Gorgeous and unique 1920s blue and black striped silk velvet dress. I love the combination of colors, shades of blue velvet with blue silk chiffon stripes running in between. Wide bell sleeves. Dropped waist with striped fabric gathered around hips. Large purple glass decorative buckle front center. Blue silk crepe attached slip. Slips on overhead, no closures. Manahan Incorporated, 280…
From the repair pile: 1920s early 1930s sheer silk chiffon with flounced sleeves and a bias-cut dropped hip skirt. Lined with an off-white silk slip, sewn into dress. condition: selling as a pattern, for display or to be reworked. As far as reworking, the shattering is across the back neckline, the right underarm and sleeves. You could remove this fabric…
1920s 30s Arts + Crafts tooled brown leather purse. Nice tooled Art Nouveau flower design. Typical braiding along edges and handle. These metal frames have an interesting turn clasp that locks the purse. The hang tab actually has “open” engraved on it, in case you get confused. condition: very good for age, sturdy with no structural issues and completely wearable.…
This plush velvet was meant to imitate seal fur, referred to as “silk seal plush”. Teens 1910s heavy black silk velvet coat with velvet buttons up the front side. Large pointed collar and cuffs, typical of coats from this period. No side pockets, but an interior pouch pocket. Lined with a black silky fabric. condition: excellent for age, looks hardly…
1920s I. Miller tan kid leather Mary Jane heels. I. Miller was a great quality shoemaker and these have stood the test of time. Button closures and side cutouts. Leather lined and leather soles... condition: good/very good. These shoes have staining and wear, as you can see, an unfortunate consequence of being a tan color, but the good news is…
Antique 1920s 30s amber glass cabochon copper plate bug earrings. Screwbacks are marked sterling silver... condition: very good/excellent for age with the copper plate wearing off and a little tarnish. measurements: length: 11/16”, width: 5/8” View full product details →
1910s 20s Topaz blue Czech glass brass spider pin/brooch. condition: excellent for age with some discoloration to the brass. Rhinestone has been replaced. measurements: length: 7/8”, width: 1” View full product details →
Lovely 1920s Czech faceted glass and rhinestone tennis bracelet. Two strands of rhinestones between larger Czech glass stones. Not marked, but settings appear to be sterling. condition: excellent for age. Rhinestones are probably not as bright as originally, still shows nicely measurements: length around: @7”, width: @1/4” View full product details →
Very nice antique carved dark brown Bakelite cloak clap. The two sides connect together with a snap. Sews on at each side, can be used on a cloak, coat, sweater, etc... condition: excellent with the exception that one hoop is a little bent, see photos. measurements: length: 5”, width: @9/16” to 1 1/16” View full product details →
Pretty 1920s 30s spiral silver-tone clip earrings set with tons of tiny rhinestones. They look like a comma or apostrophe... condition: excellent measurements: length: 15/16”, width: 9/16” View full product details →
Gorgeous 1920s 30s brass linked bracelet with a huge Czech glass crystal set in brass with a black enameled etched design. condition: excellent for age. Crystal is excellent. There is minor spotting/discoloration to the brass, see photos. measurements: length around: 7 7/16”... View full product details →
Pretty 1920s 30s linked silver metal bracelet set with rounded carnelian cabochons. Cabochons appear to be lacquered. condition: excellent for age, a little tarnish/discoloration to metal settings, see photos. measurements: length around: 6 5/8”, width: 5 /16” View full product details →
Art Deco pink, bronze and off-white buds and branches embroidered fabric Mondaine makeup compact. The makeup is unused and completely intact like original. The branches are sewn in a brass metal thread. The inside is a gold-tone metal with powder, rouge and lipstick. A nice piece of Art Deco history. condition: very good. A little wear on outside, some aging…
Unusual 1920s beaded peasant top with a large eagle and red flowers. Crisscross pink embroidery thread trims the front ruffle and sleeves, connected the sleeve at the shoulder with a narrow opening between seams. Lines of multicolor beading along sleeves. Loops of iridescent black beads trim the sleeve opening. Slips on overhead. condition: excellent/near mint. Fabric is crisp and bright,…
