19th Century Fashion

Circa 1865 France Provence Amazing casaquin with basques and pagoda sleeves in the 18th century taste but dating from the Second Empire, piece collected ...

Circa 1815-1820 France or Provence Rare summer cotton Embroidered Cotton voile dress with cotton thread vermilion dating from the French Première Restauration. Wide balloon sleeves ...

A rare antique late Victorian / early Edwardian day dress. A two piece dress comprising of a bodice with long sleeves and crochet cuffs, the bodice is open and does not fasten, designed to be worn over a blouse. The skirt is most beautiful, long length with gorgeous crochet panelling down the front centre and around the back and the hem, the skirt has layered peplum style panels around the back and hips. Such a beautiful piece of antique clothing...

Circa 1860-1880 France Charming pair of men's slippers embroidered in wool in a very assertive Second Empire floral design! Cream cotton and leather lining, tan leather soles and he...

Exceptionally made out of the most beautiful and luscious silk. Very soft and very wearable. Actually shows very little signs of ever being worn. Retains original dress shields in great condition.The dress is one piece with a built in bodice. Appliquéd leaves decorate the bodice with fine silk lace and chiffon detailing. The collar is wired to stand up and there is an additional trained cape which would have been held on with an additional chain or ribbon. In immaculate wearable condition. Edwardian Cream Silk Satin & Lace Rare Wedding...

Three lovely antique shoe buckles. Silver tone metal buckle in black silk with a silk side ruffle. Measuring 5.7 cm / 2.24 inches by 4.8 cm / 1.88...

Circa 1840 India for export to the West Beautiful Indian cashmere shawl woven Kani called Rumal. Very fine weaving espoliné by crocheting wefts, close to the tapestry point. Large ...

Circa 1860-1890 England Precious hexagonal patchwork made of silk woven between 1780 and 1860. Exceptional composition with a zig-zag striped effect around a central target with bl...

Circa 1900 France - Tassinari & Chatel Beautiful Art Nouveau period silk Brocatelle wall panel by the famous painter and decorator Adrien Karbowsky made by Tassinari & Chatel. Graphic composition with flowered basket of poppies and laurel wreaths in shades of burgundy, wine lees and golden yellow. Complete panel with selvedge framed by an original Jacquart woven braid sewn on all four sides. Skilful bumpy weave with twill background and raised damask design. Very slight variations in the colours of the original weave which give all the charm to this piece with subtle tones. Cleaned piece with a very slight patina on the dents. Otherwise stable condition, no holes. Good general condition of colour and conservation. References: reproduced in the catalogue of the Exhibition of modern silk furnishings, Ecole de Tissage de Lyon, 1934. Dimensions: height 184 cm, width 68 cm. Adrien Karbowsky (1855-1945), of the Puvis de Chavannes school, was a famous Art Nouveau painter and decorator, known for his murals and tapestries, notably those of the Marsan Pavilion in the Louvre. He designed for the Beauvais and Gobelins factories and participated in the decoration of the Villa Kérylos...

A very rare and unique beauty case made from wild crocodile from the last century. Interior made of natural leather with 2 bottles and glass jars. An integrated pocket for other uten...

Circa 1890-1895 France Paris Dolman or Pelisse for the evening in wool felt eau du Nil with small Médicis collar, signed Emile Pingat, 30 Rue Louis le Gra...

Second half of the 19th century India Punjab Male coat of an Indian dignitary called Choga from the Punjab region (Amristar) end of the 19th century. Very fine Curry yellow pashmina densely embroidered with red silk threads and silver thread. Kimono cut with wide three quarter sleeves. Fully lined with straw yellow cotton chintz...

Circa 1885/1900 Scotland or North England Rare winter set with skirt and corset, very middle class, in Scottish wool tartan and velvet from late Victori...

Circa 1850/1855 France Rare Woven shawl with a cut-out lancet shape that adorns the shoulders of the elegant crinoline from the end of the Louis Philippe period. Lush vegetal decor loaded with wavy stems boteh rising in the bright orange central reserve. This type of Visite stole, made available on a Jacquard loom, was initiated by Amédée Couder at the Universal Exhibition in Paris 1839 and in particular produced by the Maison Parisienne...

Circa 1800-1810 France Interesting Reticule without flange dating from the First French Empire in steel mesh of violonnée or horseshoe shape. Beautiful work of large central rosette, trimmed with rosettes of polished steel sequins. Chain clasp...

Circa 1880- 1900 South Tunisia Rare Berber Djellaba or Djebba that I bought in Matmata at the doors of the desert and dating from the end of the 19th century. Sheep wool background woven on handloom and dyed from cochineal red to brick colour with colour variations. Traditional floche silk embroidery on the open collar, shoulders and sleeve opening with matching tassels. Small pink woolen bias on the rubbing parts. Plastron with very nice arabic-andalusian graphics. The 19th century North African pieces...

XS Waist with a 36 Bust Edwardian White Organic Cotton Lawn Embroidered Lace Summer Tea Dress

Edwardian Red Butterfly Silk Embroidered Kimono

Super soft tissue weight silk in great condition. There are a few small spots and holes but they are very minor. The dress is wearable and beautifully hand detailed. Edwardian Cream Silk Antique...

Edwardian White Organic Cotton Lace Sailor Collar Tea Dress With Sleeves

Second half of the 19th century Persia Iran Beautiful feminine bodice jacket with a cut evocative of the Persian ceremonial clothes that can be seen on painted miniatures of the Kadjar period. This piece is only for collecting because very small. Beautiful lampas of navy silk embroidered with a golden yellow and orange semis (probably earlier than the cut). Typical cut with large crevices on the sleeves and under the armpits. Basques to the form on the hips and around fully piped with ribbons, satin and blue braids. Lining in Indian flowered probably Russian. Four bell button...

Edwardian Cream Hand Crochet Cotton Cardigan With Fringe

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...

Edwardian Bronze Silk Mesh Over Pale Pink Satin Gown With Long Sleeve

Circa 1890/1900 Paris Evening mantle from the famous designer Jacques Doucet who had as assistant Paul Poiret and Madeleine Vionnet. Changing taffeta ...

Made in our NYC atelier by hand recycling several antique pieces to create this one of a kind dress. Due to the nature of the textiles being 120 ye...

1890S Purple Wool Victorian With Taffeta Cape

Second half of the 19th century France Normandy A Blaude/Biaude or work blouse in indigo dyed glazed cotton, France from Normandy second half XIXth century. Rare testimony of French...

Circa 1860/1900 France Beautiful dress for doll or young girl and its reticule from the Second French Empire period in black silk moire embroidered with a fine pattern of leafy ste...

Edwardian White Linen & Lace Tea Dress With Sleeves

An exceptional, Impressive 4 parts Coffee service that stands on the tray made for it. All parts are hallmarked with the Austria - Hungarian DIANA head from 1870. Total weight of 5 parts 4 324 grams /900 sterling Measurement: The tray : Internal dimensions 52 cm without border, with border 62 long. Internal width without border 35 cm, with border 45 cm Tray weight 2 000 grams Coffee pot: Height of the pot 25 cm, base 12 cm in diameter, Circumference approximately 18 cm Coffee pot weight 874 grams Big pot...

19th century India for the internal market Amazing pelmet or panel of tent or Indian palace dating from the nineteenth century. Very fine embroidery with polychrome floche silk threa...

Circa 1870-1880 France Beautiful silk lampas with a cherry and golden yellow Grand décor decoration in the taste of the designer Arthur Martin. A presentation leaf complete with its...

Edwardian Linen Handmade Lace Jacket

Circa 1830/1860 British India Company Rich turquoise pashmina scarf densely embroidered with harlequin palms, Indian production from Delhi in the 19th ...

Late 1880s Victorian gothic style mourning or mantle jacket in absolutely superb antique condition. The glossy black silk jacket has two long front tails, known as lappets, both of w...

1890S Lace Victorian Irish Crochet Top

1850'S Green & Pink Organic Cotton Floral Ombre Printed Dress

19th Century French First Officer’s Uniform Red Epaulettes Good pair of French Officers Epaulettes made in Red Silk and lined in black velvet, the fix...

Early Nineteenth century Japan A collectible Kimono coat for a Japanese dignitary, Edo period, in lampas lined with wool coat of arms dating from the early 19th century. Beautiful ...

Edwardian Cream Silk Lace Ensemble

Edwardian White Lace Irish Crochet Jacket With Dragonfly Accents

Circa 1825 India For export to Europe Rare Shawl or stole made of cotton tulle embroidered floss-silk made in Delhi at the beginning of the nineteenth century for fashion in Europe ...

Late 18th or early 19th century Ottoman Empire Astonishing and very early banyan, kaftan or ottoman coat dating from the late eighteenth century. Raw silk background with woven check...

Strong and wearable condition for the age, does show some signs of age around the edges. Edwardian Black Printed Silk Blend Velvet Jacket Top With Piping

Edwardian Cotton Odd Fellows Secret Society Cerimonial Robe With Antique Metal Trim

Edwardian Black Silk & Lace Top With Metallic Embroidery, As-Is

Edwardian White Lace Baby Doll Sleeveless Dress

Circa 1890 United States Fancy Dress, skirt and bodice for circus, sport (?) or simply American commemoration (?) in vermilion red and grey woolen cheesecloth. Dress in two parts, sleeveless bodice, boat neckline, buttoning in front and cream cotton lining. Plastron bouillonné and pleated falbalas with piping work and buttoned patch pockets in a two-colour process. The skirt has four rows of pleated ruffles and a waistband with pleats in the back for a small pouff. Clasps in the back, side slit pocket and cream glazed chintz...

Edwardian Beige Linen Walking Dress With Bias Cut Train & Red Folk Embroidery

Great old patina with numerous small hand darned repairs. Edwardian White Antique Organic Cotton Sleeveless Dress

Circa 1790/1820 France Beautiful collectible pair of Orientalist mules shoes dating from the early nineteenth century. Square-tipped upper in fawn leather embroidered with tulips i...

1970S Cream Polyester Chiffon Caplet With Lace Trimmings Crop Top

1800S Black Victorian Silk & Lace Tiered Skirt With Appliqués

Edwardian Linen & Cotton Embroidered Tulle Dress With Blue Hand Flowers

Edwardian Cotton Chambray WWI Authentic War Nurse Uniform Dress

Wonderful 1980s Crêpe de Chine Scarf by Jean de Fabrèques Paris Jeanne Damas A wonderful large scarf, floral with shaded sky and background on Team The scarf is Unworn and safely st...

Edwardian Ivory Light Weight Silk Haute Couture Blouse With Mother-Of-Pearl Buttons From Paris