Mid-19th Century Fashion

Circa 1865 France Second Empire period An afternoon dress with train and large projected crinoline, bodice and skirt in blue silk "à l'antique" moire dating from the most extravagant...

Elegant 19th Century Ribbed Silver Pill Box handmade of coin silver. Simple reeded silver is used for simple oval handmade box. 1.25" x .75" x 1" high.

Second half of the 19th century Spain Mantilla or ceremonial head veil in cream silk lace called Blonde collected in Madrid. Diamond shape decorated with large flowers au naturel on...

Circa 1830 -1835 France Louis-Philippe period Salmon pink silk moire dinner dress with large gigot sleeves tightened over the forearms and dating from the most extravagant of the Rom...

Elaborate Victorian Tortoise shell Comb from the mid 19th Century. Carving is exceptional with motifs undercut from a solid piece of tortoiseshell...

Elegant 19th Century Cut Velvet Brocade Mens Vest circa 1860. Lovely cut velvet textile in deep wine floral with purple blue buds. Enamel buttons with matching blue tones. Lined in c...

19th century France Vendée or South West France A peasant work skirt from the Vendée or the South West of France, in Indigo woven cotton/linen Siamoise with fine white stripes. Ope...

Navy Blue Multicolored Chinese Skirt Pleated navy silk and multicolor with tie belt; depicts medallions and auspicious symbols with five-clawed dragons, fire, “flaming pearl of wis...

Circa 1860 France or Southern Europe Beautiful summer crinoline ball gown in pale pink moiré silk lampas with brocaded floral garlands, probably made earlier than the large crinolin...

Circa 1855 France or Europe Precious white cotton muslin or organza round crinoline walker dress dating from the beginning of the Second Empire. Dress with puffed sleeves, folded ple...

Circa 1840 France Bronze or puce taffeta day dress dating from the end of the reign of Louis-Philippe. Brown chintz-lined dress with high-waisted bodice, draped pleats highlighting t...

Circa 1855 France French Day dress with bodice and round crinoline skirt in changing and noising taffeta dating from the beginning of the Second Fre...

Circa 1830 France Romantic-period dandy's drape in wool-cotton twill woven in the colour of Ramoneur, a fabric known as Casimir in the fashion plates of the period. It is a slim-fit...

Circa 1855-1860 France Paris A French long Cashmere Paisley shawl, possibly from The Hébert House, with poly-lobed reserve and unidentified signature dating from the early Second Fr...

Ornate Victorian Coral Branch Comb with an ornate branch and bead crown motif. Deep red Italian coral with lovely dimensional design all set onto tortoise shell comb...

Antique Gold Plated Walking Stick Cane  Year 1832 This piece is an exceptional example of the marriage between function and design. This antique walking stick / cane features a gol...

In astounding condition, this shirtwaist dress is a perfect example of what a pioneer woman might have worn on her journey to the American West during the mid-19th century. Its Weste...

Deep royal blue portrait V neck fit flare, high low gown. Cinched at the waist with self bow belt In matching French Brocade with shimmering blue lurex f...

A skirt that has withstood over 150 years on the planet with no loss of color, print or integrity despite having lived through winters on the Plains and washing with lye; front and b...

Wonderful antique Victorian French bevelled edge decorative hand mirror with a gilt finish. Featuring a painted porcelain back with a lady design and a pink and blue edging with raised hand painted gold detail. The mirror is edged with a beaded border, and there is a ring for hanging on the wall. Measuring height 20.5cm / 8 inches by maximum width 7cm / 2.75 inches. The mirror has foxing and some cracks. The frame is in very good condition, with some wear to the gilt finish. The porcelain picture back is in very good condition. This is a very beautiful heavy antique hand mirror...

Circa 1860-1880 France Long Paisley shawl in striped wool called Bayadère, as can be seen in the iconography of Provençal painting, including the Ex-voto. Woven decoration with large...

From the collection of a beautiful apartment of Monte Carlo This prominent collections is made of theree original chinese vases, with certificates In particular we have a set of two ...

Circa 1860 Europe Beautiful dress with crinoline walk or indoor printed bunting bayadère dating from the French Second Empire. Fine print on roll or Alsatian from English wool (?) . ...

Circa 1860 France Rectangular shawl to be worn as a stole, in remarkably transparent Grenadine silk, probably made in Lyon or Saint-Etienne during the French Second Empire. Rigid bl...

The beaded bag has a silver handle in the shape of a double arch, which is designed with an adjuster made of stylized flower and leaf tendrils and has a pressure closure. A 38 cm long pea chain is attached to 2 eyelets on the side. The flat, tall rectangular pocket bag is made using bead knitting. It shows the same flower motif on the front and back: red ones on a background of colorless glass beads...

Circa 1845 Paris Very long French Paisley cashmere shawl probably made in Paris in the late French Louis-Philippe period. Woolen shawl woven on a quarter loom with a cut-throw. Lar...

A Louis Vuitton Trianon trunk, identical to the one showcased at the Asnieres museum in Paris, stands as a testament to originality and preservation. This specific model mirrors the pristine condition of the piece displayed by Louis Vuitton. It's among the earliest trunks crafted and conceived by Louis Vuitton himself...

1844s Victorian Sèvres Porcelain and Bronze French Decorative Jewelry Box Product details: Circa 1844 Porcelain w/ bronze detail Hand painted inside and outside Signed A. Marin on t...

Circa 1860 France Paris A square cashmere Paisley shawl with extremely fine weaving in 6 colors, cut-throw weaving dating from the Second Empire. Unidentified signature of Frédéric ...

From the collection of a beautiful apartment of Monte Carlo This prominent collections is made of theree original chinese vases, with certificates In particular we have a set of thre...

Circa 1850-1880 France Limousin Spectacular regional cap known as the Barbichet du Limousin, a small treasure trove of French folk art. Barbichets are large wings of starched muslin,...

France Paris Circa 1839 An early Jacquard shawl woven in shape and numbered 17280485 which allowed to fit closely to the form of the gigot sleeves dress...

Circa 1840-1850 Provence Beautiful Provençal quilt made from french printed cotton patchwork between 1790 and 1840, dating from the end of the french Romantic period. Commonly known...

Circa 1850-1880 France Precious tuyautée straw embroidery Baby's Headband from the French Second Empire period. This is a small oval-shaped helmet used to protect the heads of young...

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...

Circa 1860 United States Spectacular American hexagon patchwork circa 1860. Entirely hand-sewn from printed cotton and Indian hexagons, all dated between 1810 and 1850. Design with ...

Circa 1865 France or Russia Precious scarf in very fine silk woven with a lace pattern evoking Chantilly, which was very fashionable under the French Second Empire. The woven fichu ...

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

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 stem...

First half of the 19th century Spain Precious caraco or bodice in silk twill embroidered with bouquets, fully lined with unbleached hemp. Sleeveless caraco buttoned at the front and...

Powered Blue Multicolored Chinese Skirt Depicts medallions, bats, five-clawed dragons, “flaming pearl of wisdom”, clouds, and hidden treasures in Lishui waves. 53" approximate wi...

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...

Elastic in the waist. Lot's of stretch. Black & Orange Silk Satin Hand Embroidered Lounge Pajamas

This real mink fur wrap is in great condition. It has a taupe satin lining and appliquéd monogram patches. Measurements in Inches: Width: 11.5 Length: 72

Circa 1851 France A rare Troupe de Marin paletot jacket, model 1851, dating from the Monarchie de Juillet. Navy woollen cloth with eleven brass buttons engraved with a naval anchor...

Amazing Chinese Tortoiseshell Lorgnette for the European Market from the mid 19th Century. Marked "Cara" (Dear) with elaborate fully figured and hand c...

Second half of the 19th century - Ottoman Empire A Caraco, a women's jacket in scarlet wool felt with gold embroidery. Fitted at the waist, with long sleeves and a large heart-shaped...

Wonderful and unusual Victorian Czech Glass Hair Ornament set in deep brass settings. Vibrant cut rainbow glass stones with central cluster trembler. 18...

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...

Dated 1836 England Rare inlaid tortoiseshell red "Maroquin" Reticule dating from the period of King William IV, before Queen Victoria's accession to the English throne in 1837. Inside is a moving and difficult-to-read ball book dated 1836. It is a miraculously preserved reticule with three gussets in scarlet red morocco, finely engraved with neo-Gothic friezes in the shape of scallops. In the centre on both sides a blond tortoiseshell plate...

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...

Black Rayon Crochet & Chiffon Cocktail Dress With Beaded Tassels

Circa 1840/1860 England Beautiful pair of men's braces complete with roses embroidered in petit point on cream linen net, dating from the late Louis-Philippe or early Second Empire ...