From the repair pile: Gorgeous and opulent 1940s tulle evening gown with off-white silk Chantilly lace and rhinestones. This dress has a lot of details - the lace is sewn along the bodice on a diagonal. The bust is highly constructed with layers of tucked tulle and a white bustier with a dipped bustline. Peplum hips with side bustles sewn-inside.…
1950s yellow cotton pleated circle skirt with subtle embroidered vertical stripes and Swiss dot texture. Pointed knit yellow trim along hem, see close-up photos. Attached yellow crinoline. Back metal zipper and button closure. Side pockets. Modern Jr., Gale & Gale condition: skirt is near mint, like new. Fabric is crisp and bright, freshly cleaned and ready to wear. Checked for…
1950s 60s Josef du Val black suede + rhinestones bow heels. Pointed toes. Come with the original box complete with a note from the owner, “These I loved.” Josef du Val, New York, Paris, Shoes of Tomorrow condition: shoes are in very good - excellent condition with expected wear to the soles and wear to insoles. Shoe exterior looks excellent,…
So cute! Gorgeous 1950s burgundy color suede box purse with a flip front and snap flap closure. Lined with black faille. Interior pockets and original mirror. Mam’selle Original, New York condition: excellent. Suede in amazing condition for age. Sturdy and wearable... height (without handle): 6 3/4”, handle height: 6”, length of body: 6”... View full product details →
Awesome 1940s 50s leather double side buckle belt with a brass bull head.... condition: As you can see, there are smudges in the finish, a big one along the left bottom side. The leather is also weak and tearing on one side at the buckle. Wear with care as it is. Hoping someone can repair the ripped leather, possibly back…
According to the 1952 John Wanamaker ad (see last photo), “Scalloped calf contour belt...with white stitching.” Shiny brown leather with nicely contrasted thick white stitching. Can wear this belt with the panel in front, buckle in front, as shown in the ad, or flipped... condition: very good for age with some cracking along the underside, see photos. Still wearable with…
1940s 50s metallic thread Tripoli, Libya souvenir black tooled leather corset belt. Tripoli was a resort back in the 1930s/40s under Italian occupation - included a photo of a 1930s poster in the same Italian font calling Tripoli “The North Africa Winter Resort”. The belt has tooled designs with ‘Tripoli’ and floral motifs embroidered with metal thread... condition: very good,…
1960s green blue silky brocade Peck + Peck cocktail dress. Green satin piping around the waist and a decorative flower made of satin piping. Metal zipper up the back. Partial green muslin lining. High quality construction and fabric... condition: excellent... size small-medium bust: 37 3/4”, waist: 27”, hip: 38 1/2”... View full product details →
1960s gold-tone chains + hoops tassel hook necklace. Necklace closure is the large hook at the front. Can hook at any point along the necklace, changing the look and length. condition: excellent except some tarnish where the hook links to the necklace. measurements: chain length around: 35”, tassel drop: @3”, hoop width: 9/16” View full product details →
1960s Trifari Birthday series bracelet - February. Amethyst purple Swarovski rhinestone clustered settings along a brushed ribbon gold-tone link bracelet. Trifari marked on clasp. condition: excellent except there are marks where the rhinestone settings sit on the ribbon links. measurements: length around: 7 1/8”, width: 3/8” View full product details →
1950s semiprecious stone scarab link bracelet. Green bloodstone, blue chalcedony, green chalcedony and carnelian. condition: very good, some tarnishing to metal measurements: length around: 7 3/8”, bead length: 5/8”, bead width: @1/2” View full product details →
Awesome 1940s 50s brass chain + ball charm bracelet. A narrow linked chain is strung through the balls and chain dangles. condition: very good. A little discoloration on the balls, but not noticeable. measurements: length around: 8”, width: 2 3/16” chain drop View full product details →
