Below are some examples and price guides of velvet items including a Christian Dior jacket and a velvet and tulle flower gown from the 1950’s.

Christian Dior: a Blue Velvet Dress Coat
Autumn/Winter 2001

Condition Grade B+

Sold for €701.25 inc. premium at Bonham’s in 2023

A DARK PLUM SILK VELVET COLLARLESS GOLD AND PURPLE BUTTON CUFF PATCH POCKET CLUTCH JACKET
CHANEL, LATE 20TH/EARLY 21ST CENTURY

With padded shoulders and gold mesh and silver sequin braid trim

Sold for USD 6,300 at Christie’s in 2023

Four Chanel Silk, Velvet and Fabric Flower Pins
All signed Chanel, Made in France.

Sold for $157 (includes buyer’s premium) at Doyle in 2023

Scotch & Soda Satin Trimmed Velvet Tuxedo Blazer Tuxedo Sakko Jacket 46
Style: Jacket
Vintage: No
Size Type: Normal Size
Features: with a removable pen lateral Slits back embellished is.
Theme: 80s 90s
Type: Blazer
Size: 46

Sold for US$280 at Bidhaus in 2023

Vintage 1950’s Will Steinman Tulle and Velvet Flower Gown

approx. 34 bust, 24 waist, good condition

Sold for US$150 at Denise Ryan Auctions in 2023

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Below are some examples and price guides of vintage and antique diamond jewelry, including a Georges Fouquet Art Nouveau diamond wing brooch and a 1920’s love bird brooch.

TWO ART DECO WHITE GOLD AND DIAMOND RINGS
Each set with old mine and single-cut diamonds, approximate total diamond weight 1.00 carats, weight 4.0 dwt, size 7 1/2, 8 3/4

Sold for US$1,402.50 inc. premium at Bonham’s in 2023

GEORGES FOUQUET ART NOUVEAU BAROQUE PEARL, DIAMOND AND ENAMEL ‘WINGS’ BROOCH
Baroque pearl, old and rose-cut diamonds, green plique-à-jour enamel, silver-topped gold, circa 1907 – 1908, unsigned, accompanied by a brooch fitting of later addition with maker’s mark (Péry & Fils)

Françoise Cailles, 2011: Certificate of Authenticity

Size/Dimensions: 12.5 x 8.5 cm (4 7/8 x 3 1/4 in), wings adjustable
Gross Weight: 34.8 grams

Sold for USD 151,200 at Christie’s in 2022

Antique Rose Gold, Silver, Pearl and Diamond Bangle Bracelet
One button pearl ap. 7.0 mm., 18 old-mine cut diamonds ap. 3.60 cts., ap. 11.6 dwts. Inner cir. 6 3/4 inches.

Sold for $2,520 (includes buyer’s premium) at Doyle in 2023

VINTAGE PLATINUM & DIAMOND BRACELET

Sold for US$8,000 at Leighton Galleries in 2023

Magnificent solid platinum genuine diamonds,emeralds, rubies, sapphires in this gorgeous circle pin with two lovebirds is an exceptional high end piece from the 1920s 3ctw all genuine, original, matching old miners

Sold for US$4,600 at Jasper52 in 2023

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Knitting remained a popular hobby until the 1980’s when there was a decline. However, thankfully knitting has made a resurgence in popularity.

Below are some examples and price guides of knitwear including a vintage swimsuit ensemble and a silver wire knitted belt.

A PAIR OF RUTH BADER GINSBURG BLACK LACE GLOVES.
Black cotton fishnet gloves with knitted floral pattern to back of hand, scalloped wrists, 185 x 97 mm.

Sold for US$16,575 inc. premium at Bonham’s in 2022

Vintage Knitted 3 Piece Swimsuit Ensemble

Coordinating Lavender knits, one is a vest, 32″ L x 36″ W flat x 34″ H flat bikini bottoms 10″ L x 20″ W flat x 28″ H flat bikini top is adjustable, shoulder straps are 17″ L x side straps are 19″ L the knit portion of the bikini top is 15″ across and 8″ down the middle

Sold for US$75 at Annie Hodges Auctions in 2021

Vintage Silver/Lapis Gem Stones Belt.

Designed vintage knitted silver belt, the link highlight with one oval shape lapis, surrounded by lapis, turquoise, and coral like stone, the link carved with delicate motifs. Approximately 41.5*1.9inch

Sold for US$300 at Wealthier Art & Auction in 2021

Vintage Lurex wool knitted big shawl/toga with long fringes

Sold for US$65 at Jasper52 in 2021

Vintage 1940s Handmade Purple Knitted Shirt & Skirt Set. A shirt and skirt set in a lovely deep purple color from the 1930s or 40s. Hand made with a decorative knit pattern down the center and arms. Comes with a matching belt. Medium to large size, shirt measures 21 inches across. Skirt measures 35 inches in the waist and 27.5 inches in length.

Sold for US$20 at PUBLIC SALE AUCTION HOUSE in 2022

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Victorian bathing suits are rare but there are pictures and photographs which show the fashion. Many were made of woolen fabrics.

Originally, swimming costumes were made to cover the figure but as time went by bathing suits became less restrictive and clung more to the body.

Below are some examples and price guides of swimwear throughout the years including a Victorian swimming costume and some costumes from the 1940s.

A rare Victorian swimming costume with striped pattern.

Sold for £80 at Hannam’s Auctioneers Ltd in 2017

SILK AND COTTON BATHING SUIT AND OVERDRESS TWO-PIECE ENSEMBLE AND SHOES, black and cream colored, one-piece swimming or beach bathing suit having sleeveless, bloomer styled suit with V-neckline and stripped cuffs, bloused, wide gored seat expands at the hips, snaps and hook and eye closures, with overdress/coverup having wide striped collar and sleeves, snaps and bold mother-of-pearl button closures, original matching high-top bathing shoes having upper linen foundation, covered with matching black and cream colored striped fabric, soft soles with heavyweight woven cotton covering, original laces with steel tips and rivets. Circa 1900.

Sold for US$500 at Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates in 2018

THREE WOOL BATHING COSTUMES, ENGLAND, 1920s

1 navy knit w/ cream borders & applied soutache, unstretched B 33″, W 31″, L 32″, (holes to inseams & left H, minor discoloration, trim detaching) good; 1 teal w/ white & teal diamond motif on skirt, label “Meridian Interlock” & “British Make”, unstretched B 35″, W 30″, L 32″, (discoloration, 5″ light stain below left B, 2 repairs at W) good; 1 black w/ drop W skit in pale blue & white stripe, label “Meridian Interlock” & “British Make Pat No. 20409/08 Extended to 28.8.28″, unstretched B 29″, W 26″, L 34”, (skirt discolored) excellent.

Sold for US$550 at Augusta Auctions in 2022

1930’s red wool stretch knit swim suit with navy blue detail, over shoulder straps that tie in center of back, slight stain at gusset

Sold for US$80 at Denise Ryan Auctions in 2020

TIANA PITTELLE BATHING SUIT, HONOLULU, LATE 1940s

Printed cotton bathing suit c/o bandeau top & high waisted shorts w/ red cotton trim & halter necktie, shell embellished & kapok stuffed mermaid motif to shorts, label “Tiana Pittelle Fashion, Originator Waikiki, Honolulu”, bikini top B up to 54″, Wd1.75″-7″, shorts W 27″, L 14″, inseam 2.25″, (light wear to edges, bones beginning to wear through interior, 0.75″ partially repaired hole right front leg, 0.25″ hole inseam, few clusters of tiny spot stain) good.

Sold for US$325 at Augusta Auctions in 2022

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Below are some examples and price guides of vintage and antique citrine jewelry, including a 19th century demi-parure and a Georgian 14KT gold ring set with citrines and diamonds.

CITRINE NECKLACE AND EARRINGS DEMI-PARURE, 19TH CENTURY
The necklace composed of oval-cut citrines interspersed with floral and beaded spacers, the front of girandole design suspending pear-shaped citrine drops, the earrings of matching design, length 45.5cm, earrings 3.0cm, fitted case by Edward Nowell, Wells Somerset

Sold for £7,650 inc. premium at Bonham’s in 2022

MOUNTED BY CARTIER CITRINE AND DIAMOND BRACELET

Shaped buff-top citrine, old cushion-shaped, circular and single-cut diamonds, circa 1940, signed MTD Cartier, numbered

Size/Dimensions: 16.2 cm
Gross Weight: 35.5 grams

Sold for GBP 15,120 at Christie’s in 2022

A Victorian citrine and diamond brooch/pendant

Sold for £300 at Cheffins in 2022

14K Georgian Enamel Citrine Diamond Ring W Pearls

14 KT yellow gold ring. 13.4 grams & 8.6 DWT. Yellow Citrine (6 x 6 mm) and 7 old rose cut diamonds (approx 0.3 ct total weight) 28 1/2 pearls at 3 mm. Blue enamel.Ring Size: 7 1/2 in.

Sold for US$1,300 at Sarasota Estate Auction in 2022

René Boivin

Pair of citrine and gold ear clips 1930s

Each of geometric design, set with calibré-cut citrines, unsigned, French assay mark for gold and maker’s mark.

Sold for 9,450 CHF at Sotheby’s in 2021

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Designer Trousers / Pants. Below are some examples of designer trousers / pants including an ensemble by Pucci and a pair of black trousers by Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McClaren.

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Theatrical Shoes. Below are some examples of shoes which have been used in theatrical and film productions including a pair of Bette Davis shoes from The Virgin Queen and a pair of ballet shoes worn by Dame Margo Fonteyn.

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Ladies Shoes 1920s. The T-strap was the most popular shoe style of the roaring twenties, but other shoe styles were also available.  Having been hidden in boots and under long dresses for centuries, the foot was now something to be seen. Lace up boots were still being worn by mature women and young children as well as in winter weather. The slip-on pump was a classic option but now had large buckles, a throwback look from the 18th century. For outings requiring heavy walking the Oxford was the favorite shoe style. A low heel canvas or leather Mary Jane was the closest thing to a flat shoe, usually worn at home or for summertime play at the beach. Reference: The Vintage Dancer.

Dance shoes were very popular  and usually had curved heels and rounded points. Bathing was a popular pastime and rubber shoes were made especially for this exercise. Below are some examples of shoes from the 1920’s including bathing shoes and dancing shoes.

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Dresses 1920s. During the 1920s day dresses had a drop waist, which was a belt around the low waist or hip and a skirt that hung anywhere from the ankle on up to the knee, never above. Daywear had sleeves (long to mid-bicep) and sometimes sleeveless,  and a skirt that was straight, pleated, hank hem, or tiered.

Clothing fashions changed with women’s changing roles in society, particularly with the idea of new fashion. Although society matrons of a certain age continued to wear conservative dresses, the sportswear worn by forward-looking and younger women became the greatest change in post-war fashion. The tubular dresses of the ‘teens had evolved into a similar silhouette that now sported shorter skirts with pleats, gathers, or slits to allow motion. The most memorable fashion trend of the Roaring Twenties was undoubtedly “the flapper” look. The flapper dress was functional and flattened the bust line rather than accentuating it. Wikipedia

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Ladies Hats 1920s. The most renown hat of the 1920’s was the Cloche hat. The short hairstyle suited this type of hat, which was bell shaped. It was invented by milliner Caroline Reboux in 1908 but gained popularity during the 1920s. There were other types of hats during this period and included turban style hats and included boaters, which were straw hats, and Tam O’Shanter hats.

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Skirts 1900 to 1920. Skirts fitted over the hip and fluted towards the hem were popular during the early 1900s and continued in popularity during the 1910’s. In addition, during the 1910s, a slightly high waistline was fashionable, as was a long tunic-like top worn over an ankle length A-line or ‘hobble’ skirt (cinched in at the hem). During World War I (1914–18), women adopted practical, working clothes and they sometimes wore uniform, overalls and trousers. Reference: The Victoria and Albert Museum.

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