Antique Chinese Coat

A superb example of Chinese porcelain, redecorated for the English market in London, probably in the Giles studio.

Each plate centred by a coat of arms. Chinese, circa 1900 Measures: 24.5 cm diameter x 2 cm high.  

The exquisite condition and luminous hand embroidery, as well as the generous size make this the nicest Chinese embroidered coat that I have ever offered for sale.

Winter 1874 (written in black ink on the lining) China Qing Dynasty Amazing ceremonial dress for Taoist Dignitary (Fa Yi) dated in black ink on the lining "Winter 1874".

This coat was made from a hand embroidered Chinese silk shawl.

Silk hand embroidery on silk with silk lining and hand cast brass buttons

Victorian Purple Hand Embroidered Silk Satin Antique Chinese Kimono Robe Coat

This is an absolutely incredible coccoon coat. The original shawl likely dates from the late 1910s or early 1920s. Made of a black silk ground with incredible polychrome silk embroid...

Evening coat with off-white silk embroideries chinese inspiration.

An English Chinese Chippendale style bamboo coat or hat hanger from the early 20th century, with turned accents.

Circa 1910-1930 China for export to Europe An interesting example of a silk embroidered couture coat based on a Dragon robe from the Qing period in China, with a cut dating from the ...

Antique Edwardian Hand Embroidered Chinese Jacket

This is an incredible antique Chinese robe, probably dating from the early twentieth century.

The robe or sleeveless coat has a wrap design with one gold button on the right side for closure.

Fringed Silk Kimono made from 1920s Chinese Piano Shawl

This colorful hand embroidered Chinese silk shawl is all floral designs in shades of red, pink, blue, aqua, turquoise, cream, purple, magenta, moss green, light brown and gold on a b...

From the early 20th century this shawl is a hoot. The beautifully rendered faces of all the characters tell a hundred stories of Chinese daily life and myth. The colours are fantasti...

Sturdy and lightweight, racks like this one were used to hold robes and other articles of clothing in a wealthy Chinese home. This rack features beautiful structural braces and latti...

Altar tables held great significance in ancestral rituals in China. coated in black lacquer, with gilt artwork of scenes from china and geometric patters on the base, this table now ...

A 19th century Imperial Wash Stand of excellent quality and craftsmanship. From Zhejiang China dating about 1870, carved with wonderful details throughout that set this stand apart...

This ancient stand-up coat hanger was once one of the most common of household accessories – and a necessity because Chinese architectural traditions did not provide for closet space.

A gorgeous, and unusual Victorian-styled caplet, edged in long, hand-tied rayon fringe and heavily embroidered in vintage Chinese fabric. Mandarin collar and frog closure. Floral si...

Late 19th century China Qing period Beautiful Han woman's embroidered silk ceremonial tunic dating from the late 19th century. Tangerine orange damask taffeta background representi...

Circa 1720/1770 France for the cut / China Indies Companies for the fabric A Banyan or dressing gown in chinese embroidered satin silk embroidered for export to Europe (Indies Com...

1920s Hand Embroidered Chinese Silk Cocoon Kimono With Vintage Ribbon made from Piano shawl

First half of the 20th century China for European fashion Amazing cape or ball coat embroidered in China for European fashion circa 1920 (?).

Circa 1880/1920 Tibet Tibetan dignitary's coat or Chuba between 1880 and 1920. Electric blue Chinese damask satin background with large badges representing Taoist symbols.

Circa 1900/1950 China Artist's costume from the Beijing Opera, in imperial yellow satin cotton, embroideries of irregular sequins and tubular beads. The dress is tied by cotton ban...

This is a piano shawl from the 1920s. These garments were originally meant just as their names suggest: as shawls for pianos. During the Orientalism craze of the 1910s, these sumptuo...

An interesting wooden garment rack of generous proportions. Ancient stand-up hangers like these were one of the most prevalent household accessories because Chinese architectural tra...

An interesting wooden garment rack of generous proportions. Dating to the late-Qing dynasty, ancient stand-up hangers like these were one of the most prevalent household accessories ...

An interesting wooden garment rack of generous proportions that dates back to the Qing Dyansty. Ancient stand-up hangers like these were one of the most prevalent household accessori...

Victorian 1890'S Antique Chinese Embroidered Coat

Large Chinese Export Porcelain Armorial Dish Morgan impaling Wharton Coat of Arms, Circa 1780 A large Chinese Export rectangular platter with canted corners, floral swag border, a c...

Kangxi Period Chinese Export Armorial plates with coat of arms of Gosselin, Circa 1720, A Pair.

The Chinese porcelain armorial rectangular-shaped dish is decorated in the central well with the coat of arms of Skinner.

Chinese Export Porcelain armorial plate, Coat of Arms of Arbuthnott, Circa 1745 The Chinese armorial porcelain plate is painted in famille rose enamels with the Arms of Arbuthn...

Circa 1880-1900 China Kimono coat in densely embroidered midnight-blue silk satin in stem stitch and bow stitch dating from the late Qing period.

This elegant 19th century bronze-mounted Chinese table lamp was produced, circa 1880. The beautiful hand painted enamel coated metal vase with the deep blue color and the great deta...

China Trade Porcelain: Patterns of Exchange, Clare La Corbeiller, pages 61-63.

Steel base is powder coated for use outdoors. Additional dimensions: Base: 29" W x 18" D x 1.25" H.

Originally used for salt pickling foods in a provincial kitchen, this early 20th century stoneware jar from southern China is coated inside and out with a dark brown glaze.

Pair of early 20th century Chinese elmwood chairs with "coat-hanger" crest rails, curved backsplats, and woven reed seats.

This mid-19th century two door cabinet from China's Hebei province is still coated in a lustrous black lacquer finish after nearly two centuries of use.

Virtually resistant to water, acid, and heat, lacquer has been used to coat Chinese furniture since the Neolithic period.

Originally used for pickling foods, this monumental early 20th century vessel from China's Shanxi province is coated inside and out with a dark glaze.

Vandekar of Knightsbridge (CA) Notes: At the Coats Collection of Chinese Armorial Porcleain on June 20, 2006 a single plate sold for £1,680 (US$ 2,487) inc. premium

Made for the Western market, These hand embroidered silk on silk Chinese coats are becoming increasingly difficult to find.

Entirely embroidered by hand this piece was most likely meant for ceremonial or theatrical purposes.

Victorian Black Multicolored Silk Chinese Hand Embroidered Coat

Amusing coat hanger attributed to Maison des Bambous, representing a Chinese magot looking over a fence.

1920's antique silk square Edwardian Piano Shawl 48"x54",with braided trim and 29" fringe all around. Gold/White Japonesque embroidered floral designs on a blazing red silk. Chinese ...

A truly stunning and unusual color combination is used for this hand embroidered silk on silk shawl which is also exceptionally large. It is suitable to wear or use at a decorative i...

A rare color combination makes this beautiful antique hand embroidered Chinese shawl a stand out in the textile category. Deep chocolate brown is used for the background silk which i...

A stunning 1920s Harrod's of London Chinese-style, dragon embroidered silk duster jacket. Original lining in green silk. Made in Vienna for Harrod's.

First third of the 20th century China A red embroidered wool twill jacket from the Beijing Opera, China, dating from the first third of the 20th century. Tunic cut with stand-up coll...

Brocade and black satin evening coat. Small black satin roses embellishment. Silk taffetas lining. SIZE 38 (Fr) M

Rare historical floral embroidered bespoke handmade smoking jacket c 1910 The vintage smoking jacket is designed with floral embroidered satin panels running down the front that ex...

This truly mesmerising 1920's heavy linen coat, with a pattern of blooming florals in shades of pink, yellow, lilac, blue and fuchsia accented by trailing green foliage accents, sets...

This is a beautiful quality c.1900 bamboo hall stand in the Chinoiserie manner. The condition is very good for a piece made entirely of real bamboo. A few minor losses to the roundel...

1970s Traditional Chinese Jacket Embroidered w Metallic Gold Dragons: ESME black silk and rayon satin with elaborately worked metal embroideries of dragons, ribbons and wave patterns...

Rendered in the most incredible silk brocade, depicting abstract hand fans surrounded by flora and fauna, in a palette of terracotta, golds, greens, oranges and blue set against a ch...

A finely beaded, sequined and embroidered evening coat, attributed to Margaine Lacroix, mid 1920's Paris, in extraordinary condition. The muted silver lamé ground is covered with ...

Evening coat in multicolor jacquard silk lurex from Lyon Pink silk lining. Brand tag has been cut off. SIZE M

Each with a rectangular plate within a stiff leaf, entwined vine and fleur de lis carved surround, the cresting centred by an armorial shield for the Thorold baronets surmounted by a...

Tailored to a classic 1920s drop-waist silhouette, this is a rare surviving culottes dress from the earlier part of the flapper era and our oldest ever jumpsuit design! This antique ...

A stunning black silk dress from Mignon Paris. It is sleeveless with a draped portrait collar, fitted waist and a full skirt- a feat of draping and ruching. The dress has a back pai...

This exquisite flapper dress from the 1920's embodies the sultry sophistication of the period with intricate beading, geometric paneling, and fabulous bugle beaded fringe. Crafted ...

Antique English Chaise Lounge Bench Victorian Hall Seat Carved Walnut c1880. Direct from England, a distinctive antique Victorian chaise lounge bench with elegant proportions and ex...

Unusual Art Deco Faux Pearl and paste tiara from the 1920's. Paste elements with pearls are attached to a rhodium band and is hinged so that it can expand with wearer. Interior band ...

White cotton piqué wedding dress with lace ( Hand-made Irish crochet) edge and boléro.Zip in the middle back. SIZE M

Elegant Art Deco Tunic Dress of black silk chiffon with diamond and radiating patterns of iridescent purple beads throughout. Sheer dress slips over the head with sides open to hip w...

This 19th-century Spanish Colonial bed is a magnificent example of antique craftsmanship, reflecting the rich tradition of colonial furniture design. Carved in dark wood, it features...

Gucci Worn One Time for an Inside Fashion Show Uppers are Perfect. Minor Markings to Soles From Gucci's 90th anniversary Fall Runway show, Frida Giannini cited her influence was A...

Antique French Louis XVI style Bergere library wingback reading chair, circa 1890-1910. Made from walnut with a striking pediment featuring a quiver, arrows and torch amongst roses ...

Sweet as can be Chanel Spring/Summer 2015 midi dress. Classic and playful Lagerfeld Chanel, this delightful boucle tweed dress gets a fresh twist with the fringed hem. Preppy shades ...