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Maison Denez for Yves Saint Laurent African Collection Long Earclips
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
1967. Of antique gilt bronze with jute tassel accents wrapped with gold bullion threads. Clip back
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Vintage 1960s French Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Framed Antique Chinese Silk Robe with Dragon Roundel Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
, all done in a splendid embroidery with gold bullion threads. A well-preserved piece of textile art
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Tapestries

Materials

Metallic Thread

Vintage copper satin cocktail dress, c1960s Kitty Copeland
By Kitty Copeland
Located in NEWARK, GB
thickness of straps and a gorgeous rich gold bullion thread and lace detailing to both the bust and the hem
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Mid-20th Century British Cocktail Dresses

Alexander McQueen Metal Thread Bullion Embroidery Velvet Jacket
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen black velvet jacket featuring three-dimensional hand bullion embroidery of gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Jackets

Franco-American Textile with the Image of an Eagle Holding the American and Flag
Located in York County, PA
French flags beneath four war planes; embroidered silk floss and metallic bullion thread on a silk ground
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Mid-20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Silk

BERK of Burlington London Black Embroidery Velvet Slip On Loafers Size 9
By Berk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, leather-soled velvet loafers, aristocratically hand embroidered with gold bullion thread. The loafers
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Late 20th Century British Victorian Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Metallic Thread

British Crown Embroidery Velvet Burgundy Loafers Slip On Size 6.5
Located in North Hollywood, CA
gold bullion thread royal crown. The handcrafted loafers comes in a burgundy velvet with a black satin
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21st Century and Contemporary British Slippers

BERK of Burlington London Black Embroidery Velvet Loafers Slip On Size 9
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, leather-soled velvet loafers, aristocratically hand embroidered with gold bullion thread and monogrammed
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21st Century and Contemporary British Slippers

Antique French Huge Museal Metallic Gold Bullion Baroque Tassel
Located in Vero Beach, FL
thick twisted metallic gold bullion rope. This was used as a curtain tieback. Tassels are seen as far
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Antique 19th Century French Baroque Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

Elaborate Sailor Souvenir of Washington Crossing the Delaware, ca 1885-1912
Located in York County, PA
and gold metallic bullion thread, and combining various types of embroidery work and stitchery, as
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Antique Late 19th Century Asian Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Silk

Antique Silk Velvet Lumbar Pillow with Metallic Gold Threads
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique silk pillow with metallic threads and amber gold velvet . Antique Silk Velvet Lumbar Pillow
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Early 20th Century Turkish Moorish Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk

70s Hall Chair
By Geraldine Larkin
Located in London, GB
Hall chair hand embroidered with circles motif employing bullion, beads, silk, and metallic
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2010s British Modern Chairs

Materials

Metallic Thread

70s Hall Chair
70s Hall Chair
H 45.28 in W 18.9 in D 14.97 in
Mid-19th Century Italian Metallic Embroidered Velvet Pillows Metallic Fringe
Located in Dallas, TX
. An elaborate border made from embroidered metallic threads frames each pillow. Sides are finished
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Western European Rugs

Materials

Metallic Thread, Metal

1920's Gold Lame and Needlepoint Cloche
Located in New York, NY
motifs on a ground of gold lame bullion metal threads with brown velvet trim. Lined in silk taffeta. 1920
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1920s French Hats

1970s Ungaro Accordion Pleat Red Ribbon Belt
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in London, GB
metallic bullion work embroidery over the top. Each end is finished with three strands of red ribbon and
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1970s French Belts

Moorish Mughal style Curled Toe Black Leather Shoes from Tony Duquette Estate
By Tony Duquette
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. Hand made with leather body, the fronts elaborately decorated in hand-stitched metal bullion. Tapered
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Mid-20th Century Indian Slippers

Moorish Mughal Style Curled Toe Black Leather Shoes from Tony Duquette Estate
By Tony Duquette
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. handmade with leather body, the fronts elaborately decorated in handstitched metal bullion. Tapered
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Mid-20th Century Indian Moorish Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Leather

43 Star Antique Silk American Flag, Idaho Statehood, ca 1890
Located in York County, PA
43 GILT-PAINTED STARS ON A SILK, ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG WITH BULLION FRINGE; REFLECTS THE ADDITION
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Antique 1890s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Silk

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Kent 1960s Silk Gown
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful silk gown from Kent Originals made in 1960s British Hong Kong. The fabric consists of vertical panels of golden orange scrolls and geometric pattern against a sheer off ...
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1960s Hong Kong Evening Dresses and Gowns

2011 Vivienne Westwood blue taffeta off shoulder gown
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Austin, TX
Vivienne Westwood blue taffeta gown gold label off the shoulder, fishtail train fitted waist Condition: Good, some wear and spotting near hem Bust 34" , Waist 25" , Hips 39", Length ...
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2010s European Evening Dresses and Gowns

2009 Martin Margiela Mirrored Disco Jacket
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Austin, TX
2009 Martin Margiela Mirrored Disco Jacket Look #35 from Spring 2009 collection by Martin Margiela Can be worn as cape or jacket Condition: Very good, no missing mirrors or wear 42"...
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Early 2000s Jackets

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Emerald Sapphire Stone Pearl Necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage necklace featuring large emerald glass beads/cabochon, faux pearls, emerald/sapphire crystals and clear crystal rondelles. Hook clasp closure. Unmarked (...
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20th Century French Beaded Necklaces

Vintage 1970s Striped silk shirtwaist dress, Maureen Baker
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous vintage c1970s pure silk shirtwaist dress. It is a mid length dress with long bishop style sleeves, a v neck ruffle neckline and a full skirt. The dress has a matching b...
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Late 20th Century British Tea Gowns

19th Century Chinese Embroidered Silk Ladies Butterfly Short Robe
Located in Chicago, IL
When the Qing-dynasty woman who wore this lovely jacket entered a room, people would instantly have recognized her status and rank based on the materials and decoration of her garmen...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Textiles

Materials

Silk

Exceptional Embroidered Vintage Japanese Ceremonial Kimono
Located in Atlanta, GA
A visually striking vintage Uchikake Wedding Kimono/Robe for ceremonial occasion, circa 1930s-1950s in the Oriental Art Deco style. The bridal garment of a cream white silk features ...
Category

20th Century Japanese Japonisme Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Vintage Japanese Formal Black Silk Kimono
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Japanese silk Kuro Tomesode Kimono, circa 1960s-1980s. Kuro Tomesode is a dress for married woman for the most formal occasions, equivalent of the evening gowns in the west...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Textiles

Materials

Silk

Yves Saint Laurent 1985 Vintage Black Strapless Runway Evening Gown
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Portland, OR
This is a stunning Yves Saint Laurent evening gown from the 1985 YSL runway collection. This tuxedo inspired strapless dress is in a luxurious black satin, with a collar along the st...
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1980s European Evening Gowns

ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 “The Hunger” Black Eyelet Leopard Chiffon Blouse Top
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 “The Hunger” Black Eyelet Leopard Chiffon Blouse Top Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: S/S 1996 “The Hunger” Designer: Alexander McQue...
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1990s Blouses

Miu Miu Vintage 90s Polka Dot Silk Tea Dress
By Miu Miu, Miuccia Prada
Located in London, GB
Adorable vintage Miu Miu dress from the late 1990S. Made from soft navy and white polka dot silk chiffon with a silk satin slip lining. It has a super feminine tea dress cut with ruf...
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1990s Unknown Tea Gowns

F/W 1996 Gucci by Tom Ford Runway Kate Moss Brown Faux Fur Cropped Jacket
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a brown faux fur double-breasted Gucci jacket with a large peak lapel and collar, designed by Tom Ford. The beige version of this coat debuted on the Fall/Winter 1996 runw...
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1990s Italian Coats and Outerwear

Vintage Silk Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage cocktail dress in a pretty yellow/gold colour . The dress has a scoop neckline, front and back with small gathering at the waist. It is fully lined with a central back...
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1950s Unknown Cocktail Dresses

Vintage Pink and Gold Evening Gown
Located in London, GB
A pretty vintage evening gown , in pink with shades of gold. The dress has an attractive v backlline with a central back zip. It is sleaveless and fully lined. Measurements: Bust up ...
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1960s Evening Dresses and Gowns

19th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquer Fan with Mother of Pearl Faces and Lacquer Box
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 19th century hand painted Chinese fan with mother of pearl faces, Qing dynasty, the fan features black and gold lacquered handled a colorful screen with a figural, hand paint...
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Antique 1850s Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Vintage Donald Campbell Turquoise and Gold Gown
Located in London, GB
A wonderful vintage dress by Donald Campbell, in a blue, gold and rust coloured fabric . The dress is sleeveless, with a v neckline and a central back zip.
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1980s British Evening Dresses and Gowns

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1970's GIVENCHY Haute Couture embellished silk skirt
By Givenchy
Located in Newport Beach, CA
-finsihed, metal bullion threads are embroidered using chain-stitching, into laurel leaf motifs which are
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1970s French Flare Skirts

1920 Gold Bullion Metallic Thread Evening Wig Flapper Paris Model Paul Poiret
Located in London, GB
the most elegant wig cloche to be found. Woven of metallic gold bullion flossed "hair" with the
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco More Furniture and Collectibles

Spanish Made Black Velvet Bolero Jacket with Gold Bullion Embroidery
Located in New Hope, PA
jacket has a large floral design embroidered in gold thread with red beads at the center of the flowers
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Bolero Jackets

Asian Solid Couched Multi-Color Embroidered Ensemble
Located in Los Angeles, CA
raised (trapunto) to give a slight 3D effect. Most of the thread is silver bullion and the bottom of the
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1950s Unknown Chinese Dresses

Hand Crafted Wall Hanging Fibre Art Textile Contemporary Tapestry Embroidered
By Geraldine Larkin
Located in London, GB
band lured thread fringes. The border is a patchwork of velvets hand quilted with a floral design or
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2010s English Modern Tapestries

Materials

Fabric

1930's Pola Stout Metallic Hand Woven Jacket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
bullion (gold and silver metallic) thread are hand woven throughout in a Egyptian revival style geometric
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1930s Jackets

Pashtun Embroidered Ethnic Dress, Afghanistan, 1950s
Located in Bozeman, MT
estate of a diplomat who lived in Afghanistan. Embroidery to beat the band, trimmed with bullion ribbon
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1950s Day Dresses

c.1920's Antique Gold Bullion Tassel Cobalt Blue Cube Glass Bead Knot Necklace
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage c.1920's antique gold toned bullion tassel and multi thread necklace with cobalt glass bead
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Vintage 1920s Multi-Strand Necklaces

Handmade Men's Black Velvet Loafers with Gold Embroidery
Located in North Hollywood, CA
bullion thread. Comfort, pedigree and luxury in a slip on. Monogrammed slipon shoes for Men. Men's black
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Late 20th Century English Victorian Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Velvet

Elaborate Sailor Souvenir Embroidery, ca 1896-1907
Located in York County, PA
and gold metallic bullion thread, and combining various types of embroidery work and stitchery
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Antique 1890s Asian Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Silk

Elaborate Sailor's Souvenir Embroidery from the Orient With a Large Eagle
Located in York County, PA
, elaborately embellished with both silver and gold metallic bullion thread, and combining various types of
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

"Washington Crossing the Delaware" Embroidery with a Trapunto Needlework
Located in York County, PA
included silk floss, elaborately embellished with silver or gold metallic bullion thread. They were
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Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

RALPH LAUREN Size 11 Black Velvet Loafers w/ Contrasting Pink Embroidery Detail
By Ralph Lauren
Located in San Francisco, CA
solid black color. Detailed with an intricate "RL" monogram in gleaming bullion PINK thread towards the
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Slippers

Early 18th Century Cardinal's Seat
Located in London, GB
original water gilding and gold bullion and velvet fabric. The velvet, once cardinal red, has worn down and
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Antique Early 1700s Stools

Early 18th Century Cardinal's Seat
Early 18th Century Cardinal's Seat
H 28.35 in W 32.29 in D 19.3 in
Armchair, X-Frame, 19th Century, English Jacobean-Style, Upholstered in a Green
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
threat and traditionally embellished with bullion fringe. The ‘X’ chair evolved in the late 15th-early
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Antique Late 19th Century Jacobean Furniture

Materials

Silk

RICH ART MODELS c.1920's Gold Bronze Chenille Silk Corded Flapper Cloche Hat
Located in Thiensville, WI
/embroidered flapper cloche hat. Heavily embellished with gold bullion thread on body and bronze bullion thread
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1920s American Cloche Hats

An very unusual coloured glass and gilt metal 'grape' necklace, France, 1920s.
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
necklace that is 'bound' in faded gilt bullion thread, with a distinctive gilt metal button and loop as
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Vintage 1920s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Handmade Men's Black Velvet Loafers with Gold Embroidery
Located in North Hollywood, CA
bullion thread. Comfort, pedigree and luxury in a slip on. Monogrammed slipon shoes for Men. Men's black
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Late 20th Century English Shoes

Lapis Lazuli and Embroidered Gold Bullion Zardozi Evening Bag, 1960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
intricate embroidery technique that uses metal wire in place of thread or yarn. Unusual in its use of the
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1960s Unknown Evening Bags and Minaudières

Gold Silk Velvet Throw Pillow Embroidered with Mettalic Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
thread applique in the center. Raised gold wire metallic embroidery bordered with gold metallic bullion
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20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Pillows and Throws

Materials

Silk, Velvet

Sailors Souvenir Embroidery with 13 Stars Crossed Flags and Eagle circa1885-1910
Located in York County, PA
thread, elaborately highlighted with silver metallic bullion embellishments and tassels, the work
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Antique Late 19th Century Asian Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Silk

Stunning Antique Hall Chair 'The Military Pipers Chair' Victorian, circa 1890
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
military pipers tunic with all bullion threaded regalia, buttons and white cotton parade gloves. Resting on
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Antique 1890s European Victorian Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

'The Irish Guards’ Pair of Victorian Wing Back Armchairs, circa 1890
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
buckle to waist with webbed belt detail. Authentic Irish guard gold bullion thread rank badge with pips
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Armchairs

Framed George V Era Household Cavalry Trumpet Banner
Located in Glamis, Angus
silk ground, embroidered with the Royal Coat of Arms of George V in gold and silver bullion wire. Edged
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Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Edwardian Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Metallic Thread

1990s Bill Blass Metallic Embroidered Suede Coat
By Bill Blass
Located in Dallas, TX
sleeves end with a turned under finish. The coat is heavily embroidered in a bullion and silk thread with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Coats and Outerwear

Lesage Paris Tulle Bodice Hand Sewn Gold Beads Soutache Maggie Norris Couture
By Maggie Norris, Maggie Norris Haute Couture
Located in New Hope, PA
gold bullion or metallic soutache becomes body jewelry. The soutache is hand sewn in a flower and vine
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bodices

Pair of French Art Deco Table or Bouillotte Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
detailed with a metallic gold bullion trim. Unmarked, these lamps are very much in the manner of lighting
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass, Metallic Thread

Vintage European Club Chair Newly Upholstered in Snake Charmer's Pakistan Quilt
Located in Glen Ellyn, IL
decoratively quilted in bright colored threads. The chair is finished off with a long multi colored Scalamandre
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Mid-20th Century Danish Chairs

Materials

Cotton

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Bullion Thread For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic bullion thread available at 1stDibs. A bullion thread — often made from fabric, metal and metallic thread — can elevate any home. There are 7 variations of the antique or vintage bullion thread you’re looking for, while we also have 5 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect bullion thread — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each bullion thread bearing modern, Baroque or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made bullion thread over the years, but those crafted by Geraldine Larkin are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Bullion Thread?

The average selling price for a bullion thread at 1stDibs is $3,063, while they’re typically $170 on the low end and $21,048 for the highest priced.