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Antique Beaded Cape

Vintage Black Cape with Bead Detail
Vintage Black Cape with Bead Detail

Vintage Black Cape with Bead Detail

Located in London, GB

A great addition to your party wardrobe, this vintage black cape has a stand up collar with bow

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1910s British Antique Beaded Cape

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20s Black Satin Heavily Beaded Opera Cape
20s Black Satin Heavily Beaded Opera Cape

20s Black Satin Heavily Beaded Opera Cape

Located in Los Angeles, CA

heavily embellished with steel cut beads and fringed in iridescent carnival beads. Amazingly intact - no

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1920s Antique Beaded Cape

Victorian Velvet Cape with Beaded and Feather Trim
Victorian Velvet Cape with Beaded and Feather Trim

Victorian Velvet Cape with Beaded and Feather Trim

Located in San Francisco, CA

Victorian velvet cape with beaded appliqué and feather trim. Chenille trim along neckline and hem

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1890s Antique Beaded Cape

Victorian Black Jet Beaded Capelet
Victorian Black Jet Beaded Capelet

Victorian Black Jet Beaded Capelet

Located in San Francisco, CA

shoulders of this short, high collar cape, while smaller beads are sewn on in a pattern on the "sleeves

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1890s Antique Beaded Cape

1920's Burnt Sienna Velvet Beaded Opera Cape with Fur Collar
1920's Burnt Sienna Velvet Beaded Opera Cape with Fur Collar

1920's Burnt Sienna Velvet Beaded Opera Cape with Fur Collar

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a wonderfully dramatic and decorative burnt sienna velvet opera coat/cape, which has been

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Beaded Cape

Victorian Black Jet Beaded Capelet with Long Fringe
Victorian Black Jet Beaded Capelet with Long Fringe

Victorian Black Jet Beaded Capelet with Long Fringe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful gothic style Victorian piece. High neck capelet heavily embellished with jet beads. Long

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1890s Antique Beaded Cape

1920S Red Silk Beaded Cape made in France
1920S Red Silk Beaded Cape made in France

1920S Red Silk Beaded Cape made in France

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1920s Berry Red Made in France Silk Beaded Cape. Fit all Size

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1920s French Antique Beaded Cape

Victorian Beaded Morning Cape
Victorian Beaded Morning Cape

Victorian Beaded Morning Cape

Located in Gresham, OR

Extravagantly Beaded Victorian Swallow Tail Mourning Cape

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Beaded Cape

Hand Beaded Metallic Lace and Silk Velvet Evening Cape, 1920s
Hand Beaded Metallic Lace and Silk Velvet Evening Cape, 1920s

Hand Beaded Metallic Lace and Silk Velvet Evening Cape, 1920s

Located in New Hope, PA

A striking example of 1920's clothing, this evening cape is made from apricot colored silk velvet

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1920s French Antique Beaded Cape

Victorian Beaded Net Capelet
Victorian Beaded Net Capelet

Victorian Beaded Net Capelet

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W 19 in L 12 in

Victorian Beaded Net Capelet

Located in New York, NY

Made from silk threads and cut glass beads with fringe.

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Late 19th Century Antique Beaded Cape

Edwardian Black Velvet Capelet with Bead Embellishment
Edwardian Black Velvet Capelet with Bead Embellishment

Edwardian Black Velvet Capelet with Bead Embellishment

Located in Atlanta, GA

bead embroidery arranged in vertical and scalloped motifs, creating subtle luminosity against the matte

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Early 1900s Antique Beaded Cape

30s Gold Metallic Lace Dress w/ Leiber Snakeskin Belt
30s Gold Metallic Lace Dress w/ Leiber Snakeskin Belt

30s Gold Metallic Lace Dress w/ Leiber Snakeskin Belt

Located in Gresham, OR

snakeskin Judith Leiber contour belt. Pictured with a spectacular 40s wool beaded evening cape

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Beaded Cape

Early 1900s Beaded and Embroidered Cape
Early 1900s Beaded and Embroidered Cape

Early 1900s Beaded and Embroidered Cape

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Early 1900s Beaded and Embroidered Cape

Located in Water Mill, NY

This is a stunning piece of fashion history. It is a black heavy net cape or mantel from the 1890

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1890s American Antique Beaded Cape

Victorian Hand Beaded Maribou Trim Cape
Victorian Hand Beaded Maribou Trim Cape

Victorian Hand Beaded Maribou Trim Cape

Located in London, GB

Absolutely incredible black Victorian cape with black velvet and lace applique and intricate hand

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Beaded Cape

1920s dramatic black beaded cape
1920s dramatic black beaded cape

1920s dramatic black beaded cape

Located in London, GB

A 1920s fully beaded cape with sequin detail, sits on the shoulders and fall down the back

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Early 20th Century Antique Beaded Cape

1920’s Silk Crepe Cape with Beaded Floral Embroidery
1920’s Silk Crepe Cape with Beaded Floral Embroidery

1920’s Silk Crepe Cape with Beaded Floral Embroidery

By Bonwit Teller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning 1920’s cape is made from lightweight black silk crepe which has been hand embroidered with

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Beaded Cape

1890's Dramatic Victorian Beaded Sequin Mixed-Lace Long Cape
1890's Dramatic Victorian Beaded Sequin Mixed-Lace Long Cape

1890's Dramatic Victorian Beaded Sequin Mixed-Lace Long Cape

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This dazzling mixed-lace Victorian cape is lavishly embellished with sparkling sequins and hand

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20th Century Victorian Antique Beaded Cape

Victorian Silk Velvet Cape with Ostrich Feathers and Beaded Trim
Victorian Silk Velvet Cape with Ostrich Feathers and Beaded Trim

Victorian Silk Velvet Cape with Ostrich Feathers and Beaded Trim

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant Victorian cape made of taupe silk velvet. Beaded and embroidered appliques trim the yoke

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Beaded Cape

Victorian Jet Beaded Capelet
Victorian Jet Beaded Capelet

Victorian Jet Beaded Capelet

Located in Topanga, CA

Mini Victorian caplet, accented with Jet beading, ruffles at neckline, hook and eye clasp.

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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Beaded Cape

1920s Crewel & Bead Silk Cape
1920s Crewel & Bead Silk Cape

1920s Crewel & Bead Silk Cape

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1920s Crewel & Bead Silk Cape

Located in Rockwood, ON

This cape is utterly amazing and a true work of art. Heavy, luxurious bronze silk drapes to

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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Beaded Cape

Edwardian Black Velvet Beaded Cape
Edwardian Black Velvet Beaded Cape

Edwardian Black Velvet Beaded Cape

Located in San Francisco, CA

Edwardian black velvet heavily beaded cape. Soutache trim along collar and front opening. Has been

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Early 20th Century Antique Beaded Cape

1920s House of Adair Densely Beaded Red Silk Cape
1920s House of Adair Densely Beaded Red Silk Cape

1920s House of Adair Densely Beaded Red Silk Cape

By House of Adair

Located in Rockwood, ON

This exception 1920s cape by Adair is utterly amazing and a true work of art. The Adair atelier

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1920s Antique Beaded Cape

Victorian Jet Bead Capelet w/ Fringe
Victorian Jet Bead Capelet w/ Fringe

Victorian Jet Bead Capelet w/ Fringe

Located in San Francisco, CA

Victorian Jet Bead Capelet w/ Fringe. Clasps in front w/ hook and eyes. Small shoulders. Wool

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1890s Antique Beaded Cape

Victorian Black Beaded Battenburg Lace Mourning Capelet
Victorian Black Beaded Battenburg Lace Mourning Capelet

Victorian Black Beaded Battenburg Lace Mourning Capelet

Located in San Francisco, CA

Victorian Black Beaded Battenburg Lace Mourning Capelet. Jet bead trim on collar and front opening

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1890s Antique Beaded Cape

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Located in Water Mill, NY

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1930s Unknown Antique Beaded Cape

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Chanel 2010 Black Caviar Medium Classic Double Flap Bag SHW 64795

Chanel 2010 Black Caviar Medium Classic Double Flap Bag SHW 64795

By Chanel

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

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2010s Antique Beaded Cape

1950s Neiman Marcus Couture Black Silk Chiffon Strapless Vintage 50s Wiggle Gown
1950s Neiman Marcus Couture Black Silk Chiffon Strapless Vintage 50s Wiggle Gown

1950s Neiman Marcus Couture Black Silk Chiffon Strapless Vintage 50s Wiggle Gown

By Neiman Marcus

Located in San Diego, CA

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1950s French Antique Beaded Cape

Sapphire Silk Halter Ball Gown w Tabletop Pannier Hoop Skirt - XXS, 1950s
Sapphire Silk Halter Ball Gown w Tabletop Pannier Hoop Skirt - XXS, 1950s

Sapphire Silk Halter Ball Gown w Tabletop Pannier Hoop Skirt - XXS, 1950s

Located in Tucson, AZ

Worn by a well-to-do young Parisian at her debutante ball, which included a pre-party on a Seine-docked yacht. The convertible halter neck adds real-world practicality, but the jaw-...

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1950s French Antique Beaded Cape

Will Steinman New Look Pink Blue Strapless Back Bow Ballerina Dress - XS, 1950s
Will Steinman New Look Pink Blue Strapless Back Bow Ballerina Dress - XS, 1950s

Will Steinman New Look Pink Blue Strapless Back Bow Ballerina Dress - XS, 1950s

By Will Steinman

Located in Tucson, AZ

Pure spun-sugar perfection, right down to the cotton candy colors. Visible beneath the silver lattice-embroidered top skirt, the ruffled attached petticoat provides volume enough to ...

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1950s American Antique Beaded Cape

Versace Silk Chiffon Slip Dress with Baroque Print & Lace Trim, SS 2005
Versace Silk Chiffon Slip Dress with Baroque Print & Lace Trim, SS 2005

Versace Silk Chiffon Slip Dress with Baroque Print & Lace Trim, SS 2005

By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Versace

Located in London, GB

This Versace dress from the Spring-Summer 2005 collection is crafted from silk chiffon, featuring a lightweight, airy construction with a slip dress silhouette. The intricate multico...

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Early 2000s Italian Antique Beaded Cape

Vivienne Westwood taupe lace and knitted adjustable bra, ss 1996
Vivienne Westwood taupe lace and knitted adjustable bra, ss 1996

Vivienne Westwood taupe lace and knitted adjustable bra, ss 1996

By Vivienne Westwood

Located in London, GB

Vivienne Westwood taupe rib-knit bra with lace trim and drawstring bow fastening Spring-Summer 1996

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1990s British Antique Beaded Cape

Handmade Sheer Navy Czech Glass Bead Tabard Flapper Dress, France - M-L, 1920s
Handmade Sheer Navy Czech Glass Bead Tabard Flapper Dress, France - M-L, 1920s

Handmade Sheer Navy Czech Glass Bead Tabard Flapper Dress, France - M-L, 1920s

Located in Tucson, AZ

Exceptional in every way, from its unheard-of larger size to the intricacy of its beadwork. The tying tabard-style skirt offers adjustability, while the deep navy color differentiate...

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1920s French Antique Beaded Cape

1990s Bob Mackie Size 10 Black Crepe Sexy 90s Vintage High Slit Evening Gown
1990s Bob Mackie Size 10 Black Crepe Sexy 90s Vintage High Slit Evening Gown

1990s Bob Mackie Size 10 Black Crepe Sexy 90s Vintage High Slit Evening Gown

By Bob Mackie

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy, yet sophisticated 1990s BOB MACKIE black crepe bodycon evening dress! Features an elegant sweetheart neckline, with satin trim. Figure flattering silhouette that hugs the body ...

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1990s Antique Beaded Cape

Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown  1955 Iconic Gown Dress
Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown  1955 Iconic Gown Dress

Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress

By Pierre Balmain

Located in Berlin, BE

'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...

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1950s French Antique Beaded Cape

1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace RUNWAY dress with bustle
1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace RUNWAY dress with bustle

1992 AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace RUNWAY dress with bustle

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Azzedine Alaïa, Runway 1992 A standout and cleverly designed piece from Azzedine Alaïa’s 1992 runway collection, this exceptionally rare black lace dress was documented on the runwa...

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1990s Italian Antique Beaded Cape

House of Worth Blue Silk Moire Reception Gown and Bonnet
House of Worth Blue Silk Moire Reception Gown and Bonnet

House of Worth Blue Silk Moire Reception Gown and Bonnet

By House of Worth

Located in Sharon, CT

In a Blue Silk Moire, a rare House of Worth circa 1875 Gown. Jacket Bodice: waist 20", length 21 (front), length 26" (back). Skirt: waist 25", length 42.5" (front), length 45" (back...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Beaded Cape

Chic Black Tailored Thierry Mugler 2000's Lambskin Leather Box Jacket
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By Thierry Mugler

Located in Sheffield, GB

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Early 2000s Italian Antique Beaded Cape

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ROBERTO CAVALLI 2007 Vintage Silk Bubble Hem Gown w. Pockets Maxi Dress Rare

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By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Leonardo, NJ

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Early 2000s Antique Beaded Cape

Thierry Mugler Couture Dramatic Silk Corset Top Bodice Bustier
Thierry Mugler Couture Dramatic Silk Corset Top Bodice Bustier

Thierry Mugler Couture Dramatic Silk Corset Top Bodice Bustier

By Thierry Mugler Couture

Located in Berlin, BE

Breathtaking Thierry Mugler Couture 02/03 Silk Corset. A vision of bold sensuality and architectural elegance. This is piece is unworn and comes with the original tag from FW 2002/20...

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Early 2000s French Antique Beaded Cape

Christian Dior by John Galliano 2005 Silk Nude Embellished Dress Fr. 42 US 10
Christian Dior by John Galliano 2005 Silk Nude Embellished Dress Fr. 42 US 10

Christian Dior by John Galliano 2005 Silk Nude Embellished Dress Fr. 42 US 10

By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in Montgomery, TX

Vintage Christian Dior by John Galliano Silk Embellished Dress 2005 Collection French size 42 ( US 10 ) Silver tone beads over the beige silk, Signature Galliano little buttons closu...

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Early 2000s French Antique Beaded Cape

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Antique Beaded Cape For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary antique beaded cape you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. black is a pretty popular color, but we also have more in stock now. Finding the perfect antique beaded cape may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 19th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 20th Century, can also be found on the site. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Arapaho Indian Art, Edward Fisher and James Pradier are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Beaded Cape?

Prices for an antique beaded cape can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $316 and can go as high as $86,500, while, on average they fetch $1,251.

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From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

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Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino, Ralph Lauren and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Balmain endure for haute couture advocates and beyond. 

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