Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
1 THREE ROOSTER BUTTONS. All large stamped brass: 2-piece with fine detail, steel back, self shank, 1 11/16. High relief head with foliate border, steel back (rusted), loop shank, 1 1/2. 1- piece convex brass with applied high relief rooster, 1 1/2. Good-excellent. $36.00
2 TWO LARGE INDIAN THEME BRASS BUTTONS. "Indian Hunter", 2-piece stamped and tinted, based on painting by Bejamin West "The Death of General Wolf". 2 inches. (Minor wear) very good. Extra large Indian head profile stamped in relief on a flat disc. 1 15/16. Excellent. $48.00
3 FIVE TEDDY ROOSEVELT HUNTING BIG GAME BUTTONS. Medium 1-piece stamped brass, one lion, two rhinoceros, two elephant. 1 1/8. Excellent. $108.00
4 FOUR ENAMELED BUTTONS with CUT STEELS. All large: Three 1-piece including two pierced. One mounted on a pearl disc with raised edge. 1 1/4 - 1 1/2. (Some oxidized steels) good-excellent. $60.00
5 TWO LARGE BUTTONS with DOGS. Wood high relief terrier head with glass eye within stamped and pierced brass border mounted on wooden disc, 1 3/4, (tiny rim chip). 1-piece flat brass button with cut steel and stamped geometric border having dog and doghouse escutcheon with cut steels. 1 9/16. Excellent. $132.00
6 TEN ENAMELED BRASS BUTTONS. Medium and large 1-piece consisting of four pair and a pierced set of four. 1 3/16 - 1 5/16. Excellent. $84.00
7 TWO FIGURAL STAMPED and PIERCED BRASS BUTTONS. Both large: 2-piece Jeanne Hachette on tinted ground, 1 7/16, (back rusted around shank). 1-piece Barbarossa, 1 1/2. Good- excellent. $0.00
8 FIVE PIERCED and ENAMELED BRASS BUTTONS. Three medium, two large, three with cut steels, one with central faceted green "jewel". 1 1/16 - 1 3/8. Good-excellent. $60.00
9 SET of ELEVEN HIGH RELIEF HORN BUTTONS. Large, black, having profile portrait of woman, her hair adorned with grape clusters. 1 5/8. (One tiny rim chip) good-excellent. $168.00
10 THREE FIGURAL BRASS BUTTONS. All large. One 2-piece depicting clown watching a lizard on a small house, (back oxidized). Two 1-piece: "Children's Circus" with faceted cut steel ball. "Riquet a la Houpe" having border with cut steels. 1 5/8 - 2. Good-excellent. $72.00
11 SET of SEVEN HIGH RELIEF DOG HEAD BUTTONS. Large stamped brass boxer with wide collar, the flat back trimmed to the contour of dog's head. Approximately 1 x 1 1/2. (One not fully trimmed). Good-excellent. $144.00
Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
12 PAIR of HIGH RELIEF AFRICAN MASK BUTTONS. Large, square form pierced and silvered metal having stamped tribal head on scrollwork with rope border. 1 1/2. Excellent. $36.00
13 TWO CAMEO CARVED PEARL BUTTONS. Medium sew through: One with house, bridge and trees, having gilt decoration. One carved on one half with woman, tree and steps to house. Both 1 inch. Excellent. $96.00
14 FOUR PIERCED and STAMPED BRASS BUTTONS with CUT STEEL INSETS. All large: Falcon Huntress and Minerva, both 1 5/8. Gladiators and Boy Serenading Girl, both 1 5/16. (Some steels oxidized) good-excellent. $46.00
15 HIGH RELIEF LADY IN PROFILE BUTTON. Large stamped and engraved gilt brass with enameled face in the style of Gainsborough with pierced rim of flowerheads, applied to a flat black back, loop shank. 1 3/4. Excellent. $12.00
16 THREE BUTTONS with WOMAN'S HEAD. All large profiles, two Art Nouveau: Silvered brass 2-piece, 1 9/16, (edge bent). 1-piece stamped silver with border of paste sets, 1 5/8, (missing a set, back has small patch). 1-piece stamped and coppered brass button with woman in hat smelling flower, 1 7/8. Fair-excellent. $60.00
17 FOUR JAUNTING CARRIAGE BUTTONS. Large tinted stamped brass with painted back and loop shank. 1 7/16. Good-excellent. $12.00
18 HIGH RELIEF TERRIER HEAD BUTTON. Large brass 1-piece plain flat having pin mounted dog's head. Excellent. $60.00
19 THE WISHING WELL BUTTON. Large tinted gound having applied pierced and stamped brass figures within a pleated ribbon border, black painted back, loop shank. 1 5/8. Excellent. $12.00
20 TWO TRANSFER DECORATED CERAMIC BUTTONS. Large flat discs with polychrome harvest vignettes having two figures on gold ground, back painted black, self shank. 1 5/8. (One having gold loss and rim chip, one with scratch) fair-good. Together with a smaller button having one of the same images. 1 1/4. (Repaired) as-is. $72.00
21 THREE HIGH RELIEF STAMPED BRASS OWL HEAD BUTTONS. One medium Paris back. Two large having the same image, one mounted on a pierced disc, one on a flat disc. Good- excellent. $48.00
22 THREE RELIGIOUS THEME BUTTONS. All large stamped brass. Two 1-piece: Silvered "Raphael's Madonna", 1 3/8. Pierced with infant riding lion having cut steel border, 1 3/4. 2- piece "Archangel Michael", 1 3/4, (wear to black tinted back). Good-excellent. $12.00 Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
23 THREE PIERCED and STAMPED BUTTONS with HEADS. All large, mounted on pierced leaf and berry border: One Jupiter and Minerva. One having two women in profile. One with Egyptian woman. 1 3/8. Excellent. $24.00
24 FIFTEEN GAY NINETIES JEWELED BUTTONS. All large having central cabochon or faceted set, some having cut steel or colored subsidiary sets, including a pair and a set of three. 1 1/4 - 1 3/4. (One missing three of four small stones. Fair-excellent. $60.00
25 TWO CAMEO CARVED PEARL BUTTONS. Both medium sew through: One having profile of gladiator, 1 inch. One tinted rectangular with woman beneath tree, 1 x 11/16. Together with two pierced pearl buttons both having house and trees over gilt brass disc set in stamped brass, 7/8. Good-excellent. $60.00
26 FOUR PEARL BUTTONS with BRASS ESCUTCHEON. All large 2-piece: Le Tour de Neslie with steel cup (some rust). Paris back with elk. Two having four-leaf clover. 1 1/4. Fair-excellent. $60.00
27 FOUR AMERICAN MILITARY BRASS BUTTONS, 1808-1815. All 1-piece.Two regimental artillery. Two militia infantry. 21-22 mm. Good-excellent. $180.00
28 FOUR AMERICAN INFANTRY BUTTONS, 1812-1815. Cast pewter. 14 - 20 mm. Fair. $132.00
29 SEVEN UNITED STATES NAVY BUTTONS 1813-1854. All 1-piece, including three left- facing, one convex. 17-23 mm. Fair-excellent. $450.00
30 AMERICAN ARTILLERY, LIGHT ARTILLERY and ARTILLERY CORP BUTTONS, 1811- 1821. Seven buttons, all 1-piece brass. 20+ mm. Fair-excellent. $270.00
31 THREE AMERICAN RIFLEMEN and RIFLE MILITIA BUTTONS, 1850's. All 1-piece brass. 20+ mm. Fair-excellent. $120.00
32 REPUBLIC of TEXAS ARMY BUTTON, 1836. 2-piece gilt brass with star on lined field within "Republic of Texas .Army." Backmark "J.M.L. & W.H. Scovill/ Waterbury" encircling "Extra Super Fine". 21 mm. Excellent. $3,360.00
33 CONFEDERATE INFANTRY BUTTON. 2-piece convex brass with lined Old English "I" on plain ground, "S. Isaacs Campbell & Co./ London. 7/8. (Small dark spot) good. $216.00
34 CONFEDERATE RIFLES BUTTON. Medium gilt brass convex 2-piece with stippled Roman "R", the back marked "H T & B/ Manchester". 15/16. Good. $840.00
Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
35 CONFEDERATE INFANTRY BUTTON. 2-piece convex brass with stippled Roman "I" on plain ground, "H T & B/ Manchester". 15/16. (Minor wear) good. $390.00
36 CONFEDERATE CAVALRY BUTTON. Medium gilt brass convex 2-piece with stippled Old English "C", the back marked "H T & B / Manchester". 15/16. (small abrasion) excellent. $720.00
37 CONFEDERATE INFANTRY BUTTON. 2-piece convex brass with lined Roman "I" on plain ground, "Superior Quality". 7/8. (Small dark spot) overall excellent. $180.00
38 TWO CONFEDERATE ARTILLERY BUTTONS. 2-piece convex brass, having stippled Roman "I", verso "H T & B / Manchester". 7/8. (Minor wear) excellent. $660.00
39 THREE CONFEDERATE GENERAL SERVICE BUTTONS. All 2-piece convex brass having lined "CSA" on plain field. Two verso "S. Buckley & Co./ Birmingham", one 5/8, one 7/8. One "J. Horace Miller/ Phila." probably a reproduction. (One shank bent) good-excellent. $132.00
40 CONFEDERATE ARTILLERY BUTTON. 2-piece convex brass with lined Old English "A" on plain field, plain back, possibly local manufacture. 7/8. (Push marks, shank loose) fair. $300.00
41 FOUR CONFEDERATE GENERAL SERVICE BUTTONS. All 2-piece convex brass having lined "CSA" on plain field, verso "Superior Quality". 7/8 inch. (One oxidized, possibly dug, minor wear) good-excellent. $450.00
42 CONFEDERATE INFANTRY BUTTON. 2-piece convex brass with fancy lined Old English "I" on plain ground, "Halfmann & Taylor/ Montgomery.Alabamd (error on backmark) 7/8. Excellent. $300.00
43 TWO CONFEDERATE GENERAL STAFF OFFICER BUTTONS. Both 2-piece convex brass having eagle on plinth in a circle of 11 stars on a lined field: One verso "S & K Rivet'd & Soldered" below coat of arms. One "Extra Rich Treble Gilt". 3/4 inch. (Minor wear) excellent. $480.00
44 CONFEDERATE RIFLES BUTTON. Medium 2-piece convex brass with German style R on a plain polished field, backmark "Van Wart Son & Co.". 7/8. Excellent. $270.00
45 TWELVE CIVIL WAR ERA SOUTH CAROLINA STATE SEAL BUTTONS. Medium gilt brass 2-piece with border motto, having S and C on lined field and four fruits on tree, backmark with star "Van Wart. Son & Co." Albert SC 16A. 7/8. Good-excellent. $780.00
46 FIVE POST CIVIL WAR BUTTONS, 1870's. Two Confederate Navy, (one pin back). Three Texas buttons. Good-excellent. $60.00 Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
47 ZACHARY TAYLOR POLITICAL CAMPAIGN BUTTON. Medium 2-piece brass, facing left with "Rough & Ready", R 3 mm from shoulder, "The Hero of/Buena Vista" en verso. Albert PC 225B. 23 mm. Good. $120.00
48 TWO GILT COPPER BUTTONS, 18th C. Large, chased and engraved with central stylized plant design surrounded by circular devices, alpha shank. 37 mm. (Gilding worn) good. $48.00
49 TWO FINE SILVERED COPPER BUTTONS, 18th C. Large chased and engraved with central sunburst surrounded by alternating flowers and circular reserves with punch marks, alpha shank. 35 mm. Together with a pair of large 18th C tombac buttons having engraved center, radiating border and cone shank. 30 mm. Excellent. $180.00
50 TWO UNDER GLASS BUTTONS, 18th C. Both large, with fine painting on ivory of lady in period costume with elaborate hair: One set in silver back with loop shank. 1 1/4. (Glass cover missing) painting and back excellent. One set in 2-piece brass frame with loop shank and backmark "W.L.R. *** L. ***". 1 3/8. (Glass cracked and back collet bent) good. $120.00
51 TWO COPPER BUTTONS, 18th C. Large with open center and chased border, alpha shank. 37 mm. (Originally silvered, now worn except in recesses) good. $72.00
52 COPPER BUTTON 18th C. Large octagonal form, the center having engraved pinwheel design, engraved border, alpha shank. 34 mm. Excellent. $24.00
53 TWO COPPER BUTTONS, 18th C. Large with central engraved floral design, banded and chased border, alpha shank. 35 mm. Excellent. $72.00
54 PAIR of MICRO MOSAIC STUDS with BEETLES. Medium with mosaic set in a brass collet with a double gadrooned border flanking a ring of balls. 1 1/8. (One shank end broken and some loss) fair-good. $144.00
55 WEDGWOOD JASPERWARE BUTTON. Oval ceramic having white cherub picking apples on blue ground, set on a brass filigree diamond, the corners wrapped around the oval, loop shank mounted on bar at back. 1 1/2 x 2. (Ceramic slightly soiled) excellent. $48.00
56 PAIR of ENAMEL and SILVERED BRASS PORTRAIT BUTTONS. Large lobed cobalt enamel and floral border around woman with upswept hair on white reserve. "PARIS" and initials on back. 1 1/4. Excellent. $120.00
57 UNUSUAL BRASS and GLASS "CORN" BUTTON. Stamped brass foliage enclosing a milk glass ear of corn. 1 5/8 x 1. Excellent. $480.00
Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
58 ENAMELED PORTRAIT on BRASS BUTTON. Large stamped brass 1-piece having profile of young woman in hat, loop shank. 1 7/16. (Shank removed, mounted as a pin) otherwise excellent. $48.00
59 PAIR of CAMEO CARVED PEARL BUTTONS. Large sew through depicting woman in bustle dress, archway with foliage and buildings. Excellent. $300.00
60 GREEN ENAMEL and PASTE BUTTON. Extra large brass having two concentric basse- taille rings surrounded by clear claw set paste jewels. 1 3/4. Excellent. $96.00
61 NO LOT
62 THE LITTLE COLONEL BUTTON. Large 1-piece brass etched with bricks and archway, tinted red and laquered, with silvered brass escutcheon of the character from Annie Fellows Johnston's novel. 1 3/8. (Minor wear) excellent. $72.00
63 FIVE CHAMPLEVE ENAMEL BUTTONS with FOPS. Medium 1-piece having a rim of cut steels. (Some oxidation to steels, minor enamel loss) fair-good. $60.00
64 REBECCA and ELIEZER at the WELL BUTTON. Large 2-piece pierced and stamped brass, the figures over a silvered metal ground, black painted back. 1 9/16. Excellent. $12.00
65 SIX BRASS BUTTONS with WOMEN. Five medium: Art Nouveau style Ophelia drowning, woman with a basket on her head, playing a mandolin, dancing, and a gilt stud having woman with rake in farm setting and Brussels backmark. Large with seated woman contempating a bust. 1 - 1 3/8. Good-excellent. $48.00
66 EIGHT STAMPED BRASS BUTTONS with RELIGIOUS SUBJECTS. All large, some with pewter, including Moses in the Bulrushes, Eliezer at the Well, Archangel Michael, St. Peter Casting His Net, etc. Fair-excellent. $72.00
67 THREE OVERSIZED FIGURAL BUTTONS. Two stamped brass 2-piece: D'Artagnan Surrendering His Sword. Kate Greenaway "Summer", (push mark) 1 3/4. Oriental Matron tinted brass escutcheon mounted on wood in steel collet having border of carved balls. 2 x 2 1/8. Good. $60.00
68 ST. CECELIA at the ORGAN BUTTON. Large 2-piece with stamped brass figure on painted metal ground within a braided border, painted back. 1 5/8. (Some paint loss) good. $12.00
69 THREE FIGURAL BUTTONS. Medium polished brass with high relief white metal escutcheon, loop shank. One having little girl with fishing net and basket. One with unidentified female, possibly Salome. One with boy straddling chair. 3/8. (Shank bent on female) good-excellent. $60.00 Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
70 SET of FOUR HIGH RELIEF TIGER MASK BUTTONS. Large with brass escutcheon shank mounted on flat brass disc. 1 7/16. Excellent. $12.00
71 PAIR of PORCELAIN and BRASS BUTTONS with BIRDS. Each with 5/8 inch ceramic disc painted with wading bird, set in a wide convex stamped brass 1-piece button. 1 3/8. Excellent. $24.00
72 FIVE BUTTONS with EQUESTRIAN THEMES. All stamped brass, four large: Horse and Rider Jumping Through a Circle, silvered Goethe's Farewell to Frederique, pierced with rider and foliage border, horse's head with crop, helmet and stirrups. 1 1/4 - 1 1/2. Medium 1-piece Pharoh's Horses. 7/8. Good-excellent. $48.00
73 LOT of FIGURAL BUTTONS with GAME and SPORTING THEMES. Mostly stamped brass, one extra large having crossed tennis racquets with amber colored faux jewels, two pearl with brass dancing couple escutcheons, mostly large and medium, two small, 37 pieces. Fair- excellent. $510.00
74 PARTIAL SET ZODIAC BUTTONS. Seven medium 1-piece stamped brass, consisting of Scorpio, Virgo, Taurus, Pisces, Leo Sagittarius and Capricorn. 1 3/8. Excellent. $36.00
75 FIVE PAIR ENAMELED BUTTONS. One medium, four large including one pierced with cut steels, one paisley, one having cobalt reserve with roses. 1 3/16 - 1 3/8. (Some losses) fair- excellent. $48.00
76 TWENTY BIRD BUTTONS. Mostly large stamped brass, one medium, including several roosters and a peacock. Fair-excellent. $108.00
77 THREE IVOROID COCKFIGHT BUTTONS. All large, stamped and tinted, riveted to a brass back with a ring of brass studs, one khaki, one brown, one black. 1 1/2. Excellent. $2,280.00
78 TWO FIGURAL IVOROID BUTTONS. Both 2-part with rolled decorative brass rim: Medium depicting couple in woodland setting, tinted black, with scrolled rim. Large "Victorian Girl", tinted caramel with braided rim. Good-excellent. $60.00
79 TWO BUTTONS with PORTRAITS of WOMEN. Both large: One purple- grey shell, recessed center having poly transfer profile of a woman on ceramic or glass disc, shank and pin mounted. 1 7/16. One silvered with four blue enameled lobes and white enameled center having high relief of woman with upswept hair. 1 1/4. Good-excellent. $48.00
80 THREE RELIGIOUS THEME BUTTONS. All large 2-piece stamped brass mounted on a tinted background: Tobias Riding a Fish with engraved background and shell border, Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
Eingetragen steel back. Angel of Peace and The Angel Gabriel, both with scrolling border. Each approx. 1 3/8. Good-excellent. $24.00
81 THREE BRASS TURTLE BUTTONS. Two large: High relief hawksbill mounted on open rope twist, backmark "Sam Hern NY", 1 3/8. Tortoise applied to flat disc with concentric rings, 1 1/4. Medium 1-piece flat stamped brass, 1 inch. Good-excellent. $72.00
82 SIX PAIR ENAMELED BRASS BUTTONS. All medium 1-piece, various designs including pierced, gilt and cut steels. 7/8 - 1 1/8. Fair-excellent. $60.00
83 EIGHT ACORN FORM BUTTONS. Medium carved black wood shells with natural bone centers. Together with one all black acorn button. 15/16. Good-excellent. $108.00
84 THIRTY FOUR GAY NINETIES JEWELED BUTTONS. Medium and large, most having center cabochon or faceted "jewel". Together with six large buttons with various decoration, mounted on two cards. Fair-excellent. $96.00
85 LOT of TEN LITHOGRAPH PORTRAIT BUTTONS. Mostly 2-piece brass with male or female portrait under glass or celluloid, four large, six medium, some with cut steels, some gilt, some reticulated. 1 - 1 7/16. Fair-excellent. $60.00
86 SEVEN TRANSFER DECORATED CERAMIC BUTTONS. All black on white. Three medium: Gladiator's head, woman and girl in landscape, house. Four small with heads, three set in pearl. Fair-good. $96.00
87 LOT of IVOROID BUTTONS. Three large Flora and the Hind. One medium Girl on a Swing. Seven small: Two with buildings, one cockfight, four with woman's head. Good-excellent. $160.00
88 LOT of BUTTONS with HEADS. Diminutive-large, including stamped brass, glass and pearl with brass escutcheons, glass, silver, tiny enameled, etc. 47 buttons. Fair-excellent. $48.00
89 SEVEN ART NOUVEAU BUTTONS with WOMEN'S HEADS. All medium, six silver plated including a set of four, one 900 silver. Good-excellent. $180.00
90 TWELVE ASIAN and ASIAN STYLE BUTTONS. Medium and large, including cloisonne, brass, cinnabar, etc. Fair-excellent. $132.00
91 FIVE GLASS BUTTONS with HEADS. All medium, 3 with brass escutcheons, 2 molded including a finely detailed Art Nouveau "Mucha style" woman. Good-excellent. $168.00
Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
92 NINE PIERCED BRASS BUTTONS with CABOCHONS. All large including one with thistle design, together with a pierced brass button set with rhinestones and pearls. Good-excellent. $144.00
93 LOT of COIN-LIKE BUTTONS. All sizes, mostly 1-piece stamped brass. Approximately 55 buttons. Fair-excellent. $12.00
94 LARGE LOT of WAISTCOAT JEWELS. Including paperweights, set of 9 goldstone with rose, set of 6 turquoise scarab, and set of 9 low relief white cameo on cobalt ground. 75 pieces. Poor-excellent. $72.00
95 LARGE LOT of WAISTCOAT JEWELS with GOLDSTONE SWIRLS. All diminutive gilt buttons with flat-top raised green or ruby glass center with gold swirls. 65 pieces including a set of 12 and three sets of 8. Fair-excellent. $24.00
96 FIVE PAIR PORCELAIN STUDS. All medium with floral and gilt decoration, three pair round, two pair oval. (Some losses) fair-excellent. $24.00
97 SEVEN MICRO MOSAIC BUTTONS. All small floral designs, two pair with lobed form, three single. Together with a tessarae stud. Good-excellent. $24.00
98 LOT of TRANSFER DECORATED CERAMIC BUTTONS. Florals in various sizes, some with gilt decoration, mostly self shanks. Twenty+ buttons and two single studs. Fair-excellent. $24.00
99 SEVEN PEARL BUTTONS with BRASS ESCUTCHEONS. Two large: One carved with painted American flag. One with woman's hand. Medium with owl, sailboat, ladybug, Liberty Bell, and bird roundel. Fair-excellent. $48.00
100 SIX OVERSIZE PEARL BUTTONS. Five carved sew through in three designs, 1 7/8 - 2 1/8. One chamfered star form with loop shank, 3 inches. Excellent. $168.00
101 LOT of PEWTER BUTTONS, 18th-EARLY 19th C. All with plain blank fronts, various shanks, five large, the remainder small and medium. About 40 buttons. Good-excellent. $96.00
102 FIVE MASSACHUSETTS STATE MILITIA BUTTONS. All 1-piece brass post Revolution. Good-excellent. $144.00
103 LARGE LOT of COLONIAL BUTTONS, 1770-1800. All sizes, brass, tombac and pewter, some with unusual backmarks and shank designs. Approximately 35 buttons. Good-excellent. $60.00
Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
104 FOUR COLONIAL SILVER PLATED COPPER BUTTONS, 1780-1800. Two pair, both large, with chased decoration, alpha shanks. (Some wear) good. $60.00
105 SET of FOUR COLONIAL GILT COPPER BUTTONS, 1770-1800. Large 1-piece with good gold/ orange gilt remaining on three, chased border with central sunburst design, alpha shank. Together with a Colonial button with stamped floral border. Good-excellent. $60.00
106 LOT of METAL BUTTONS, 1780-1800. One large, sixteen medium, all 1-piece in brass, steel or pewter with alpha and omega shanks, three with American backmarks. Poor-excellent. $0.00
107 LARGE LOT of NEW YORK MILITIA and STATE SEAL BUTTONS, 1810- 1900. Large, medium and small brass, including 1-piece eagle on globe with Excelsior above, Washington greys and regimentals. Fair-excellent. $1,800.00
108 LOT of POLITICAL BUTTONS. Seven medium, three small, consisting of: Five Harrison log cabin variants. Two Garfield & Arthur. Cleveland & Hendricks. Cleveland & Thurman. "Budd". Good-excellent. $510.00
109 TWO AMERICAN POLITICAL BUTTONS, 1834-1844. One medium 2-piece Henry Clay raised profile, backmark "Treble Gilt/Standard Colour". One small True Whigs of 76 & 34 with Liberty Cap, backmark "Best/Orange Colour". Good-excellent. $270.00
110 TWO SMALL CIVIL WAR ERA BUTTONS. Both 2-piece: Unidentified Confederate army with old English initial, Wm. Bird & Co./ London. Unknown officer's tintype portrait (losses). 7/16. Good and fair. $2,280.00
111 FOUR STATE MILITIA BUTTONS. All 2-piece convex gilt brass: Georgia, Van Wart Son & Co. 7/8. Virginia, Schuyler H & Co./ New York, 7/8. Two South Carolina, both Van Wart Son & Co., one 7/8, one 11/16. Good-excellent. $450.00
112 FOUR U.S. ARMY CAST PEWTER BUTTONS, 1812-1821. Infantry and "US" device, all excavated buttons, two coat and two vest size. (US button replaced shank) fair-good. $12.00
113 LARGE LOT of MASSACHUSETTS MILITIA and STATE SEAL BUTTONS. Medium and small brass, some 1-piece. About 130 buttons. Fair-excellent. $960.00
114 LARGE LOT of TOMBAC BUTTONS, 1760-1800. Medium and small, all blank faces, approximately 35 buttons. Fair-excellent. $96.00
115 FOUR TOMBAC BUTTONS, 1760-1800. Three large, one medium, all with engine turned and hand engraving with cone shanks. Good-excellent. $12.00
Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
116 TWO CARVED NACRE BUTTONS with ANIMALS. Medium sew through: Turtle having applied abalone shell and gilt decoration, 1 inch. Whimsical owl face with pin set glass bead eyes, 7/8. Good-excellent. $120.00
117 TEN LARGE PEARL BUTTONS. Including milk glass portrait escutcheon, several incised with zodiac signs, green "jewel" escutcheon, etc. Fair-excellent. $36.00
118 THREE CAMEO CARVED PEARL BUTTONS. All medium sew through: Woman outside house, wading bird, and dog, 1 inch, (all having rim chip) fair. Together with eight small carved pearl buttons, various designs including flower pot, portrait bust, figures, etc. Good-excellent. $36.00
119 SIXTEEN ENAMELED BRASS BUTTONS. Eight large including a set of five with cut steel border, one gilt with griffin. Eight medium including one cobalt with gilt eagle within wreath. Good-excellent. $36.00
120 FOUR SETS of ENAMELED BUTTONS. All medium 1-piece with various decoration. Two sets of five each, two sets of six. 22 pieces. Fair-excellent. $84.00
121 SET of NINE ENAMELED BRASS BUTTONS. Medium domed 1-piece decorated with trefoil flower and foliage on blue ground. Good-excellent. $72.00
122 FIFTEEN ENAMELED BRASS BUTTONS. All medium 1-piece, three each of five different patterns, including some pierced and cut steels. Good-excellent. $72.00
123 SIX FIGURAL ENAMELED BRASS BUTTONS. Medium 1-piece: Lobed female bust with cut steels (rusted). Harbor scene. Courting couple with cut steels (shank broken). Three with butterfly and flowers including a pair with blue foil. Fair-excellent. $36.00
124 THREE PAIR FIGURAL ENAMELED BRASS BUTTONS. One large with Egyptian figures. Two medium: Assembled pair with birds. Domed with dragon. Together with a flat brass button with swallows. Good-excellent. $60.00
125 TEN ENAMELED BRASS BUTTONS. Medium 1-piece, domed and flat various designs, some pierced. Together with an enameled brass stud. Fair-excellent. $12.00
126 FOURTEEN UNITED STATES NAVY BUTTONS, 1850-1941. 2-piece gilt brass with eagle on horizontal anchor, various backmarks. Approximately 23 mm. Good-excellent. $96.00
127 NINE AMERICAN MILITARY BUTTONS, 1854-1902. All 2-piece medium. Four dragoons convex. Five cavalry with recessed shield and C. Good-excellent. $330.00
Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
128 STEAMSHIP UNIFORM BUTTON from THE LUSITANIA. Medium 2-piece stamped brass with eagle head and wings on lined field surrounded by wreath and thirteen stars, backmark Firmin//London. (Robinson attribution). Together with a Nazi swastika button. Good-excellent. $0.00
129 THREE FIGURAL STAMPED BRASS BUTTONS. Rubezahl mining coal in pierced and tinted brass on black painted ground, back marked "Geschutzt", 1 7/16. Gnomes carrying lillies of the valley in black tint, 1 7/16. Unidentified mythological female placing cherubs in cage on cobalt enamel ground with gilt escutcheon, 1 3/8. Good-excellent. $12.00
130 SET of SIX STAMPED BRASS BUTTONS with FOPS. Large 1-piece having finely detailed figures in street scene having floral border with cut steels. 1 3/8. (Some steels oxidized) good. $48.00
131 FIVE BRASS ROOSTER BUTTONS. Three medium including 2-piece silvered Serenading Rooster with Paris back. Two large including steel rooster head escutcheon on concave 1-piece stippled cup. Good-excellent. $36.00
132 SEVEN PIERCED and STAMPED BRASS BUTTONS. All large, some tinted, including Goat on a Rocky Crag, The Fox and the Grapes, The Goose Girl. 1 1/4 - 1 3/8. Fair-excellent. $12.00
133 EIGHT ENAMELED BRASS BUTTONS with CUT STEELS. Two large, six medium. Fair- excellent. $12.00
134 SEVENTEEN BUTTONS with INSECTS. All sizes, mostly stamped brass including a large moth mounted on a rope twist ring, set of five gilt Paris backs, two velvet with metallic gold embroidered bees, scarab. Fair-excellent. $450.00
135 FOUR ENAMELED BRASS BUTTONS with JEWELED CENTER. Two medium, two large pierced, one with floral border set with paste jewels (losses). Fair-excellent. $36.00
136 TWELVE PIERCED and STAMPED METAL BUTTONS. Medium and large, including St. Peter Casting His Net and Chatting by the Fence, some tinted. Fair-excellent. $0.00
137 TEN ENAMELED BRASS BUTTONS. All medium 1-piece pierced designs. Good-excellent. $12.00
138 FIVE STAMPED BRASS BUTTONS. Two medium: Sunrise set with celluloid water lily. Pierced and gilt abstract. Three large: Art nouveau floral. Two enameled abstract. Good- excellent. $60.00
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139 SET of SEVEN FOX and THE GRAPES BUTTONS. Large 2-piece tinted stamped brass, the back painted black. Excellent. $36.00
140 TEN ENAMELED BRASS BUTTONS. Eight medium, two small, mostly 1-piece, various designs. Fair-excellent. $12.00
141 FIFTEEN BUTTONS with INSECTS, SNAKES and SHELLS. Mostly stamped brass, medium and large, including coiled snakes, scarab, spider, bee, starfish, turtle, underwater scene, shells with pearls, etc. Fair-excellent. $96.00
142 NINE BRASS BUTTONS with DOGS. Four large including a St. Bernard head and two variants of St. Hubert's Hounds. Five medium, including one wood with dog head escutcheon. Fair-excellent. $120.00
143 TEN PIERCED and ENAMELED BRASS BUTTONS. 1-piece medium and large. Good- excellent. $48.00
144 SEVEN STAMPED BRASS ANIMAL BUTTONS. Four large: Contour cutout high relief Tiger's mask. Three Little Foxes. Charging buffalo. Elephant mask. Three medium: Running boar in two variants. High relief lion's mask. Fair-excellent. $24.00
145 THIRTY-SIX ENAMELED BUTTONS. Small and medium, various designs. Fair-excellent. $48.00
146 TWENTY FIGURAL STAMPED BRASS BUTTONS. Mostly medium, two large, two small, including The Doctor and Pantalon, Playing Tennis, and two images of cuckold seeking revenge. Fair-excellent. $60.00
147 SET of FOUR CHASED and ENAMELED BRASS BUTTONS. Medium 1-piece with dragon and rose. 1 7/8. Excellent. $0.00
148 TWELVE ENAMELED BRASS BUTTONS. Medium, mostly 1-piece, some pierced. Good- excellent. $12.00
149 LOT of ENAMELED BUTTONS. Small and medium, pairs and mutiples of various designs. 32 pieces. Fair-excellent. $96.00
150 AMERICAN MILITARY BUTTONS, 1850-1870. All 2-piece, mostly medium, all infantry officer having various "I" and backmarks. About 35 buttons. Good-excellent. $450.00
151 THIRTY BUTTONS with ANIMALS. Mostly stamped brass, mostly medium, two large, including The Fox and The Crow with cut steels, two faux tortoise with brass horse head escutcheon, mostly game. Fair-excellent. $12.00 Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
152 TWENTY-FOUR HORN BUTTONS. Including a set of fifteen natural shape cross sections. Fair-excellent. $48.00
153 LOT of ENAMELED BUTTONS. Small and medium sizes, some pierced. 35 pieces mounted on a card. Fair-excellent. $48.00
154 SET of FIFTEEN BRASS and CHAMPLEVE HERALDIC BUTTONS. Large convex pierced and stamped brass with flat center enameled with coat of arms. 1 9/16. (Some shanks bent or broken) fair-excellent. $270.00
155 LARGE LOT of ENAMELED BUTTONS. Various sizes. (Some lacking shanks) fair- excellent. $108.00
156 LOT of STAMPED BRASS BUTTONS. Seventeen with buildings and scenes, three oversized with figures. Poor-excellent. $12.00
157 LOT of BRASS POLICE and FIRE DEPARTMENT BUTTONS. Mostly medium, all 2-piece, including Yonkers Police and Chicago City Police. Approximately 30 buttons. Good-excellent. $36.00
158 LARGE LOT of 2-PIECE BRASS BUTTONS. Mostly large, all plain front, probably some military, about 120 buttons. Fair-excellent. $0.00
159 LARGE LOT of U.S. CUSTOMS and POST OFFICE BUTTONS. Medium brass, approximately 200 buttons, many mint, never used, including button covers. Good-mint. $12.00
160 LARGE LOT 1-PIECE BRASS BUTTONS, EARLY 19th C. Mostly large, all blank fronts, some probably for military uniforms, about 200 buttons. Good-excellent. $24.00
161 LOT of MARINE CORPS BUTTONS. Mostly medium, all 2-piece, in gilt brass, bronze and vegetable ivory. About 22 buttons. Good-excellent. $0.00
162 AMERICAN MILITARY BUTTONS. Mostly medium, Army General Staff 3-piece, and Artillery buttons. Approximately 50. Good-excellent. $1,020.00
163 LARGE LOT of ENAMELED BUTTONS. All small, some pierced, some with cut steels. 100+ buttons. Fair-excellent. $12.00
164 SIXTY FIGURAL BUTTONS. Mostly stamped brass, 50 large, 10 medium, including stories, myths, theater, etc. mounted on three cards. Fair-excellent. $48.00
Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
165 SET of TWELVE SILVERED DRAGON BUTTONS. Medium 1-piece stamped brass having dragon on dotted diamond lattice ground. 1 1/8. Good-excellent. $24.00
166 LOT of GRAND ARMY OF REPUBLIC BUTTONS. Medium and small, all 2-piece and button covers. About 100 pieces. Good-excellent. $12.00
167 LOT of U.S. NAVY BUTTONS. Mostly small, all hard rubber or plastic, about 50 buttons. Good-excellent. $12.00
168 FORTY BUTTONS with HEADS. Mostly large, two medium, men and women, mostly stamped brass, mounted on two cards. Fair-excellent. $60.00
169 LOT of FIGURAL BUTTON SETS. Mostly large stamped brass, including stories and theater subjects. Approximately 100 buttons. Fair-excellent. $156.00
170 LARGE LOT of U.S. NAVY BUTTONS, PRE and POST 1850. All 2-piece brass with eagle on horizontal anchor. Several hundred buttons. Good-mint. $120.00
171 LARGE LOT of U.S. NAVY and COAST GUARD BUTTONS. Including Chief Petty Officer, Naval Reserve, Merchant Service and Naval Hospital. Good-excellent. $12.00
172 LARGE LOT of ANIMAL BUTTONS. Mostly small and medium, few diminutive, mostly stamped brass, some lustered glass and various materials. 105 buttons, mounted on three cards. Fair-excellent. $108.00
173 FORTY FLOWER THEMED BUTTONS. Mostly large and stamped brass, some in high relief, some with cut steel sets. Fair-excellent. $36.00
174 LOT of FIGURAL BUTTONS. Stamped brass, various sizes, mostly cupids, heavenly and biblical subjects. 63 buttons on cards. Fair-excellent. $12.00
175 THIRTY FIGURAL STAMPED BRASS BUTTONS. Medium and large. Fair-excellent. $72.00
176 LARGE LOT of ENGLISH and EUROPEAN MILITARY BUTTONS, 19th and 20th C. Mostly medium, mostly 2-piece, Great Britain, Canada and Europe, a few 1-piece buttons. Several hundred. Fair-mint. $420.00
177 LARGE LOT of U.S. GREAT SEAL BUTTONS. All small 2-piece, several hundred buttons. Fair-excellent. $12.00
178 LARGE LOT of U.S. GENERAL SERVICE BUTTONS, 1854-1902. Mostly medium. Fair- excellent. $96.00 Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
179 RAILROAD and RAPID TRANSIT UNIFORM BUTTONS. Large lot of assorted sizes and companies. Good-excellent. $36.00
180 TWELVE PIERCED and STAMPED FIGURAL BRASS BUTTONS. All large, two gilt, mostly from stories, two heads, mounted on a card. Good-excellent. $12.00
181 LOT of TRANSPORTATION RELATED BUTTONS. Mostly stamped brass, six large including horse drawn horse sleigh, Teddy Roosevelt riding an elephant, Desert Rider, medium and small including a small highly domed hot air balloon. 31 buttons mounted on two cards. Fair-excellent. $84.00
182 LOT of PEARL and SHELL BUTTONS. Mostly small and diminutive including oyster, purple abalone, dyed, incised and a set of eight carved sew through with leaf design. 75 samples sewn on a velvet covered card. Good-excellent. $12.00
183 LOT of HORN and RUBBER BUTTONS. All sizes including some with heads, some sets. Fair-excellent. $48.00
184 TWELVE GLASS BUTTONS. Nine large including bridle rosettes, reverse painted, faux jeweled, three medium domes with horse head. Poor-excellent. $48.00
185 LOT of STAMPED BRASS BUTTONS. Mostly medium, many Paris backs, some sets, including heraldic designs, dragons, corn, abstracts, etc. 80+ buttons. Poor-good. $12.00
186 LARGE LOT of BUTTONS. Mostly stamped brass, all sizes, most with flowers or inanimate objects. Over 100 buttons, some carded. Fair-excellent. $0.00
187 LARGE LOT of FIGURAL BUTTONS. Mostly stamped brass, medium and large, mostly birds including roosters and swans, some animals. Fair-excellent. $144.00
188 LARGE LOT of TOLE DECORATED and ENAMELED BUTTONS. Medium, small and diminutive, some sets. Poor-good. $24.00
189 LARGE LOT of DIMINUTIVE ENAMELED BUTTONS. Including sets perfect for doll clothes. Together with a huge set of tiny green glass buttons with glass inlay. Good-excellent. $108.00
190 LOT of CELLULOID and BRASS BUTTONS. Large 2-piece, including some sets. 36 pieces. Good-excellent. $144.00
Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
191 LOT of PEARL BUTTONS. Various types of shell, mostly carved and sew-through including one with crane, some having sets or paint decoration, pierced, pearl set in horn, etc., various sizes, 54 samples mounted on a card. Poor-excellent. $36.00
192 LARGE LOT of CARDED BUTTONS. Various sizes, glass and china. Approximately 185 buttons. Poor-excellent. $180.00
193 TWELVE CERAMIC BUTTONS. Medium and large including paint and gilt deorated, and high relief Chinese masks. Poor-excellent. $12.00
194 LOT of PEARL BUTTONS. Medium and large including twelve oversized and incised, some with cut steels, set of Paris backs, some with rhinestones. 40 pieces. Fair-excellent. $270.00
195 TWENTY LARGE PLASTIC BUTTONS. Oversized, with faux jewels, brass escutcheons, enamel, inlay, etc. Fair-excellent. $12.00
196 FIFTY-NINE GLASS BUTTONS. Small and diminutive sizes mounted on a card. Robinson notation "Tiffany set Paperweight". Poor-excellent. $12.00
197 LARGE LOT of PEARL BUTTONS. All sizes, some carved, with steels, incised, sets, etc. Poor-excellent. $108.00
198 EIGHTEEN SETS of BUTTONS. Mostly stamped brass, many large and figural. About 125 buttons total. Fair-excellent. $84.00
199 LOT of BUTTON SETS. Various sizes and materials, some carded. Good-excellent. $420.00
200 LOT of BUTTON SETS. Mostly plastic, small to extra large. Good-excellent. $144.00
201 LOT of BLACK GLASS BUTTONS. Various sizes. Fair-excellent. $12.00
202 LOT of SMALL and DIMINUTIVE BUTTONS. Mostly stamped brass, some sets. Poor- excellent. $240.00
203 LARGE LOT of INLAY BUTTONS. Mostly small and medium, various materials. Good- excellent. $72.00
204 LARGE LOT of PEARL BUTTONS. All sizes, various shells and decoration including carved, incised, gilt and pierced. Approximately 100 pieces. Fair-excellent. $24.00
Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
205 LARGE LOT of BUTTONS with RHINESTONES or COLORED SETS. Various sizes and settings, some sets. Poor-excellent. $132.00
206 LOT of PEARL BUTTON SETS. Mostly medium and large, some oversized, including tinted and carved. Good-excellent. $300.00
207 FORTY PIN SET CUT STEEL BUTTONS. Medium and large, some sets. Together with a set of ten gilt brass buttons with cut steel center. Mostly good-excellent. $108.00
208 LARGE LOT of BLACK GLASS BUTTONS. Mostly lustered, all sizes including several sets. Fair-excellent. $180.00
209 LOT of CUT STEEL BUTTONS. All sizes, some sets. Poor-good. $108.00
210 LARGE LOT of BLACK GLASS BUTTONS. Various sizes, some figural, some lustered. Fair-excellent. $12.00
211 LARGE LOT of BUTTONS. Mostly stamped brass, many figural, all sizes. Poor-good. $780.00
212 LOT of METAL BUTTONS. Mostly large stamped brass non-figural designs, some sets, some with cut steels. Fair-excellent. $132.00
213 LARGE LOT of BUTTONS. Mostly plastic and stamped brass, all sizes. Poor-excellent. $12.00
214 LARGE LOT of BUTTONS. All sizes, assorted materials. Poor-excellent. $12.00
215 LARGE LOT of BUTTONS and BUTTON MAKING MATERIALS. Including ceramic molds with animal forms, brass cups, etc. Fair-excellent. $204.00
216 SAMPLE BOOK of FABRIC DESIGNS, 1855. Large format book of assorted designs, some florals, mostly abstracts and geometrics. Approximately 200 pages and 1500 designs. Good. $4,800.00
217 CARDED FABRIC SAMPLES, 1900-1948. Mostly silk and cotton prints, including printed chiffons, some shirtings and open weaves, all mylar encapsulated). 600 pieces. Good-excellent. $1,560.00
218 CARDED FABRIC SAMPLES, 1920-1939. All printed silks in chiffons and crepes, many oversized swatches, 50-60 samples. Good-excellent. $2,700.00
Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
219 CARDED FABRIC SAMPLES, 1945-1980's. Assorted design elements and gabrics, mostly 1950's and mylar encapsulated, a few home furnishing fabrics included. Four boxes, approximately 1500-2500 samples. Good-excellent. $3,600.00
220 FABRIC SAMPLE BOOKS 1905-1917. Woven cotton and silk shirtings. Three volumes from the Aaron J. Levy Collection, each volume encased in folio within hard slip case. Each approximately 10 x 14, about 200 pages. Good- excellent. $840.00
221 FABRIC SAMPLE BOOKS 1912-1920. Woven cotton, silk and wool shirtings. Four volumes from the Aaron J. Levy Collection, each volume encased in folio within hard slip case. Each approximately 10 x 14, about 200 pages. Good- excellent. $600.00
222 FABRIC SAMPLE BOOKS 1915-1925. Woven shirtings in stripes, jacquards, flannels and novelties. Two volumes from the Aaron J. Levy Collection, one Edwin V Goldberg collection, each volume encased in folio within hard slip case. Each approximately 10 x 14, about 200 pages. Good-excellent. $780.00
223 FABRIC SAMPLE BOOKS 1927-1935. Shirting designs painted and printed on paper. Two volumes from the Aaron J. Levy Collection, one Edwin V. Goldberg Collection, each volume encased in folio within hard slip case. Each approximately 10 x 14, about 200 pages. Good- excellent. $960.00
224 FABRIC SAMPLE BOOKS 1918-1937. Miscellaneous cotton and rayon prints and woven shirtings. Four volumes from the Aaron J. Levy Collection, each volume encased in folio within hard slip case. Each approximately 10 x 14, about 200 pages. Good- excellent. $390.00
225 FABRIC SAMPLE BOOKS 1927-1935. Woven and printed shirtings in cotton, silk and rayon. Three volumes from the Aaron J. Levy Collection, each volume encased in folio within hard slip case. Each approximately 10 x 14, about 200 pages. Good-excellent. $540.00
226 PRINTED COTTON YARDAGE, c. 1960. Glazed cotton panel with repeating red and green shell design, "Alaska Textile Co., Inc. #387". 44 inches x 10 2/3 yards. Excellent. $24.00
227 PRINTED COTTON, ASSOCIATED AMERICAN ARTISTS, 1954. Two panels selvedge to selvedge in green, blue, pink and black abstract design. 62 x 48 and 30 x 48. Excellent. $24.00
228 CARDED FABRIC SAMPLES, 1850-1980. Wool, cotton, silk, synthetics, all plaids. Approximately 650 samples, two boxes. Good-excellent. $480.00
229 CARDED FABRIC SAMPLES, 1940-1980. Cotton, silk, synthetics, mostly prints, some larger and loose samples. Approximately 500 samples, four boxes. Good-excellent. $2,160.00
Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
230 CARDED FABRIC SAMPLES, 1950's-1960's. All home furnishing fabrics, many full width with colorways. Approximately 200 samples. Good-excellent. $4,560.00
231 CARDED FABRIC SAMPLES, 1950's-1960's. All home furnishing fabrics, large loose samples, many full width with colorways. Approximately 150 samples. Good-excellent. $2,880.00
232 FOUR BOXES CARDED FABRIC SAMPLES, 1900-1960. Assorted fabrics, stripes, jacquards and prints. Approximately 2000 samples. Excellent. $1,080.00
233 FOUR BOXES CARDED FABRIC SAMPLES, 1960's-1970's. Mostly cotton stripes. Approximately 2000 samples. Excellent. $96.00
234 LOT of CARDED FABRIC SAMPLES, 1970's. Mostly Pepperell fabrics, plaids and stripes. Approximately 300 samples, 3 boxes. Good-excellent. $60.00
235 CARDED FABRIC SAMPLES, 1850-1940. All silks, mylar encapsulated, in a variety of design elements. Approximately 350 samples. Good-excellent. $1,080.00
236 TWO FRENCH FABRIC SAMPLE BOOKS, 19th C and 1940's. Ikat weaves, 1890's. Printed silk, linen and cotton, French fancy jacquards, 1940's. Good. $240.00
237 FRENCH FABRIC SAMPLE BOOK, c. 1900. Strike off prints, mostly paisleys. Good. $3,120.00
238 TWO FRENCH FABRIC SAMPLE BOOKS, 1891 and 1914. Both books with woolens, mostly plaids. Good. $240.00
239 TWO FRENCH FABRIC SAMPLE BOOKS, c. 1900. Large format books: Mertz Croquis wool flannels and novelty weaves. L.W. Flannelle Ce Superieure wool flannels, mostly novelty plaids. Good. $360.00
240 FABRIC SAMPLE BOOK, 1896. Fancy silk jacquards, warp prints, etc. Together with a partial similar book, 1898, and an American book of heavy woolens. Good. $240.00
241 FIVE FABRIC SAMPLE BOOKS, 1930's-1950's. Two cotton percale books with mostly printed florals, 1932 and 1933 Arthur Beir & Co. Two binders 1950's plaids. Small binder H.C. McKenna Co. factory records and samples, 1932-1933. Good. $1,800.00
242 GERMAN FABRIC SAMPLE BOOK, 1950's. Embroidery and lace samples along with tracings/ rubbings. Good. $24.00
Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
243 TWO FABRIC SAMPLE BOOKS, 1950 and 1960. One terrycloths and jaquards, 1950. One French having fancy jacquards, autumn, 1960. Good. $60.00
244 FABRIC SAMPLE BOOKS 1886-1887. Tie silks. Two volumes from the Edwin V. Goldberg Collection, each volume encased in folio within hard slip case. Each approximately 10 x 14, about 200 pages. Good-excellent. $390.00
245 FABRIC SAMPLE BOOKS 1905-1916. Woven shirtings. Five volumes from the Edwin V. Goldberg Collection, each volume encased in folio within hard slip case. Each approximately 10 x 14, about 200 pages. Good-excellent. $1,020.00
246 FABRIC SAMPLE BOOKS 1919-1925. Woven shirtings. Five volumes from the Edwin V. Goldberg Collection, each volume encased in folio within hard slip case. Each approximately 10 x 14, about 200 pages. Good-excellent. $360.00
247 FABRIC SAMPLE BOOKS 1912-1915. Woven shirtings. Four volumes from the Edwin V. Goldberg Collection, each volume encased in folio within hard slip case. Each approximately 10 x 14, about 200 pages. Good-excellent. $780.00
248 FABRIC SAMPLE BOOKS 1905-1935. Painted shirting designs on paper. Three volumes from the Edwin V. Goldberg Collection, each volume encased in folio within hard slip case. Each approximately 10 x 14, about 200 pages. Good-excellent. $1,560.00
249 FABRIC SAMPLE BOOKS 1919-1924. Woven shirtings. Four volumes from the Edwin V. Goldberg Collection, each volume encased in folio within hard slip case. Each approximately 10 x 14, about 200 pages. Good-excellent. $540.00
250 FABRIC SAMPLE BOOKS 1921-1927. Woven shirtings. Four volumes from the Edwin V. Goldberg Collection, each volume encased in folio within hard slip case. Each approximately 10 x 14, about 200 pages. Good-excellent. $360.00
251 FABRIC SAMPLE BOOKS 1921-1928. Woven shirtings. Five volumes from the Edwin V. Goldberg Collection, each volume encased in folio within hard slip case. Each approximately 10 x 14, about 200 pages. Good-excellent. $420.00
252 FABRIC SAMPLE BOOKS 1931-1932. Woven shirtings. Five volumes from the Edwin V. Goldberg Collection, each volume encased in folio within hard slip case. Each approximately 10 x 14, about 200 pages. Good-excellent. $540.00
253 FABRIC SAMPLE BOOKS 1931-1937. Woven shirtings. Five volumes from the Edwin V. Goldberg Collection, each volume encased in folio within hard slip case. Each approximately 10 x 14, about 200 pages. Good-excellent. $420.00
Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
254 FABRIC SAMPLE BOOKS 1931-1937. Woven wool flannels. Two volumes from the Edwin V. Goldberg Collection, each volume encased in folio within hard slip case. Each approximately 10 x 14, about 200 pages. Good-excellent. $120.00
255 FABRIC SAMPLE BOOKS 1899-1908. Woven cotton shirtings. Five volumes from the Aaron J. Levy Collection, each volume encased in folio within hard slip case. Each approximately 10 x 14, about 200 pages. Good-excellent. $540.00
256 FABRIC SAMPLE BOOKS 1900-1938. Woven white on white shirtings. Four volumes from the Aaron J. Levy Collection, each volume encased in folio within hard slip case. Each approximately 10 x 14, about 200 pages. Good-excellent. $1,140.00
257 FABRIC SAMPLE BOOKS 1902-1914. Woven white on white shirtings. Seven volumes from the Aaron J. Levy Collection, each volume encased in folio within hard slip case. Each approximately 10 x 14, about 200 pages. Good- excellent. $600.00
258 FABRIC SAMPLE BOOKS 1909-1916. Woven cotton shirtings. Five volumes from the Aaron J. Levy Collection, each volume encased in folio within hard slip case. Each approximately 10 x 14, about 200 pages. Good-excellent. $480.00
259 FABRIC SAMPLE BOOKS 1915-1934. Woven cotton shirtings. Four volumes from the Aaron J. Levy Collection, each volume encased in folio within hard slip case. Each approximately 10 x 14, about 200 pages. Good-excellent. $360.00
260 FABRIC SAMPLE BOOKS 1917-1919. Woven cotton shirtings. Five volumes from the Aaron J. Levy Collection, each volume encased in folio within hard slip case. Each approximately 10 x 14, about 200 pages. Good-excellent. $840.00
261 FABRIC SAMPLE BOOKS, 1919. Woven cotton shirtings. Five volumes from the Aaron J. Levy Collection, each volume encased in folio within hard slip case. Each approximately 10 x 14, about 200 pages. Good-excellent. $390.00
262 FABRIC SAMPLE BOOKS 1920-1921. Woven cotton shirtings. Five volumes from the Aaron J. Levy Collection, each volume encased in folio within hard slip case. Each approximately 10 x 14, about 200 pages. Good-excellent. $360.00
263 FABRIC SAMPLE BOOKS 1921-1922. Woven cotton shirtings. Five volumes from the Aaron J. Levy Collection, each volume encased in folio within hard slip case. Each approximately 10 x 14, about 200 pages. Good-excellent. $570.00
264 FABRIC SAMPLE BOOKS 1928-1930. Woven cotton shirtings. Five volumes from the Aaron J. Levy Collection, each volume encased in folio within hard slip case. Each approximately 10 x 14, about 200 pages. Good-excellent. $120.00 Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
265 FABRIC SAMPLE BOOKS 1922-1928. Woven cotton shirtings. Five volumes from the Aaron J. Levy Collection, each volume encased in folio within hard slip case. Each approximately 10 x 14, about 200 pages. Good-excellent. $420.00
266 FABRIC SAMPLE BOOKS 1935-1936. Woven cotton shirtings. Five volumes from the Aaron J. Levy Collection, each volume encased in folio within hard slip case. Each approximately 10 x 14, about 200 pages. Good-excellent. $120.00
267 LOT of FABRIC SAMPLES, 1950-1960's. Mostly Italian machine embroidery samples by Zabetti Fratelli. Excellent. $120.00
268 LOT of FABRIC SAMPLES, 1970's-1980's. Mostly Italian machine embroidery samples by Zabetti Fratelli. Excellent. $600.00
269 LARGE LOT of LACE SWATCHES, 1890-1950. Oversized swatches in a variety of patterns and colors for design, study or repairs. Good-excellent. $600.00
270 LOT of FABRIC SAMPLES, 1960-1970. Oversized samples of home furnishing fabrics. Excellent. $48.00
271 LOT of BARK CLOTH and PRINTED COTTON, 1940's-1970's. Consisting of sixteen curtain panels and nine cushion covers in two designs. Together with assorted bark cloth panels. Good-excellent. $60.00
272 LOT of BARK CLOTH and PRINTED COTTON, 1940's-1970's. Bark cloth mostly small samples, assorted printed cottons including some larger pieces and conversationals, Two boxes. Good-excellent. $60.00
273 LARGE LOT of BARK CLOTH, 1940's-1960's. Mostly all cushion and furniture covers. Good-excellent. $48.00
274 LARGE LOT of BARK CLOTH, 1940's-1990's. Colorful cottons, some larger pieces. Good- excellent. $150.00
275 LOT of BARK CLOTH CURTAINS, c. 1950. Six panels heavy cotton printed in a large floral in yellow, pink and periwinkle. Together with a matching ruffled bedcover. Very good. $150.00
276 LOT of BARK CLOTH, MID 20th C. Small lot with some interesting abstract 1950's and 1960's prints. Good-excellent. $120.00
277 LOT of ASSORTED BOOKS, 20th C. All textile and art related. Good-excellent. $450.00 Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
278 CROCHET SWATCH BOOK, 19th C. Assembled actual crochet pattern samples and pictorial examples. Approximately 20 pages. Good. $96.00
279 FABRIC SAMPLE PAMPHLETS, FRENCH & ITALIAN, 1960's-70's. Printed designs in wool, cotton and synthetics. About 60 pamphlets. Good-excellent. $840.00
280 TWO LENGTHS METALLIC BROCADE FABRIC YARDAGE, 1980's. Black and gold paisley, and aqua with white and gold dots. Together with a length of plasticized wool plaid. Excellent. $24.00
281 LOT of WOOL and WOOL BLEND YARDAGE, 1980's. Houndstooth, plaid and floral, seven pieces in various lengths. Excellent. $0.00
282 LOT of PRINTED SILK DRESS YARDAGE, 1980's. Eight patterns, various lengths, including Scalamandre adaptation. Excellent. $24.00
283 PRINTED COTTON YARDAGE, JAPAN, MID 20th C. Sand colored ground with silk screened bamboo in brick/brown. 36 wide by 14 yards. Excellent. $48.00
284 LOT of PRINTED COTTON HOME FURNISHING YARDAGE. Various lengths. Together with two linen remnants. Excellent. $12.00
285 KAZAK PRAYER CARPET, 19th C. Large size with green field. 54 x 72. (Very worn) poor. $2,640.00
286 BELUCH PRAYER CARPET, 19th C. Decorated with hands and deer. 25 x 45. (2 x 2 hole, border losses) poor. $1,200.00
287 SHAHSAVAN BAGS and FRAGMENTS, 19th C. Twelve pieces. Poor. $900.00
288 TEKKE TURKMAN ENSI CARPET, 19th C. 49 X 62. (Large holes and wear) poor. $60.00
289 QUSHGI BAG FACE, 19th C. Large central hooked diamond medallion on blue field. 23 x 30. (Large hole) fair. $72.00
290 ANATOLIAN YASTIC CARPET, 19th C. Contrasting gold and cocheniel field surrounding a pale blue center medallion. 19 x 35. Very good. $570.00
291 TURKMAN ERSARI CHUVAL, SOUTH TURKISTAN, 19th C. Diamonds and larger notched diamonds on blue "ikat" inspired field. 42 x 60. $2,760.00
Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
292 TURKMAN YOMUT ASMALYK, 19th C. Ivory ground with lattice design of stepped diamonds. 30 x 41. Good. $1,560.00
293 SAROUK CARPET, 19th C. Painted design. 41 x 56. Good. $300.00
294 CAUCASIAN RUNNER, 19th C. Five large poled medallions on abrashed blue field with ivory borders. 42 x 119. (Minor moth damage) good. $660.00
295 TURKMAN TEKKE CARPET, 19th C. Three gul x five gul design. 35 x 46. (Small patch) good. $600.00
296 TURKMAN TEKKE CARPET, 19th-EARLY 20th C. Three gul x four gul design. 31 x 40. Very good. $720.00
297 TURKISH MONASTIR PRAYER CARPET, 19th C. Central camel ground with red main border. 37 x 58. Very good. $1,320.00
298 NO LOT
299 TWO ANATOLIAN YASTIC CARPETS, 19th C. One with three latch hooked medallions on camel field, 17 x 32, fair. One with concentric rectangles, 20 x 29. (Wear) fair. $228.00
300 YURUK CARPET, 19th C. Dark pallette with three large guls in central field. 48 x 71. Good. $840.00
301 ANATOLIAN YASTIC CARPET, 19th C. Having stong, colorful design of latch hook medallion on camel field. 22 x 30. Very good. $180.00
302 TURKMAN ERSARI, 19th C. Long narrow panel with hooked diamonds. 17 x 39. Very good. $450.00
303 TURKMAN YOMUT MAIN CARPET, 19th C. Hooked diamonds field. 71 x 118. (Wear, patches, kashmiring) poor. $3,000.00
304 SAROUK CARPET, c. 1910. Densely decorated blue field with poled medallions. 52 x 78. Excellent. $510.00
305 LESGHIAN CARPET, c. 1900. Having a four star design within a wine cup border. 42 x 65. (Worn evenly) good. $900.00
306 CHINESE SADDLE RUG, 19th C. Blue and ivory lattice design. 21 x 46. Good. $1,020.00
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307 TURKMAN YOMUT CHUVAL CARPET, 19th C. Three x three gul design. 25 x 43. (Small patch in corner) very good. $2,400.00
308 BELUCHISTAN RUNNER CARPET, EARLY 20th C. Dark red and blue with seven hooked medallions in field. 50 x 112. Excellent. $420.00
309 TURKMAN YOMUT CHUVAL CARPET, 19th C. Nine gul design with scattered smaller guls. 29 x 46. Very good. $540.00
310 TURKMAN SMALL BAG FACE 19th C. 12 X 34. (Border losses) good. $600.00
311 KURDISH DOUBLE BAG, 19th C. Pair of bags joined with original flat woven sriped yoke and backing. Bag faces 15 x 15. (Some significant holes) fair. $120.00
312 BALUCHISTAN DOUBLE BAG 19th C. Dark pallette of brown, blue, and red with flat woven selvedge. Overall 22 x 40. Excellent. $180.00
313 KERMAN EMBROIDERY, EARLY 20th C. Wool embroidered on cotton with central poled medallion with boteh corners and border, 54 x 40. Excellent. $270.00
314 SHIRVAN KILIM, 19th C. Wide "arrowhead" border with field of repeating colorful guls. 6 feet x 11 feet. (Small dime sized hole in border, minor wear) very good. $1,680.00
315 KAZAK KILIM, 19th C. Prayer design with green field mihrab and latch hook designs. 62 x 49. (9 inch tear lower left, small breaks) good. $3,900.00
316 TURKISH SILK CARPET, EARLY 20th C. Central poled medallion on blue field. 52 x 78. (Few small tears on end borders) very good. $360.00
317 FRINGED AUBUSSON TAPESTRY TABLE COVER, 19th C. Central floral medallion in red, ivory and green within a double ring of flowers, the outer having a twisted blue ribbon, corners having a knotted rope design, all on an ivory and khaki diamond and flower lattice with silk corded tassel fringe, backed in green silk. 62 x 64. (Few pulled threads) excellent. $1,920.00
318 AUBUSSON ENTRE FENETRE, EARLY 19th C. Natural color field decorated with baskets of fruit and flowers. (Separations) otherwise excellent. $1,560.00
319 AUBUSSON TAPESTRY, 19th-EARLY 20th C. Pastoral river scene with figures fishing, farm animals and mill. 7 feet 9 inches x 61 inches. Excellent. $2,400.00
320 VERDURE TAPESTRY, 17th C. Needlework fragment depicting dog in landscape, nicely bordered in tapestry and backed in linen. 19 x 28. Excellent. $450.00 Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
321 TASHKENT SUZANI, 20th C. Small suzani with ivory gound decorated with stylized poppies, pomegranites and vinework. 46 x 63. Excellent. Together with a narrow 19th C suzani panel in plum, blue and black. 29 x 98. Fair. $780.00
322 SUZANI UZBEKISTAN, 19th C. Silk embroidery on linen of poppies and carnations within a leafwork lattice. 96 x 66. (Cluster of holes and repaired area) good. $6,300.00
323 SUZANI, MID 19th C. Unusual trapezoidal form suggestive of Persian saddle, probably for an entranceway, very sophisticated workmanship depicting poppies behind lattice, completely embroidered with some metallic elements. 45 x 64 x 46. (Stains, breaks and abraded areas) fair. $900.00
324 FRAMED SUZANI FRAGMENT 19th C. Silk on linen with poppies in ogee mahogany frame. Excellent. $180.00
325 LOT of SUZANI FRAGMENTS, EARLY 20th C. Several varied Uzbek patterns, some made into curtains, nine pieces. Largest $3,600.00
326 TWO MEXICAN BLANKETS, 20th C. 54 x 76 and 55 x 71. Excellent. $192.00
327 CHILD'S NAVAJO GERMANTOWN WOOL BLANKET, c. 1880. 3 and 4-ply Germantown yarns tightly woven in a triangle and zig-zag pattern in deep red, orange, green, pale yellow, light brown and grey, with two stylized eyes. 29 x 52. (Fringe losses, one side faded) very good. $2,400.00
328 TWO NAVAJO RUGS, 20th C. Black, oatmeal, red and white. 46 x 30 and 37 x 63. Excellent. $345.00
329 TWO NAVAJO RUGS, 20th C. Black, oatmeal, red and white. Each approximately 17 x 38. (One with small spots) otherwise excellent. $60.00
330 TWO NAVAJO RUGS, 20th C. One olive, brown, white and grey, 35 x 71. One black, oatmeal, red and white, 60 X 29. Excellent. $24.00
331 LOT of SOUTHWEST NATIVE AMERICAN POTTERY, 20th C. Acoma bowl signed Carmel Lewis. Two Santa Clara black miniature vases, Gracie Naranjo. Figural group, Judy Toya. Excellent. $0.00
332 LOT of MINIATURE NATIVE AMERICAN CRAFTS, 20th C. Consisting of pueblo pottery, basketry and kachina dolls, 21 pieces. Good-excellent. $60.00
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333 FOUR PUEBLO POTTERY OBJECTS, 20th C. Low bowl, hand print tray, frog, and bird effigy bowl. Good-excellent. $36.00
334 THREE SANTA CLARA PUEBLO SMALL POTTERY BOWLS, 20th C. One signed "Narano". One signed "Petra". One with Avonyu indistinctly signed. Excellent. $144.00
335 FOUR SOUTHWESTERN COILED BASKETS, 20th C. Two covered and one with fixed handle. Excellent. $24.00
336 IROQUOIS SPLINT BASKETS, 20th C. Three baskets including one covered. Together with a fan, two pine needle baskets and three rattles. Good-excellent. $60.00
337 FIVE NATIVE AMERICAN BASKETS, 20th C. All small covered baskets including one quill decorated. Excellent. $48.00
338 SIX NATIVE AMERICAN BASKETS, 20th C. Mostly Navajo, graduated sizes 2 x 4 1/2 to 6 x 10. $96.00
339 THREE SOUTHWESTERN NATIVE AMERICAN BASKETS, 20th C. All shallow baskets with geometric designs. Excellent. $0.00
340 LOT of NATIVE AMERICAN BEADWORK, EARLY 20th C. Consisting of choker, three pair moccasin tops, luggage handle, all excellent, and three bags, fair-good. Together with a necklace of claw form shells on a woven cord with shell clasp, good. $300.00
341 MEXICAN PAINTED RETABLO, 19th-EARLY 20th C. Polychromed painted wood panel with bust of saint. 8 x 8 1/4. Good. $168.00
342 NATIVE AMERICAN BEADWORK PANEL, 19th C. Narrow red wool felt panel, beaded in a split design of four flowers in pink and blue on red, and pink and blue arrowheads on blue, the red felt having three "tabs" on each end, backed in blue and white printed cotton. 5 1/2 x 47 overall, beadwork 5 x 38. (Minor bead loss, stains on fabric) very good. $4,200.00
343 THREE BEADED PANELS, LATE 19th and 20th C. Two matching rectangles with white beaded check pattern on natural cotton field, having crochet border on three sides, possibly Native American. 36 x 18. (Minor stains and small holes) very good. "The Creed of Science" by Robert G. Ingersoll, noted 19th C orator beaded in red and white, possibly Native American. 19 x 14 1/2. Excellent. $240.00
344 NATIVE AMERICAN CARVED FETISH, 1900-1930. Probably Zuni, antler or bone in the form of a bear, having a carved lightning bolt with arrow head wrapped with hide strips to its back, along with shells, stones and feathers. 7 1/2 x 1. (Losses to feathers) otherwise excellent. $300.00 Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
345 NATIVE AMERICAN YUROK BASKETRY HAT, EARLY 20th C. Woman's ceremonial hat, pinwheel stacked wood design, 3 x 6 1/2. Excellent. $420.00
346 THREE NATIVE AMERICAN APACHE BASKETS, EARLY 20th C. One conical with dark tondo and conjoined swastika design, 3 1/2 x 9. One flaring sides with dark tondo and meandering geometric lines, 4 x 7. One with geometric zig-zag, 2 1/2 x 7 1/2. Excellent. $300.00
347 TWO NATIVE AMERICAN BASKETS. One low with geometric band, possibly Yokut, 2 x 9 wide. One covered basket, 5 x 6 wide. Excellent. $330.00
348 NATIVE AMERICAN APACHE TRAY, 1890-1920. Four-pointed rosette in basin surrounded by bands having horses, diamonds and zig-zags. 14 x 3. Good. $840.00
349 LARGE NATIVE AMERICAN APACHE BASKET, 1890-1920. Coiled basket with vertical repeating zig-zag and triangle design. 13 x 17. (Minor breaks and traces of red and green paint in areas) very good. $0.00
350 TWO NATIVE AMERICAN APACHE BASKETS, EARLY 20th C. Both truncated conical form: One with meandering swastika, 9 x 11, excellent. One with meandering geometric design, 8 x 13 1/2, very good. $60.00
351 NATIVE AMERICAN APACHE STORAGE JAR, 1890-1920. Tall jar with straight flaring sides sides and neck, star shaped tondo on bottom with vertical designs representing snakes and diagonal step-like designs. 13 x 9 1/2. (Minor breaks exposing coils) very good. $1,920.00
352 TWO SMALL NATIVE AMERICAN BASKETS, c. 1900. One Pima(?) with horses. One Apache with squash flower tondo and meandering geometric design. 4 x 3 1/2 and 3 x 6. Good- excellent. $72.00
353 NATIVE AMERICAN APACHE STORAGE JAR, 1890-1920. Olla with bulbous body and 7 inch diameter neck, dark round tondo on base continuing to three diamond design and ultimately six pointed star across the shoulders. 16 x 16. (Few breaks exposing small section of coils) very good. $2,280.00
354 TWO SOUTHEASTERN NATIVE AMERICAN BASKETS, 20th C. One probably Cherokee in two tone cane with diamond pattern, 9 x 11, excellent. One Chitimacha polychrome cane, 4 1.2 x 3 1/2, (missing cover) otherwise excellent. $360.00
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355 A CHEROKEE DOUBLE WEAVE BASKET, 20th C. Large river cane basket in two colors with horizontal geometric banding. 10 x 14 diameter. (Minor holes at base corners) otherwise excellent. $600.00
356 THREE NATIVE AMERICAN MODOC BASKETS, EARLY 20th C. One polychromed decoration, 5 x 9. Two with two color decoration, 3 x 6 1/2. Excellent. $420.00
357 NATIVE AMERICAN HOPI POTTERY JAR, 1900-1930. Slightly flaring sides with three panels of geometric designs, each panel defined by a series of three lines, unusual signature of corn seedlings, probably a Nampeyo family mark. 4 1/2 x 4. Excellent. $72.00
358 TWO NATIVE AMERICAN PUEBLO POTTERY VESSELS, 20th C. Probably San Ildefonso, both twin handled in polished black glaze: One tripod footed, undecorated, signed "Maria", 6 x 8. One with painted geometric decoration, unsigned. Excellent. $120.00
359 THREE NATIVE AMERICAN SANTA CLARA POTTERY VESSELS, 20th C. Two carved red clay jars: One signed "Legoria", 6 inches. One illegible, possibly "Joy Cain", 3 inches. One decorated owl effigy vessel, signed "Margaret Luther", 5 1/2. Together with an unmarked bowl, 3 inches. Good-excellent. $192.00
360 NATIVE AMERICAN SANTA CLARA POTTERY "WEDDING VASE" 20th C. Highly polished knotted twin neck vase with painted black decoration. Signed "Frances M. Chiavarra Santa Clara Pueblo". 6 x 9. Excellent. $204.00
361 TWO SANTA CLARA SGRAFFITO DECORATED POTTERY VESSELS, 20th C. One bowl decorated with buffalo, 4 inches. One seed jar decorated with raccoons, 2 inches. Excellent. $168.00
362 FOUR SAN ILDEFONSO and SANTA CLARA POTTERY VESSELS, 20th C. One small with painted geometric design, signed "Blue Corn", 2 inches. Two with painted designs, indistinctly signed. One unsigned. Good-excellent. $168.00
363 THREE NATIVE AMERICAN PUEBLO POTTERY VESSELS, 20th C. One Zuni decorated with lizard, 6 inches. One having birds and berries, 6 inches. Acoma bowl, early 20th C, 4 inches. Good-excellent. $390.00
364 THREE NATIVE AMERICAN SANTA CLARA POTTERY VESSELS, 20th C. One painted low bowl, signed "Ramona". Two carved vessels: One vase with Avonyu signed "Madeline N.", 5 inches. One low bowl with Avonyu signed "Ramona Sisters", 3 inches. Excellent. $132.00
365 TWO SAN ILDEFONSO NATIVE AMERICAN POTTERY BOWLS 20th C. Both small with high polish black glaze: One having shoulder decoration of Avonyu, signed "Marie + Julian", 4 Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
1/2 x 3 1/2. One decorated with eagle feather design, signed indistinctly "Be__t_ San ______", 5 x 3. Excellent. $960.00
366 SAN ILDEFONSO POTTERY JAR, 20th C. Thinly potted highly polished jar with high shoulder and neck decorated with band of eagle feathers. Faintly signed "Ramona (Pomla or Pamela). 8 x 8. Excellent. $540.00
367 SAN ILDEFONSO POTTERY BOWL, LATE 20th C. Low bowl in high polish black with shoulder band cut to red clay revealing relief of eagle feather design, the band inset with engraved sterling silver and turquoise cabochon. Signed "Teresa + Pera of San Ildefonso 1974". 6 1/4 x 4. (Small chip on shoulder under silver) good. $660.00
368 SANTA CLARA POTTERY JAR, 20th C. Heavily potted bulbous jar in unpolished black deeply carved with eight petal rim and central band with "Avonyu" water serpent design, signed "Elizabeth Naranjo Santa Clara Pueblo". 8 1/2 x 9 diameter. Excellent. $390.00
369 NATIVE AMERICAN ACOMA POTTERY JAR, EARLY 20th C. Profusely decorated with a variety of bands in geometric designs. 10 x 9 1/2 high. (Shellaced) fair. $900.00
370 TWO NATIVE AMERICAN SANTA CLARA POTTERY BOWLS, 20th C. Both heavily potted and carved with high polished black glaze: One oval signed "Mida Tafoya Santa Clara Pueblo", 6 3/4 x 3 1/2. One circular signed "Joylain Santa Clara Pueblo", 5 x 2 1/2. Excellent. $168.00
371 TWO NATIVE AMERICAN SANTA CLARA POTTERY BOWLS, 20th C. One carved polished black with "Avonyu" water serpent, 6 1/4 x 6. One twin handled wide shoulder decorated with geometric designs and rain clouds. Both signed "Faustina Santa Clara". Excellent. $168.00
372 SANTA CLARA POTTERY JAR, 20th C. Heavily potted bulbous jar with short neck in highly polished black, deeply carved with central "Avonyu" water serpent band. Signed "Mida Tafoya Santa Clara Pueblo". 9 1/2 x 9 1/2. Excellent. $390.00
373 SANTA CLARA POTTERY JAR, 20th C. Heavily potted bulbous jar with short neck in highly polished black, deeply carved with central "Avonyu" water serpent band. Signed "Helen". 8 x 7 1/2. Excellent. $570.00
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374 PAIR CHINESE KESU PANELS, CHIEN LUNG, 18th C. Two examples of kesu tapestry having cranes on a crimson field, joined together with silk brocade. Tapestry 4 x 11 each, overall 7 x 25. Very good. $840.00
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375 FRAMED CHINESE SILK BROCADE FRAGMENT, 18th C. Red, blue and gold metallic with elephant, vase and symbols, probably used in the Emperor's birthday celebration. 18 x 20. (Some fading, loose threads and abrasion) good. Together with a metallic brocade panel depicting Lao Tzu. 30 x 24 excellent. $390.00
376 CHINESE SILK VELVET PANEL, 18th C. Tone on tone blue with peony, peaches, bats and Buddhist symbols. 38 x 30. Excellent. $480.00
377 LOT of CHINESE NEEDLEWORK, 19th C. Three pair embroidered sleeve bands: One satin stitch with figures. One satin and forbidden stitch with vases and flowers. One joined pair in forbibidden stitch and couched metallic with flowers. Gold brocade panel decorated with vases and landscape in forbidden stitch and metallic thread. Each approximately 20 inches long. Excellent. $480.00
378 CHINESE SILK EMBROIDERED PANEL, 19th C. Two joined gold damask panels, decorated with a pattern of urns and flowers having a large central medallion in pinks, greys, lavenders and cranberry. 55 x 76. (Faint water marks, 1 x 1 3/4 inch stain, some tack holes in selvedge) good. $720.00
379 CHINESE SILK EMBROIDERED PANEL, 19th C. In two sections: The upper silk embroidery and couched gold thread symbol. The lower with dragon and pearl in silk and gold metallic on cinnamon ground. 21 x 33. (Some abrasion) good. $192.00
380 TWO CHINESE SILK EMBROIDERED RANK BADGES, 19th C. Worked in nearly identical technique of gold and silver metallic couched threads on midnight blue silk ground having sun worked in coral beads. One 7th rank civil frontispiece with Mandarin duck. One 3rd rank civil back square with peacock. 11 x 12. Excellent. $600.00
381 FRAMED CHINESE PICTORIAL SILK EMBROIDERY, 19th C. Extremely fine embroidery on silk gauze depicting pair of falcons on flowering branch scouting prey. 26 x 22. (Minor stain at extreme lower border, could be restretched) very good. $390.00
382 TWO CHINESE RANK BADGES, 19th C. Both civil 7th rank rear surcoat patches for summer use, one kesu, one embroidered having coral bead sun. Together with a cinnamon silk and metallic brocade square with four toe dragon, symbolic of the royal family. Approximately 11 x 12 inches. Very good-excellent. $840.00
383 CHINESE EMBROIDERED SILK PANEL, c. 1900. Large cream rectangle with colorful embroidery of peony and flowerig trees, 58 x 126. (Few tiny spots). Together with an elaborately embroidered silk square with pheasants, peony and wisteria. 26 x 26. (Few stains). Very good. $420.00
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384 LOT of CHINESE EMBROIDERED SILK SLEEVE BANDS, 19th-EARLY 20th C. Five pair, various techniques and subjects. Together with a single civil rank badge. Good-excellent. $300.00
385 JAPANESE EMBROIDERED PANEL, EARLY 20th C. Chocolate brown cotton silk embroidery of wisteria, birds and butterflies, 46 x 125. Good. $270.00
386 FRAMED JAPANESE KESU TAPESTRY PANEL, 19th C. Long horizontal panel decorated with scholars and figures in fantasy landscapes. 17 x 62. Excellent. $960.00
387 JAPAN: DESCRIBED AND ILLUSTRATED BY THE JAPANESE, Edited by Captain F. Brinkley of Tokyo, Japan. Published by J.B. Millet Company, Boston, Mass, 1897. Orient Edition #451. In 10 volumes, each about 35 pages with full page color and hand tinted black and white photographs, with smaller black and white photographs. Each volume with different printed linen cover. 15 1/2 x 12. Some minor foxing, minor fading of tinted photos. Good-excellent. $390.00
388 THANGKA, 18th-19th C. Tempera on canvas trimmed with later silk mat. 29 x 19. Not examined out of frame, (minor cracks) good. $2,040.00
389 FIVE LAOTIAN COTTON TEXTILES, EARLY 20th C. Having applique, woven or embroidered design, consisting of three bags and two vest/bibs. Fair-excellent. $72.00
390 SILK IKAT PANEL, UZBEKISTAN, 19th C. Plum background decorated with circles and "S" scroll elements, printed cotton backing. 65 x 80. Excellent. $480.00
391 INDIAN GOLD EMBROIDERED BEDCOVER, 19th-20th C. Pieced and appliqued from various Indian textiles with very heavy gold brocade, embroidery and couched threads. 74 x 92. (Some discolored silk and loose threads) good. $720.00
392 INDIAN GOLD EMBROIDERED TABLE COVER, EARLY 20th C. Heavy gold and silver metallic embroidery on red ground with large botehs at the corners. 47 x 82. (Scattered small holes, small stain) very good. $720.00
393 COPTIC STAR, 5th C. Wool tapestry weave on linen of star having eight interlocking points in aubergine and white, linen backing. 16 x 16 irregular. (Some losses and abraded areas) good. $450.00
394 GREEK ISLANDS EMBROIDERY, 19th C. Long natural linen of two joined sections decorated in red and green silk with birds, flowers and trees, one section complete with reconciled borders, 29 x 80, one similar added later to lengthen, 29 x 38. Excellent. $1,200.00
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395 TWO TURKISH EMBROIDERIES, 19th C. One comprosed of two panels lavishly embroidered with pomegranites, joined by a central section with two bands of Tenerife lace, 15 x 35, excellent. One a runner worked in a series of two rows of 9 inch squares, each decorated with vase of poppies, 53 x 18, (3 1/2 x 4 inch stain) good. $390.00
396 PERSIAN PRINTED COTTON KALAMKARI, EARLY 20th C. Calico design with central stylized cyprus tree above the lion and sun symbol of Persia. 46 x 66. (1 inch repair) otherwise excellent. $450.00
397 GROUP of PRE-COLUMBIAN TEXTILE FRAGMENTS, 15th C. Consisting of belt and four small fragments. Poor-good. $450.00
398 AFRICAN WOVEN CARRYING PACK, 20th C. Cut grasses and split reed basket with shoulder carry straps and rigid base. (Some abrasion) good. $345.00
399 AFRICAN LOOMED TEXTILE on LOOM, 20th C. Partially completed rustic woven grass textile with fish, animals and figures. Excellent. $60.00
400 PERUVIAN TEXTILE LOOM, FABRIC and TOOLS possibly 200-300 AD. Small loom with incomplete textile, two small woven textiles, together with skeins, shuttles, etc. Good-excellent. $96.00
401 THREE MIDDLE EASTERN TEXTILES, 19th C. Silk embroidered round table cover with bouquets of poppies, 60 inches, (stains, tears) poor. Turkish or Syrian embroidered round with script and metallic lace insertions, (small tears) good. Brocade panel, good. $180.00
402 RESCHT EMBROIDERED WOOL SQUARE, EARLY 20th C. Red felt pieced with black, slate, white, yellow and plum, having colorful embroidery with large central medallion. (Scattered holes) fair. $480.00
403 TWO MIDDLE EASTERN TEXTILES, 19th and 20th C. Uzbek needlepoint bag, poor. Panel of fez embroidery, excellent. $84.00
404 TWO MIDDLE EASTERN TEXTILES, EARLY 20th C. Sumac embroidered runner, (small hole) good. Syrian cotton and gold metallic runner, excellent. $84.00
405 TWO TURKISH SILK EMBROIDERIES on LINEN, 19th-20th C. Small drawstring purse with metal staples. Towel having decorated end borders and fringe. (Towel stained) bag very good. $84.00
406 MISCELLANEOUS TEXTILES, 19th and 20th C. Indian cotton panel with gold decoration, small mat with metallic embroidery, ecclesiastical textiles and Chinese velvet panel. Good- excellent. $330.00 Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
407 INDONESIAN BATIK, 20th C. Brown and black floral trellis design, excellent. $36.00
408 THREE BROCADE OBI FRAGMENTS, 20th C. One having metallic silver, copper and purple medallions and peacocks. One with peacocks and pine boughs. One red and olive abstract. Good-excellent. $108.00
409 LOT of CHINESE EMBROIDERIES, 19th and 20th C. Including a framed pair of metallic decorated cuffs from a robe, two small panels, framed fragment and an embroidered figure of a man. Fair-excellent. $120.00
410 LOT of ASSORTED CHINESE EMBROIDERY, 19th-EARLY 20th C. Two needlepoint fan cases, watch cases, numerous embroidered appliques on paper, together with several silk and metallic tassels. Good-excellent. $420.00
411 TWELVE CHINESE EMBROIDERED MATS, 19th-20th C. Various subjects and techniques, most bordered in brocade. Good-excellent. $270.00
412 METALLIC BROCADE SILK INDIAN SARI, 20th C. Turquoise silk having an allover figured brocade pattern in cranberry, black and metallic silver with stylized floral border, one end decorated with a repeating paisley device on a striped ground. (Slight fading along one fold) otherwise excellent. $36.00
413 TWO SARIS, MID 20th C. Pink chiffon with opalescent sequins and white tambour embroidery. Red, yellow and aqua rayon brocade stripe with plaid end border. Together with a machine embroidered ivory silk shawl with pink, blue and green floral and knotted silk fringe. Good-excellent. $120.00
414 TWO CHINESE ROBES, 19th C. One blue silk padded robe with satin stitch and forbidden embroidery. One red silk with satin embroidery and gold metallic dragons with rainbow wave hem. (Linings very torn, some alterations) linings poor, exteriors good. $360.00
415 DECONSTRUCTED CHINESE SILK EMBROIDERED SKIRT, 19th C. Midnight blue silk satin brocade with roundels of peonies, birds, deer and symbols, (needs new waistband) otherwise excellent. Together with a small Indian wool embroidered stole, good, and a metallic embroidered panel composed of fragments, poor. $240.00
416 LOT of ASIAN GARMENTS and TEXTILES, EARLY-MID 20th C. Including Japanese embroidered linen kimono, silk boots, white cotton garments, small embroideries, together with straw fans and knotted tassels. Fair-excellent. $330.00
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417 LOT of ETHNIC and ETHNIC STYLE GARMENTS, MID 20th C. Two gold metallic embroidered Afghani vests, Romanian felt jacket with embroidery and applique, cotton vest with shell decoration, red and white wool cape, three embroidered cotton kurta type long shirts. Good-excellent. $120.00
418 LOT of THIRTEEN ASIAN GARMENTS, MID 20th C. Including Chinese wedding skirt and child's jacket with pants, several Japanese printed kimono, damask pants, jacket, etc. Good- excellent. $270.00
419 THREE PAISLEY SHAWLS, 19th C. One typical square with black center (small holes) and tab border, border fringe applied. One similar design with applied border (center repaired). One cream with red center (stains). Fair-good. $210.00
420 WOOL PAISLEY SHAWL, 19th C. Long shawl having square cream center with allover decoration. (Scattered holes, $48.00
421 TWO PAISLEY SHAWLS, 19th C. Both wool squares: One Kashmir handmade with cream field. One red with printed black botehs in border. (Holes and/or tears) fair. $120.00
422 TWO PAISLEY SHAWLS, 19th C. One handmade Kashmir with black center (rebacked) and tabbed border, good. One machine woven, (cut) poor. $300.00
423 WOOL PAISLEY SHAWL, 19th C. Machine woven long shawl with cream center. (Few small holes and stains) good. $330.00
424 TWO PAISLEY SHAWLS/SCARVES, 19th C. Kashmir narrow scarf with solid red panel having decorated tab ends, excellent. Large long paisley with black center, (numerous repairs and reinforcing) fair. $48.00
425 HAND EMBROIDERED KASHMIRI PAISLEY SHAWL, c. 1850. Square shawl centered with colorful eight-pointed star having black circular center, the surrounding field with scrolls and spearheads, within two borders including an unusual tabbed border with serpentine botehs. 74 x 74. (Few tiny holes) excellent. $840.00
426 WOOL PAISLEY SHAWL, 19th C. Handmade Kashmir long rectangle with solid red field having boteh corners and narrow paisley band, elaborate signature. 62 x 132. (Few small holes). Very good. $270.00
427 WOOL PAISLEY SHAWL, 19th C. Long shawl having eight pointed square cream center, the decoration carrying over into the field. 140 x 66. (Few scattered holes) good. $420.00
428 WOOL PAISLEY SHAWL, 19th C. Long shawl with twelve stripe design decorated with botehs. 111 x 54. (Few small holes and wear spots) very good. $240.00 Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
429 THREE WOOL PAISLEY STOLES, 19th C. One turquoise field, one red, one black. Each approximately 14 x 40. Good. Together with a white silk stole embroidered in plum and green, excellent. $450.00
430 WOOL PAISLEY SHAWL, 19th C. Handmade Kashmir square with triangular construction. 62 x 62. (Few scattered small holes) very good. $228.00
431 WOOL PAISLEY SHAWL, 19th C. Long rectangle having a rectangular white field with star. 54 X 123. Very minor holes, sewn edge tape on long border) overall excellent. $420.00
432 WOOL PAISLEY SHAWL, 19th C. Allover decoration. 62 x 128. Excellent. $300.00
433 SILK SARI FABRIC, INDIA, EARLY 20th C. Rust red sheer silk with diagonal decoration of flowers and vinework with elaborate gold metallic brocade borders. 46 x 92. Excellent. $72.00
434 TWO PRINTED SILK SARIS 20th C. Red and white striped diamond ground within black and white striped band with red and blue stylized flowerheads within a green, blue, black, red and white floral border, one end having a repeat of floral devices on black. 45 x 232. White having cranberry, green and black pattern with roses, banana trees and peacocks, wide floral border with ducks and elephants on one side, triple border one end with roses. 44 x 194. Excellent. $36.00
435 INDIAN SILK and METALLIC BROCADE JACKET, EARLY 20th C. Orchid silk with red and gold brocade of repeating spade shaped medallions and botehs, heavilly brocaded trim bands, curved hem, silk lining. C-40, L-39, Slv-24. (Some seams need mending) otherwise excellent. $1,080.00
436 EGYPTIAN ASUITE STOLE, 1920's. Black cotton net with beaten silver decoration in bands of female figures alternating with trees, the ends having camels, ships and buildings. 21 x 85. Excellent. $330.00
437 CHINESE EMBROIDERED WEDDING SKIRT, 19th C. Green silk brocade pleated and embroidered in satin and forbidden stitches, center panel having decoration of vase with fruits surrounded by flowers and butterflies. 48 x 38. Excellent. $1,560.00
438 CHINESE DRAGON ROBE, 19th C. Orange silk satin with four elaborately embroidered dragons in satin and seed stitches with heavy metallic gold couching, with phoenix birds, symbols, shi shi and rainbow colored waves at hem. L-42 x 68. (Fading, stains, underarm tears, some loose couching) fair. $420.00
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439 CHINESE SILK EMBROIDERED SKIRT, 19th C. Pale celadon satin embroidered in satin and forbidden stitches, center panel having bats, symbols and rainbow ocean waves in multicolor silk and couched metallic threads, extremely fine work. 42 X 39. (Lining stained, several faint spots) front excellent. $660.00
440 CHINESE SHORT ROBE, c. 1920. Decorated with shi shi and peonies on red silk damask. Excellent. $840.00
441 CHINESE WEDDING SKIRT and OVER-SKIRT, EARLY-MID 20th C. 2-piece coral silk damask skirt with navy satin bands having couched gold and silver metallic floral embroidery. Each panel 29 x 36. (Some minor spots and fading). Wide linen waistband having floral embroidered silk streamers in various hues and two wider pointed panels with flowers, butterflies and wave band. Linen 51 x 5, overall length 36. (Broken threads, spots). Fair-good. $420.00
442 CHINESE KESU SILK DRAGON ROBE, LATE 19th C. Summer weight robe decorated with dragons and symbols, rainbow bottom border. 80 x 56. (Tear at top button, abraded areas) fair. $1,920.00
443 CHINESE SILK EMBROIDERED SKIRT, 19th C. Pleated red brocade with satin stitch embroidery and heavy couched gold appliques with figures, (minor stains) good. Together with a red silk satin skirt with forbidden stitch peony decoration, (large stain) poor. Each approximately 39 x 42. $450.00
444 CHINESE MANCHU WOMAN'S ROBE, c. 1900. Summer weight robe in purple silk gauze and white satin with ribbon applique and designs of peony and butterflies. Excellent. $1,680.00
445 CHINESE SILK ROBE, 19th C. Orange satin with short wide sleeve having white sleeve band, the robe decorated with embroidered roundels with figures in landscapes, bottom multicolored wave border, excellent. $9,300.00
446 CHINESE WEDDING SKIRT c. 1900. Pleated pink brocade with peacocks in satin stitch embroidery and applique. 48 x 41. Excellent. $450.00
447 JAPANESE KESA, 18th-19th C. Buddhist priest's silk robe woven in metallic brocade decorated with chrysanthemums and lily pads. 46 x 80. (Some seam separations, small area of abrasion) very good. $900.00
448 JAPANESE FIREMAN'S HAPI, 1950's. Heavy cotton in black, red and white basketweave with large circular "mon" on back. Sh-26, L-36, Slv-13. (Small tear on back). Excellent. $192.00
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449 LEBANESE EMBROIDERED TUNIC, EARLY 20th C. Black linen and silk with elaborate colorful embroidery and couching. B-38, SH-38, L-56. Excellent. $660.00
450 TWO ROUMANIAN EMBROIDERED PEASANT BLOUSES, c. 1926. One with stamp from the 1926 Philadelphia Sesqui-Centennial International Exhibition. Both square cut heavy cotton with drawstring neck and sleeve: One lavishly embroidered in bright hues with metallic gold and silver bands. One worked in red, yellow, black and white. (Drawstrings unpicked, hems unfinished, few minor stains) good. $720.00
451 LADY'S NORWEGIAN EMBROIDERED ETHNIC ENSEMBLE, 20th C. Consisting of wool tunic with detachable apron and hat, all with colorful embroidery. Cotton and linen blouse with similar decoration. B-34, L-50. Excellent. $600.00
452 APPLIQUED SILK PICTORIAL WALL HANGING, 1930's. Colorful Swiss mountain scene with figures and goats in colorful silk on black with wool embroidery. Made in La Mers Studio by Alice Bertolet. 32 x 52. Excellent. $156.00
453 ALBANIAN ETHNIC CLOTHING, c. 1900. Woman's blouse and full gathered pants, both with gold metallic embroidery on silk gauze. Man's cropped vest with heavy embroidery and couching. Together with a pair of full gathered Afghani pants. Excellent. $390.00
454 TWO EMBROIDERED ETHNIC GARMENTS, 1890-1920. Man's Hungarian boiled wool coat in black with colorful wool embroidery and ball tassels. Woman's Portugese vest and skirt with elaborate decoration on red and black wool felt. Excellent. $510.00
455 TWO RUSSIAN LADIES' GARMENTS, EARLY 20th C. Nearly identical tunics in white linen with floral cross stitch embroidery in red and black. Excellent. $540.00
456 FOUR JAPANESE GARMENTS 20th C. Three short jackets: Black embroidered with dragons. Indigo ikat. Black silk crepe. One printed purple crepe kimono. Good-excellent. $300.00
457 THREE JAPANESE MEN'S SILK CREPE KIMONO, EARLY 20th C. One grey hand painted with Samurai. One black with overall cloud and diamond repeat. One short black. Together with a grey striped underskirt. Fair-excellent. $60.00
458 THREE ETHNIC EMBROIDERED GARMENTS, MID 20th C. Mexican linen shirt with red and black cross stitch floral. Two deep blue heavy cotton reversible Black Forest smocks with white tambour decoration, excellent. Together with two kimono, excellent, and an Eastern Star embroidered white cotton ceremonial robe, (stained and torn) poor. $96.00
459 THREE AUSTRIAN GARMENTS, 1930's-1960's. Two Tyrolian style boiled wool jackets and a lady's jacket and skirt set. Excellent. $48.00 Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
460 PERUVIAN and MEXICAN CLOTHING, MID 20th C. Two Peruvian ponchos both hand woven striped wool with colorful fringe. Mexican striped wool and leather chaps, woman's embroidered tunic, and a Yucatan boiled white wool felt jacket trimmed with black tape. Excellent. $300.00
461 THREE KOREAN GARMENTS, 1970's. Two "Before the Wedding" outfits in colorful silk gauze. Girl's han bok (dress and jacket) in red brocade silk. Excellent. $0.00
462 SILK BROCADE COAT with ETHNIC STYLING, 1960's. Floor length with modified kimono type sleeve brocaded with cream swags and floral sprays in yellow, tangerine, lilac and ice blue on a bright pink ground, decorated with gold metallic passementerie and silver cord scrollwork, the natural muslin lining trimmed in blue silk brocade. Together with a pink rope belt with gold metallic bands. (Few minor stains, dime sized hole in back) fair. $270.00
463 SIAMESE HAND BLOCKED SILK LONG DRESS, 20th C. Tan silk with printed gold metallic vine and floral design. Together with a pale blue silk panel with gold printed foliate border. Excellent. $48.00
464 THREE JAPANESE PRINTED SILK KIMONO, 20th C. One black with white mons. One purple and lilac with block and net pattern. One silver with allover red mons having scattered green floral blocks. Together with a tie dyed scarf and black obi. Good-excellent. $60.00
465 JAPANESE EMBROIDERED SATIN WEDDING KIMONO, MID 20th C. Cream silk decorated with a large scale pattern of red- orange poppies, metallic gold fans and silver chrysanthemums with red lining and padded hem. Excellent. $120.00
466 TWO CHINESE SILK GARMENTS MADE for the WESTERN MARKET 20th C. Long green sleeveless robe with green and metallic gold brocade medallion repeat. Ivory brocade knee length evening cape with copper and gold chrysanthemums and cranes. Together with 5 2/3 yards of mocha silk brocade with metallic bird medallions, 48 inches wide. Excellent. $84.00
467 CONTINENTAL SILK BROCADE PANEL, 17th C. Beige silk with silver frise, 20 x 97. Poor. Together with assorted small silk pieces with silver frise, fair. $60.00
468 BROCADE BED/TESTER COVER, 17th C. Red silk satin brocaded with metallic gold, 78 x 88, good. Together with an Italian salmon pink silk panel with metallic silver decoration, 17th C. $60.00
469 ITALIAN SILK BROCADE PANELS, 17th C. Two large panels crimson silk with metallic gold brocade in a vertical pattern of pomegranites and grapes, poor. Together with a matching valance and an 18th C French valance in blue silk with silver metallic brocade. 108.00 Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
470 EMBOSSED and PAINTED LEATHER PANEL, 17th C. Renaissance style floral decorated leather mounted on burlap over board. Poor. $84.00
471 FRENCH SILK DAMASK COVERLET, 18th C. Mustard silk panels decorated with large foliate design. 113 x 82. (Numerous repairs) fair. $180.00
472 TWO FRENCH QUILTS, 18th C. One solid yellow silk with lattice quilting, fair. One green silk with silk satin striped square center, calico cotton backing, very good. $330.00
473 GROUP of ECCLESIASTICAL TEXTILES, 18th C. Dalmatic of ivory silk with floral and foliate design, salmon pink silk brocade, blue silk brocade vestment for statuary, With a 16th C velvet and gold applique band. Fair-good. $360.00
474 CHINESE EXPORT SILK VALANCES, 18th C. Three painted silk valances decorated with flowers, butterflies and foliage, and having central portrait cartouche, poor. Together with three pieces assorted Chinese export painted silk, fair, and four silk brocade valances, good. $240.00
475 TWO FRENCH STRIPED SILK PANELS, 18th C. One pink with green stripes, 79 x 75. One small having variegated green stripes on white. Fair. $108.00
476 FRENCH SILK SATIN COVERLET, 18th C. Green, yellow and white silk satin emberline coverlet with ombre stripes. 114 x 112. (soiled and abraded) fair. $156.00
477 FRENCH COTTON TOILE, c. 1785. Four pieces "Le Char de l'Aurore", Nantes, illustrated in TOILES DE NANTES, fig.18, p.43., irregular sizes and seamed as valances, good. Together with a small 18th C toile Normande swatch in red and blue floral with figure. $240.00
478 FRENCH SILK DAMASK PANEL, 18th C. Teal with large Renaissance style floral pattern. 153 x 78. Good. $180.00
479 ITALIAN SILK TEXTILES, 18th C. Four silk panels with large red arabesques on yellow ground. Each approximately 100 x 11. (Worn, tears, weak foundation) poor. Together with a red silk velvet altar runner. (Center panel worn) decorative gold embroidered ends very good. $228.00
480 LOT of MISCELLANEOUS TEXTILES, 18th-19th C. Consisting of needlepoint seat covers in blue and gold chevron design, embroidered bedcover, velvet ribbon and assorted silk damask. Poor-good. $60.00
481 PAIR PRINTED COTTON CURTAIN PANELS, 19th C. Each pieced from three widths, printed with wide vertical stripe having floral sprays and mask heads alternating with Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
narrower stripe having birds, in rose, taupe, blue, brown and green, woven cotton fringe trim. (Scattered small holes, some trim loss) fair. $84.00
482 TWO COTTON CHINTZ PANELS, 19th C. Vertical design of colorful flowers and ribbon on a cream lattice ground. 82 x 92 and 82 x 104. (Splits, weak areas, one corner missing) fair. $24.00
483 CREWEL EMBROIDERED BED COVER, 18th C. Floral bouquet and vinework on natural linen, with quilting and batting. For restoration, study or parts, poor. $240.00
484 FRAMED EARLY NEEDLEWORK, 16th-17th C. Figure of a saint receiving inspiration from Jesus. (Repairs and wear) fair. $270.00
485 TWO FRAMED COATS of ARMS, 20th C. Both embroidered in red, white, blue, black and metallic gold. Together with four books on heraldry. Fair-excellent. $72.00
486 FRAMED 18th C METALLIC EMBROIDERY. Floral fragment in gilt rococo frame. Together with two pieces framed needlework. Good-excellent. $180.00
487 VICTORIAN SILK BOOK COVER with RIBBON WORK and EMBROIDERY. Ivory faille having wreath and basket with cascading flowers within a floral border, (unfinished). Together with four pieces of wide silk ribbon, three floral in two patterns and white moire. Good- excellent. $96.00
488 VICTORIAN PICTORIAL BEADWORK. Walnut framed beaded picture of formal gardens with statuary and buildings, excellent. Together with assorted pieces of beadwork and needlework, including a Spanish sampler dated 1816 and an English needlework square with dogs and flowers, fair-good. $300.00
489 LOT of BEAD and NEEDLEWORK, MID 19th-20th C. Consisting of a red twill scalloped round with heavy crystal beaded floral, a large needlework frame with white beads, a beaded floral on needlepoint square, and a length of needlepoint trim. Good-excellent. $204.00
490 ITALIAN FIGURAL NEEDLEWORK, LATE 19th C. Wool rectangle worked in muted red, green and ecru floral with brown ground on black cotton, the center having apple tree and three figures worked in a finer stitch. (Few broken threads) good. $60.00
491 LOT of EIGHT NEEDLEWORK TAPESTRY SEAT COVERS, 19th C. Three Aubusson and five needlepoint with petit point figures in landscapes. Fair-excellent. $540.00
492 LOT of ASSORTED NEEDLEWORK, 19th C. Chair covers, pillow, panels, etc. Poor-good. $48.00
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493 VICTORIAN VELVET PANEL 19th C. Originally a portiere fashioned into a table cover, with sculpted and metallic border design, would make two great pillows. Fair. $72.00
494 FOUR EMBROIDERED TEXTILES, 20th C. Consisting of a susani, three ecclesiastical textiles: two small velvet panels and a green silk and gold metallic chasuble. Good-excellent. $84.00
495 EMBROIDERED and BROCADE FABRIC SAMPLES, 19th and 20th C. Assorted Asian and European pieces, including garment fragments and ecclesiastical. Fair-excellent. $204.00
496 LOT of ASSORTED TEXTILES, 19th and 20th C. Including two printed cotton bandanas, and embroidered towel border, metallic trim, etc. Fair-excellent. $60.00
497 SILK BROCADE YARDAGE and SEAT COVERS, 20th C. Renaissance style blue silk with gold metallic brocade depicting lions, deer and birds in vinework. 60 inches wide x 4 yds. plus six seat covers. Excellent. $204.00
498 LOT of VELVET CURTAINS. Two heavy red velvet. Two tone on tone red with geometric tapes. Four cinnamon with metallic embroidered corners. Fair-excellent. $24.00
499 LOT of HOMESPUN LINEN SHEETS, 18th C. All from one family through marriage, initialed and dated J.T. and C.S.L. 1791. Nine pieces, two sets. Excellent. $390.00
500 COTTON and WOOL JACQUARD COVERLET, c. 1830. Navy wool and white cotton having an interesting cathedral repeat border. 67 x 80. (Edges reduced) good. $108.00
501 TWO FRAMED NEEDLEPOINT SAMPLERS, 1708 and 1856. Both narrow vertical alphabet samplers in silk on linen: One "Wrought by Susannah Bental 1708", 7 x 18. One "Christina Adams 1856", 7 x 16. Bright colors, excellent. $840.00
502 ENGLISH NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER, 1735. Linen foundation embroidered in silk with ladies, gentlemen, Adam and Eve, in ecru, blue and brown having the date 1735, mounted on a board. 9 x 37 sight. Very good. $840.00
503 ECCLESIASTICAL VESTMENT, 18th C. Long, narrow apron in green velvet, heavily embroidered with silver and gold thread. 13 x 55. (Some metallic losses) very good. $72.00
504 METALLIC BROCADE SILK PANEL, 18th C. Ivory ground with allover ivory floral sprigs, brocaded with a serpentine foliate vertical pattern in metallic silver with branching floral in reds, blues and greens, gold metallic border, backed in cream cotton. 50 x 105. Very good. $660.00
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505 FRAMED NEEDLEWORK, 19th C. Wool and silk having figure of Scottish archer above the letter "J", possibly from a chair back. Needlework 23 x 14. Excellent. $180.00
506 EMBROIDERED SILK PANEL 19th C. French silk moire embroidered with colorful silk couching of flowers, vinework and vase. 46 x 80. (Minor loose threads) excellent. $960.00
507 FRAMED ROSALINE POINT LACE FRAGMENT, 17th C. Extremely fine short section of wide trim mounted on claret silk in a decorative gilt wood frame. Lace 5.5 x 13.5, overall 10.75 x 18. Excellent. $204.00
508 LOT of LACE TRIM, 18th C. Consisting of a pair of Alencon lappets, 2 1/2 x 24, and a length of needle lace, 2 1/2 x 40. Excellent. $156.00
509 HANDMADE RAISED NEEDLE LACE PANEL, 19th C. Having a pair of fanciful birds with overlapping wing feathers flanking a floral urn all within floral scrolls. 7 x 31. Excellent. $120.00
510 SPANISH BLACK LACE BERTHA with LAPPETS, EARLY 20th C. Wide collar having a floral swag on picoted foundation with foliate border. Widest 14 inches, 28 x 55 overall. Excellent. $144.00
511 HANDMADE BUSSELS APPLIQUE LACE SHAWL, MID 19th C. Large cotton net triangle lavishly decorated with Point de Gaz and bobbin lace in a pattern of wisteria, hydrangea, lilac and other blossoms amid swags, ribbons and foliage. 104 x 54. (Few very minor breaks and spots) excellent. $5400.00
512 OLD ITALIAN LACE, ELISA RICCI, 1913. The extensive 2-volume lace reference, rare and highly collectable set with original dust jackets. Published London: William Heineman, Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott Company, 1913. Excellent. $960.00
513 FIVE HANDMADE LACE COLLARS and a FLOUNCE, 19th C. Point de Gaze, mixed and bobbin laces. Flounce 4 inches wide x 78. Good-excellent. $270.00
514 UNUSUAL ITALIAN NEEDLE LACE TABLE COVER, EARLY 20th C. Cream color, with five floral medallions centering diamond within circular framework, having a border with a U- form foliate repeat edged in flowers. 68 x 140. Excellent. $510.00
515 LINEN and LACE TABLECLOTH, EARLY 20th C. Cream linen with cutwork, embroidery and floral needle lace insertions with cherubs. 75 x 126. (Light stains) good. $450.00
516 TABLE COVER with CUTWORK, EMBROIDERY and LACE, c. 1910. Narrow rectangle having a wide oval band and large cartouches filled with needle lace urns and flowers within a Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
border of lavish scrolling cutwork and embroidery, the corners having cutwork urns, all inside a scalloped filet lace border. 104 x 35. Excellent. $420.00
517 ITALIAN TABLE COVER with HANDMADE BOBBIN LACE, c. 1900. Linen rectangle having drawn threads, embroidery and cutwork with large insertions and wide border of fine lace in a pattern of roses and dragons with tiered wings all on a scrolled ground. 66 x 122. (Some stains from folded storage) lace excellent. $960.00
518 EMBROIDERED LINEN BED COVER, c. 1900. Natural linen with drawn thread work (minor breaks) and double borders of repeating Arabesques in pink, gold and blue, two "HCB" monograms. 90 x 100. Excellent. $360.00
519 TWO COLORFUL SILK EMBROIDERED TABLE COVERS, MID 20th C. Both on natural color raw silk: One purple and blue paisley design, 48 x 88. One dense floral design, 80 x 96. Excellent. $270.00
520 PIECED LINE and FILET LACE TABLE COVER, EARLY 20th C. Bands of cutwork and figural filet squares having sawtooth filet border with tassels. 78 x 98. Excellent. $168.00
521 LOT of HANDMADE LACE, LATE 19th-EARLY 20th C. Including a needle lace on net stole, two hankies, wide collar, doily, two bodice inserts and trim fragments. Together with an embroidered net pelerine with bobbin lace trim. Good-excellent. $480.00
522 LOT of IRISH CROCHET TRIM, EARLY 20th C. Including cuffs, collars and bodice insert. Excellent. $132.00
523 LOT of IRISH CROCHET, EARLY 20th C. Consisting of a pair of sleeves, a sleeveless blouse and a deep flounce. Excellent. $300.00
524 POINT de GAZE LACE HIGH NECK BODICE INSERT, c. 1906. Rectangular shape having angled front edges in a pattern of scrolls and raised flowers. Together with a high neck dickie with bands of needle and bobbin lace, and an applique lace on net jabot. Excellent. $204.00
525 LARGE LOT of LACE and LACE TRIM, 19th and 20th C. Mostly white lace, hand and machine made for study, repair and restoration, some large pieces. Two boxes. Good-excellent. $840.00
526 UNPICKED BLACK LACE SKIRT, LATE 19th C. Embroidered net with pattern of swags and floral sprays, (breaks to net) fair. Together with a wide Battenburg lace collar and a small bobbin lace round, both excellent. Johnston Estate. $108.00
527 LARGE LOT of LACE TRIM, 19th and 20th C. Black lace, hand and machine made for study, restoration and repair, some large pieces. Good-excellent. $570.00 Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
528 BLACK LACE CIRCULAR SHAWL, 19th C. Chantilly style machine made lace in a pattern of floral swags and vining leaves with scalloped border, shaped at the neck with small darts. Excellent. $180.00
529 SEVEN LACE BOUDOIR PILLOWS, EARLY 20th C. Various laces including Normandy, Irish crochet, embroidered net, etc. One heart, three round, two oval and a large rectangle. Good-excellent. $132.00
530 LOT of TABLE LINENS, c. 1900. Four small table covers and a runner, including filet, needle lace and embroidery. Six napkin sets and assorted doilies. Together with a drawnwork pillow cover and four embroidered squares. Fair-excellent. $72.00
531 LOT of TABLE LINENS, 1930's-1950's. Including an appliqued and embroidered organdy tablecloth and 24 napkins in green and white waterlily design. White on floral decorated organdy set. Printed linen bridge cloth. Embroidered runner. Together with a partially embroidered pillow top. Good-pristine. $84.00
532 HANDMADE LACE PLACEMAT and NAPKIN SET, EARLY 20th C. Ten mats in an allover serpentine pattern of bobbin lace with stylized flowers and birds, with matching runner and twelve linen napkins having matching lace border. Excellent. $390.00
533 FIGURAL ALLOVER NEEDLE LACE TABLECLOTH, 20th C. White with floral design having a border with cherubs in pairs flanking urn forms. Excellent. $330.00
534 EMBROIDERED LINEN TABLECLOTH, c. 1930. White linen having cutwork, padded embroidery and drawn threadwork. (Small stain) excellent. $60.00
535 TWO LINEN and LACE TABLECLOTHS, EARLY 20th C. White linen having cutwork and embroidery with needle lace insertions and filet border. 70 x 120 and 60 x 82. (Few broken brides) excellent. $120.00
536 LINEN and LACE TABLECLOTH, EARLY 20th C. White linen with cutwork and embroidery, having filet and needle lace insertions. 80 x 112. Excellent. $48.00
537 LOT of LINENS, EARLY 20th C. Consisting of eight linen pique towels with fine "T" monogram, three sets of damask napkins, lace on net bedcover and a lace curtain panel. Good- excellent. $168.00
538 LOT of ASSORTED LINENS 20th C. Beaded and crochet mats, doilies, placemats, towels, etc. Good-excellent. $72.00
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539 LOT of TEXTILES, EARLY 20th C. Including a printed silk and bobbin lace bedcover, assorted linens and lace trim. Fair-excellent. $168.00
540 LOT of PIECED QUILT TOPS and TEXTILES, EARLY-MID 20th C. Bedcover of embroidered squares joined by lace bands with wide lace border. Three pieced quilt tops including a satin crazy quilt. Pieced, appliqued and embroidered small table cover with floral motif. Fair-good. $108.00
541 TWO CROCHET BED COVERS, 1930's. One white, one ecru, with fancy patterns. Together with two partially completed hooked rugs and two crewel embroidered panels. Poor-excellent. $168.00
542 PIECED POPCORN QUILT, c. 1930. Various printed cotton fabrics having a three sided drop with points. Excellent. $72.00
543 LARGE LOT of TRIM, c. 1920. Braided, woven metallic cording, etc., useable lengths. Excellent. $270.00
544 LARGE LOT of VINTAGE BEADED and SEQUINNED TRIM, EARLY 20th C. Mostly removed from or still attached to fragments of original garments. Good-excellent. $600.00
545 HUGE LOT of VINTAGE BEADS and SEQUINS, EARLY 20th-20th C. Beads, pearls, sequins, strung beads, carnival glass, etc., carded or in bags and bottles. Good-excellent. $480.00
546 HUGE LOT of FRENCH SEQUINS, 20th C. Paris made strung sequins for manufacture or repair, wide range of colors, marked "Paillettes LM Paris". 45 boxes and 170 bags (in six banker's boxes). Good-excellent. $570.00
547 LOT of VOGUE SEWING PATTERNS, WOMEN'S FASHIONS, MID 20th C. 35+ patterns. Together with 35+ patterns, mostly women's, some children's, including Butterick, McCall's, Advance, Simplicity, etc. As-is. $48.00
548 DICTIONAIRE DES PEINTRES SCULPTEURS DESSINATEURS ET GRAVEURS. Emmanuel Benezit Edition, 1976. Ten volumes. Excellent. $12.00
549 PAIR of GENT'S RED SILK VELVET BREECHES, 18th C. (Very worn) poor. Together with a burgundy moire skirt having black lace flounce and an unpicked mushroom moire skirt, both 19th C, good. $180.00
550 MUSHROOM SILK AFTERNOON DRESS, 1840. 1-piece, having boned bodice with ruched overlay at shoulder tapering to the front point and flanking faux Dorset buttons, braided trim and self piping, full skirt, back hook & eye closure, soutache trimmed sleeves Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
removed (one missing), as-is. Together with a net capelet having mushroom silk applique floral, (breaks to net) fair, and a white chiffon stole with pewter painted bead decoration, excellent. $300.00
551 LOT of WHITEWORK, 1830's-1870's. Consisting of a large collar and five christening gown bodice fragments. Together with a bodice having broderie anglaise, and two beaded bags lacking drawstring top. Poor-good. $84.00
552 LOT of TWELVE BLACK BODICES, 1860's-1890's. Mostly silk. Fair-excellent. $270.00
553 PARIS LABEL VICTORIAN CAPE. Black patterned net with heavy soutache decoration over white silk, the collar and hem with chiffon ruffles, lined in black silk with a layer of batting. Label "Au Bon Marche Maison A Boucicaut Paris", numbered 14097. (Lining splits at neckline, tears to chiffon and net) fair. Together with a black silk faile jacket with beaded and embroidered floral decoration, (lining shattered) good. $204.00
554 TEN SILK BODICES, 19th-EARLY 20th C. Day and evening styles including red, sapphire, teal, pink, ivory, striped and black. Fair-good. Together with an ivory deconstucted bodice, as- is. $360.00
555 FIVE BLACK SILK BODICES, LATE 19th C. Three with lace trim, two ballgown bodices with jet beading. Together with a black taffeta jacket with soutache trim. Fair-good. $300.00
556 FIVE SILK DRESSES, 1880's-1910's. Including a brown faille bustle dress with carnival beaded bodice (sleeves altered). Poor-good. $120.00
557 LOT of BODICES and SKIRTS, LATE 19th-EARLY 20th C. Mostly silk, five bodices, seven skirts. Poor-excellent. $300.00
558 LOT of BODICES and FRAGMENTS, LATE 19th-EARLY 20th C. Including cream lace, ivory silk with lace and embroidery, black lace, black net with sequins and beads, etc. six pieces. Johnston Estate. Fair-excellent. $144.00
559 THREE 2-PIECE SUMMER DRESSES, MID 19th-EARLY 20th C. White cotton having woven stripe and printed spigs in red and black. Chamois brocade silk printed with pink and green carnations. Cream organdy with embroidered bands and three tier skirt. Together with c. 1914 white embroidered linen dress. Fair-good. $450.00
560 SIX BODICES, LATE 19th C. Wool and silk, with various trims. Together with a black wool jacket and a brown wool dolman. Fair-excellent. $228.00
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561 LOT of LADIES' and CHILDREN'S WHITES, 1850's-EARLY 20th C. Cotton and linen, 8 pieces including a whitework trimmed nightgown, christening dress and slip, chemise, child's coat, etc. Together with a silk and lace camisole. Good-excellent. $108.00
562 LARGE LOT of BODICES, JACKETS and FRAGMENTS, 1870's-1910. Wool and silk. Poor- good. $360.00
563 RESTYLED WEDDING GOWN with HANDMADE LACE, 1880's. 1-piece cream silk satin with handmade Brussels mixed lace trim on skirt, the boned back- lacing bodice having short puffed sleeve and machine made non-conforming lace neck trim. (Few minor spots) excellent. $450.00
564 LOT of LADIES' WHITES, LATE 19th-EARLY 20th C. Consisting of a peignoir with matching drawers, petticoat, skirt, nightgown, three spit drawers and four blouses including one silk, all having lace trim. Fair-excellent. $270.00
565 DECONSTRUCTED SILK GOWN with TWO BODICES, c. 1900. Candlelight figured satin with velvet banded self ruffles. Together with four ladies'short capes: appliqued felt, silk with eyelet and embroidered ruffles, silk with lace bands, chenille dolman. Poor-good. $360.00
566 GRASS GREEN SILK BALLGOWN, c. 1870. Open necked boned bodice with long narrow point, front and back lacing, with ecru lace trim, trained skirt lined in glazed linen, overskirt with emerald satin and lace trim with self rosettes. (Overall fading, tears to lace, underarm stains) fair. $540.00
567 TWO SILK GOWNS, 1880's. Trained 2-piece taupe faille trimmed with lace and hemline pleats (neckline trim removed, skirt back stained) good. 3-piece aqua taffeta bustle dress having self sawtooth trim (splits and stains) fair. $360.00
568 EMBROIDERED and TRAINED SILK GOWN with ALTERATIONS, 19th C. Black silk taffeta having white satin stitch and French knot flowerheads entwined with ribbon swags having pear form pendants with colorful sprays of red and gold roses, the bodice trimmed with Brussels bobbin lace. As-is. $330.00
569 THREE SILK DRESSES, 1850's-1870's. All 2-piece: Lavender with self piping and deep box pleated flounce, buckram lined skirt. Grey-green having pleated and tabbed self trim alternating with olive. Cream and lavender stripe (faded to brown and tan) with black velvet trim. Poor-good. $570.00
570 TWO SILK DRESSES, 1886-1890. Both 2-piece: One pale yellow bengaline and gauze trimmed with brown silk dots and velvet, poor. One cream matte satin wedding dress with woven dots and big puffed sleeve, the skirt back with heavy pleats, possibly Lancaster County, fair. $330.00 Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
571 LOT of CHRISTENING and NIGHTGOWNS, c. 1840-1920. All white cotton, with lace, tucks and/or embroidery. Eighteen pieces in infant and toddler sizes. Fair-excellent. $300.00
572 FOUR LADIES' SILK GARMENTS, 1880's-1900's. Two skirts: Ivory with tiny floral print. Aubergine with velvet bands. Two bodices: One cream with lace and ribbon trim. One Paris in slate with brocaded velvet trim. Fair-good. $180.00
573 LOT of LADIES' GARMENTS and FRAGMENTS, LATE 19th-EARLY 20th C. Including a velvet and lace Belle Epoch gown, a grey wool walking suit with beaded trim, a lilac faille visiting dress, three 1920's dresses. Poor-excellent. $600.00
574 SEVEN PAINTED FANS, 18th-EARLY 20th C. Silk or paper, with bone, ivory or wood sticks, some pierced and gilded, one having leaf with mother of pearl inlay. Together with a silk fan with sequins. As-is. $360.00
575 FOUR BAG FRAMES, 19th-20th C. Two jeweled hinged brass, two pierced and carved-one ebony, one ivory. Together with a jade mounted clutch, a celluloid haircomb with blue sets, and a lot of unfinished needlepoint bag faces. Fair-excellent. $330.00
576 THREE BEADED BAGS, 19th and EARLY 20th C. Two floral, one having hinged high relief silvered metal frame. One micro metallic beaded with geometric design. Good-excellent. $270.00
577 BLACK OSTRICH FEATHER FAN with ORIGINAL BOX, 1880's. Large fan with faux tortoise sticks, black silk braided ring and tassel, of Italian manufacture with original box from the 1889 Paris Expo. Fan good, box fair. Together with a faux tortoise fan with ostrich feathers, good. $204.00
578 MADELEINE LAFERRIERE PETERSHAM, LATE 19th C. Moire ribbon printed in green "Mm. Laferriere Robes & Manteaux 28.Rue Taitbout.Paris". (Some wear to printing) good. $60.00
579 NINE PAIR LADIES' STOCKINGS, EARLY 20th C. Some cotton, some silk including ribbed burgundy with floral embroidery and ivory with lace. (One pair small spots) fair- pristine. $204.00
580 LOT of LACE ACCESSORIES, 19th and 20th C. Consisting of a quilted cap with drawn thread work and black embroidered flowers, boudoir cap, two black triangles. Together with an embroidered cream silk stole, and a silk and lace gown with beadwork. Fair-good. $132.00
581 TWO DRAWSTRING PURSES, 19th C. One scenic beaded with green silk top and cord, depicting building, peacocks and trees on one side, the other with urn, rose bush and trees, Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
twisted bead fringe, 6 1/2 x 10 (some fringe loss). One plaid silk taffeta in shades of brown with brown and cream satin stitch floral embroidery and three chenille tassels. 6 x 11. Excellent. $240.00
582 LOT of LADIES' ACCESSORIES, 19th and EARLY 20th C. Including two parasols: one with carved ivory handle, one black folding with carved wood handle, two fans, pink voile bonnet with Val lace, printed paisley and gold metallic reticule. Together with a mid 19th C accordion, pair of binoculars and a monocular. Fair-excellent. $270.00
583 LARGE LOT of BONNETS and CAPS, 19th-EARLY 20th C. Including straw, lace, silk and cotton women's, children's and infant bonnets. Approximately 80 pieces. Poor-excellent. $360.00
584 LOT of CHILDREN'S WHITES, 19th and EARLY 20th C. Mostly cotton, some wool, many with embroidery and/or lace, including christening gowns, under garments, nightgowns, dresses, etc. Fair-excellent. $180.00
585 LOT of WEDDING ACCESSORIES, 1880's-MID 20th C. Consisting of satin boots with milk glass buttons (splits to silk) wax flower tiara, wax orange blossoms, lace fan with mother of pearl sticks (few broken sticks), opera length kid gloves, lace trimmed hankie along with two lace corners, bride's cap with short tulle veil trimmed in handmade Brussels lace, long tulle under-veil. Fair-excellent. $360.00
586 ERMINE MUFF with ORIGINAL BOX, LATE 19th C. Muff having silk lining and fancy silk tassels. Cylindrical marbled cardboard box with interior label "F.W. Lasak's Sons, Russian, American & Hudson Bay Cos. Furs New York". Muff excellent. Box good. $168.00
587 SILK AFTERNOON DRESS with ALTERATIONS, c. 1800. Mushroom charmeuse with short sleeve trimmed in bobbin lace, the bodice front and skirt of one piece (possibly maternity), back having high waist and pleats flanking a center inverted pleat, bodice lined in muslin. (Hemline altered, possibly had train, some seams need mending, lace possibly a later addition) good. $660.00
588 PRINTED COTTON APRON, 19th C. Having allover black and red floral sprigs and three wide tucks, with a deep hem band of repeating black floral sprays and red hanging foliage with red swag border trimmed in lace. (Faint spots, few breaks to lace). Together with two homespun linen aprons with red embroidered initials. Johnston Estate. Good-excellent. $72.00
589 PRINTED WOOL CHALLIS AFTERNOON DRESS, 1850's. Blue 1-piece with wide bell sleeve, having a repeating pattern of caladium leaves and flowers in red, green, brown, lilac and white, self piping, front hook & eye closures flanked by remnants of black beaded trim, side pocket in skirt, bodice lined in brown cotton, sleeves lined in white cotton. (Bodice front 1 1/2 inch tear, lining very torn, few tiny holes in sleeve, trim losses) fair. $360.00 Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
590 TWO DAY DRESSES, 1860's. Simple 1-piece midnight blue silk with braided trim, (tears under arms and at waist). 2-piece tan linen with brown wool tambour embroidery and fringe, (stains). Both fair. $204.00
591 CHANGEABLE SILK AFTERNOON GOWN with TRAIN, 1870's. Simple style in mushroom satin with subtle red woven stripe, the stand collar and sleeve trimmed with bobbin lace, front self buttons to hem, pleated hem ruffle, plaid taffeta lining. (Small tears to bodice lining, few small spots, underarm stains) good. $60.00
592 TRAINED SAPPHIRE BLUE SILK BUSTLE DRESS, 1870's. 2-piece faille, the bodice with self ruffle and lace at neckline, lace cuff, peplum with bow, skirt having deep pleated hem at front, gathered train with pointed end. (Faded areas, underarms and small hole in sleeve repaired) bodice fair, skirt good. $450.00
593 TRAINED BURGUNDY VELVET BUSTLE DRESS, c. 1880. 1-piece unfinished dress together with extra fabric, silk lace collar and cuffs and carded cord buttons. Good. $330.00
594 TWO BLACK and WHITE PRINTED SILK HIGH NECK GOWNS, 1890's. Both 2-piece with gigot sleeve: One Paris label with meandering foliage, trimmed with black and white lace and cording on white silk. One cream embroidered net bodice with appliqued lace, black velvet and bands of silk in a dotted abstract pattern, trained silk skirt having panels joined with crochet and hem ruffle, (bodice lining shattered). Good-excellent. $900.00
595 PARIS LABEL EMBROIDERED SILK MOURNING DRESS, c. 1890. Black faille 1-piece, having narrow ruched sleeve, floral embroidery and braided trim, the bodice having high neck insert, lace bolero front and heavy knotted cord fringe, large back bow with fringe, box pleated hem. Petersham with illegible Paris maker. (Sleeves replaced, original sleeves included, bodice insert a later addition) good. $228.00
596 SIX GENT'S WOOL COATS, 19th C. Two blue tailcoats: one coarse denim twill with dog head buttons, one broadcloth. Four frock coats: one olive twill, three black, two having velvet collar. Poor-excellent. $2,040.00
597 RUST SILK VELVET HOODED CAPE, LATE 19th C. Full length with gathers at shoulder, hidden arm slits, stand collar and hood having ruched edging, matching rust silk lining, hook & eye closures. (Neckline worn and soiled, lining torn in neck area, some wear to hem) fair. $72.00
598 FIVE PRINTED COTTON WRAPPERS and DRESSES, 1880's-1900's All black and white prints, including one 2-piece dress. Good-excellent. $168.00
Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
599 PARIS LABEL VELVET DOLMAN with CORD TRIM, LATE 19th C. Chestnut velvet having high neck, sleeve and front trimmed in a rococo pattern of olive, brown and metallic gold cord, green silk twill lining. Label "Levilion 14. Rue de Rome. Paris". (Some wear and fading) fair. $240.00
600 THREE LADIES' BLACK VICTORIAN WRAPS. Cut silk velvet dolman with exotic fruit pattern. Cut chenille dolman with floral pattern and fringe. Jet beaded wool capelet. Johnston Estate. Good. $390.00
601 JET BEADED MANTLE LATE 19th C. Black silk bengaline with stand collar and Van Dyke points at the shoulder having allover floral beadwork and beaded fringe. (Minor losses) excellent. Together with a ruched black silk taffeta shoulder cape with chenille trim and long ties. (Splits to ties) fair. $360.00 . 602 CHRISTENING GOWN, 1903. Long sleeve gown having eyelet flowerheads with fillings, whitework foliage, tucks and scalloped ruffles. Together with a child's petticoat having hem tucks and bobbin lace border. (One sleeve torn) good. $120.00
603 SEVEN CHRISTENING GOWNS, MID 19th-EARLY 20th C. All white cotton with lace, tucks and/or broderie anglaise. Together with a fancy white cotton apron panel with lavish lace and embroidered decoration. (One sleeve has several small holes) fair-excellent. $240.00
604 WHITEWORK CHRISTENING GOWN, 19th C. Fine cotton having cap sleeve, bodice front and skirt panel with densely embroidered floral with cutwork roses and trumpet flowers and delicate lace fillings. (Minor tear along the high waist). Together with a lace trimmed nightgown. Good-excellent. $72.00
605 BOY'S PARIS DEADSTOCK SILK SAILOR SUIT EARLY 20th C. Ivory V-neck tunic with button on collar, wide ribbon bow and long cuffed sleeve with rows of cord trim. Matching button fly shorts having suspender buttons and back adjustment with Paris buckle. Label and paper tag "Au Louvre Paris" both with inked size "6 ans" and price "8600". Ch-30. (Scattered small spots, light stains, ribbon splits) good. $72.00
606 BOY'S HEAVY WHITE COTTON SAILOR SUIT, c. 1900. Long double breasted jacket with sailor collar, dickey, white shell buttons within four braid frogs, pleated cuff and elastic bottom. Matching button fly short pants having side braid and button trim, side seam pockets. Chest 36, sleeve 18, jacket length 22, waist 24, pants length 20. Excellent. $84.00
607 SEVEN GENT'S SUMMER VESTS, 19th-EARLY 20th C. White, ivory or taupe in silks and piques, some double breasted. Good-excellent. $204.00
608 LADY'S FLORAL EMBROIDERED SILK SHOES, LATE 18th C. Grey faille flat straights having square toe, the vamp and quarter decorated with red, apricot and green silk satin stitch Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
flowers, silk bengaline binding, lined in shot silk, linen insole. 2 3/8 x 9 1/4. (One having 3/8 inch tear near back seam, one with stains on one side) very good. $1,020.00
609 VELVET SWISS WAIST with STEEL BEAD APPLIQUE, 1860's. Grey silk velvet back lacing with top and bottom edged in openwork band of cut steel berries and foliage, boning completely covered in woven striped cotton, lined in grey and figured twill. Johnston Estate. (Few steels rusted) excellent. $600.00
610 LADY'S PHILADELPHIA LABEL RIDING POSTILION, 1870's. Masculine styled black beaver hat with turned up narrow brim having wide grosgrain ribbon crown band, front bow studded with six black buttons, silk lining with leather sweatband. Label "Established 1841 Loakford & Son, 28 S Eighth St. Phila." Height 5 inches, brim 7 3/4 x 10. (Some wear at edge of crown) very good. Together with a painted metal oval hatbox, fair. $300.00
611 VICTORIAN JET BEADED DOLMAN. Black silk ottoman with high neck heavily decorated with black beads and faceted jet balls, the sides made of silk cord netting strung with jet balls. Johnston Estate. L-22. (Split at back of neck, lining shattered, some losses) fair. $192.00
612 IVORY HANDLED FOLDING PARASOL with LACE CANOPY, 19th C. The handle having floral carving with shield and fancy monogram, matching finial, black Chantilly lace over cream silk canopy. Johnston Estate. Diameter 22, length 26. (Few small holes to silk underside, 2 inch tear in lace) very good. $132.00
613 FIVE LACE FOLDING FANS 19th C. All cream lace with bone or mother of pearl sticks, including a large Alencon lace and silk fan with paint decoration and branch form guards, point de gaze and Brussels bobbin lace. (Few breaks to lace, broken sticks and minor stains, some splits to backing on some) fair-good. $240.00
614 TWO PAIR GENT'S NEEDLEPOINT BRACES 19th C. One pair with beadwork floral and spiral ribbon design, excellent. One pair floral on branchwork, good. Decoration 22 x 2 1/2. $390.00
615 THREE VIOLINS, EX COLLECTION BARON BUIKA. One labeled "Decoreti (Michel) Venise 1742". One labeled "Made in France" and signature indistinct (painted white). One unmarked. Together with four bows-two painted white, and one double and one single case. Fair-good. $1,020.00
616 GENT'S SILK WAISTCOAT, 18th C. Oyster silk stripe with stand collar, shaped pocket flaps concealing linen lined curving pockets with three faux buttons, decorated with fine floral embroidery in pastel hues, embroidered self buttons including two faux at top, linen lining and back with laces. Ch-40, L-26. (Silk split above left pocket, light stains, linen under arms repaired, possibly missing a top button) fair. $720.00 Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
617 RED TARTAN PLAID SILK VISITING DRESS, 1860's. 2-piece with side boned bodice having green crochet buttons and soutache trim with black beads lined in brown cotton, skirt partially lined in glazed cotton. B-32, W-23, Skirt L-37. (Underarm tear, old underarm repair, missing three buttons, one damaged, few tiny holes) good. $390.00
618 YOUNG GIRL'S SILK BUSTLE DRESS, 1870's. Blue faille 2-piece, having peplum and apron front of blue and maize striped silk, decorated with maize and olive silk floral embroidery, front closing with ten stamped and enameled brass buttons, faux flap pockets, back button and cord detail. B-30, W-22, Skirt L-26. (Scattered light spots) very good. $540.00
619 PRINTED COTTON BUSTLE DRESS, 1880's. 2-piece with a pattern of large dots having shaded squares in blue and white on a ground of fine brown and white lined stripes. Boned bodice with box pleats, narrow cuffed sleeve, stand collar, mother of pearl buttons, lined in cotton twill. Unlined skirt having ties for bustle pad. Johnston Estate. B-30, Sh-13, W-23, Skirt L- 43. Excellent. $270.00
620 SILK and LACE TEA GOWN, EARLY 20th C. Long sleeve in cream charmeuse with open sleeve bands of bobbin lace, the back buttoning bodice having wide bands of lace and crochet, silk cummerbund with crochet flowers and medallions with bobbles over a double skirt having lace bands and scalloped lace hem border. Johnston Estate. B-40, W-33, L-56. (Faint underarm stains) excellent. $480.00
621 SEQUINNED NET GOWN with RHINESTONES, EARLY 20th C. Black net over black silk charmeuse with square neckline and sheer short kimono sleeve, wide vertical bands of black sequins on shoulder, sleeve and around the layered skirt, velvet bodice band having front and back rhinestone roundel flanked by bars below black lace. Johnston Estate. B-36, W- 28, L-54. (Net torn at hem) very good. $360.00
622 LACE on NET SUMMER GOWN, EARLY 20th C. Cream 2-piece patterned net, the bodice with short bell sleeve over narrow undersleeve and double collar, bobbin lace trim, gold lame waistband with pink and blue crochet bobbles, slightly trained skirt having a shorter overskirt with wide scalloped lace border. B-36, W-30, Skirt Front L-37, Back L-41. Excellent. $480.00
623 TWO SILK CHARMEUSE DINNER DRESSES, c. 1910. One butter yellow with beaded lobed collar and short sleeve, chiffon lower sleeve, ruched cummerbund and hobble skirt. One cream with lace and braid trimmed neckline and short sleeve, tucked bodice having lace drape over one shoulder gathered into a beaded applique, the sash having a diamond shaped paste buckle at back. B-34, W-24, L-49 and 52. Good-excellent. $192.00
624 TRAINED SILK BELLE EPOCH GOWN with METALLIC TRIM. Ivory charmeuse with long net sleeve and bodice top having metallic embroidered leaves, wrap front bodice over a square cut skirt having panniers of silver floral brocade, embroidered net panel, silk Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
embroidered train from shoulders having self flowers with pearl centers. Johnston Estate. B-35, W-28, L-53, Train 27 x 82. (Tears to net, underarm mends, stains) fair. $200.00
625 MARABOU TRIMMED WOOL PAISLEY EVENING COAT, EARLY 20th C. Fashioned from a Kashmiri shawl, three quarter sleeve, having feathers decorating the neckline, front, sleeves and back vent with self buttons, lined in red silk with inside tie, front hook & eye closures. B-38, L-52. Excellent. $900.00
626 SILK MOIRE JACKET with FOUR PLIQUE A JOUR BUTTONS c. 1850. Blue long jacket, the front having cream and dusty rose insert, trimmed with four large c. 1910 (later addition) pierced Art Nouveau style gilt buttons, two front and two back, all with emerald green keystone and blue plique a jour insets. Together with a matching blue silk trim fragment. Bodice fair, buttons three (some losses) good, one excellent. $480.00
627 LINEN COAT with JOSEF HOFFMANN WIENER WERKSTATTE BUTTONS, c. 1911. Lady's natural linen with narrow kimono cut sleeve, curved lapel, wide front placket angling toward side above pockets, decorated with satin stitch embroidery in a liniar "W" repeat, four large domed hammered silver buttons hallmarked and with applied signature Hoffmann windowpane set with black cabochon, two front, one each cuff, B-40, L-47, buttons 1 9/16. Buttons excellent, coat (several stains) good. $7,800.00
628 HEAVY SILK WALKING SUIT with UNUSUAL TRIM, EARLY 20th C. Dress and jacket of natural ottoman lavishly trimmed with black piped scallops, 84 self buttons, blue Chinese figural embroidered silk. High neck dress having handmade bobbin lace undersleeves and bodice trim, black satin cummerbund, two large brass portrait buttons at back waist. Jacket with deep cuff, faux pockets, Chinese silk faux vest. Johnston Estate. B-36, W-26, L-56, Jacket Sh-16, L-31. (Buttons worn, soiled) good. $720.00
629 FORTUNY DELPHOS GOWN with SASH and ORIGINAL BOX, c. 1930. Vibrant blue silk trimmed at the shoulder, armhole and side with black and white striped Murano glass beads, silver stenciled blue silk twisted and looped sash with hook & eye closures, selvedge stamped in red "Made in Italy Fabrique en Italie Fortuny Depose". Original square box and tissue from Elsie McNeil, Inc. N.Y. Johnston Estate. L-57. Gown excellent, box (foxing and corner wear) fair. Together with a silk jabot. $6,900.00
630 FORTUNY DELPHOS GOWN and BELT with ORIGINAL BOX, c. 1920. Sleeveless spruce silk having fixed gently scooped neckline, white and amber Murano glass beads on silk cord decorating the armholes and side seams, gold stencilled silk belt with bow over hook & eye closures, selvedge stamped "Fabrique en Italie . Fortuny Depose". L-58, Belt-30. Drum shaped box with Fortuny Madison Avenue shop label and original card with care instructions. (Label on box lid partially torn) excellent. $7,800.00
Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
631 HAND PAINTED CLOTHING TRADE SIGN, EARLY 20th C. Narrow metal panel decorated with woman sidesaddle on donkey and "McQuilkin The Clothier 16 No. Main St.. Concord,". (Small piece of border missing, some paint loss and rust) fair. $180.00
632 IVORY and PAINTED SILK FAN, 19th-EARLY 20th C. Copper silk with beautifully painted poppies on ivory $72.00
633 ITALIAN SCENIC BEADED BAG with SILVER FRAME, c. 1920. Large bag having micro beaded canal scene on both sides with looped beaded fringe, hinged frame with pierced pheasant and flower relief, kiss clasp, swan mounts support a handle of floral decorated diamonds and links, marked "Made in Italy 800 Flli Coppini", lined in pink satin. 8 x 12 with 7 inch handle. (Few fringe loops appear shortened) excellent. $1,320.00
634 SALESMAN'S SAMPLE MINIATURE DRESS FORM, EARLY 20th C. Canvas covered wood form with gold painted metal neck and shoulder caps, adjustable metal stand, stamped "16" and "Bauman Normal Model Form, Inc. N.Y.". Height 26. Excellent. $270.00
635 SIGNED WIENER WERKSTATTE FABRIC COVERED JEWELRY BOX. Hinged lid wood rectangle with tabernacle doors covered in printed cotton with stylized leaf pattern, fitted with a lift-out three compartment tray, the interior lined in blue silk faille, underside of tray having applied square label with WW logo and "Wiener Werkstatte". 8 x 10 x 4. (Outer fabric has tears and stains, doors unlined) fair. $900.00
636 FOUR UNUSUAL BEADED BAGS, 1910-1920's. Cobalt with trefoil and tulips, hinged white metal frame. Abstract Deco pattern pouch. Two faux tortoise hinged frame: one with Deco floral, one having cranes flanking water and aquatic flowers. Approximately 8 x 9. (two lacking lining, two broken clasps, fringe losses, two handles replaced) fair-good. $540.00
637 SIX ENAMELED MESH BAGS 1920's. All hinged frame: Two white metal including cathedral top Mandalian. Two enameled brass including Whiting & Davis. Two gilt metal. Various floral and geometric decoration. Smallest 4 x 6, largest 5 3/8 x 8. Good-excellent. $420.00
638 TWO PAIR LADIES' BLACK SILK BEADED PUMPS, EARLY 20th C. One French having black micro beads with scrolling foliate design and bow, label "Monquignon ... Rue St. Honore 356. Paris", excellent. One Baltimore label having silver sequins and cut steel beads, (minor bead loss at toe) very good. $210.00
639 FIVE WHITING & DAVIS DECO ENAMELED MESH PURSES, 1920's. All having white metal hinged frame including one enameled, chain handle, and various colorful Deco designs. Smallest 4 x 6, largest 6 x 8. $450.00
Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
640 FOUR TRAINED SILK SKIRTS, LATE 19th-EARLY 20th C. All satin: Pink with pleated hem ruffle. Two black with multuple ruffles. One cream with brocaded cream roses and purple violets. Together with a burgundy faille skirt. Good-excellent. $510.00
641 FIVE LADIES' JACKETS, LATE 19th-EARLY 20th C. Blue shot silk with elaborate soutache trim. Black with black and white passementerie. Three all black: one plush, two silk with velvet collar. Together with a black satin cape. Johnston Estate. Fair-excellent. $600.00
642 SET of LADY'S WHITES with FINE HAND EMBROIDERY, c. 1900. Consisting of chemise, split drawers and camisole with tiny nacre buttons, all decorated with finely worked pattern of mophead and pendulous flowers with drawn thread scrolls and lattice, satin ribbon trim. Together with two petticoats- one quilted, two nightgowns (one shortened) and a pair of undersleeves. Good-excellent. $330.00
643 PRINTED COTTON SUMMER DAY DRESS, c. 1900. White 2-piece having elbow length sleeve printed with black circles, high neck lace bodice insert, black piping and velvet trim, three tier skirt. B-36, W-24, Skirt L-41. (Few tiny pinholes) excellent. $210.00
644 TWO TRAINED HIGH NECK SILK GOWNS with LACE TRIM, c. 1906. 1-piece black with cutwork and embroidered trim, heavy braid and tassels, (small hole in net neck insert) excellent. 2-piece ivory, the bodice with embroidered lace on net (few tiny holes, spots, soiled). Johnston Estate. Good-excellent. $360.00
645 FIVE WHITE COTTON TEA GOWNS, EARLY 20th C. With lace, eyelet and/or embroidery. Fair-excellent. $330.00
646 PRINTED SILK TRAINED GOWN, c. 1911. Having a short sleeve lace bodice, the jewel neck, V-back and undersleeve trimmed with ombreed carnival bead fringe beneath a one shoulder silk satin gown in cream printed with baskets of pink roses pleated into a wide cummerbund, the skirt pieced on the diagonal with large fringed back bow and weighted pointed train. (Undersleeve torn by weight of fringe, minor fringe loss, skirt lining shattered) fair. $330.00
647 TRAINED SILK GOWN with BRUSSELS LACE TRIM, c. 1912. Ivory faille 1-piece with short sleeve, the bodice crossed with bands of lace and ruffled tulle ending in pearl beaded medallions, sleeves with matching trim, back drape ties across lower front with beaded tassels, weighted train with padded hem. (Beads replaced, some tears to silk, train soiled) fair. $330.00
648 TWO JET BEADED and SEQUINNED GOWNS, EARLY 20th C. Both black net and silk with square neckline and short sleeve. One with beaded fringe and swags. One with jagged batwings and asymmetric bodice with faceted paillettes and discs, non-conforming train. Fair- good. $540.00 Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
649 FOUR WHITE COTTON TEA GOWNS, EARLY 20th C. Three 1-piece, one 2-piece, all with various lace insertion, one with ribbon flowers, one with pink embroidery. Fair-excellent. $420.00
650 TWO BEADED and SEQUINNED NET over SILK GOWNS, EARLY 20th C. Both all black. One short sleeve sequinned silk under net with narrow beaded panels having tassels falling from shoulder, decorated bodice insert and deep hem band. One long sleeve with sequinned bodice and wide panels with small black beads and large faceted paillettes (some oxidation), silk grape cluster at waist. Johnston Estate. Fair-good. $450.00
651 FIVE SUMMER DRESSES, EARLY 20th C. Two printed cotton with lace, one checked silk with lace, one with printed trim bands, one trained pink linen 2-piece with applied tape and lace insertions (probably dyed at a later date) good-excellent. $330.00
652 TWO SILK and LACE DRESSES, EARLY 20th C. One black charmeuse with short sleeve. One sleeveless pink decorated with ribbon flowers and pearls. Together with a white cotton tea gown. Good. $240.00
653 THREE SILK AFTERNOON GOWNS, LATE 19th-EARLY 20th C. Two black: one striped net with ruched ruffles, one with fringe. One cream with train. Fair-good. $360.00
654 THREE LADIES' WALKING SUITS, EARLY 20th C. One black silk satin with brocade faux vest and fancy velvet trim. Cream ribbed wool having curved pockets with tab closures and pleated skirt. Black wool with pinstripe and masculine styling. Fair-good. $300.00
655 TWO WHITE TEA GOWNS with IRISH CROCHET TRIM, EARLY 20th C. Both with elbow length sleeve and back buttons, decorated with Irish crochet, Val lace and embroidery. Good. $360.00
656 TRAINED BLACK LACE SKIRT, EARLY 20th C. Having a pattern of floral swags and medallions and trumpet flared hem with twelve gores, long train. (Unlined, few minor breaks) excellent. $120.00
657 FLORAL EMBROIDERED NET DRESS, EARLY 20th C. Sleeveless 1-piece having bands of filet and heavy needle lace. Together with a collared lace vest worked in tape with "wheel and spoke" fillings. Good-excellent. $600.00
658 TWO HIGH NECK LACE on NET TRAINED GOWNS, EARLY 20th C. 1-piece having cutwork with floral and swag applique. 2-piece with ruched bodice having plum velvet trim, the net having tambour embroidered floral with cutwork, unpicked skirt. (Skirts unlined) good. $660.00
Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
659 TWO LADIES' BLACK COATS, EARLY 20th C. Wool crepe with lace insertion, ribbon bands and black beadwork (some beads oxidized). Silk faille with elaborate soutache, openwork panels and lace, (some lace unstitched). Fair-good. $420.00
660 FOUR WHITE BLOUSES with LACE, EARLY 20th C. Irish crochet. Gibson girl with Val lace. Embroidered net. One having bobbin lace, tucks and black bows. Together with a high- neck ivory satin bodice with tucks and embroidered net bands. Good-excellent. $660.00
661 LOT of LADIES' and CHILDREN'S WHITES, EARLY 20th C. Including christening gown, toddler dress, lingerie dress, three split drawers, blouse, etc. good-excellent. $300.00
662 SIX LADIES' GARMENTS, 1900-1920's. White cotton tea gown with lace and embroidery. Turquoise voided velvet dress trimmed with beads. Ecru embroidered net dress. Two capes: black satin with blue velvet applique, grey wool with embroidered trim. Ivory silk and lace dress trimmed with pearls. Fair-good. $570.00
663 LOT of LADIES' WHITES, EARLY 20th C. Including two tea gowns with lace, a morning coat with broderie Anglaise, lace blouses, etc. Good-excellent. $510.00
664 THREE LADIES' LACE GARMENTS, EARLY 20th C. Long sleeve net blouse having point de gaze neckline, cuff and bodice front. Sleeveless net bodice with Irish crochet collar and front. Vest in allover bobbin lace having stylized leaf and spiderweb fillings. Excellent. $240.00
665 LOT of WHITES, EARLY 20th C. Five christening gowns, infant petticoat and nightgown, toddler's coat, lady's lawn and lace tea gown. Good-excellent. $180.00
666 FIVE GENT'S WHITE SHIRTS, LATE 19th-EARLY 20th C. Linen or cotton, two high collar, two collarless, one bib front. Together with a pair of white cotton pajamas and an unlined black linen jacket. Fair-excellent. $390.00
667 LOT of MENSWEAR, LATE 19th-EARLY 20th C. Two wool coats, five vests in silk, wool and cotton, six pair trousers in wool and cotton, one pair corduroy knickers. Fair-excellent. $570.00
668 LOT of LADIES' ACCESSORIES, 19th and EARLY 20th C. Including a Naija Mogabgab import horsehair and silk wide brim hat with ostrich plumes, a silk brocade drawstring purse, two lace collars, and a quantity of scarves and shawls, mostly silk, in cream and taupe. Fair- excellent. $180.00
669 LOT of EIGHTEEN FANS, 19th-EARLY 20th C. Most with ivory sticks, as-is. $240.00
Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
670 LARGE LOT of FANS, 20th C. Mostly painted or printed paper, some advertising and souvenir, some cockade including two in pull-out cigar form cases, and camp fans. Fair- excellent. $150.00
671 NINE PAINTED FLAT MESH PURSES, 1920's. All having hinged white metal frame, including two Mandalian and four Whiting & Davis, various geometric and carpet patterns. Fair-excellent. $450.00
672 TWELVE METAL MESH PURSES, EARLY 20th C. Including two German silver, beadlite, painted flat mesh and chain mail, four Whiting & Davis. Fair-excellent. $450.00
673 LOT of LADIES' ACCESSORIES, EARLY 20th C. Eight fans including painted celluloid with dyed feathers and portrait reserves, beaded silk, painted paper, ostrich feather. Two parasols, purse frame, macrame bag, and a pair of cream silk wedding shoes. Poor-excellent. $180.00
674 LADY'S WIDE BRIM HAT, c. 1910. Black velvet having oval brim and draped crown decorated with black ostrich plumes, label "Isaac Long Paris Wilkes Barre, PA", excellent. Together with a seal muff and hat, a small velvet hat with red ostrich feathers and a large 1920's travel hat case with printed cotton lining and steamship label, good. $270.00
675 EIGHT WHITE METAL MESH PURSES, EARLY 20th C. All having hinged cathedral top frame, ring link mesh, including three Whiting & Davis. Together with a gilt flat mesh bag. Good-excellent. $480.00
676 LOT of FIFTEEN BEADED PURSES, 1860's-1930's. Including miser's purse, steel beaded, carnival beaded, framed and pouch style. Poor-excellent. $600.00
677 BEADED BAG with CELLULOID FRAME, EARLY 20th C. Large bag decorated in robin's egg blue, amber, grey and white with quatrefoil above branch and petal shaped border, looped fringe, hinged frame with pierced scrollwork, plunger clasp and oval link handle. Together with two bags having silver metal frame, steel micro beads and looped fringe. (Two with fringe loss) good-excellent. $420.00
678 SIX GENT'S BLACK HATS c. 1920. Four beaver top hats, one collapsable silk top hat, one felt bowler. Good-excellent. $420.00
679 LOT of LINGERIE, EARLY 20th C. Silk, rayon or cotton with lace, embroidery or Irish crochet. Together with a Chinese brocade jacket. Good-excellent. $240.00
680 LOT of FEATHER CAPELETS and BOAS, EARLY 20th C. Mostly marabou, various colors. Fair-good. $300.00
Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
681 LOT of LADIES' ACCESSORIES, 19th-20th C. Consisting of sterling belt buckle chased with flowers, silver bag handle, assorted belt and shoe buckles, hair combs and pins, studded leather belt, feather hair ornament, hairpiece, etc. Poor-excellent. $240.00
682 LOT of CHILDREN'S CLOTHING, EARLY-MID 20th C. Including play clothes, socks, sweaters, nightgowns, robes, etc., some deadstock. Fair-excellent. $720.00
683 LARGE LOT of MEN'S COLLARS, EARLY 20th C. All white. Together with six pair cuffs. Fair-excellent. $150.00
684 LOT of LADIES' LINGERIE with LACE, 1920's-1940's. Mostly silk, including slips, cami- knickers, nightgowns and satin pajamas, seven pieces. Together with two silk blouses, one chiffon with lace, one with ruffled eyelet trim. Good-excellent. $270.00
685 SIXTEEN BAG FRAMES, 1890's- 1930's. Mostly white metal, some brass, one celluloid, including pierced and jeweled. Fair-excellent. $300.00
686 FOUR JAPANESE PAINTED FANS, EARLY 20th C. Three paper with wood sticks, including one having inlaid and laquered guards, the leaf painted with pines and cranes. One silk with shell sticks. Together with a silk embroidered fan. Fair-excellent. $90.00
687 LOT of LADIES' EQUESTRIAN GARMENTS, EARLY 20th C. Wool tweed jacket and jodphurs. Midnight side saddle skirt and non conforming leggings. Together with a velvet jacket with satin lapels and a riding crop with ivory and silver handle. Fair-excellent. $480.00
688 FOUR SILK SHAWLS and a STOLE, EARLY-MID 20th C. Fringed silk in a vibrant ethnic striped faille, cream on cream export floral embroidered, aqua, and black. Black wool stole. Together with a pair of aqua embroidered cream cotton panels and a modern chenille woven stole. Good-excellent. $120.00
689 TWO SEQUINNED NET FLAPPER CAPS, 1920's. Both having lobed edges: One black having silver sequinned swirls and silver metallic tambour embroidery. One cream with gold sequins. Excellent. $600.00
690 TWO METALLIC EMBROIDERED NET GARMENTS, c. 1920 and 1940. Rose silk and orchid net robe de style fragment with cream net underskirt having silver metallic embroidered floral and silk roses, salvageable parts, as-is. Black net round shawl having scalloped border decorated with rose medallions embroidered in black, copper and gold, excellent. $330.00
691 CRYSTAL BEADED ROBE de STYLE, 1920's. Sleeveless gold silk satin lavishly decorated on bodice and skirt front with beads, silver sequins and rhinestones. Johnston Estate. (Several tears, fabric weak) salvageable beadwork, fair. $270.00 Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
692 LOT of LADIES' LINGERIE, 1920's-1950's. Silk and rayon, nightgowns, camisols, bed jackets, floral printed robe, slips. Good-excellent. $180.00
693 CHINESE EXPORT EMBROIDERED SILK CAPE, c. 1930. Black on black having unusual floral embroidery with foliate swags, fashioned from a shawl, with deep fringed shawl collar and all around fringe trim. (Fringe minor fading) good. $420.00
694 CREAM CHINESE SILK EXPORT SHAWL, EARLY 20th C. Having cream floral embroidery and knotted silk fringe. (Few small, light spots) very good. $240.00
695 FLORAL EMBROIDERED SILK SHAWL, c. 1930. Ivory with floral border, central field having scattered blossoms and butterflies in shades of pink, green and yellow, with macrame fringe. Excellent. $300.00
696 SILK EMBROIDERED CIRCULAR FRINGED SHAWL, c. 1930. Pale peach with floral satin stitch embroidery in shades of rose, peach, green and blue. (Two small stains) good. $60.00
697 FLORAL EMBROIDERED and FRINGED SILK SHAWL, 1930's. Black with machine embroidery, having a large rose in each corner and overall scrolling floral in gold, salmon, mauve with green, blue and purple with knotted cord fringe. (Few small tears and broken threads) good. $180.00
698 CHINESE EXPORT EMBROIDERED SILK SHAWL, c. 1930. Cream with cream embroidery and knotted silk fringe. (Few tiny spots) very good. $240.00
699 CHINESE EXPORT EMBROIDERED CAPE, EARLY 20th C. Black on black silk decorated with padded chrysanthemum embroidery, having C-shaped flaps covering the arm slits, lappet front, cord trim, black silk lining. (1 inch narrow abrasion) excellent. $360.00
700 CHINESE EXPORT EMBROIDERED SILK SHAWL, EARLY 20th C. Black with vibrant allover floral in shades of coral, plum, blue, gold and celery. 64 x 66 with 16 inch knotted silk fringe. Excellent. $480.00
701 CHINESE EXPORT SILK EMBROIDERED SHAWL, c. 1930 Black silk decorated with flowers, birds and butterflies in pinks and white. 56 x 56 with 22 inch knotted silk fringe. Excellent. $300.00
702 CHINESE EXPORT EMBROIDERED SILK SHAWL, EARLY 20th C. Ivory ground having oversized floral in shades of pink, salmon and lilac with grey and olive foliage. 62 x 68 with 20 inch fancy macrame silk fringe. (Faint stain near one edge) otherwise excellent. $780.00
Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
703 CHINESE EXPORT EMBROIDERED SILK SHAWL, 1920's. Black field with small floral sprays, the corners having peonies, carnations and roses in vibrant pinks. 62 x 62 with 24 inch knotted silk fringe. Excellent. $300.00
704 ART DECO VOIDED VELVET SHAWL. Stylized floral in peach and aqua ombreed silk velvet cut to plum chiffon. 46 x 48 with 20 inch knotted fringe. (Minor mend) good. $270.00
705 CHIFFON ROBE de STYLE with METALLIC GOLD TRIM, 1920's. Sleeveless apricot chiffon having scalloped cream lace neckline and tiered skirt, self waist sash decorated with colorful ribbon flowers and gold ribbon streamers. Yellow silk attached underdress with gold lace bodice trim and deep lace hem band. B-40, L-46. (Few minor holes in ribbon flowers and chiffon sash) otherwise excellent. $1,140.00
706 SILVER LACE and LAME DANCE DRESS with RIBBON TRIM 1920's. Sleeveless lame bodice with spaghetti strap having a front crossed metallic lace overlay, lame underskirt with deep lace hem band, lace overskirt with pink, blue and magenta grosgrain ribbons encircling the hip, ribbon tie at waist. B-37, W-32, L-51. (Minor breaks to lace) very good. $780.00
707 PARIS LABEL BEADED VELVET DRESS, 1920's. Sleeveless rose pink having pink beaded flowerheads and crystal beaded abstract blocks, wrap front closing with a beaded medallion, slight gathers at the dropped waist, a narrow panel falls from left shoulder to below the hem. Label "Mannequin Gowns Paris". B-38, L-46. (Bead loss under left arm and other minor losses) good. $900.00
708 PARIS LABEL BEADED VELVET DRESS, 1920's. Short sleeve white having crystal bugle bead banded decoration with geometic shapes, wrap front closing with a beaded medallion having pearls and paste paillettes with pearl bead fringe, slight gathers at the dropped waist, Label "Mannequin Gowns Paris". B-38, L-55. (Section of fringe missing, minor bead losses) very good. $900.00
709 CRYSTAL BEADED FLAPPER DRESS. Heavily beaded sleeveless black chiffon, the bodice having vertical bands widening on skirt into ovals and rounds with lattice decoration, scalloped hem. B-41, L-46. Excellent. $1,200.00
710 SADIE NEMSER VELVET and LACE TEA GOWN, LATE 1920's. Sleeveless black velvet A- line having large bib front draping the shoulder and forming back collar, and two large front skirt gores pieced in various laces including Irish crochet, tape and needlepoint laces, side closure. Label "Nemser Original Model". B-38, L-51. Excellent. $510.00
711 LADY'S JANTZEN WOOL KNIT SWIMSUIT and SKIRT, 1930's. Maroon maillot having pink diamond stitched straps with pink bakelite loop and barbell closures, pink knit lacing at front bodice top, hip with diver applique, inside cloth label. Matching short wrap skirt with four pink buttons. B-34, L-27, Skirt W-26, L-12. Excellent. $1,080.00 Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
712 CRYSEDE LABEL BIAS CUT PRINTED SILK GOWN, 1930's. In-house abstract printed silk in cream, pale gold, magenta, aqua and green, sleeveless with pleated boatneck cut to wide straps forming V-back, two long wide ties fall from shoulder and tie at back, horizontal hip tucks with a curve of self buttons and loops at left, matching faux buttons right. Label "Crysede, Ltd. St. Ives Cornwall". B-36, W-30, L-57. (Few tiny holes) overall excellent. $780.00
713 NAVY LACE GOWN with PRINTED CHIFFON APPLIQUES, 1930's Allover floral lace with short butterfly sleeve, front boat neck with V-back, double tier skirt and self belt, having large rose pink and white floral appliques at shoulder and below hip both front and back, navy silk under-dress. B-38, W-28, L-59. Excellent. $840.00
714 AGNES PARIS ADAPTATION EVENING GOWN, 1930's. Sleeveless bias cut black silk crepe, the bodice top draped in white faille covered with prong set rhinestones, self belt with pierced rhinestone clasp, side closure. Johnston Estate. B-34, W-26, L-59. (Few spots on faille) very good. $660.00
715 YOUNG MAN'S BROOKS BROTHERS FORMAL SUIT, EARLY 20th C. Black wool gabardine 3-piece with additional black and white striped trousers. (Vest worn under one arm) very good. $24.00
716 GENT'S WINCHESTER LABEL LINEN JACKET EARLY 20th C. Natural color long jacket dated 1925 having patch pockets with flap at hip, single welt pocket at breast, three nacre buttons, deep back vent, "Winchester" label. Together with 2 pair linen pants: Fall front jodphurs near identical match to jacket with bone buttons, Oatmeal button fly trousers, side and back slit pockets, single waist pocket, suspender buttons, (few spots). Good-excellent. $240.00
717 LOT of MEN'S SUITS, EARLY 20th C. Some formal. Fifteen pieces. Fair-excellent. $420.00
718 PLUS SIZE BEADED SILK DRESS, 1920's. Sleeveless navy crepe having hem length hanging side panels with abstract pattern of pink beads and embroidery. (Minor losses) good. $240.00
719 UNUSUAL WOOL DAY DRESS 1920's. Brown twill with wrap front having a-symmetrical collar in taupe with black passementerie windowpane applique, matching cuffs, the sides gathered beneath self bows with long silk tasseled ties meeting at the front and back. (Mended area lower left, small hole) fair. $60.00
720 THREE BLACK CHIFFON DRESSES, 1920's-1940's. Two sleeveless with underdress, one having lace insertion. One short sleeve plus size with sequins. Together with a 1930's blue velvet dress and burgundy velvet coat. Good-excellent. $240.00 Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
721 TWO BIAS CUT FLORAL PRINTED SILK CREPE GOWNS, 1930's. One sleeveless with turquoise, orange and yellow flowerheads on black, white and tan floral ground with matching capelet. One long sleeve with whimsical floral in pinks, blues, green and white. Together with a floral printed rayon blouse. Good-excellent. $720.00
722 BLACK LACE LONG DRESS, 1930's. Sleeveless with scoop neck and back in an allover pattern of leaves, flaring lower skirt made of six large triangles applied above the knee to create a band of smaller, dark triangles, lipstick red underdress. Excellent. $120.00
723 TWO TRAINED SATIN WEDDING GOWNS, 1930's and 1950's. Both cream, the 30's having long sleeve, vertical ruching to bodice front, long train (train slightly soiled), the 50's sleeveless with high waist and gathers at center bust skirt flaring into a wide train (some stains) good-excellent. $150.00
724 GREEN VELVET CAPE, 1930's. Emerald long cape with cutaway front and deep hem ruffle, lined in figured silk with ruched chiffon collar. Together with a white fur coat, 1930's, probably sheared rabbit. Fair $60.00
725 THREE LONG BLACK DRESSES, 1930's. One velvet, one lace, one satin. (Some breaks to lace) fair-excellent. $240.00
726 LOT of MEN'S SUITS, MID 19th- MID 20th C. Some formal. Fifteen pieces. Fair-excellent. $270.00
727 TWO JEWELED BUCKLES, 19th C. Both rectangular, one large gilt filigree with cut steels, one with chased quatrefoils in a double border of paste jewels with four paste flowerheads, (one stone missing). Good-excellent. $24.00
728 LOT of ITALIAN MICRO MOSAIC GLASS JEWELRY, LATE 19th-EARLY 20th C. Two pair cufflinks, two bar pins, two circle pins. (Minor tessarae losses, all pins missing element of clasp) fair. $48.00
729 SEVEN ART DECO MICRO BEADED ACCESSORIES. Three chokers, three head ornaments and a sautoire. Good-excellent. $390.00
730 STERLING SILVER PURSE FRAME, EARLY 20th C. Hinged frame with chatalaine style handle having monogrammed reserve, high relief floral design, kiss clasp, marked K (anchor) J Sterling 227". 3.675 oz. Excellent. $150.00
731 FOUR STERLING SILVER PURSES, c. 1900. Two silver mesh. One Art Nouveau with poppies in high relief. One with chased floral decoration. Good-excellent. $600.00
Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
732 THREE LADIES' COMPACTS, 1900's-1940's. One large flat sterling disc (few dents). One sterling and enamel (some enamel loss). One French Exposition Paris in the form of an envelope (enamel loss). Together with a small silver pill/snuff box with putti in relief. Fair-excellent. $330.00
733 EDWARDIAN RUBY and PEARL RING. Seven small ruby cabochons and six small pearls in gold floral setting, (one missing ruby), good. Together with a tiny Battersea box "True Friends Have No Ends", poor. $72.00
734 SEVEN CARNIVAL BEAD SAUTOIRS, 1920's. Including three heavy rope with fancy finials, one flat weave multi-colored, four narrow flat with looped fringe. Together with a flat patterned bead soutoir with carnival tassels. Fair-excellent. $210.00
735 SIX LADIES' METAL MESH ACCESSORIES, 1930's-1940's. Two gold tone bib necklaces, one Whiting & Davis. Four belts: two gold, two silver. Good-excellent. $120.00
736 GREEK SILVER BELT BUCKLE, 19th C. Oversize convex round decorated with relief of saints, angels, arches, domes, and "1772". 3 x 5/8 x 4 1/4. Excellent. $660.00
737 THREE PAIR SHOE BUCKLES, EARLY-LATE 19th C. Early pair set with paste jewels. One later pair with cut steels, one with paste. Largest 2 x 2. Very good. $240.00
738 VICTORIAN BRASS CHATELAINE. Composed of large swimming fish medallion and various Chinese objects, fruits and symbols. Length 16. Excellent. $900.00
739 VICTORIAN CRYSTAL PENDANT NECKLACE. Large faceted oval topaz glass pendant set in Victorian pierced brass frame with similar glass and brass bead chain. Pendant 1 x 2 1/4, overall length 16 1/2. Excellent. $96.00
740 GEORGIAN CORAL BRACELET, 19th C. Five strands of fine branch coral beads joined every inch by a round coral bead. 8 1/4. (Brass clasp replaced) excellent. $270.00
741 GEORGIAN AMETHYST and PASTE PIN, 19th C. Oval faceted amethyst surrounded by twelve faceted paste jewels, silver setting. 1 x 7/8. Excellent. $108.00
742 AUSTRIAN COLD PAINTED BRONZE FIGURAL GROUP, EARLY 20th C. "Cats Playing Cards", very fine small grouping of two cats seated at cafe table holding cards, marked "Geschutz Austria". 3 x 1 1/2. Excellent. $480.00
743 SWISS ART DECO PERIOD SILVER PENDANT WATCH with MARCASITES. In the form of a lantern set with marcasites and green stones, the watch face marked "Boucherer", suspended from a scrolling bar pin and chain with marcasites. Lantern 1 1/4 inches, overall 2 1/2. Excellent. $240.00 Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
744 EGYPTIAN REVIVAL WINGED SCARAB PLIQUE A JOUR PIN, EARLY 20th C. Probably Austrian, marked 935, having amethyst scarab cabochon set in winged silver pin with plum and blue plique a jour and marcasites. Signed but signature untraced. 2 1/2 x 9/16. Excellent. $330.00
745 UNUSUAL ART DECO STERLING and ENAMEL COMPACT, c. 1920. Cylinder form with three separate powder and rouge hinged compartments, engine turned and enamel decoration, cord and silver bead handle with enameled lipstick at top. Cylinder 3 3/4 x 1 3/4. Excellent. $570.00
746 HEAVY BEADED SAUTOIRE, 1920's. Ten strands of coral colored beads, the top and ends interspersed with black and white beads joining a thick black rope of beads with green, coral and black projectiles, the square terminus having coral fringe. L-21 1/2. Excellent. $240.00
747 THREE LADIES' METAL MESH COLLARS, 1920's-1930's. Platinum color cape collar having neck tie, 8 inches wide, with a pair of matching 5 inch cuffs having snap closures. Two gold tone round collars, 2 1/2 and 3 inches wide. Good-excellent. $228.00
748 CARTIER ART DECO BLACKAMOOR CLIP BROOCH, c. 1940. Full relief enameled head wearing cream color turban decorated with coral bead top knot and diamond "feathers", black face (small enamel chip on cheek) with seed pearl hoop earrings and ringed choker necklace. Marked "Cartier, Paris Depose and unclear number possibly 05203. 1 3/8 x 5/8. Very good. $6,000.00
749 CHERRY AMBER BAKELITE BEAD NECKLACE, c. 1940. Graduated and faceted cherry amber beads alternating with similar clear cherry beads. Length 16. Excellent. $150.00
750 RUBY and DIAMOND PENDANT, 20th C. Domed oval form with central ruby cabochon of approximately 7.12 carats surrounded by 24 pear cut and 12 marquise cut diamonds, approximate total weight 10.02 carats, set in platinum with 14K white gold chain. 1 3/8 x 1 1/4. Excellent. $1,200.00
751 TOURMALINE and PLATINUM COCKTAIL RING, 20th C. Large emerald green stone of approximately 11.3 carats prong set in platinum mounting. Approximate size 7. Excellent. $960.00
752 NAVAJO CORAL and SILVER SQUASH BLOSSOM NECKLACE. Graduated coral beads interspersed with nine pair of silver squash blossoms, silver naja. 16 inches. Excellent. $510.00
Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
753 A NAVAJO SILVER and TURQUOISE SQUASH BLOSSOM NECKLACE. Double strand of silver beads interspersed with six pair of leaves and squash blossoms set with graduated turquoise, naja set similarly with eight turquoise stones. 16 inches. Excellent. $660.00
754 A NAVAJO SILVER and TURQUOISE SQUASH BLOSSOM NECKLACE. Double strand of silver beads interspersed with six pair of turquoise set blossoms, and naja set with eleven turquoise stones. 16 inches. Excellent. $240.00
755 NAVAJO CORAL and SILVER NECKLACE. Natural formation coral beads terminating with silver beads and billets at clasp. 12 inches. Excellent. $0.00
756 NAVAJO SILVER and TURQUOISE CUFF BRACELET. Stippled ground with applied and inlaid turquoise stylized bird ornament. 2 inches wide. Excellent. $192.00
757 NAVAJO SILVER and TURQUOISE CUFF BRACELET. Three large turquoise set within leaf and bead designs. 1 1/2 inches wide. Excellent. $156.00
758 WENDY GELL MINNIE MOUSE and DONALD DUCK PINS, 1980's. Both brass paved with colored beads and Swarovski crystals having backmark "Wendy Gell" and copyright "Disney Co." Donald 1 7/8 x 1 5/8, Minnie 1 5/8 x 1 1/2. Excellent. $120.00
759 WENDY GELL/ DISNEY JESSICA RABBIT PIN, 1987. Having enameled brass face with earrings and hair of paved Swarovski crystals. Backmark "Wendy Gell Disney/ Amblin" with copyright 1987. 1 5/8 x 1 3/16. Excellent. $60.00
760 TWO SOUTHWEST NATIVE AMERICAN NECKLACE and EARRING SETS, 20th C. One having shell beads and turquoise with detachable naya set with turquoise and Mercury head dimes. One with triple strand of square cut turquoise and shell beads. Together with a ten strand silver necklace with Kokopelli pendant. Excellent. $72.00
761 FOUR NATIVE AMERICAN SILVER CUFF BRACELETS, 20th C. One wide and three narrow, all having Southwestern decoration. Excellent. $60.00
762 LOT of NATIVE AMERICAN SILVER and STONE JEWELRY, 20th C. Consisting of ten pair earrings, one pin and three rings, most set with coral or turquoise. Excellent. $132.00
763 TWO PIECES 14K GOLD and DIAMOND JEWELRY, 20th C. Art Nouveau ring having organic setting with single small diamond. Five-petal blue enameled flower with seven small diamonds at the tip of each petal and one large diamond at the center, can be worn as pin or pendant. Excellent. $120.00
764 CYMA FOLDING GOLFER'S WATCH, 1940's. Sterling silver case with push button release to view watch. Together with a silver plated bamboo design toast rack. Excellent. $60.00 Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
765 JOMAZ ENAMELED BRASS CHOKER with CABOCHONS, LATE 20th C. Red enamel choker comprised of seven sections joined by links, supporting an oversized pendant comprised of scrolls and fifteen green cabochons. Marked "Jomaz". (One section of choker enamel losses) very good. $0.00
766 LOT of BRASS COSTUME JEWELRY, 20th C. Necklace with strands of beads intertwined with heavy hoops with matching hoop earrings. Necklace and bracelet with Oriental reliefs on red enamel squares. Wide bangle set with cinnabar colored cabochons. Good-excellent. $24.00
767 EIGHT COSTUME FLORAL PINS, MID-20th C. Gold, silver or copper tone, one sterling, most having rhinestone or colored sets, one Van Dell. Together with a double pin with chains, tassel and red stones. Good-excellent. $24.00
768 TWENTY RHINESTONE NECKLACES, MID 20th C. All with swags, drops, bow or other central ornamentation. Good-excellent. $300.00
769 TWELVE LONG BEAD NECKLACES, 20th C. Various colors including multi, mostly glass, some square beads, one with shells. Good-excellent. $72.00
770 TWENTY COSTUME FLOWERHEAD PINS, 20th C. Mostly gold tone or silver metal, including two Trifari, three enameled, some with colored stones or rhinestones. Good-excellent. $48.00
771 FIFTEEN RHINESTONE PINS, MID 20th C. Various forms, several oversized. Together with a Deco style rhinestone necklace. Fair-excellent. $36.00
772 SIXTEEN COSTUME BEADED NECKLACES, 20th C. Mostly glass, some plastic, various colors including multi. Good-excellent. $72.00
773 TWENTY COSTUME FLOWER FORM PINS, 20th C. Mostly gold tone or silver tone, some enameled, some having colored stones or pearls, including Trifari, Giovan and Coro including a sterling Coro Norseland. Good-excellent. $48.00
774 FIFTEEN COSTUME BEADED NECKLACES, 20th C. All faceted glass, various colors. Fair-excellent. $84.00
775 TWELVE COSTUME BOW FORM PINS, 20th C. One rhinestone, two sterling, most gold tone with colored stones or rhinestones, including one French and four Coro. Together with two large buckle form pins. Good-excellent. $36.00
Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
776 TWELVE BEAD NECKLACES, 20th C. Six multiple strand, including three with matching earrings, two with molded beads, three patterned beads, one with rhinestone spacers. Good- excellent. $72.00
777 TWENTY-SIX COSTUME LEAF FORM PINS, 20th C. Mostly gold tone or silver tone, some enameled, some having colored stones, rhinestones or pearls, including Trifari, B.S.K. and Coro. Fair-excellent. $36.00
778 THIRTY PIECES RHINESTONE JEWELRY, MID 20th C. Including some with colored stones, 12 necklaces, 12 bracelets, 3-piece parure and 3 pins. Good-excellent. $180.00
779 LOT of GILT METAL and BRASS COSTUME JEWELRY, 20th C. Pins, necklaces, bracelets and earrings, most with white beads, enamel or pearls, some rhinestones. Fair-excellent. $72.00
780 LOT of PEARL BEAD NECKLACES, 20th C. Some having multiple strands, 35 pieces. Together with two bracelets. Poor-excellent. $24.00
781 LARGE LOT of COSTUME PINS, 20th C. Rhinestone, gold tone, and silver tone, some set with colored stones or faux pearls, including circle, feather and heart shaped. 40 pieces. Fair- excellent. $48.00
782 LARGE LOT of COSTUME JEWELRY with COLORED STONES, 20th C. Including Austria, Regency, aurora borealis, etc. Four necklaces, two bracelets, eight pair earrings, twenty- six pins. 40 pieces. Fair-excellent. $210.00
783 LARGE LOT of BANGLE BRACELETS, 20th C. Including 16 sterling, some silver metal and beaded, mostly plastic including bakelite. Fair-excellent. $180.00
784 LOT of METAL JEWELRY, 20th C. Gold tone and silver tone, mostly link styles, bracelets and necklaces. 50 pieces. Fair-excellent. $180.00
785 FOXBROWNIE SATIN and BENGALINE LONG DINNER DRESS, 1940's. Short sleeve in navy and cream satin to below the waist with ribbed navy wide collar, buttons and full skirt. Excellent. $210.00
786 LADY'S BOUCLE COAT, 1940's. Long black wool having narrow bell sleeve, padded shoulder, stand collar and black plastic buttons in the form of two ribbed conjoined loops, John Wanamaker label. Excellent. $48.00
Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
787 TWO FLORAL PRINTED SUMMER LONG GOWNS, c. 1940. Both with short puffed sleeve, full skirt and self belt, side zip: One chiffon in rose, pink, blue and green print with irises, ruched bust, attached silk under-dress. One organdy with tiger lillies in white, brown and blue, neckline having cutwork lace, attached rayon under-dress, label "Paule Wador Paris New York". Excellent. $390.00
788 THREE LADIES' WOOL COATS, 1940's-1960's. Black crepe double breasted with Persian lamb collar and buttons. Black and tan herringbone with triangular patch pockets. Double breasted bulky tweed in cream, tan, black, orange and pink with brass buttons, Modelia label. Together with a raccoon coat. Good-excellent. $24.00
789 FOUR LACE COCKTAIL DRESSES, 1940's-1950's. Three black, one pearl grey over grey faille. Together with a navy crepe dress with lace trim. Fair-excellent. $45.00
790 THREE SHORT SLEEVE COCKTAIL DRESSES, 1940's-1950's. Black crepe with steel beaded dots. Red princess styled with rhinestone pin. Black silk with sawtooth neckline. Together with a grey floral printed silk jacket and two silk dinner suits in navy and grey. Good- excellent. $60.00
791 LARGE LOT of LADIES' BLOUSES, 1930's-1950's. Including printed silks and sheer whites, some deadstock. Together with a beaded black knit shell. Good-excellent. $60.00
792 LOT of LADIES' KNIT and BOUCLE ENSEMBLES, MID 20th C. Wool and orlon, including skirt and sweater sets, suits and twin sets, some deadstock. Good-excellent. $36.00
793 FIFTEEN MEN'S SUITS, MID 20th C. Mostly wool including some tuxedos. Good- excellent. $108.00
794 THREE VELVET DRESSES, 1930's-1940's. Long sleeve green with frog closures and matching drawstring bag. Two sapphire blue, one with beaded neckline and short sleeve, one long. Together with two velvet jackets with long skirts. Good-excellent. $150.00
795 CLAIRE McCARDELL DAY DRESS, 1940's. Red and white striped cotton with fold back collar, the full skirt angling from a center point with a pleated wide sash attached along the point and angled pockets with fold back flap, side zipper. Label "claire mccardell clothes by townley fabric by stonecutter". Excellent. Together with a sheer rose pink cotton dress with wide collar decorated with bands of balls on lattice. Good. $330.00
796 JACQUES FATH WOOL SUIT with BANDED TRIM, 1940's. Black jacket with narrow collar, no closures, hem curving toward a longer back, black ottoman silk trim with 2 bands echoing the curve and ending in black embroidered arrowheads, hidden front pockets, ottoman lining. Skirt with double trim bands at hip level curving up in back to flank back zipper. Label Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
"Jacques Fath Paris". B-40, SH-17 1/2, Slv-23, W-24, H-36, Skirt L-26. (Lining partially unstitched, skirt shortened) good. $420.00
797 FOUR LADIES' SUITS, 1940's. All wool: Gold twill having three rows of buttons and low faux collar, Milgrim label. Black crepe with pocket scroll detail and jeweled buttons. Grey and brown plaid with rounded trim details and marbled buttons. Brown with braided trim. Good- excellent. $60.00
798 THREE SUMMER DRESSES, 1930's-1950's. Allover cream lace gown with leaf pattern having spider web fillings, sleeveless with draped shoulder, paste bar pins at collarbone, matching jacket. Ivory organdy shirtwaist with short sleeve and full skirt having bands of white floral applique. Grey organdy short strapless with full skirt having cutwork floral with white embroidery, matching armbands. Good-excellent. $510.00
799 SILK BROCADE EVENING COAT, MID 20th C. Dusty rose with a floral brocade design in shades of ice blue, rose and silver, having stand collar, elbow length sleeve, princess styling and self buttons. Together with a cream silk cocktail dress in an allover crinkled floral weave, with three quarter sleeve, princess styling, jewel neck with crimped collar and back zipper. (Both hemlines unsewn) good. $180.00
800 SATIN and JERSEY EVENING GOWN, MID 20th C. Black jersey bodice with long zippered sleeve, curved V-neck front, V-back over black velvet trim band, open lower back, red satin bow sash, stiffened ivory satin wide skirt having four deep pleats in back flanking zipper. Unlabeled and unfinished inside, probably a designer's example. Worn by model Julia Solomon. B-34, W-22, L-56. (Hem lightly soiled, small faint spot on skirt) good. $150.00
801 BLACK CUT VELVET EVENING GOWN, MID 20th C. Sleeveless floral velvet pattern on dull silk satin with boned and weighted bodice having V-neck and low back, set-in waist and full stiffened skirt, back zipper. Unlabeled couture quality with hand sewing. Worn by model Julia Solomon. B-34, W-22, L-54.5. (Skirt unlined, possibly a designer's example) otherwise excellent. $180.00
802 JEAN DESSES DESIGN WOOL SUIT JACKET, MID 20th C. Olive with pistachio collar edged in olive, hidden buttons, small slit at left hip with self bow. Label "Pret a Porter Jean Desses Paris Execute Par Maria Carine sur autorisation speciale". B-38, Sh-16, Slv-22, L-22. (Slight wear inside collar, small pull and broken threads on right sleeve) good. $240.00
803 BEADED BLACK CASHMERE BOLERO, MID 20th C. Finely knit with short sleeve and zip front, satin binding and silk lining, having allover scrolling floral in black beads and sequins. Excellent. $180.00
804 FOUR LADIES' WOOL ENESMBLES, MID 20th C. Houndstooth and plaid circle skirt and top in black, red and white. Vest and pleated skirt in black and white houndstooth. Two suits: Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
One having black and white diagonal stripe. One grey tiny check with self buttons and applique. Good-excellent. $72.00
805 SEVEN LADIES' DECORATED SWEATERS. MID 20th C. Mostly wool, including beaded, embroidered and appliqued. Good-excelleent. $84.00
806 EIGHT LADIES' WOOL SUITS, MID 20th C. Including three Pendelton, together with a red Pendelton jacket and a plaid kilt. Good-excellent. $108.00
807 FOUR LADIES' WOOL SUITS, 1950's-1960's. Green and lilac houndstooth. Black and white windowpane knit double breasted. Black and white tweed 3-piece with plush collar. Pink and white looped weave "Chanel" style. Good-excellent. $60.00
808 DARK MINK COAT, MID 20th C. Classic styling with shawl collar and cuffed sleeve, three domed plastic buttons inset with faceted jet, silk lining having wide metallic paisley brocade band. Label "M. Blaustein Newark". Excellent. $120.00
809 BLACK SILK ONE SHOULDER COCKTAIL DRESS, 1950's. Finely tailored with boned bodice having wide front and back diagonal sash meeting at the left shoulder, eight panel circle skirt, side zipper, unlabeled. Worn by model Julia Solomon. B-34, W-24, skirt L-27 1/2. Excellent. $450.00
810 TWO RED SILK FAILLE COCKTAIL DRESSES, 1950's. Long sleeve with tuxedo collar and self button front having set-in waist, circle skirt with large patch pockets decorated with self bows, unlined, Bonwit Teller label, (torn under right arm) good. Sleeveless with deep V-neck and back, double bodice with set-in waist, A-line skirt, back zipper. Excellent. $120.00
811 FOUR LITTLE BLACK DRESSES, MID 20th C. Short sleeve black crepe over silk spaghetti strap bodice with organdy flower. Black wool 3/4 sleeve with V-neck trimmed in velvet, soutache and faceted black paillettes, Ann Kauffman label. Taffeta with ruched short sleeve and plunging neckline trimmed in woven horsehair. Silk crepe with 3/4 sleeve, pleated V-neck and inverted V bodice detail. Good-excellent. $150.00
812 HATTIE CARNEGIE PRINTED GAUZE PARTY DRESS, MID 20th C. Blue pheasants and flowering trees with tan on cream ground with short sleeve and full skirt over blue rayon under dress with spaghetti strap, self belt. Johnston Estate. Label "Hattie Carnegie". Excellent. $180.00
813 FOUR COCKTAIL DRESSES, MID 20th C. All short sleeve: Purple silk taffeta with full skirt. Black satin with front bodice bow and rhinestone pin. Brown with satin collar. Light brown wool bodice with beaded neckline, satin skirt, (belt missing). Good-excellent. $360.00
Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
814 TWO HATTIE CARNEGIE PINK ORGANDY PARTY DRESSES, 1950's. Sleeveless pale pink with rose pink floral brocade, boned bodice, wide strap, bow at waist, full skirt (splits at bodice top). Short sleeve with bubblegum and black leaf print on white having knife pleated skirt, self belt. Labels "Hattie Carnegie". Fair and excellent. $510.00
815 THREE PARTY DRESSES, 1950's. Black silk with rose floral print, three quarter sleeve. Sleeveless organza with abstract pink and white roses. Pale tangerine rayon satin sleeveless with voided tulip pattern. Together with two full evening skirts. Good-excellent. $510.00
816 FOUR PARTY DRESSES, 1950's. Teal and white rose printed organza. Dusty pink lace with capelet. Mauve embroidered net with sequins. Black net with sequins. Together with a black velvet strapless dress with pink feather trim. Fair-excellent. $600.00
817 CEIL CHAPMAN BLACK SILK COCKTAIL DRESS, MID 20th C. Low cut sleeveless with spaghetti strap, wide waistband and slightly gathered skirt. Together with a sleeveless black hairpin lace dress, c. 1940, and a black taffeta ethnic styled dress with embroidered lattice trim. Good-excellent. $360.00
818 SCHIAPARELLI PEIGNOIR and GOWN, MID 20th C. Aqua nylon peignoir with shawl collar having white lace applique, puffed elbow length cuffed sleeve, rhinestone button. Matching sleeveless gown with lace trimmed bodice, Label "Schiaparelli Paris New York". Together with a quilted coral satin robe and an ombreed pink nylon nightgown. Excellent. $270.00
819 EIGHT PRINTED SUMMER DRESSES, MID 20th C. Cotton or rayon florals, scenic, stripes, checks, etc. Together with a printed blouse with circle skirt and a plaid circle skirt. Good- excellent. $480.00
820 CLAIRE McCARDELL BLACK WOOL COCKTAIL DRESS, 1950's. Long sleeve with high V-neck and slit over placket having 10 black composition buttons with cord loops terminating in point at hip, full skirt with side seam pockets. Label "claire mccardell clothes by townley Miron Woolens". Excellent. $270.00
821 FOUR SUMMER DAY DRESSES, MID 20th C. Sleeveless red linen. Short sleeve silk printed with buildings in pale blue, brown and white. Sleeveless red, pink and white floral printed cotton. Blue linen with split cap sleeve, circle cutouts filled with light blue discs. Together with a white lace circle skirt and two lace trimmed fiesta blouses, one having orange appliqued yoke. Good-excellent. $390.00
822 SEVEN SUMMER DRESSES, MID 20th C. Mostly linen with short sleeve, including floral applique, embroidered and Madiera, one black cotton pique with floral embroidery. Good- excellent. $150.00
Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
823 TWO LADIES' SATIN MEXICAN FIESTA OUTFITS, MID 20th C. Both short sleeve blouse and full skirt: One copper with large tambour embroidered floral in pale blue, green and gold. One assembled crepe beaded blouse and sequinned satin skirt both in cream with bright colors. Together with three southwest style patio outfits. Good-excellent. $420.00
824 MADAME SUZY HAT, c. 1940. Small black felt sailor with velvet edged upturned brim having satin ribbon band, bow on underside of brim at back, and back strap with bows, black veil. Label "Madame Suzy 5, Rue de la Paix Paris". Diameter 9.5. Excellent. $72.00
825 HATTIE CARNEGIE LILAC WOOL SUIT, 1940's. Jacket having padded shoulder, princess seams, self buttons, breast pockets with rounded flap, wasp waist with curving peplum double in front, orchid crepe lining. Narrow skirt with side zipper, unlined. Label "Hattie Carnegie". B- 36, Sh-15, Slv-23, W-25, Skirt L-30. Excellent. $24.00
826 JACQUES FATH LIGHTWEIGHT WOOL SUIT, 1940's. Nut brown wasp waisted jacket having narrow double breast with ten black buttons, wide collared V-neck, 3/4 sleeve, princess seams, peplum, narrow skirt with back zipper, black silk lining. Label "Jacques Fath Paris". Tape label inked with "XBM" stapled in sleeve. B-36, Sh-17, Slv-23, Skirt W-24, L-28. (Skirt shortened 1 inch but uncut) excellent. $2,160.00
827 JACQUES FATH TWEED SUIT with PERSIAN LAMB COLLAR, 1940's. Black and white wool tweed jacket with peplum, 3/4 sleeve, wasp waist with two button closure, inverted back pleats with stitched arrowhead details, black fur collar with hooks & eyes above a single button, narrow skirt with side zipper, black silk lined. Label "Jacques Fath Paris". B-37, Sh-18, Slv-16, Skirt W- 24, H-36, L-25.5. (Fur splits and large section missing, minor tear in lining) good. $360.00
828 MOLYNEUX ADAPTATION PRINTED SILK DAY DRESS, 1940's. Pale pink with black paisley print in various sizes having short sleeve gathered along top seam, the front folded to create a faux collar edged in loops and faceted jet buttons continuing down front to waist with black belt, wide A-line skirt with tiny gathers at hip, side zipper. Label "Adaptation Molyneux Paris". B-36, W-26, L-43. Excellent. $240.00
829 LADY'S NAVY WOOL SKI SUIT, 1940's-1950's. Jacket with four flap pockets, light blue piping, antler buttons. Pants with angled front flap pockets, piped side seam, side button closure, knit cuffs. Labels "Authorized Reproduction Lanz of Salzburg" and "Snow Snug by Shawmut". B-40, Sh-16, W-30, Inseam 29, Outseam 44. Excellent. $60.00
830 GREY SILK and SILVER METALLIC BROCADE EVENING GOWN, c. 1940. Cap sleeve jewel neck bodice with padded shoulder, the left decorated with self corsage, hook & eye over slit back, narrow self sash, the long skirt draped into three horizontal pleats sewn into two back seams creating an elongated pannier effect, side zipper, unlined. Label "Original by Rudolf". B- 40, W-30, L-58. Excellent. $780.00 Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
831 CEIL CHAPMAN APPLIQUED SILK COCKTAIL DRESS, c. 1950. Short sleeve V-neck sheath in sheer midnight blue having an allover geometric pattern of plum changeable silk pleated appliques, crossed and pleated band below breast, bodice boned at sides, V-back with zipper, curved wrap detail at left front hem, plum silk lining. Label "Ceil Chapman". Johnston Estate. B-36, W-30, H-36, L-44. Excellent. $720.00
832 UNLABELED NORELL DAY DRESS with REMOVEABLE TRIM, 1950's. Finely tailored navy silk with short sleeve bodice having jewel neck and princess seams, four oversized mother of pearl buttons, set-in waist with a near circle eight panel skirt, button-on white linen pilgrim collar and two pair cuffs all with navy embroidered scallop and dot border, narrow self belt, side zipper. Worn by model Julia Solomon. B-34, W- 23, L-46. (Few spots on linen, needs cleaning) excellent. $240.00
833 BALENCIAGA COUTURE BLACK WOOL COAT, 1957-1958. Boxy cut with elbow length sleeve, wide round collar, 2-piece side panels creating flaps over welt pockets, three oversize composition buttons, back vent, red silk faille lining. Label "Balenciaga 10. Avenue George V. Paris" with hand inked tape 67167. B-45, L-40. Excellent. $1,320.00
834 CHRISTIAN DIOR CORAL WOOL TWEED SUIT, MID 20th C. Wasp waisted jacket with three quarter sleeve, wide rounded collar, angled welt pockets, three molded plastic buttons, lined in signature silk. Narrow A-line skirt with back zipper, kick pleat, satin lining. Label "Christian Dior- New York Original". B-36, W-26, Skirt L-27. Excellent. $720.00
835 JEAN DESSES SILK BROCADE DAY DRESS, c. 1960. Deep blue with a stylized foliate repeat in deep olive and blue brocade having 3/4 sleeve, wrap front bodice with three buttons on the diagonal, faux tie at drop waist opposed by a gathered wide pleat in A-line skirt. Label "Jean Desses 12. R d.pt Champs-Elysees Paris". B-38, W-30, L-45. Excellent. $360.00
836 GALANOS NEON YELLOW STRAPLESS SILK JERSEY GOWN, MID 20th C. Boned bodice draped from back around side having gauged gathers falling to hem with trailing side panel, attached silk faille underdress, hidden back zipper. Label "Galanos". B-34, L-24, L-50. (Few pulls, tiny worn spot at bodice top) good. $2,040.00
837 JANE DERBY STRAPLESS DOTTED LACE EVENING DRESS, 1950's. White floral embroidered net with black dots having boned empire bodice with black velvet sash, double full skirt with asymmetrical top layer over cream silk crepe underdress. Label "Jane Derby New York" with inked "562". Runway example worn by model Julia Solomon. B-32, W-23, Skirt L-48. Excellent. $510.00
Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
838 JEAN DESSES STRAPLESS CHIFFON EVENING GOWN, MID 20th C. Asymmetrical pink crinkled silk sheath with ruching and left side triple ruffle opening into a hem ruffle that lengthens toward back, boned bodice with sewn-in bra, side zipper. Label "Jean Desses 12. R d.pt. Champs-Elysees. Paris" B-34, W-24, Front L-50, Back L-55. Excellent. $5,100.00
839 RUCHED MIDNIGHT BLUE TWINKLE CHIFFON EVENING GOWN, c. 1950. Sleeveless sheath with high front neckline and squared back of blue over grey chiffon with wide strap, front and side ruching over silk banded with sequinned lace at bodice top and thigh creating a twinkle effect, full flounce below knee with crinoline, boned bodice with built-in bra, side zipper. Unlabeled couture quality with hand sewing. Worn by model Julia Solomon. B-34, W- 22, H-35, L-56. (Tiny spot), excellent. $1,320.00
840 FRAMED HERMES PRINTED SILK TWILL SCARF, c. 1957. "Harnais Francais, Premier Empire" designed by Hugo Grygkar, original issue design depicting the two horses that pulled Napoleon's carriage at his coronation, signed lower right "Hermes.Paris". 35 x 35. Pristine. $420.00
841 SEVEN HINGED JEWELRY CASES, EARLY-MID 20th C. Mostly leather, some gilt embossed, from English jewelry shops. Fair-good. $48.00
842 TEN METAL MESH EVENING BAGS, 1930's-1950's. Gold and silver tone clutches and small purses, nine Whiting & Davis including one deadstock, some having rhinestone clasp. (One lacking chain handle) good-excellent. $150.00
843 LOT of COMPACTS 1920's-1950's. Gold and silver metal, celluloid, enameled, leather. Fifty pieces. Fair-excellent. $168.00
844 NINE BEADED PURSES, 1920's-1950's. Including three carnival, fringed crystal and steel beaded, pearl, orange and black, Charlet, Josef, two Walborg, some clutches. Good-excellent. $240.00
845 LOT of COMPACTS 1930's-1950's. Gold metal, silver metal, enameled, including several Volupte and Elgin, two with U.S. Navy insignia. Fifty pieces. Fair-excellent. $108.00
846 LOT of TWENTY JEWELRY CASES, EARLY-MID 20th C. Most from English jewelry shops, including leather, most hinged, some gilt embossed. Fair-good. $48.00
847 LARGE LOT of BEADED PURSES, 1930's-1960's. All having pearl and/or white beads, some with sequins, including Walborg, Charlet and a large Belgian made Rosenfeld bag with pastel and white bead floral. 25 bags together with 3 wallets. Fair-excellent. $330.00
Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
848 TEN COMPACTS, 1920's-1950's. Including four enamel topped, three with metal mesh bottom, one carnival beaded, one cloisonne with matching comb, one with rhinestones and matching cigarette case, two Deco, etc. Good-excellent. $108.00
849 LOT of LADIES' ACCESSORIES, 1930's-1960's. Three pair shoes including Delman croc, seven hats including wide brim raffia and velvet pancake, black and white floral printed silk chiffon stole. Fair-excellent. $72.00
850 FOUR KORET HANDBAGS 1950-1970. Yellow ostrich, black silk, and one printed silk, all excellent. One fur and jet bead trimmed clutch, (missing beads) fair. $270.00
851 TWENTY WHITE BEADED PURSES, MID 20th C. Some having pearls, sequins, crystal or gold beads. Good-excellent. $150.00
852 LARGE LOT of MEN'S TIES, MOSTLY MID 20th C. Various prints, weaves and fabrics. Good-excellent. $36.00
853 FOURTEEN LADIES' HATS, 1930's- 1960's. Mostly velvet or straw including wide brims and a black doll hat with rooster feathers. Good-excellent. $120.00
854 LOT of TWELVE PURSES, 20th C. Including a small Gucci white leather shoulder bag. Fair-excellent. $144.00
855 THREE FINE REPTILE HANDBAGS, 1950's-1970's. One black alligator, "Tury" Paris. One beige lizard, "Cilli" Roma. One beige lizard or crocodile, probably French. Good-excellent. $300.00
856 TWO PAIR PUCCI PRINTED NYLON TAP PANTS, 1970's. Both floral prints on white with border design on leg. Marked 10-12. Label "Emilio Pucci for FR". One fair, one excellent. $96.00
857 LOT of MEN's PARIS NECKTIES, MID 20th C. Mostly deadstock, including Hermes, Christian Dior, Laurentius, etc. 17 silk prints or weaves, 1 woven black wool. Together with a Swiss made Stetson tie, box of deadstock linen handerchiefs, a German souvenir passport case and 3 men's silk robes (1 torn at neck, 1 missing sash). Fair-pristine. $210.00
858 PUCCI PRINTED VELVETEEN PURSE, c. 1970. Rectangular with flap having marquise shaped cutout handle bound in brass, signature "Emilio" rococo print in blue, lilac, yellow, orange, black and white, two interior pockets. Label "Emilio Pucci Florence-Italy". 8 1/4 x 9. (Flap lightly stained) good. $180.00
859 ESTATE of JACQUELINE KENNEDY ONASSIS AUCTION CATALOG. Sotheby's legendary estate sale April 23-26, 1996, hard bound with original dust jacket. Excellent. $96.00. Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
860 ITALIAN CROC EMBOSSED LEATHER BRIEF BAG, LATE 20th C. Black with brass hardware having three interior compartments, five interior pockets, large outside pocket, separate small case, locking flap closure, padded handle, shoulder strap. Label "Carlo Franzini". Excellent. $120.00
861 OSTRICH BRIEFCASE, 20th C. Light brown hard case with brass hardware, interior folio with zippered pocket and various compartments, double combination lock. Excellent. $0.00
862 FOUR PIECES LOUIS VUITTON LUGGAGE, 20th C. All soft shell luggage consisting of large suitcase, two small duffels, and a folding suiter. Together with a small LV shoulder bag with replaced strap and a cosmetic bag. Fair-good. $300.00
863 LOT of MEN'S TIES, 20th C. Various fabrics, prints and weaves. Good-excellent. $36.00
864 LOT of LADIES' BULKY KNIT SWEATERS, MID 20th C. Including floral embroidered, one having colored jewels, beaded, and an Aran cardigan with hat. Excellent. $12.00
865 LOT of TWELVE WOOL PLAID KILTS and SKIRTS, 1950's-1960's. Together with a pair of plaid coulottes. Good-excellent. $36.00
866 LOT of DENIM GARMENTS, 1970's. Mostly designer, Serendipity etc. Good-excellent. $192.00
867 EMPRESS JOSEPHINE COSTUME, MID 20th C. Ivory satin gown decorated with faux jewels, embroidered bees and metallic braid, with long red velveteen train having gold embroidered bees and faux ermine (dyed rabbit) trim, crown of gold metallic leaves with red, green, and rhinestone jewels. Excellent. $240.00
868 TWO MEN'S PRINTED COTTON SPORT COATS, MID 20th C. One white with fire trucks and fire fighters. One Hong Kong black and blue abstract. Good-excellent. $72.00
869 OSCAR de la RENTA MAN'S SUMMER SPORTCOAT, 1970's. Lightweight canvas stripe in navy, light blue, apricot and cream, satin logo lining, label "Oscar de la Renta Menswear". Excellent. $12.00
870 TWO LADIES' CHECKED 3-PIECE SUITS, 1960's. One grey silk with gold metallic brocade checks having double breasted jacket, back zip shell and skirt. One oatmeal tweed skirt and jacket with brown woven checks and brown suede trim, with brown satin blouse. Good. $24.00
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871 TWO LADIES' WOOL GARMENTS, 1960's. Vera Maxwell charcoal tweed suit. Davidow navy and rust large scale plaid coat with wide suede belt. Together with two sleeveless silk little black dresses. Excellent. $36.00
872 SILK SATIN WINDOWPANE WEAVE DAY DRESS, 1960's. Short sleeve in navy on cream the fabric pieced with heavier navy patterned neck, sleeve, front and waist bands, and inside the pleats of skirt, back zipper. Together with a white and silver metallic lace short sleeve cocktail dress with periwinkle satin sash. Good-excellent. $210.00
873 BLASS for RENTNER SATIN with LACE DRESS and JACKET, 1960's. Shell pink silk short sleeve dress having black floral lace bodice overlay, jacket with lace edging and black satin bows. Together with two pink silk satin dresses: one Hong Kong export with short sleeve, and one sleeveless with princess seams (hem unstitched). Good-excellent. $270.00
874 OMBREED JAPANESE SILK EVENING COAT with EMBROIDERY, 1960's. Floor length A-line with stand collar and hidden snap closure in ivory and aqua floral damask embroidered with pink, ivory, metallic silver and gold branching floral design, side slits, silk lining, wide self belt with bow and snap closures. Excellent. $840.00
875 FIVE LADIES' EVENING COATS, MID-LATE 20th C. Two black bengaline swing coats. Paisley printed silk faille in orange, navy and gold on green. Champagne Chinese silk floral brocade. Thai silk in blue and green oversized checks. Together with two Thai silk sleeveless dresses. Good-excellent. $150.00
876 FIVE PRINTED SUMMER DRESSES, 1950's-1960's. Four cotton, one silk, checks and florals. Together with a long sleeve cotton dress with plum and lavender Mod print. Good- excellent. $210.00
877 LOUIS FERAUD MOD DRESS and JACKET SET, 1960's. Sleeveless poppy wool knit with stitched details, the jacket having white buttons and slim leather belt. Label "Louis Feraud Paris London Tailored by andre peters". Together with a Bernard Freres green trevira dress and jacket set and an Alexon red wool suit. (Few tiny spots) overall excellent. $120.00
878 THREE LADIES' UNLABELED PARIS CUSTOM MADE GARMENTS, c. 1965. All ice blue, consisting of sleeveless silk dress with self belt, wool coat trimmed in rhinestones and clear beads, and a mohair jacket having blue rhinestones and silver metallic openwork. Excellent. $120.00
879 EIGHT SLEEVELESS SUMMER DRESSES, 1960's. Mostly floral printed linen or cotton, two dotted. Good-excellent. $420.00
880 FOUR LONG SLEEVE DRESSES, 1960's. Mary McFadden short pink and grey printed silk with off center buttons and tie belt. Three long: One Indian printed cotton. Two knit with Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
vibrant prints. Together with a long sleeved blouse in hot colored stripes with dots. Excellent. $180.00
881 SEQUINNED HALTER TOP CHIFFON GOWN, 1960's. Aqua layered over yellow chiffon and crepe full skirt with bodice allover decorated in large iridescent sequins. (Few small spots) good. $60.00
882 FOUR BEAD DECORATED DRESSES, 1960's. Two short with long sleeve in pink and blue. Two long sleeveless 2-piece, one oyster, one having beaded top and black skirt. Good-excellent. $96.00
883 BEADED PURPLE CREPE EVENING GOWN, 1960's. The cap sleeve, neckline and high waist banded with blue bugle beads, the crepe having allover lilac serpentine beading. Together with six beaded and sequinned sweaters. Good-excellent. $60.00
884 THREE EVENING GOWNS, 1960's. Sleeveless crushed red velvet with spaghetti strap and extra wide self belt. Sleeveless ivory silk sheath with trumpet flare below knee, (faint stains). Short sleeve cream voile stripe with silver metallic threads and ruffled triple collar. Fair- excellent. $48.00
885 BEADED and SEQUINNED EVENING JACKET, MID 20th C. Tomato red satin, allover hand decorated with rhinestones, sequins and beads in a Chinese style pattern with dragons and fanciful birds in relief, yoke fringed with floral drops, stand collar, front zipper. Label "Capriccio". (Slight wear inside collar, minor losses) good. $270.00
886 THREE COCKTAIL DRESSES, 1950's-1960's. Mushroom dupioni silk with 3/4 sleeve, lace bodice insert and bow detail, (broken zipper). Sleeveless peach chiffon over rayon satin with full skirt. Cream satin shift with beaded yoke. Together with a beaded taupe wool bolero. Good- excellent. $360.00
887 FOUR LADIES' DESIGNER GARMENTS, 1970's. Herbert Levine peasant styled velvet skirt and jacket with soutache trim and ruffled blouse. Oscar de la Renta long wool plaid kilt. Lily Pulitzer printed cotton long skirt. DVF printed cotton long dress. Together with a caftan and headscarf with embroidery. Excellent. $12.00
888 THREE LADIES' DESIGNER WOOL GARMENTS, MID-LATE 20th C. Christian Dior New York taupe suit with back belt and domed buttons. Geoffrey Beene black knit suit with angled faux flap pockets, silver metal buttons and leather belt with silver buckle. Valentino Boutique grey and white windowpane day dress with wide leather belt. Good-excellent. $150.00
889 TWO LADIES' DESIGNER WOOL SUITS, 1960's and 1970's. Olive gabardine windowpane plaid having collarless jacket, self tie belt, wide bias cut skirt. Label "Ted Lapidus Paris Exclusivite Boutique" stamped 069396. Pink and grey plaid princess styled jacket, faux Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
rhinestone buttons over snaps, box pleated skirt. Label "Henry Friedricks Brittany". Together with a pink twill double breasted suit. Good-excellent. $60.00
890 THREE LADIES' DESIGNER W00L SUITS, 1970's-1980's. Louis Feraud cream with colarless jacket and nacre buttons with brass filigree. Hanai Mori pink and grey tweed. J. Mendel olive knit. Together with a Jaeger black cut velveteen suit. Excellent. $60.00
891 THREE LADIES' DESIGNER WOOL SUITS, 1970's-1980's. Valentino blue on blue plaid with brass logo buttons. Oscar de la Renta cream reibbed knit with black trim. Halston ribbed wool with collarless long jacket. Good-excellent. $36.00
892 FOUR LADIES' DESIGNER SUITS, 1970's-1980's. Carolina Herrera black on black silk check. Albert Nippon black wool with white satin trim and gilt, enamel and pearl buttons. Mary McFadden linen blend in natural with griffin brocade design in pale earth tones. Ungaro floral print. Excellent. $60.00
893 THREE LADIES' DESIGNER WOOL DRESSES, 1970's-1980's. Jean Muir black cashmere wide rib button front. Halston camel midi A-line with wrap collar and wide sash. Ralph Lauren cashmere long tuxedo dress. Good-excellent. $24.00
894 TWO DESIGNER BLACK and WHITE DRESSES, c. 1970 and 1980. Both floral printed: Silk shirtdress with self tie, label "Lanvin Paris New York". Long sleeve jersey with large mophead chrysanthemums, label "Mr. Dino New York Paris Florence". Together with three 1960's Mod print sleeveless dresses. Excellent. $240.00
895 THREE LONG SLEEVE DRESSES, 1970's-1980's. Navy chiffon having tiny pleats, bell sleeve and hem with lace trim. Elvia Gobbo black crepe button front with dropped waist and knife pleat skirt. Wool crepe cowl neck with dolman sleeve having rhinestone buttons running down the sleeve and skirt front. Excellent. $48.00
896 FOUR DESIGNER 3-PIECE OUTFITS, 1970's-1980's. Badgley Mischka navy pantsuit with lace jacket. Mila Schon red silk and beaded velvet applique with long skirt. Nolan Miller black suit with gold and crystal beadwork. Pamela Dennis aubergine silk with long skirt and voided velvet jacket. Good-excellent. $180.00
897 FOUR PIECES LADIES' DESIGNER RED WOOL DAYWEAR, 1980's. Armani le Collezioni long sleeve dress with attached sash, flared skirt. Three Bill Blass: Double breasted jacket. Dress and jacket with blue trim. Dress with faux pockets. Excellent. $12.00
898 FOUR DESIGNER DAY GARMENTS, 1980's. YSL Rive Gauche navy striped silk 2-piece dress with tie/sash. Jacqueline de Ribes black wool suit. Akris black silk crepe long sleeve shirt dress with four pockets and wide belt. Valentino black twill double breasted short sleeve dress. Excellent. $48.00 Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
899 FOUR DESIGNER 2-PIECE OUTFITS, 1970's-1980's. Valentino navy and white silk silk blouse with flaring mid calf skirt, corded buttons. Armani silk blend green and black stripe jacket and pants. Scherrer periwinkle satin blouse and skirt. St. John navy and metallic gold knit suit. Good-excellent. $180.00
900 THREE SILK DRESS and JACKET SETS, 1960"s and 1980's. Ivory with tape lace bodice, Pat Sandler label. One red and one light green Tom and Linda Platt label. Together with an Akira black silk suit with beaded jacket and a Bagdley Mischka cream satin jacket. Good-excellent. $12.00
901 FOUR SLEEVELESS LITTLE BLACK DRESSES, 1960's-1980's. Patullo Jo Copeland 1- shoulder wool crepe and velvet. Yves St Tropez silk with pleated trim and double hem ruffle. Organdy with matching ruffled stole. Mr. Frank silk crepe with bugle bead striped bodice. Excellent. $96.00
902 FOUR EVENING GOWNS, 1960's-1970's. Green synthetic chiffon with leaf print and batwing sleeve. Long sleeve brown chiffon with V-neck and back, full skirt. Sleeveless green and gold printed and metallic brocade chiffon with cummerbund. Black jersey long sleeve with nude high neck bodice top having rhinestone lattice. Together with a short pink lace belted dress. Good-excellent. $270.00
903 SIX LITTLE BLACK DRESSES, 1970's-1980's. Including chiffon, jersey and velvet, one Louis Feraud, one Tarquin Ebker. Excellent. $150.00
904 FIVE LADIES' EVENING GARMENTS, 1960's-1980's. Chiffon tunic printed with oversized floral, metallic brocade dots. Butterfly sequinned dolman. Allover sequinned tunic and skirt with floral pattern. Chartreuse caftan with gold metallic braid trim. 2-piece lace dress with pink silk under-dress. Good-excellent. $840.00
905 PUCCI PRINTED SILK JERSEY MINISKIRT, c. 1970. Signature "Emilio" abstract geometric print in shades of brown with gold, orange, black and white, narrow waistband, gathered skirt with front and back inverted pleats. Label "Emilio Pucci Florence-Italy". (Some dye transfer) good. $270.00
906 LADY'S WHITE STAG PICASSO PRINT SLICKER, c. 1963. Waterproofed cotton hooded jacket with snap front and cuff, drawstring hood, side seam pockets, in a yellow, red and light brown print with abstract bullfighter and bull repeat with "Picasso", "Toros" and "En Vallavris 1955" in the design. Labels "White Stag 100% Cotton U.S.A." and "Picasso copyright 1963 by White Stag". Marked M, B-46, L-27. Excellent. $150.00
907 COURREGES CRINKLED COTTON and POLYURETHANE JACKET, 1960's. Short, Mod style white jacket with square collar, front snap placket, double snap cuff and waistband, puffy Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011 logo. Label "courreges paris hyperbole made in france" stamped 066030. Long example in the Kyoto Costume Institute Collection. B-34, Sh-14, Slv-23, L-19. Excellent. $420.00
908 COURREGES WOOL TUNIC and PANTS, 1960's. White short sleeve top-stitched tunic with notched neckline, faux pockets and button-on back self belt, matching stovepipe pants with side zipper, fully lined. Label "Courreges Paris". B-40, Tunic L-27, W-30, Inseam 32. Excellent. $300.00
909 BLASS for RENTNER PRINTED WOOL SKIRT and COAT SET, c. 1965. Double breasted coat with princess seams and faux flap over slit pockets in a wild abstract floral print in vibrant shades of turquoise, orange and pink, six square brass buttons with self wool centers, matching narrow skirt with back zipper. Label "Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner". B-36, W-33, L-38, Sh-16, W-25, skirt L 25. (Coat hem possibly let down) excellent. $300.00
910 PUCCI PRINTED SILK CHIFFON MINI DRESS, 1960's. Long sleeve with signature "Emilio" print having stripes, loops and bows in shades of brown, grey, black and cream, self button cuff, back zipper. B-36, L-34. Excellent. $390.00
911 PUCCI PRINTED SILK DAY DRESS, c. 1970. Long sleeve with wrap front in a signature "Emilio" geometric pattern printed in shades of magenta, pistachio and lilac with banded V- neck, waistband and cuff, lilac skirt. Label "Emilio Pucci Florence-Italy". (Front faint but large stain) good. $300.00
912 PUCCI PRINTED SILK BLEND DAY DRESS, c. 1970. Long sleeve with wide curved neckline with signature "Emilio" vivid abstract floral printed in shades of gold, coral and brown on white having banded neckline, cuff and hem, back zipper. Label "Emilio Pucci Florence- Italy". B-34, W-26, Slv-23.5, L-43. Excellent. $270.00
913 PUCCI PRINTED SILK JERSEY DAY DRESS, c. 1970. Long sleeve having banded neck with small V in back, wide waistband, cuff and hem in signature "Emilio" oversized floral pattern printed in shades of pink, magenta, brown and black on white, slightly gathered skirt, back zipper. Unlabeled. B-34, W-26, L-41. (Scattered spots) good. $360.00
914 PUCCI PRINTED SILK JERSEY GOWN. c. 1970. Sleeveless pullover column with high boatneck in signature "Emilio" floral print in aqua, lilac, orange, blue, olive, black and white, bodice having wavy horizontal bands, the skirt in vertical. Label "Emilio Pucci Florence-Italy" with Saks Fifth Avenue label. B-36, L-56. (Underarm stains, front skirt has faint stain) good. $660.00
915 PUCCI PRINTED COTTON BLOUSE and LONG SKIRT, c. 1970. Long sleeve blouse with spread collar and self buttons in signature "Emilio" print of stylized dahlias in shades of turquoise, lavender and green on white having trim bands with loops. Matching eight panel Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011 skirt with trumpet flared hem and side zipper. Label "Emilio Pucci Florence-Italy". B-36, Slv- 23.5, Sh-15, W-26, Skirt L-43. Excellent. $480.00
916 PUCCI PRINTED CHIFFON LONG GOWN, c. 1970. Sleeveless column with fold- over bodice band, scoop neck with single button over back slit, printed in signature "Emilio" print with arcing bands in pastel shades of pink, yellow, white, olive and brown, back zipper and deep back hem slit, sheer lining. Label "Emilio Pucci Firenze". B-34, L-60. (Two minor tears near hem) very good. $330.00
917 PUCCI KID LEATHER and PRINTED TWILL WALLET, c. 1970. Blue leather interior having two pockets and coin purse with brass hinges and kiss clasp, stamped "Emilio Pucci Florence-Italy", the outside covered in signature "Emilio" wavy stripes in grey, blue, turquoise and plum. 3 1/2 x 5 1/4. Excellent. $108.00
918 CHRISTIAN DIOR COUTURE WOOL DAY DRESS, 1985. Fuchsia with long zippered sleeve, slightly blouson back-buttoning bodice having stand collar with wide tie, narrow skirt with wide box pleat at front hem, silk lining. Label "Automne-Hiver 1985 Christian Dior Paris" stamped 21050. B-42, W-28, Slv-24.5, L-46. (Few tiny spots) excellent. $360.00
919 BEADED EVENING SHEATH, 1960's. Sleeveless aubergine rayon faille with a banded pattern of crystal baubles on diamond lattice alternating with wide bands of iridescent white and burgundy sequins, back zipper. Label "Grace Arnold Ltd. Hong Kong". B-37, H-38, L-51 1/2. Minor losses (excellent). $120.00
920 YSL RIVE GAUCHE PATTERNED SATIN EVENING JACKET, c. 1980. Camel and black brocade with embroidery in stylized feline skin pattern, Mandarin collar, angled hem pockets, trimmed in black wool braid, six front molded faux jet buttons, two braids applied to front ending at pocket with large silk tassel, satin lining. Label "Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Paris". B-40, Sh-16.5, Slv-24, L-29. (Missing 2 of 3 cuff buttons each sleeve) otherwise excellent. $270.00
921 YSL RIVE GAUCHE METALLIC BROCADE PEASANT DRESS, 1970's. Apricot silk blend chiffon 2-piece with gold scrolling floral, the blouse with scoop neck trimmed in gold cord with cord button above slit, long full sleeve gathered at wrist, the long skirt having gathers around the hip, cord hem trim, narrow waistband and back zipper. Label "Saint Laurent Rive Gauche". B-38, W-25, Skirt L-42. Excellent $600.00
922 PRINTED SILK CHIFFON EVENING GOWN and COAT, 1970's. Buttercup yellow printed with lavender and white irises, spaghetti strap bodice with set-in waist, gathered skirt over a layer of yellow chiffon with back zipper. Sheer kimono cut matching coat with gold metallic brocade dots and braided trim, having front waistband double chain closure and braided tie at neck. B-34, W-26, L-60. (Faint underarm stains) excellent. $270.00
Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
923 STAVROPOULOS BEADED CHIFFON and VOIDED VELVET GOWN 1970's. Two layers of cream silk chiffon with front zipper and slit below knee, beaded narrow halter, front opening over- dress having scallop pattern velvet cut to chiffon with crystal bead and pearl floral decoration at bodice top, six front rhinestone and pearl domed buttons with cord loops, matching chiffon cape. Label "Stavropoulos New York Athens". B-32, from bodice top L-53. (Few minor spots on cape) excellent. $1,020.00
924 CASTILLO FUCHSIA CREPE HALTER GOWN with CAPELET, c. 1980. Pleated V-neck bodice with open back, A-line skirt falling from below bust, silk chiffon capelet attached at edge of halter. Label "Castillo Paris". B-34, L-57. Excellent. $720.00
925 STAVROPOULOUS CORAL CHIFFON GOWN and SCARF, c. 1980. Four layers of bias cut silk with spaghetti strap and handkerchief point ruffled bodice top falling in a graceful A- line to a double pointed deep ruffle below the knee, back zipper, matching scarf. Label "Stavropoulos New York Athens". B-34, L-58. (Ruffle torn under arms, simple to repair) very good. $600.00
926 HALSTON LABEL ONE-SHOULDER GOWN, LATE 20th C. Black acetate column of tiny pleats, the bodice top band tying over the left shoulder. Label "Halston IV". B-40, L-58. Excellent. $390.00
927 CHANEL GILT CHAIN LINK BELT, LATE 20th C. Large round links wrought for rough hewn effect joined by ovals and having large charms with pebbled surface including heart, ring, ball, cross, star and disc, two with conjoined "C" logo, hook clasp. Marked "Chanel R 93 (logo) C Made in France". 40 inches. Excellent. $1,020.00
928 VALENTINO FUCHSIA SILK CHIFFON GOWN, 1970's. Three layers of chiffon having vermicelli strap and ruched cummerbund continuing in a double alate drape at left side, back zipper. Label "Valentino Made in Italy". Together with a sleeveless black jersey gown with applied self flowers and painted chiffon wrap with oversized flowerheads. Excellent. $600.00
929 THREE EVENING DRESSES, 1970's. Black one shoulder with bow detail. Black velvet halter bodice with rhinestone buttons and metallic gauze full skirt. Black faille strapless sheath with rhinestone edged collar form halter. Good-excellent. $240.00
930 BEADED SILK SPAGHETTI STRAP GOWN, c. 1970. Dusty blue chiffon over grey silk having crystal and blue beads and sequins heavily decorating the bodice and scattering on the skirt toward the hem. Label "Bieff". Excellent. $108.00
931 TWO DESIGNER EVENING GOWNS with CAFTANS, 1970's. Oscar de la Renta sleeveless green silk with zip front, gold metallic brocade caftan printed with large flowers in purple, Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
apricot and red. Elizabeth Arden sleeveless floral printed polyester jersey with attached black chiffon caftan. Excellent. $600.00
932 THREE DESIGNER EVENING GOWNS, 1970's-1980's. Jacqueline de Ribes shell pink satin with wide strap. Christian LaCroix black crepe with butterscotch satin strapless bandeau top. Chris Kole black satin spaghetti strap bodice with gold satin wide skirt having black floral applique and scalloped hem band. Excellent. $60.00
933 THREE CHIFFON EVENING GOWNS with WRAPS, 1970's-1980's. Carolyn Roehm blue and purple voided and floral printed strapless with ruched bodice and stole. Green with beaded bodice, belt and jacket. Blue with spaghetti strap and stole. Together with a 2-piece pink silk having ombreed pink and coral chiffon attached tunic. Good-excellent. $120.00
934 THREE DESIGNER RED EVENING GOWNS, 1970's-1980's. Armani 1-shoulder jersey. Oscar de la Renta faille with spaghetti strap and matching stole. Pilar Rossi long sleeve ruched chiffon. Together with a sleeveless kint gown with over-bodice. Excellent. $72.00
935 THREE DESIGNER EVENING GOWNS, 1970's-1980's. Galanos 2-piece black silk with sleeveless tunic having yoke tucked in a basketweave pattern, matching two tier skirt with basketweave across the abdomen. Two Carolyne Roehm one shoulder gowns: One white crepe. One black faille with diagonal velvet bands. Excellent. $1,140.00
936 TWO DESIGNER EVENING GOWNS, 1970's-1980's. Stavropoulos emerald green silk ottoman with full short sleeve gathered into bodice top. Vera Wang navy polyester wrap with spaghetti strap. Together with a satin striped periwinkle chiffon with kimono sleeve over satin spaghetti strap gown. Excellent. $24.00
937 FOUR GLITZY EVENING GOWNS, 1970s-1980's. Travilla black with full skirt and colorful floral voided velvet bodice with mylar thread. Black velvet with sequinned lace insertion. Long sleeve white crepe with rhinestone and bugle beaded bodice. Black chiffon with long sleeve sequinned bodice. Together with a black chiffon bead encrusted long sleeve top with lattice fringe. Excellent. $270.00
938 FIVE NORMA KAMALI GARMENTS, 1980's. All knits and double knits. Good-excellent. $84.00
939 FIVE LADIES' WEARABLE ART GARMENTS, 1980's. Swaziland handwoven mohair jacket in shades of brick, brown and ivory with knit trim. Four Staley Gretzinger dresses, all long sleeve with knit collar, pieced from various fabrics. Excellent. $84.00
940 JEAN MUIR DRESSES and SEPARATES, 1968-1985. Six day dresses, one skirt and three tops. Together with a wool and mohair coat. Eleven pieces. Good-excellent. $840.00
Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
941 JEAN MUIR LEATHER GARMENTS, 1970-1980. Red suede dress, brown and purple jackets, green leather and faux snakeskin vests, and a black suede camisole. Six pieces. Good- excellent. $1,020.00
942 ADOLFO RAINCOAT with MATCHING HAT, c. 1965. Silver grey with woven pattern of white fleurs de lis and black logo shield, black vinyl trimmed stand collar, side patch pockets and front having silver metal turn buckle clasps, non-conforming belt. Matching beret with front bow, label "Adolfo Realites New York Paris". B-38, Sh-15, L-42. (One belt loop unstitched) excellent. $108.00
943 MAN'S GUCCI KHAKI COTTON TRENCHCOAT, c. 1980. Single breasted with hidden buttons, epaulettes, brass cuff and belt buckles, double back, back skirt pleat with tab and button, angled front pockets. Label "G. Gucci s.p.a. Made in Italy" with coat of arms. Approximate size 46. (Some light stains) good. $60.00
944 LOT of FAUX ANIMAL SKIN RAINWEAR, 1960-1972. Two lizard including a Saks Fifth Avenue travel raincoat. Two with cat print. Good-excellent. $240.00
945 LOT of LADIES' RAINWEAR, 1940's-1970's. Seventeen pieces, assorted designs including travelling. Fair-excellent. $390.00
946 MEN'S RAINWEAR, 1940's-1970's. Three coats including rubberized twill trench, black fireman's style with hat, and a reproduction Confederate style duster. Fair-excellent. $84.00
947 TWO DESIGNER SATIN DRESSES, c. 1980. Pauline Trigere long turquoise and black abstract print with bell sleeve. Thierry Mugler knee length with self sash and cutout over back buttons, matching triangle scarf. Excellent. $132.00
948 FOUR LADIES' EVENING GARMENTS, 1980's. Palest pink silk faille gown and jacket. Ribbed white satin sheath with beaded long sleeve chiffon over-blouse. Red spaghetti strap gown having beaded and sequinned bodice with jacket. black silk gown with beaded red faux jacket top. Excellent. $36.00
949 FOUR METALLIC EVENING GARMENTS, 1970's-1990's. Ivory spagehetti strap gown with salmon and gold brocade. Badgley Mishka oyster crepe with long sleeve silver lace bodice. Luca Luca black satin sleeveless with gold floral embroidery. Black knit 3-piece ensemble with silver lurex threads. Excellent. $84.00
950 OSCAR de la RENTA EVENING GOWN, 1970's. Black velvet long sleeve empire bodice with olive satin cummerbund and full skirt. Label “Oscar de la Renta”. $60.00
951 THREE BEADED SILK SLEEVELESS EVENING GOWNS, 1980's. Oleg Cassini black with gold and crystal beaded bodice, matching stole. Scala maroon chiffon column allover beaded in Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
black and gold striped pattern. Jovani purple chiffon full skirt over blue satin with sapphire beaded bodice. Excellent. $156.00
952 THREE SEXY BLACK EVENING GOWNS, LATE 20th C. Andrea Polizzi a-symmetrical bare midriff sheath with diagonal strap, the bodice joined to skirt at one side. Knit sleeveless sheath with sheer bodice top and banded midriff. A-line having sheer long sleeve bodice top with white pearl and sequin decorated cuffs. Excellent. $24.00
953 SIX LADIES' GARMENTS, LATE 20th C. Three evening gowns: two black, one black with green satin skirt. Pink and black printed silk dress and jacket. Black day dress. Black and gold lame robe. Excellent. $72.00
954 GOLD BEADED and SEQUINNED SILK SHEATH, LATE 20th C. Spaghetti strap gown with wavy diagonal decoration. Excellent. $24.00
955 FOUR SLEEVELESS BLACK EVENING GOWNS, LATE 20th C. 1-shoulder with oversized bow. Princess bodice with pleated skirt. Knit with full skirt and braided halter strap. Chiffon draped shoulder with deep front slit. Excellent. $270.00
956 FOUR DESIGNER BLACK GARMENTS, LATE 20th C. Chanel long pleated silk crepe skirt. Oscar de la Renta box pleated satin skirt. Ungaro sleeveless knit gown with velvet bodice trim. Donna Karan wool crepe long vest. Together with a Donna Karan white crepe evening coat having flat silver buttons with quasi-Asian decoration. Excellent. $216.00
957 ISSEY MIYAKE WOOL FLANNEL DAY DRESS, LATE 20th C. Black with grey tweed vertical stripe kimono cut button front dress gathered into a black waistband, side seam pockets. Label "Issey Miyake Made in France". Excellent. $120.00
958 THREE DESIGNER BEADED EVENING GOWNS, LATE 20th C. All sleeveless: Bob Mackie Boutique in slate faille with spaghetti strap, vertical satin band to one side with beadwork. Carmen Marc Valvo allover black lace. Badgley Mischka in citron green satin with jeweled empire bodice. Together with two long sleeve gowns: Black with rhinestones, and plum with bugle beads. Good-excellent. $150.00
959 TWO DESIGNER BLACK SILK JERSEY EVENING GOWNS, 1980's-1990's. Gucci with long gathered sleeve and waist, having front bodice back tying drape. Chloe sleeveless with rhinestone banded front zipper and stand collar, gathered waist, the wrap front skirt lenghtening in back. Excellent. $840.00
960 TWO LADIES' TIBETAN SHEEPSKIN COATS, 20th C. Both brown hide with embroidered trim and long fur linings: One short jacket. One longer coat. Excellent. $60.00
Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company April 22-23, 2011
961 GREENWICH VILLAGE ARTISAN STATEMENT JEWELRY, 1980's. From the Museum at FIT show. Ten oversized cuff bracelets, various materials. Good-excellent. $720.00
962 GREENWICH VILLAGE ARTISAN STATEMENT JEWELRY, 1980's. From the Museum at FIT show. Five necklaces and four bangle bracelets fashioned from rhinestones, beads, rubber, plastic, clamshells, aluminum chain. Good-excellent $1,920.00
963 GREENWICH VILLAGE ARTISAN STATEMENT JEWELRY, 1980's. From the Museum at FIT show. Large lot assorted earrings, about 25 pair. Together with two plastic hats by Keni Valenti. Good-excellent. $390.00
964 GREENWICH VILLAGE ARTISAN STATEMENT JEWELRY, 1980's. From the Museum at FIT show. Assorted jewelry and accessories, mostly rubber and bead chain. Good-excellent. $1,320.00
965 GREENWICH VILLAGE ARTISAN STATEMENT JEWELRY, 1980's. From the Museum at FIT show. Lot of assorted jewelry mostly fashioned from chandelier parts. Good-excellent. $460.00
966 LOT of GREENWICH VILLAGE DESIGNER CLOTHING, 1980's. Mostly all knits from Museum at FIT show. About 30 pieces. Excellent. $540.00
967 GREENWICH VILLAGE DESIGNER CLOTHING, 1980's. Designers include La Coppia, Bite, Ken Valenti, Way Bandy, Brody, Enzi, etc. $5,280.00