) CONDITION REPORT: The gown probably originally c.1900 and remodelled c.1910 or later. The ivory satin panels to the front bodice are splitting, the interior of the bodice itself is good.
A woven Kashmir shawl, circa 1850, the large ivory rectangular field woven with delicate botehs to the corners and edged in small palmette repeats, with deep end borders of elongated scrolling palmettes, 310 by 140cm CONDITION REPORT: Patched white wool embroidered corners, dark discolorations (faint) in the deep red end borders , not immediately noticeable
A fine cyclamen pink summer gauze informal robe, Chinese, late 19th century, the black and ivory silk edgings embroidered with butterflies and blossom, rear neck to hem 137cm, 54in long CONDITION REPORT: Good condition, colour is vibrant, embroidery is good. Slight discolouration to both sleeve edges. Interior is good, small label inside rear collar, one small stain at rear right hem, not visible to exterior.
Two bridal lace veils, 1880s-90s, comprising Honiton bobbin lace appliqué example with scalloped edges and repeats of floral sprigs to central ground, 170x150cm; the other of Limerick lace with foliate borders, 194x160cm; together with a 1930s guipure lace bridal gown, headdress and ivory pashmina shawl (5) CONDITION REPORT: Limerick: approx 7 small scattered holes, three small brown stains near borders. Honiton: two small holes near centre, approx 1cm diameter. Faint brown stain along fold line and anther similar to one corner. Approx 3 small light brown stains to border. Dress: has several small holes within lace.
A Jacques Heim couture ivory slubbed silk bridal/debutante gown, early 1960s, 'Jeunes Filles Paris' label, the hem and neckline edged with silver lace and iridescent sequins, bust 92cm, 36in, waist 61cm, 24in CONDITION REPORT: Perspiration stains at underarms. Dress is slightly crumpled in appearance, may have been washed. Very faint discolouration to bodice area (minor, hard to see). A couple of floating threads to bodice lace edge. 3 small very faint light brown stains to lower front skirt. Dress has 2 pres-studs at rear waist indicating missing belt.
A general group of underwear and lace, second half 19th century, including an 1870s camisole and Valenciennes trimmed petticoat; a blonde lace stole and edgings; a quantity of Valenciennes trimmings; a Shetland knitted circular cover, an ivory wool Chantllly style shawl; Irish crochet, filet and others in metal trunk (qty) CONDITION REPORT: generally good condition
A voided velvet ceremonial train, probably Worth, late 19th century, probably worn by Lady Margaret Etienne Hannah, (Peggy) Primrose, daughter of the 5th Earl of Rosebery for her marriage to the 1st Marquess of Crewe, Robert Crewe-Milnes in 1899, woven with ivory velvet renaissance style palmettes on an ice-blue damask satin ground studded with rhinestone flowerheads, silver sequins, 317cm long; together with a purple velvet and fur trimmed coronation train (2) CONDITION REPORT: · Cut velvet train - good condition, very fresh, couple of very faint peach spot stains (minor). Lining is generally good, approx. 12 x 1cm holes. Overall good condition · Coronation train - velvet areas are generally good. Train has added velvet concealed under collar. Slight moth damage to fur at neck edge. Edging fur is moulting. Silk lining is quite perished around the edges.
A Yuki pleated ivory satin evening gown, Autumn-Winter 1985, labelled, with columnar skirt and low back, the pleated capelet-like wings converging at central-front roundel, bust 96cm, 38in, waist 71cm, 28in For a near identical dress from the personal archive of Yuki, see Kerry Taylor Auctions, February 7th 2012 auction, lot 11. CONDITION REPORT: Good condition. Very small brown dot stain to interior left bodice near sleeve, minor. Small light brown stain at front right sleeve edge.
An Ossie Clark/Celia Birtwell ivory quilted satin cropped jacket, mid 1970s, labelled, cut high at the back with low pointed waist to the front, pearl buttons, chest 86cm, 34in; together with a pair of green wool trousers, waist 71cm, 28in (2) Provenance: Kathleen Coleman, Ossie Clark's machinist at Quorum. CONDITION REPORT: Both pieces in good condition, no problems, look unworn
Nine 18th century fans, the majority with carved or painted ivory or bone sticks and guards, including one with chicken skin leaf painted with figures by a river c.1750 in sharkskin case; another with pierced paper leaf painted with lovers c.1770; another with classical figures; fan with ebony and ivory sticks the silk leaf painted en grisaille, all in poor condition (10) Please note there are export restrictions on this lot outside the EU CONDITION REPORT: All with damage to leaves or sticks and guards or both
Five 18th century fans, including small Dutch ivory brise example painted with classical scene of lovers, c.1740; another the leaf engraved with figures in a Pleasure Garden c.1750 with Japanese bamboo sticks and guards; etched paper leaf example with a king and servants, c.1720; printed satin fan with spangles c.1790; and embossed paper lace fan c.1760; together with a panel embroidered to imitate 1770s brocade, c.1900, 125 by 78cm (6) CONDITION REPORT: All with damage to leaves or sticks and guards or both. Embroidered panel has fain light brown stain
A Jean Desses ivory and orange satin evening gown, late 1950s, Paris pret a porter label, 'specially for Maria Carine', the columnar empire-line gown with columnar skirt which attaches at the hem to the orange sash, bust 81-86cm, 32-34in CONDITION REPORT: Exterior generally good. Slight soiling to hem edge which would easily clean. Silk lining has large damp stains to skirt area and tears. Rear skirt has faint damp stain to hem area which is very visible on inside and very slightly visible on exterior - it is concealed within the back drape.
Assorted clothing, comprising: two 1930s ivory satin dresses; black satin and grey wool hooded coat; a floral chiffon dress with matching scarf; an elaborately embroidered and sequined blouse c.1910 and a gold stencilled cotton kaftan c.1920 (7) CONDITION REPORT: · Chiffon dress - good condition · Black coat - satin is splitting, buttons removed, poor condition · Long sleeved satin dress - several light brown stains, perspiration stains at underarms, hem is soiled and has been let down, chiffon edging at neckline needs re-stitching, belt needs re-stitching at seam · Sleeveless ivory satin - several small light brown stains, faint perspiration stains at underarms. Hem has been let down, soiled. · Kaftan - couple of purple coloured stains, seam at neckline needs re-stitching approx. 1cm, otherwise good. · Blouse - heavily stained, silk lining is shattering
A couture crewel-worked and sequined burnt orange crêpe de chine summer dress, mid 1920s, worked with Eastern European inspired floral motifs, sequinned tassels, with belt, bust 86cm, 34in; together with a couture midnight blue taffeta dress and jacket embroidered with ivory chenille roundels, early 1930s, bust 86-92cm, 34-36in (4) CONDITION REPORT: · Silk has perished at underarms on orange dress, yoke and underarm seams have been re-sewn. Hem has been raised and re-lowered, bodice side seams have been cut and altered again. Matching jacket is good, tony split in silk at one underarm (minor). · Navy couture dress - good condition, no problems, very fresh, belt buckle has cracked white hardstone
A Charles Frederick Worth blue silk faille bodice, circa 1885-90, woven signature label to waist stay, adorned with ivory tulle and silver wire embroidery and sequins, bust approx 81cm, 32in CONDITION REPORT: Wear to ivory tulle on upper right breast and neck edging areas, tulle backing to leaf motifs which edge the central 'stomacher' have eroded in places and some of the silver purl has lifted. Slight perspiration staining at one underarm. Exterior silk with speckling of rust spots to the front and faint brown discolouration around lacing holes down the back. Soiling on right side panel around the waist area. Inside - no alterations and taffeta lining is generally good. Lining to narrow sleeves has perspiration stains and perishing. Damp speckling to waist stays and a few small splits. Beaded edging is largely intact but the chiffon and tulle ground is worn and fragile. Damp speckles to rear pleated 'fichu' band.
Two continental glass toilet water bottles, early 20th century, painted with flowers and birds, a cloisonne enamel vase and three match box sleeves, a figural carved ivory knife handle, 19th century, a gilt metal snuff box with inset agate panels, a brass pipe tamper, various Victorian and later costume jewellery and other items, (qty).
A MIXED LOT:- A Cadbury's chocolate tin with a printed scene on the cover, a vesta case, initialled, a powder compact, monogrammed, a small "STAMP" case, two thimbles, two pencils, a folding ivory rule, a folding bone note tablet, two pairs of steel spectacles, six pairs of steel scissors, a horn whistle, a horn cheroot holder, a gilt metal-mounted dip-pen, a Japanese brass vesta case (hinge A/F), a papier-mache pen box, etc; 3 oz weighable silver (lot)
A CANTEEN OF FLATWARE & CUTLERY in a fitted two drawer mahogany box with a lift-up cover, in a version of Bright-cut & Star pattern:- Five table spoons, twelve soup spoons, eleven dessert spoons, twelve dessert forks, eleven table forks, one sauce ladle, ten tea spoons, six coffee spoons, two knife rests, one soup ladle & one basting spoon together with twelve ivory handled table knives, nine side knives & a five-piece carving set (with stainless steel blades & tines), all initialled "J" by C. Boyton & Sons, Sheffield 1915/16; the box measuring 17.8" (45.3 cms) long; 121.8 oz weighable silver (87)
A SMALL CONTINENTAL DECORATIVE BOX the cover inset with a micromosaic panel, with English import marks for Sheffield 1895 together with a set of six modern handmade cocktail forks, maker's mark "J&VH", London 1985 and a late 18th century oval ivory snuff box with gold pique-work decoration; the latter 2.5" (6.4 cms) long; 1.8 oz weighable silver (8)
AN ART DECO MOUNTED BRASS TIMEPIECE With an easel stand & a matching mounted glass dressing table jar, each decorated with translucent, ivory-coloured enamel over a rayed ground and set with a carved coral boss, maker's mark "C&A" London 1937; the jar 4" (10 cms) diameter; 3.3 oz weighable silver (2)
A MIXED LOT: Two mounted red glass scent bottles, two ivory items, a bone item, three various folding fruit knives with mother of pearl sides (one in case), a mounted clear glass scent bottle, a plated spirit flask, a nickel spectacle's case with steel spectacles, and two other plated items; the spectacles's case 6.3" (16 cms) long (lot)
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