The Treasure Hunt

#2505   $275
Silk chiffon/lace nightgown, 1930s. The outlining of the breasts in lace with feminine, curvilinear shapes is a masterful touch in the seductive design.
#2665   $350
Silk charmeuse peignoir, c.1910. Trimmed with delicate floral lace, faggoted seams, and metallic ribbon floral bouquets. Comfortable loose fitting cocoon style.
#7239   $425
Metallic embroidered taffeta evening dress, 1930s. Fab draped, open-sleeve detail and plunging neckline. Bias cut molds to the body through the torso and flares below the knee.
#6417   $145
Yves Saint Laurent wool challis scarf 1960s-70s. A vintage original from YSL.
#6519   $350
Intricately carved plastic comb, c.1910. Set with more than 1000 tiny faceted jets that sparkle in the light.
#4046   $175
3 bakelite hat pins, c.1905. The amusing colors: apple juice, butterscotch, and jade. 
#4131   $175
Tenerife silk lace hankie, c.1900. A cream-colored silk center surrounded by a wide border of delicate handmade Tenerife lace. Top condition! 
#6676   $225
Cotton/lace blouse with corded stripes, c.1900. The lace collar and inserts are fine machine copies of handmade Cluny lace.
#2545   $250
Lightweight summer petticoat, c.1900. Wide flared hem border of Valenciennes lace and dotted Swiss lace.
#6465   $125
Straw petal hat, 1940s. The brim of this charming straw hat is shaped like petals. How romantic!
#2126   $185
Wall scissor holder, c.1890. Beaded velvet. 
#2641   $195
Hanae Mori lace shell, c.1980. In the sophisticated shell, the design is simple and understated, yet suggestive of the unfathomable mystery of black.
#6693   $250
Beaded silk chiffon tunic, 1920s. Restore to the kind of beaded tunic that I sell for $1000-$1100. 
#6404   $95
2 3/4+ yards damask ribbon, c.1910. Delightful clover & shamrock design. 
#2025    $65
40" floral damask ribbon. Large floral bouquets on each end.
#0415   $175
Charles Jourdan open-toe pumps, c.1980. This classic pump of off-white leather features sexy open toes. They come with the original red Jourdan box.
#0416   $175
Charles Jourdan cut-out leather shoes, c.1980. The open-toe style is sexy, feminine, and impractical, but they will get you where you want to go.
#1032   $225
Judith Leiber snakeskin shoulder bag, 1980s. Featured in the collections of major museums, her fanciful evening bags are works of art. Reserved
#7177   $250
Leather ankle-strap shoes, c.1930. The heels, though taller and more slender than in the 1920s, retain the graceful curve of the earlier period.
#0718    $275
Gutta-percha cameo, c.1860. Artful play of black-on-black textured design.
#6313    $75
Cashmere sweater, c.1960. A stylish polo-style collar.
#6445   $95
Princess lace collar, early 20th century. Fine hand-assembled tapes.
#9434   $75
Cordé navy handbag, 1940s. Cordé part of the bag is perfect; only the frame shows wear.
#7019   $275
Metallic brocaded flapper day dress, 1920s. Slip and an over blouse with fab velvet flowers.
#6446   $125
Whitework panel, c.1910. The embroidery uses padded satin stitch, French knots, and open-work fancy fill.
#2026    $65
1+ yards of silk taffeta ribbon with alternating stripes of green satin. 
#2029    $85
1.5 yards silk taffeta ribbon, c.1910. Made of silk taffeta.
#9181     $75
Cotton print apron, c.1950.
Practical and pretty.
#9221     $125
Silk shantung ensemble, c.1970. Heavenly peach hue!
#9182     $75
Cotton print apron, c.1950.
#1814   $195
Calvin Klein damask jacket, c.1985. The delightful floral pattern is so wholesome and all-American.
#9194     $75
Blue silk teddy, c.1980. This can be a minidress if you are daring!
#7227   $250
Brocade peep toe shoes, c.1938-40. Made from floral silk brocaded trimmed with bands of silver kid leather. Fab style!
#6910   $95
Silk/velvet milliner's rose, 1930s. The velvet petals and embossed textured leaves have a haunting, subtle beauty. 
#6613   $175
This charming hand crocheted bag, early 20th century, belonged to Bertha Valentine of New York.
#9198     $150
Silk Haori c.1920. Comfortable sleeves. Use it as a dressing gown.
#6301   $150
Venetian rose point cuffs, 19th century. The assured technique of the piece, over 100 years old, is truly admirable.
#1885   $175
Appliquéd/embroidered felt pelmet, c.1890. Appliquéd with bouquets of felt and tufted wool daisies with velveteen leaves.
. #6318    $250
Brussels handmade lace hankie, c.1890. A thoughtful, one-of-a-kind gift.  Sold
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