1880s Fashion

Unusual and Rare Tortoiseshell Carved Claw Hair Pick from the 19th Century. Beautifully hand carved with an eagle's claw holding a ball which rotates within. Really masterful carving...

Elegant headband hair comb in imitation tortoiseshell, made around the 1890s in Spain. It features a semicircular structure that adapts to the top of the hairstyle, serving as a ligh...

Lightly padded Wool and cashmere "Visite" with Paisley pattern with silk fringes edge. Hidden button and buttonhole closure on the middle front. One pocket under the right armpit. T...

Victorian Chinese Mantle Shawl created in the period with imported Chinese silk hand embroidered textiles. Hand trimmed with lavish fringe thr...

Museum-level rarity — a documented Christian Dior FW 1987 bustier designed under the artistic direction of Marc Bohan. An exceptional archival piece, exquisitely hand-embroidered in ...

Ornate Victorian Gold Filled and Faux Pearl Comb from the late 19th Century. Large scale set with glass pearls and gilt swag chains hinged on a blond tortoiseshell comb. 1880's Franc...

19th Century "Visite" jacket with ivory silk threads embroideries, feathers neckline edge and silk fringes. Padded . Silk lining inside ( altered) Hook&eyes SIZE M

Antique French gilt silver jewelry box Exquisite and highly refined French gilt silver jewelry box, 19th century, Napoleon III, in gilt silver or vermeil. Rectangular profile with ro...

Circa 1880-1890 France Day dress with integrated Bustle cage, by petite Bourgoisie, bodice and skirt in aubergine/chocolate silk faille, trimmed with chestnut moiré and dating from t...

Circa 1880. France A brown silk faille day dress, skirt and bodice dating from the early French Troisième République. Whalebone bodice, staple front choker and large pagoda sleeves. ...

Incredible authentic Victorian Era (approximately 1880s) ivory silk lace corset bustier blouse! Features a fitted boned bodice with hook-and-eye closures up the front. Puckered silk...

Overdyed Victorian Petticoat from the late 19th Century Studio by Vintage Luxury. Inserted with diagonal eyelet, tucks on cotton percale with double ruffle hem and fullness on back. ...

An exquisite 1880s Louis Vuitton Damier Courier Trunk, a timeless piece that exudes elegance and storied history. This rare find is a true testament to the craftsmanship and enduring...

A romantic and exceptional artifact of late 19th-century French craftsmanship, this Victorian mesh purse serves as a testament to the era's opulent utility. Originally designed as a ...

Upcycled Victorian Linen Spider Bolero by Studio VL. We have hand embroidered a series of tiny black spiders within each original embroidered cartouche on the body and along the hems...

Chanel - (Made in France) Bag in black quilted velvet and jewel closure in gold metal and glass paste. Collection 1989/1991. Additional information: Dimensions: Height: 14 cm, Leng...

Late 1800s Victorian Buttercream Mohair Crochet Fichu in Intricate Patterns: A generously sized piece in excellent condition, especially considering age. One size fits all.

Art Nouveau 1890 Flamenco Pericon Fan Open 66cm X 34cm / 25,98in x 13,38in Ebonized wood. Ideal for cocktails and galas, for dancing and for breezing ...

Edwardian Batiste Overdyed Armistice Blouse, Studio Vintage Luxury circa 1990's. Period sheer batiste blouse with embroidery, openwork and tiny mother of pearl buttons. Buttons up fr...

Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk, a testament to the lavish journey of luxury travel dating back to the 1880s. This exceptional piece is meticulously crafted in the iconic Damier canvas, ...

Circa 1885-1890 France Reception or ceremonial gown in midnight blue silk velvet adorned with a cascade of baroque friezes embroidered with marcasite beads and black and gold cord tr...

A very rare Fendi circa late 1970's early 1980's vintage shoulder crossbody bag. Front flap is secured closed by a drawstring style patent leather cord that loops around a solid ball...

Overdyed Victorian Full Petticoat by Studio Vintage Luxury. Of light weight cotton with multiple tucks and eyelet lace trim. Full double ruffle hem. 1880's USA. 28" maximum waist dra...

Chanel X Karl Lagerfeld circa 1989 Black cotton and viscose skirt printed with a red camellia motif. Size 40.

Worn during the Victorian lady’s two-year mourning period, this petite hat telegraphed propriety and solemnity without sacrificing style. Featuring a stiff skullcap adorned with silk velvet bows and gathers, it is accentuated by silk ribbon roses. Best of all, despite its small size it can be perched on the head without the use of hat pins thanks to its velvet bonnet ties. Stiff Victorian half hat...

Upcycled Victorian Spider Petticoat by Studio VL. Victorian cotton batiste petticoat inserted with tons of lace and ruffles. We have hand embroidered a series of large spooky black s...

Red carpet ready stunning black satin clutch by Italian designer, Rodo. Silver metal bow detail at clasp. Clean interior with Rodo logo lining. Hidden 23" lo...

Circa 1885 France Large lobster tail skirt forming the train of an elegant bourgeois woman from the beginning of the Third Republic around 1885. Lime or water green moiré silk faille...

Offering an 80's Kenzo wool dress, fully lined, buttons down front, narrow waist.

“Cameo” jewelry box, porcelain and gold trim, 19th century – England Technical data Material: Porcelain Period: 20th century Country of origin: Engla...

Chloé by Karl Lagerfeld navy dolman dress, Fall Winter 1981 Well documented appearing on the runway in red, illustrated in US Vogue 1981 and described as "part coat, part dress" to b...

Circa 1880 From Nice in France A festive headdress in printed cotton chintz from the vallée de la Roya in the hinterland of Nice, dating from the last quarter of the 19th century. Pr...

3 hand embroidered petit point pieces made for a bag. 1 pocket part for the front or back of the petit point bag and 2 middle parts. Embroidered on ver...

Circa 1880-1900 France A late 19th century petrol blue and cream mottled wool boy's suit and waistcoat. Small scooped out suit with tail, officer's collar, brass button cross fasteni...

Rare Kerr Art Nouveau Turtle Buckle in the form of abstract turtles with whiplash designs, possibly seaweed, surrounding them. Done in the hollow, high...

Unusual Victorian Sterling Beard comb from the late 19th Century. Sterling frame hand etched with an iris and butterfly motif. Comb has a break but there is...

French Cut Steel Shoe Buckles from the late 19th Century. Elegant Art Nouveau lobed fan motif curved and set with hundreds of hand set cut steel "stones". Each 3" x 1.5". France 1880's.

Gorham Sterling Silver Belt Buckle #144, c1888. The design work of stylized flowers and shells is crisp and has a beautiful patina. The center section moves easily. There has been no...

Unusual and lovely Victorian Cut Steel Barette from the late 19th Century. Length 2.50". Width .75". 1880's France. Excellent condition.