Cuff from the late New Orleans designer Anne Pratt is made of sterling silver and 18 karat gold. It features a cameo of what appears to be a mother kissing a winged child.
Vintage blouse from Anthony Ferrara dates to the 1980's and is made of three-dimensional metal mesh. Mesh appears to be airbrushed in a multitude of colors ranging from red to orange to yellow to purple. Fully lined. No closures.
Condition: Excellent. Wear consistent with age and use.
Vintage necklace dates to the Art Deco era during the 1930's to 1940's. It is made of green disc beads with dark gold-toned metal convex discs separating them. Beads are a darker green in the front and a lighter green on the sides. Screw closure.
Condition is excellent.
Overall length is 16 1/2" and it measures approximately 3/4" at the widest point.
Gorgeous Pools of Light necklace and earrings set is made of clear quartz crystal that is wrapped in silver-toned wire. Pools of Light were popular among starlets in the Art Deco era as a flash lights the stones up in a way that looks like they are glowing (see image 4). Necklace is 22" in length. Earrings have screw back closure and a clear rhinestone at the lobe. Earrings are 1.5" in length.
Vintage pools of light necklace likely dates to the 1920's and is made of sterling silver and polished rock crystal quartz spheres. Silver floral bands capture the orbs.
Black crochet woven with jet black glass seed beads. Nouveau frame is marked "German Silver C.B. & H". Frame has gorgeous floral relief. Kiss lock. Chain link handle. Beaded loop fringe. Lined.
Dating from the late 1890's through the early 1900's, this stunning Art Nouveau brooch has geometric elements of early Art Deco. Bronze-toned metal with three pieces of faceted green glass. Unsigned. Measurements Width: 3 3/8" Height: 2"
Antique handbag from the early 1900's in the Arts and Crafts style. Two-toned warm brown leather with tooled sunburst detail. Amber-colored marbleized celluloid frame. Moss green suede interior has small side pockets.
Condition: Very good with some dryness in the leather and a crack in the leather strap.
Silk evening jacket from Badgley Mischka is entirely covered with narrow rows of black sequins and seed beads. Turn down collar with notch lapel. Single breasted with covered snap closures. Fully lined with silk. Jacket likely dates to the 1990's through early 2000's.
Rare Haute Couture coat from Cristobal Balenciaga dates to 1957. It is a famous and important design and is called the "Barrel Coat" made when Mr. Balenciaga was alive and designing his pieces. Coat is made out of burnt umber, fuzzy mohair with two black circular wire buttons. Rolled turn-down collar. Wide cut for added drama. Fully lined.
Condition- Excellent with a few small holes near the hem that were rewoven by a professional reweaver.
Vintage belt likely dates to the 1980's through 1990's. It is a substantial piece in the style of Chanel with gold/silver-toned metal chain with leather woven in between. Large black leather bow at the center front conceals the hook closure.
Condition: Very good with some wear to the gilt of the gold-toned metal that has resulted in it being partially silver-toned.
Classic black wool knit dress from Bernard Perris retailed at Amen Wardy. Round neck with turn down point collar. Bias-cut skirt has body, especially in the back. Raglan sleeves. Zippered cuffs. Center back zip. Unlined.
Labeled size 8.
Condition: Excellent.
Measurements-
Bust: 32-36" Waist: 25-26" Hips: 36-40" Across Shoulders: 16" (Approximate) Sleeve Length: 21" (Approximate) Skirt Length: 25 1/2" Center Back Length: 42"
Leopard-printed cape from Averardo Bessi dates to the 1960's. It is made of cotton velvet and is knee-length. Turn down collar with hook and eye closure at the center front. Fully lined.
Vintage dress from Averardo Bessi dates to the 1960's through 1970's and retailed at Elizabeth Arden. The bodice is made of silk jersey, is sleeveless, and has a v-neck. The skirt is made of silk chiffon that is gathered all around the waistband. Lined in the skirt. Center back zipper. Please note that although the dress is missing the tag identifying it as a Bessi dress, his name is printed throughout the fabric.
No size label.
Condition: ExcellentÃ"šÃ‚ with some small pulls to the fabric in the bodice.
Vintage 1980's bolero from Betsey Johnson's Punk Label is made of black cotton with multicolored bows sewn onto it in vertical rows. Center front single button closure at neckline. Long tapered sleeves. Unlined. Labeled size Medium.
Vintage 1980's Betsy Johnson dress is made of cotton blend stretch jersey and features an all-over floral print on a black ground. Fitted bodice has a scoop neck and long sleeves with lace detailing at the cuffs. Center front has 30 hook and eye closures that extend from the neckline to the hem. Side seam pockets. Labeled a vintage size Medium 8/10. Unlined.
Condition: Very good with some pilling to the fabric throughout as well as some very small brownish spots on two of the flowers on the left waist and hip.
Measurements
Bust: 32-36" Waist: 25-29" Hips: open Across Shoulders: approximately 15" Sleeve Length: 23 1/2" Center Back Length: 33 1/2"