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Antique Beaded Cape

Victorian Black Silk & Cotton Velvet 1890'S Jet Beaded Cape
Located in New York, NY
'S Jet Beaded Cape
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Early 1900s Antique Beaded Cape

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

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 Cigar Brown Silk Velvet Hand Beaded 1880S Short Cape
Located in New York, NY
Velvet Hand Beaded 1880S Short Cape
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Early 1900s Antique Beaded Cape

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 Opera cape in gold and black sequins with silk velvet orange lining
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Opera cape in gold and black sequins and gold glass beads with silk velvet orange lining. 2 straps
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1920s European Antique Beaded Cape

Victorian Brown Mohair and Mongolian Lamb Jet-Beaded Mantle - One Size, 1890s
Located in Tucson, AZ
-cape with Peter Pan collar, allover floral passementerie and jet bead detail; 2 ½” Mongolian lamb trim
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1890s Unknown Antique Beaded Cape

Circa 1922 ADAIR Paris Black Silk Velvet Beaded Evening Flapper Dress Size XL
Located in Thiensville, WI
dress. Classically inspired beading. Cap sleeves with cutouts at shoulders. Cape-style back. Snaps
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1920s French Antique Beaded Cape

Georg Jensen 826 Silver Antique Belt Buckle with Coral
By Georg Jensen
Located in Big Bend, WI
.This can be worn as a waist buckle or as a closure for a cape or empire waistcoat. A true collector's
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Antique Beaded Cape

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Coral, Sterling Silver

Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Bronze and Ormolu Statues
By J. Pradier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
animal skin cape with a bag over his shoulder and a dagger at his belt. The statue to the right depicts a
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Beaded Cape

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Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Victorian Oval Silver Plated Tray Walker & Hall, 19th Century
By Walker & Hall
Located in London, GB
, dated 1880. It has a decorative pair of handles with a beaded outer edge. It is splendid and
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1880s English Victorian Antique Beaded Cape

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Silver Plate

Preliminary Study for the painting Rose and Gold, 1913
By William McGregor Paxton
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Europe together[4] and often spent their summers on Cape Cod and Cape Ann.] They lived in Newton
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1910s American Impressionist Antique Beaded Cape

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Graphite

Veracruz Mexico Pre-Columbian ceramic Warrior figure sculpture
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
cape and elaborate headdress. Most notable and distinctive is the large, strung face pendant hanging on
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Beaded Cape

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Ceramic

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Marble and Ormolu Clock, Signed Simona a Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
ormolu fabrics, tassels, and an exquisite array of beaded and twisted ribbon ormolu fillets leading
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Beaded Cape

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Carrara Marble, Ormolu

Portrait of William Pitt, Earl of Chatham: Rare Framed Mezzotint after Brompton
By Edward Fisher
Located in Alamo, CA
Richard Brompton. Pitt is depicted attired in a flowing regal appearing cape, standing in an ornate room
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Late 18th Century Old Masters Antique Beaded Cape

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Mezzotint

Impressive 1870s Arapaho/Sioux Beaded Hide Dress
By Arapaho Indian Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Faceted Beads; Arapaho/Sioux dress on brain-tanned buffalo. Simple four color design; was probably
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1870s American Native American Antique Beaded Cape

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Nearly Naked White Satin Deco Wedding Gown w Transparent Lace Panels - XS, 1930s
Located in Tucson, AZ
You would be forgiven for thinking this is an uptight wedding gown because of its age and sleeves. Of course we would direct your attention to the transparent lace insets that discou...
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1930s American Antique Beaded Cape

Vintage 1940's Saks Fifth Avenue Creme Beaded Chiffon One-Shoulder Bridal Gown
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Ethereal late 1940's Saks Fifth Avenue creme goddess gown from the Old Hollywood era of glamour. This stunning silk-chiffon garment has so much couture detail, you can tell it was ma...
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1940s American Antique Beaded Cape

1960s Hattie Carnegie Silver Sequined Open Back Mod Vintage 60s Mini Dress
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s HATTIE CARNEGIE silver fully sequined vintage open back mini dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn silver sequins throughout on a soft stretch knit. Simply slips over th...
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1960s American Antique Beaded Cape

1930s White Cotton Embroidered Dress with Lace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Late 1930s to early 1940s White Cotton embroidered summer wedding dress. Dress has horse hair crinoline to give fullness. Size: 4 - Small Bust: 36” / Waist: 26” / Hip 40” / Dress l...
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1930s Unknown Antique Beaded Cape

Comme des Garcons Asymmetric Victorian Flair Bustle Dress Westwood Inspiration
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rei Kawakubo for Comme des Garcons high concept creation with Victorian flair. Most likely inspired by Vivienne Westwood's wench style dresses. Asymmetric heavy cotton dress ext...
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21st Century and Contemporary Antique Beaded Cape

Vintage 1910s Ivory Crème Embroidered Net-Lace & Silk Satin Trained Bridal Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Ethereal bridal gowns from the early 20th century are perennial favorites and this one is a wedding show-stopper. The garment's effortless style is so modern; the intricate hand embr...
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1910s Antique Beaded Cape

Victorian White Cotton Voile & Lace Cape Entirely Pin-Tucked By Hand From Paris
Located in New York, NY
Victorian White Cotton Voile & Lace Cape Entirely Pin-Tucked By Hand From Paris
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Early 1900s Antique Beaded Cape

Eavis & Brown Embellished Victorian Blouse
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Now this is what we call vintage! Circa 1980s straight from London, this hand made Eavis and Brown for Capriccio haute couture blouse is crafted from Silk and features billowy peasan...
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1980s English Antique Beaded Cape

Grace Kelly Inspired Ivory High-Neck Illusion Wedding Gown and Cap – XS, 1951
Located in Tucson, AZ
An alluring, yet fully-covered gown for those brides who seek modesty without looking mousy, this wedding gown was custom-made for a 1951 bride who valued discretion and beauty in eq...
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1950s American Antique Beaded Cape

Antique 1910's Julius Garfinckel Couture Beige Embroidered Net-Lace Dress Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unique mixed-lace dresses from the early 20th century are perennial favorites and this Julius Garfinckel and Co. garment is a showstopper. Garfinckel was a prominent department store...
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1910s American Antique Beaded Cape

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Couture Embroidered Beaded Sheer Net Art-Nouveau Vest
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This sensational 1910's French Edwardian bolero vest is lavishly embellished with glossy glass beads and sparkling jewels throughout. The highly stylized floral embroidery perfectly ...
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1910s French Antique Beaded Cape

Will Steinman New Look Pink Blue Strapless Back Bow Bouffant Party Dress-S, 1950
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

Burgundy silk velvet and sued long evening gloves Chanel
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Burgundy silk velvet and sued long evening gloves
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Early 2000s French Antique Beaded Cape

1890S Purple Wool Victorian With Taffeta Cape
Located in New York, NY
1890S Purple Wool Victorian With Taffeta Cape
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1890s Antique Beaded Cape

1930s Bias Silk & Lace Vintage Dress in Peach W Appliqués Butterfly Sleeves
Located in Portland, OR
This gorgeous bias cut peach silk lace vintage 1930's dress has beautiful floral appliqués. This long gown has an empire waist, short butterfly flutter sleeves and it has a very flat...
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1930s American Antique Beaded Cape

Pink-Lavender New Look Strapless Tiered Lace Ballerina Party Dress – S-M, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A candy colored confection smack dab between pink and lavender, this little trifle is similar to a Christian Dior Haute Couture gown that debuted at the 2011 Resort/Cruise show in Sh...
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1950s Unknown Antique Beaded Cape

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Victorian Black Evening Cape
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful black cape with jet-like faceted embellishments and small beads. It has braided trim and
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Beaded 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

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
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

Unusually Rare Black Victorian Bodice with Attached Cape
Located in Oradell, NJ
Offered for sale is this unusually rare and unique black Victorian bodice with attached cape made
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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Beaded Cape

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
Located in Gresham, OR
Extravagantly Beaded Victorian Swallow Tail Mourning Cape
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Beaded Cape

Vintage 1920's Metallic Embroidered Beaded Red Velvet & Sable Fur Couture Cape
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
-velvet cape dating back to the early 1920's. Frederick Loeser & Co was a high-end department store in
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1920s American Antique Beaded Cape

Cream Lace Cape, 1930s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Incredible 1930s Museum Quality cape! Huge angel wing sleeves lined with layers of intricate cream
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Beaded 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 Edwardian Antique Beaded Cape

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

1920's Opulent Beaded Gold Lamé & Black Velvet Fox-Collar Flapper Coat Cape
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
black silk-velvet cape will make any woman light up a room. The metallic threaded shimmer adds a perfect
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1920s American Antique Beaded Cape

Victorian Embroidered Paisley Cape with Chenille Velvet Tassels, Circa 1870
Located in London, GB
Exquisite Victorian cape in a lovely paisley fabric that has been heavily embroidered in bronze and
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1870s British Antique Beaded Cape

Antique Victorian mourning cape, French jet, taffeta, silk and lace
Located in NEWARK, GB
An absolutely beautiful Victorian mourning Cape with French jet beaded embellishments, and a silk
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19th Century British Antique Beaded Cape

1920's French Couture Ombre Beaded Sequin High-Low Flapper Capelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1920's. Evening capes from the Art-Deco era remain a perennial favorite, perhaps because no other
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1920s French Antique Beaded Cape

Maria Monaci Gallenga 1920s Silk Stenciled Robe
By Maria Monaci Gallenga
Located in New York, NY
Maria Monaci Gallenga (1880-1944) 1920s Silk Stenciled Robe with beaded jet tassels at neckline
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1920s Italian Antique Beaded Cape

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 Deco Antique Beaded Cape

Vintage Moroccan Fibula Set
Located in Chicago, IL
used to close a woman's cape and used as a status symbol. The center medallion has a large red cut
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Antique Beaded Cape

Vintage Moroccan Fibula Set
Vintage Moroccan Fibula Set
H 8 in W 33 in D 2.75 in
Japan Antique Tall Granite Stone Guan Yin "Goddess Of Mercy" , Early 20thc
Located in South Burlington, VT
with fine flowing robes. She clutches a scroll (as in the teaching of Buddha) and wears a rosary bead
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Beaded Cape

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Granite

Antique Victorian Oval Silver Plated Tray Walker and Hall, 19th Century
By Walker & Hall
Located in London, GB
and has a beautiful fretwork gallery. It sits on bun feet and has an elegant beaded handle to each
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1890s English Victorian Antique Beaded Cape

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Silver Plate

Antique Silver Plated Wine Champagne Pourer by Walker & Hall 19th Century
By Walker & Hall
Located in London, GB
collar. The scroll handle leads down to a circular beaded base. Add this lovely pourer to enhance your
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1880s English Victorian Antique Beaded Cape

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Silver Plate

1910s Antique Pair of German Silver Table Knights on Horseback
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
partially gilt and the flag bearing figure is further ornamented with a fur shoulder throw and cape. The
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1910s German Antique Beaded Cape

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Silver

French Framed Ormolu & Malachite Portrait Plaque Francis Drake, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
ground with a beaded oval-shaped border within a pierced and chased scrolling acanthus hinged frame
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1840s French Antique Beaded Cape

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Malachite, Ormolu

The Lloyd’s Patriotic Fund £100 Trafalgar Sword awarded to JOHN PILFORD ESQ CAPT
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
VICTORY OBTAINED OVER THE COMBINED FLEETS OF FRANCE AND SPAIN OFF CAPE TRAFALGAR ON THE 21ST OF OCTOBER
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19th Century British Antique Beaded Cape

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Ormolu

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

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 Black Hand Beaded Silk Net Fringed Mantle Cape
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Black Hand Beaded Silk Net Fringed Mantle Cape
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Early 1900s Antique Beaded 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

Vintage 1920's French Metallic Lame Embroidered Roses Beaded Jeweled Coat Cape
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This breathtaking and unbelievable French gold lame & green silk-velvet cape will make any woman
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1920s French Antique Beaded Cape

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
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

Victorian Sara Mayer A. Morhange & Cie 1880s Beaded Shawl From France
Located in Carmel, CA
. Shawl is featured in a maroon or deep rust velvet fabric with small exquisite seed bead detailing
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1880s French Antique Beaded Cape

1920's French Beaded Rhinestone Floral Motif Black Chiffon Scalloped Capelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Breathtaking French Couture black semi sheer beaded silk-chiffon capelet dating back to the mid
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1920s French Antique Beaded Cape

1920's French Couture Metallic-Gold Beaded Sequin Scalloped Flapper Capelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Evening capes from the Art-Deco era remain a perennial favorite, perhaps because no other period combined
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1920s French Antique Beaded Cape

Edwardian Black Lace Capelet
Located in Alford, MA
scalloped lace overlay and is embellished with a row of black beads around the upper arms and back. finished
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Early 20th Century American Antique Beaded Cape

Antique English Brass and Steel Fire Grate
Located in London, GB
pillars engraved and caped with finials. The front supports of reeded columns having square capitals with
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1870s English Victorian Antique Beaded Cape

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Brass, Steel

Antique English Brass and Steel Fire Grate
Antique English Brass and Steel Fire Grate
H 29.93 in W 32.29 in D 15.36 in
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
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

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

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

1920s Velvet Cape with Sequined Dragon Motif and Scalloped Beaded Fringe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-hemmed cape is trimmed with three tiers of gold bugle bead fringe. Measurements-- Length, Shoulder
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Beaded Cape

Victorian Burnout Velveteen Cape with Chenille Fringe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pattern. Cape is edged in a double layer of jet beaded chenille fringe. Shoulders are subtly structured
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Beaded Cape

1920's French Nude Tulle Sequin Cape
Located in New Hope, PA
dazzle. There is a beaded scarf collar, a scalloped hemline and a lining of matching nude tulle. A small
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Beaded Cape

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

Victorian Burgundy Velvet Carriage Coat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
France and heavily embellished with beads and chenille trim. Sight staining on champagne silk lining
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Late 19th Century French Antique Beaded Cape

1930's French Hand Embroidered Sequin Tulle Capelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
brown glass seed beads in a romantic floral pattern. Measurements- Length
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Beaded Cape

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

1920s Crewel & Bead Silk Cape
1920s Crewel & Bead Silk Cape
Size: One size fits all
1920s Lrgr Silk Devore Beaded Flapper
Located in Rockwood, ON
that an important labelled Worth cape was found. All of the pieces were carefully stored and are in
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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Beaded Cape

1920s Blue Silk Devore Beaded Flapper
Located in Rockwood, ON
that an important labelled Worth cape was found. All of the pieces were carefully stored and are in
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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Beaded Cape

EHRICH Brothers Victorian Green Evening Coat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Soutache embroidery at the end of the tails in the back. Covered crochet buttons with high neck. A cape is
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Beaded Cape

Art Deco Diamond Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautifully made platinum diamond encrusted dome style ring. The center European Cape color VS
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Beaded Cape

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Diamond, Platinum

1920s Gold Netting Flapper Dress
Located in Rockwood, ON
harder to find! The dress is made from a gold silk tulle netting that has gold sequins, glass beads and
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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Beaded Cape

Antique 16th Century Diamond Embellished Pomander Sphere
Located in Antwerp, BE
served as cape buttons or rosary beads. A pomander can be a bag containing fragrant herbs and might be
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Mid-17th Century Unknown Baroque Antique Beaded Cape

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Diamond, White Diamond, Silver

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 Chocolate Velvet Beaded Cape
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Victorian-era cape. Dark chocolate velvet with thick pile has soutache trim and beadwork
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Late 19th Century Victorian 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.
Questions About Antique Beaded Cape
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    Identifying an antique bead is a careful art. First inspect the bead for any seams that could indicate it was molded in a contemporary fashion. Antique beads tend to have a larger center hole. Inspect the bead for signs of natural age. An expert can help you confirm the approximate age of your bead. Shop a range of antique beads from top sellers on 1stDibs.

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