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Antiques & Uncommon Treasure
Best of the BEST! 17th to 19th c. French sterling silver, Georgian jewelry, sewing etc
$251 USD SaleSALE Large Antique Faux Tortoise Shell Tiara, Mantilla, Ornamental Hair Comb - Tortoiseshell
Vintage Clothing & Accessories:Antique:Hair Combs, Ornaments
A lovely old Victorian era large-sized ornamental hair comb, actually what is called a 'mantilla' - large and upright, made of fine antique tortoise shell and still in perfect original curve and ready for your use. Oh how these old hair ornaments make me wish I had long thick gorgeous hair to sweep up in a chignon and anchor with this! Alas, I buy them for you all who do. Very good to excellent condition, no chips or cracks, and not even any damage from bug bites. The original steamed curve ...
$506 USD SaleSALE Opulent Antique Georgian Purse, French Gold Cord, Opaline Worked on Silk
Vintage Clothing & Accessories:Antique:Purses
Missing only a drawstring, if that's how it was originally set up for closure, this masterpiece of needlework culminates into an evening purse seemingly sewn out of pure gold. The gold foiled cording is entirely all formed and hand sewn into place in the opulent pattern you see, both front and back entirely worked in gold cording. The front has the addition of a ring of blue opaline beads forming a circle into which a lattice of gold has been worked. The blue opaline accent shows again in the 2 ...
$166 USD SaleSALE Rare Antique Oriental Lotus Shoes, Tiny for Bound Feet Women!
Vintage Clothing & Accessories:Antique:Shoes
RARE! The ancient tradition of binding the feet of the upper class women of a China long gone, to make them more appealing and valuable as a bride or concubine, seems tortuous to our modern sensibilities. The practice of foot binding began in the Sung dynasty (960-976 BC), reportedly to imitate an imperial concubine who was required to dance with her feet bound. By the 12th century, the practice was widespread and more severe — girls' feet were bound so tightly and early in life that they ...
$294 USD SaleSALE Rare Antique French 2pc Aide Memoire Etui Boxed Set, Silver Accenting
Vintage Clothing & Accessories:Antique:Purses
Wonderful & rare 19th century French two piece matching aide memoire & coin or money purse set, olive green leather with reticulated silver floral accents and both beautifully displayed in the original leather presentation box! The last set we had in this style included these two pieces but also had a leather bound missal or prayer book. Not to say that the set has any religious origins but they're so close in style, etc. that I thought I'd mention it. Very unique, one piece is meant to hold a ...
$931 USD SaleSALE RARE Antique Viennese Kiln-fired Enamel & Leather Purse, Austrian Bag or Wallet
Vintage Clothing & Accessories:Antique:Purses
Superb! The marks around the sterling rim that surrounds the enamel panels (2) of this immaculate antique evening bag/purse are Austrian, though many think of this type of enamel work as being French guilloche. I suspect the enamel work is also that of a Vienna artisan/jeweler or goldsmith, and it's so finely accomplished, it certainly bespeaks his or her level of mastery of this very difficult and time consuming art. The kiln-fired enamels like this require many many hours of work and at the ...
$166 USD SaleSALE Superb Early 1900s Sterling Silver Coin Purse, Kid Leather Lined
Vintage Clothing & Accessories:Antique:Purses
HINT: SHE WANTS A STERLING SILVER PURSE! One of a personal collection of fine 19th century to early 1900s sterling pieces listed this week so be sure to take a look at all and start/boost your collection today!! Here's a fantastic & rare early 1900s CW sterling silver coin purse with ornate monogram and original, immaculate kid leather inner lining! Wonderful, simple yet elegant and absolutely gorgeous! Perfect for use or display! Marked "CW" and "sterling", weighs 5oz. total and measures 3 5/8" ...
$336 USD SaleSALE Stunning! Fine Antique Metal Beadwork Purse, Exquisite! 1880-1920
Vintage Clothing & Accessories:Purses
Not too early to start thinking about your Holiday Season Gala, or New Year's Eve, and here's a fabulous bag you're going to want. Opulent and chic at the same time! An exceptionally beaded purse in taupe and gold metal, all hand made in a very Art Deco chevron pattern that does the most outrageously wonderful things with light. Believe me, ladies, you'll shine and the purse will positively glow! Beaded drawstring handles are a little fragile, but the bag can certainly be used, or displayed with ...
Vintage Clothing & Accessories:Antique:Hair Combs, Ornaments
Fabulous Victorian era (Napoleon II, c. 1850-70) French made & carved ornamental hair comb. Actually what is called a pick, I believe, on this style. Made of fine antique tortoise shell pique work in 10k yellow gold (tested). Beautifully carved in openwork fashion, and featuring a pique horse shoe (horseshoe) for good luck. Over 150 years old and still in perfect original curve and ready for your use. Oh how these old hair ornaments make me wish I had long thick gorgeous hair to sweep up in a ...
$336 USD SaleSALE Antique French Aubusson Hand Bag, Purse, Romantic
Vintage Clothing & Accessories:Antique:Purses
Reminiscent of the old French aubusson and gobelin tapestry panels that line the walls of so many of our favorite Chateau and Palaces of France and of Europe, these later aubusson loomed tapestry purses became faves in the 1880-1920s, and this is a remainder of that era. The method of weaving fine dyed wool and silk yarns is the same, the beautiful surface of the needlework/loom work is just as pretty, and they are wonderful to collect and decorate with now. I saw a hanging rack once within a ...
$251 USD SaleSALE Antique French Aubusson-Woven Purse, Silk and Tassels
Vintage Clothing & Accessories:Antique:Purses
A fabulous find for purse collectors or for you ladies who go out to elegant events and need just that perfect evening bag (Oscars, anyone?). This is a French woven or loomed tapestry purse in finest weave and a mid-1800s motif that's unique and very artistic. Extremely well preserved, the royal purple silk lining and original cord drawstring and 2 opulent silk tassels remain in fully useful condition. They are not deteriorated or shredded as we sometimes find them to be. If only I had somewhere ...
$251 USD SaleSALE Antique French Sterling Silver & Mother of Pearl Purse
Vintage Clothing & Accessories:Antique:Purses
Another of the charming little coin purses popular in the mid-1800s as gifts for Catholic girls' first communion, often paired with a similarly covered prayer book or necessaire, or aide d' memoire, and within a fitted presentation case with leather covering. These items and sets (those that remain in full set and in box) are highly collectable today, and make a wonderful gift, as well. I've seen entire vitrines filled with them and they're just gem-like in their beauty and attention to detail. ...
$421 USD SaleSALE Antique French Aubusson Hand Bag, Purse, Jeweled Frame
Vintage Clothing & Accessories:Antique:Purses
REDUCED to clear: Gorgeous antique to vintage French aubusson purse or lady's evening hand bag, wonderful figural needlework with jewel & enamel accented gilt ormolu frame! It sure seems like it's been quite some time since we've offered a fine old French Aubusson bag, this a fantastic piece to break the dry spell :). A great romantic scene on the facade, all with superb detail and the frame the perfect finishing touch! All original and beautifully preserved, perfect for the collectors! Very ...
$192 USD SaleSALE Antique Beaded Velvet Purse/Bag, 1800s to early 1900s VF!
Vintage Clothing & Accessories:Antique:Purses
This wonderful velvet pillow purse features a lovely beadwork yoke. The purse is a lovely deep chocolate brown, and the velvet is in surprisingly good condition for its age. Strap is about 12" long, rise depends on how you carry it. Very useable!
$506 USD SaleSALE Antique Georgian Shell And Diamond Hair Comb, Ornamental, with emerald, too
Vintage Clothing & Accessories:Antique:Hair Combs, Ornaments
A superb antique ornamental hair comb from the Georgian era (c.1780-1830) in blond shell with a silver mount of diamonds and an emerald, making up a floral spray. This work is typically French, masters of mounting diamonds in silver. We are uncertain if the origin is French or English, however. No marks on the work that we can detect, which is not unusual for these very old pieces. The diamonds are small, rose cut (very old cut) and they shimmer and reflect light beautifully, just as they ought ...
$251 USD SaleSALE Antique Georgian Faux Tortoise Shell And Paste Gem Hair Comb, Tortoiseshell
Vintage Clothing & Accessories:Antique:Hair Combs, Ornaments
A superb antique ornamental hair comb from the Georgian era (c.1780-1830) in blond shell with a silver mount of French paste gems, (faux diamonds). This work is typically French, masters of these faux diamonds of glass which are ususally set in silver. The faux diamonds are good size, and they shimmer and reflect light beautifully just as they ought to. These always make me wish I had long thick beautiful hair to sweep up into a chignon and anchor there with something so beautiful as these ...
$166 USD SaleSALE Antique Victorian Era Faux Tortoise Shell Comb, 9k Gold Pique - Tortoiseshell
Vintage Clothing & Accessories:Antique:Hair Combs, Ornaments
I recently bought an entire collection of wonderful antique tortoise shell hair combs, ornaments, tiara combs and this beautiful ornamental pick comb is a lovely one! There are, admittedly, a few missing 9k gold (tested) pique 'pins', it's truly something special. Makes me wish I had long thick beautiful hair to pull back and make use of these beautiful vanity items, but alas, they are for those of you who do, and only for me to enjoy in passing. Don't miss them. We can never seem to keep them ...
$85 USD SaleSALE Antique Victorian Era Faux Tortoise Shell Comb, 9k Gold Pique - Tortoiseshell
Vintage Clothing & Accessories:Antique:Hair Combs, Ornaments
I recently bought an entire collection of wonderful antique tortoise shell hair combs, ornaments, tiara combs and this beautiful ornamental comb is a rather rough one, but since it's the only one of its type, and remains useful and lovely, we'll offer it as it is! There are, admittedly, a few missing 9k gold (tested) pique 'pins', it's truly something special. Makes me wish I had long thick beautiful hair to pull back and make use of these beautiful vanity items, but alas, they are for those of ...
$149 USD SaleSALE Antique Victorian Era Faux Tortoise Shell Comb, 9k Gold Pique - Tortoiseshell
Vintage Clothing & Accessories:Antique:Hair Combs, Ornaments
I recently bought an entire collection of wonderful antique tortoise shell hair combs, ornaments, tiara combs and this beautiful ornamental comb is a superb one There are a few missing 9k gold (tested) pique 'pins', but no bites or chips or cracks or restoration. it's truly something special. Makes me wish I had long thick beautiful hair to pull back and make use of these beautiful vanity items, but alas, they are for those of you who do, and only for me to enjoy in passing. Don't miss them. We ...
$166 USD SaleSALE Antique French Faux Tortoise Shell Hair Ornament, Comb, Pique - Tortoiseshell
Vintage Clothing & Accessories:Antique:Hair Combs, Ornaments
We can't seem to keep this type of chignon pick/comb or hair ornament in inventory, and each time we get one, it's gone before we know it. I'm sure it will be the same for this beautiful old natural shell & brass pique one, too. Circa 1840-70, Napoleon III era - These are all so beautiful! It makes me even more envious of those of you who have long thick tresses to twist and turn up and hold in place with one or two of our elegant anitque picks. . . but, alas, it is not meant for me. Very good ...
$107 USD SaleSALE Antique Faux Tortoise Shell Moustache Comb, Folding Vanity Item - Tortoiseshell
Vintage Clothing & Accessories:Antique:Hair Combs, Ornaments
Must have been quite a 'Dandy', the original owner of this beautiful little tortoise shell comb for his moustache grooming, don't you think so? And one who took fine care of his things, from the look of it. Not many of these remain, and nearly all have a tooth or 2 missing, as does this one. This is a small folding vanity comb, fine toothed as one expects for a moustache, though there is the remote possibility it was actually a nit-picker comb, or one for head lice. YIKES! Yes, it's been ...
$336 USD SaleSALE Vintage HERMES Vanity Case, Insert from Trousse de Voyage, Valise - Rouge leather, celluloid, c. 1930-40s
Vintage Clothing & Accessories:Luxury Goods:Hermes
This is one of the fitted cases that would have been a part of a fine vintage HERMES travel case, similar to a couple we've offered over the years. The slimline briefcase-like valise comes fitted with several lift-out boxes and also perfume and lotions jars, decanters, normally in French sterling silver or silver vermeil. So I found it interesting to acquire just the single insert makeup box you see listed here on its own, separate from the case to which it once belonged. A nice travel kit for ...
$294 USD SaleSALE Antique French Carved Mother of Pearl & Silk Coin Purse, c. 1860, Napoloen III - MOP
Vintage Clothing & Accessories:Antique:Purses
Here's a charming little mid-19th century French treasure, a coin purse with covers of slightly convex mother of pearl shell, entirely hand carved and of beautiful high pearlescent shimmer which we have trouble capturing well in our photographer's set up, but I can assure you, it's much prettier in hand. The 2 carved cover panels are each in superb condition, no damage at all. The old claret red silk interior is original but shows a split or two, which is very common in these old ones. The ...
$319 USD SaleSALE Antique Victorian to Edwardian Faux Tortoise Shell Hair Comb - Tortoiseshell Mantilla
Vintage Clothing & Accessories:Antique:Hair Combs, Ornaments
A lovely old Victorian era large-sized ornamental hair comb, actually what is called a 'mantilla' - large and upright, made of fine antique faux tortoise shell and still in perfect original curve and ready for your use. Oh how these old hair ornaments make me wish I had long thick gorgeous hair to sweep up in a chignon and anchor with this! Alas, I buy them for you all who do. Very good to excellent condition, no chips or cracks, and not even any damage from bug bites. The original steamed curve ...
$294 USD SaleSALE Vintage 1920's Micro Bead Flapper Beadwork Purse, Bag - Excellent Condition, Gold, Silver Metallic 1mm Beads
Vintage Clothing & Accessories:Antique:Purses
We've recently acquired quite a collection of antique and early 1900s vintage purses, evening bags, and with Opera Season and Holidays fast approaching, it's the perfect time to get them listed. They're MAHrvelous for your evening attire accents, so much more like jewelry really, than a purse, and yet they'll hold your evening's necessities and do it in high glam fashion. Whether you pick one that matches your gown or outfit, or just want one to display in your own collection, on a table top, or ...
$166 USD SaleSALE Antique Victorian to Edwardian Faux Tortoise Shell Hair Barette - Tortoiseshell Mantilla
Vintage Clothing & Accessories:Antique:Hair Combs, Ornaments
A lovely old Victorian era large-sized ornamental hair barette or clip - large and beautifully mottled in chocolate and cognac coloration, made of fine antique faux tortoise shell and still in perfect original curve and ready for your use. Oh how these old hair ornaments make me wish I had long thick gorgeous hair to sweep up in a chignon and anchor with this! Alas, I buy them for you all who do. Very good to excellent condition, no chips or cracks, and not even any damage from bug bites. The ...
$591 USD SaleSALE Antique Micro Bead 'Flapper' Beadwork Purse, Bag - Excellent Condition with Original Box
Vintage Clothing & Accessories:Antique:Purses
We've recently acquired quite a collection of antique and early 1900s vintage purses, evening bags, and with Opera Season and Holidays fast approaching, it's the perfect time to get them listed. They're MAHrvelous for your evening attire accents, so much more like jewelry really, than a purse, and yet they'll hold your evening's necessities and do it in high glam fashion. Whether you pick one that matches your gown or outfit, or just want one to display in your own collection, on a table top, or ...
Vintage Clothing & Accessories:Antique:Purses
We've recently acquired quite a collection of antique and early 1900s vintage purses, evening bags, and with Opera Season and Holidays fast approaching, it's the perfect time to get them listed. They're MAHrvelous for your evening attire accents, so much more like jewelry really, than a purse, and yet they'll hold your evening's necessities and do it in high glam fashion. Whether you pick one that matches your gown or outfit, or just want one to display in your own collection, on a table top, or ...
$234 USD SaleSALE Antique Victorian 10k Gold Pique Worked Ornamental Hair Comb, Large - Brilliant Tortoiseshell
Vintage Clothing & Accessories:Antique:Hair Combs, Ornaments
A beautiful old Victorian era large-sized ornamental hair comb - large and upright, made of fine antique tortoise shell pique work in 10k yellow gold (tested). Over 150 years old and still in perfect original curve and ready for your use. Oh how these old hair ornaments make me wish I had long thick gorgeous hair to sweep up in a chignon and anchor with this! Alas, I buy them for you all who do. Very good to excellent condition, no chips or cracks, and not even any damage from bug bites. Perhaps ...
$336 USD SaleSALE Antique Micro Bead Victorian Beadwork Purse, Bag - Excellent Condition, Cobalt Blue with Florals
Vintage Clothing & Accessories:Antique:Purses
We've recently acquired quite a collection of antique and early 1900s vintage purses, evening bags, and with Opera Season and Holidays fast approaching, it's the perfect time to get them listed. They're MAHrvelous for your evening attire accents, so much more like jewelry really, than a purse, and yet they'll hold your evening's necessities and do it in high glam fashion. Whether you pick one that matches your gown or outfit, or just want one to display in your own collection, on a table top, or ...
$166 USD SaleSALE Antique Victorian Faux Tortoise Shell Hair Comb, Paste Gems - Large chignon comb, perfect to use!
Vintage Clothing & Accessories:Antique:Hair Combs, Ornaments
A large and gorgeous antique French hair ornamental comb you're going to fall in love with! This is faux tortoise shell, flexible and in fine condition, and a mid-late Victorian ornamental hair comb that is large and arched to be worn to securely hold a chignon or French twist. Really fine quality, and affordable as it is faux shell. All the great appearance, none of the high cost. Very fine condition, I see nothing to detract from your enjoyment in use, or from future value as a collector's ...
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Susan Dean
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We have offices in Utah and California. 979 Woodland Pkwy, Ste 168
San Marcos, CA
Email only, please: susandean-aut@cox.net
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