Set of Gold Blazer Buttons 14 kt., 7 buttons, signed Lindsay
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Blazer Buttons

Blazer buttons can vary in price depending on the materials used, designer and novelty appeal. Below are some examples of blazer buttons including some Presidential buttons and some Edwardian buttons…
Hair comb featuring a profile dragon on a wave American about 1910
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Combs

Combs. A comb is a tool consisting of a shaft that holds a row of teeth for pulling through the hair to clean, untangle, or style it. Combs have been…
Akira suede and leather dress
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Suede

Suede leather is made from the underside of the skin, primarily from lamb, although goat, calf and deer are commonly used. Splits from thick hides of cow and deer are…
Lace fourth quarter 17th century French
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Lace

Lace is a delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an openwork pattern, made by machine or by hand. Originally linen, silk, gold, or silver threads were used but…
‘Magic’ mirror Made by in Japan, Asia, 1886.
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Magic Mirrors

The magic mirror is an ancient art that can be traced back to the Chinese Han dynasty (206 BC – 24 AD). The mirrors were made out of solid bronze.…
A LATE 19TH CENTURY IVORY, ENAMEL AND GOLD POWDER CASE, BY BOUCHERON
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Powder Boxes

Powder boxes were designed to hold powder including cosmetic powder. Below are some examples of powder boxes including an 18th century micro mosaic box and a Coty powder compact.  …
DOROTHY O'HARA TAFFETA EVENING GOWN, c. 1945
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Ruching

Ruching or Rouching is a gathering technique used in needlework. It is often used on items of clothing and has been used for centuries. The technique involves a large number…