Sold2023TWO SILK VELVET EVENING CAPES, NEW YORK, 1920-1930s1 hot pink panne silk velvet opera cape w/ broad collar & hem trimmed in imitation of chinchilla, heavily bands of self- corded ruching to collar & above hem, CF self- tie, lined in blush pink satin bSee Sold Price
Sold2023TWO SILK EVENING GOWNS, NEW YORK, 1930s1 blue & silver ripple lame' evening gown w/ V-neckline, cap sleeves, gathering into broad W band, wide flared skirt, c. 1940, B 40", W 30", L 56", (light underarm stains, 0.75" repair & 0.75" seam opSee Sold Price
Sold2024TWO SILK VELVET EVENING CAPES, 1920s1 pink silk velvet cape w/ curled & dyed ostrich feather collar, standing collar, CF neck tie closure, pale pink silk lining, c. 1920, label “Hochschild, Kohn & Co. Baltimore”, SH-SH 20”See Sold Price
Sold2021TWO VELVET DRESSES, NEW YORK, 1930s1 brown silk velvet dress w/ fitted W gathered under B, double row ruched collar, slashed dolman sleeves to deep fitted cuff w/ row of self-covered decorative buttons, keyhole CB, slender self belt w/See Sold Price
Sold2016VELVET & GOLD LAME EVENING CAPE, NYC, 1920-1930Pale pastel & grey stylized flower motif cut to gold lame, orange silk velvet trim, "Stewart & Co Fifth Avenue New York" label, L 47", excellent.See Sold Price
Sold2020TWO BLACK SILK DESIGNER PARTY DRESSES, AMERICA,1 black silk sleeveless evening sheath w/ bateau neckline, attached cocoon cape, pleated to SHs & underside of hem, weighted hem, CB zip closure, c. 1957-1960, label, "Traina-Norell New York", B 40",See Sold Price
Sold2024TWO GEOFFREY BEENE EVENING GOWNS, USA, A/W 1989 & EARLY 1990sBoth w/ label “Geoffrey Beene New York”: 1 silk & tinsel panne velvet w/ strong SH, long sleeve, full length partially faux wrap skirt w/ slit at left side & open drape to right H, Fall 1989,See Sold Price
Sold2023TWO VELVET EVENING OR PARTY DRESSES, ITALY, 1930s1 orange tulle w/ silk velvet ribbons gathered & applied to cape yoke & full skirt hem, silk velvet machine stitched W band, mid 1930s, label “Yella Roses, Manteaux Firenze”, B 38, W 30See Sold Price
Sold2024TWO SILK VELVET EVENING CAPES, 1918-19251 pink silk velvet evening cape w/ silk tassel trim, shawl collar, velvet covered buttons & arm slits, c. 1918, SH-SH 17”, L 48”, (broad light discoloration, light wear to velvet, minor frSee Sold Price
Sold2024TWO SILK VELVET EVENING DRESSES, 1930s1 Cleopatra inspired brown silk panne velvet evening gown w/ broad tulle brass nailhead studded collar & fitted cuff, deep keyhole CB, c. 1934, B 32”, W 26”, L 62”, (belt missing, 0.See Sold Price
Sold2022PANNE SILK VELVET EVENING DRESS, NEW YORK, LATE 1920sRaspberry panne silk velvet sleeveless evening dress w/ V-neckline, set in front panels gathered for bow effect & asymmetrical draped flat bow at CB w/ extended tail, label “A. Traina & Co&rdquoSee Sold Price
Sold2024TWO SILK & VELVET AFTERNOON DRESSES, NEW YORK, 1890-18952-pc burgundy silk ottoman & silk velvet w/ silk taffeta bodice front, black silk chiffon to back of band collar, lined in cotton twill window check, silk ottoman skirt w/ gored padded & stiffened bacSee Sold Price
Sold2024TWO SILK VELVET OR CREPE EVENING DRESSES, MID 1930s1 purple silk velvet w/ crystal & iridescent pearlized seed beads in rose motif to high round neckline & draped puff sleeve, original matching self-covered belt, B 36”, W 30”, L 60”,See Sold Price
Sold2024DEVORE VELVET & LAME' EVENING CAPE, NEW HAVEN, 1920sBlack silk devore velvet on ribbed lame’ ground w/ black silk velvet collar into CF ties, CF & hem, pale pink silk lining, label “Hamilton & Co, New Haven - Paris”, SH-SH 15”, L 44&rdqSee Sold Price
Sold2016Rare Green Chevalier Silk Velvet Cape Ca. 1920'sGreen Chevalier silk velvet cape. rare and stunning 1920's emerald green silk velvet long evening cape with thick trapunto shoulder and or shirred detail with drappery fold design at bottom. RetailedSee Sold Price
Sold2024Donna Karen Burgundy Evening Shawl, Silk + VelvetLuxury Donna Karen New York Evening shawl with end pom Poms. Burgundy with silk lining and soft hand velvet made of rayon and silk ( 74%/ 26%). Made in Hong Kong. Has designer label attached. MeasuresSee Sold Price
Sold2018OMBRE BEADED FRINGE DRESS, 1920sWhite silk crepe covered in clear, gray & black glass beads, cream beaded belt, L 44", (mends on shoulder & back, bead losses) fair; t/w 1 black velvet 1930s evening cape, very good.See Sold Price
Sold2021Early 20th C Franklin Simon and Co Velvet Opera CapeEarly 20th C Franklin Simon and Co. velvet opera cape, Fifth Avenue New York, in cocoon style comprised of black velvet with cream silk lining, ruffled sleeve hem, low gathered and flared hem, breaksSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Judith Leiber evening bagA Judith Leiber evening bagLate 20th centuryMarked to interior plaque: Judith Leiber / New YorkA dark teal gathered velvet evening bag with two satin handles, satin trim and lining and a pave-set diamSee Sold Price
Sold2018PAQUIN VELVET EVENING CAPE, 1920sBlack silk with fingertip-length overcape having two weighted ruffles at the back and a wide white mink collar, crepe lining, labeled. L-41. (Tear at both sides below where capelet joins to longer capSee Sold Price
Sold2022Two Chinese Embroidered Silk Garments Length of largest 35 1/2 "Two Chinese Embroidered Silk Garments Late Qing Dynasty Comprising a dark blue ground tunic embroidered with butterflies and flowers, and an unusual indigo brocated silk cape with good gilt bronze claSee Sold Price
Sold2022TWO VELVET EVENING CAPES, LONDON, 1910s1 blue panne corduroy silk velvet cocoon cape w/ broad flat extended collar, arm slits & hem trimmed w/ silk chenille fringe, lined in pale pink silk taffeta, SH-SH 19", L 49", (wear to edges & fringeSee Sold Price
Sold2024TWO VELVET EVENING CAPES, 1925-19321 red velvet evening cape w/ wide collar, CF hook & eye closure, turmeric silk lining, 1925-1928, SH-SH 21”, L 42”, (slip N/I, velvet shedding, tiny-0.75” holes esp. collar & CF, ligSee Sold Price
Sold2018TWO BIAS-CUT EVENING DRESSES, 1930s1 peach silk velvet, cloth flower trim, B 33", W 23", L 56" (couple light brown skirt stains); 1 beige taffeta w/ ruched midriff, B 36", H 38", L 45"-54" (holes made by CF paste pin, light stains) botSee Sold Price
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