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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.

Condition: Very good.

Measurements-

Width Across Frame: 6"

Width Across Bottom: 7"

Length: 9 1/2"

Fringe Length: 1"

Strap Drop: 7 1/2"

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.

Measurements-

Height: 5 1/2"

Top Width: 6 1/2"

Bottom Width: 7"

Depth: 1 1/2"

Strap Drop: 6"

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.

Labeled Size 10.

Condition: Excellent.

Measurements-

Bust: 36"

Waist: 32"

Hips: 38"

Across Shoulders: 17"

Sleeve Length: 23 1/2"

Center Back Length: 31"

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.

No size label (meant to be over-sized).

Measurements-

Bust: 60"

Waist: 62"

Hips: 64"

Across Shoulders ~ 18"

Sleeve Length ~ 19"

Center Back Length: 39"

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.

No size label.

Condition: Excellent.

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.

Measurements-

Bust: 34-36"

Waist: 26"

Hip: Open

Length from Shoulder Seam to Hem: 55"

Labeled vintage size 6.

Condition: Excellent.

Measurements

Bust: 32-34"
Waist: 25"
Hips: 46"
Across Shoulders: 14"
Sleeve Length: 22"
Center Back Length: 53"

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"

Vintage halter dress from Betsey Johnson's Punk Label dates to the 1980's.  It is made of a yellow cotton jersey with an allover floral print.  Fitted bodice has ruching at center front bust.  Straight skirt has center back slit and a peplum.  Unlined.  No closures.  Labeled a vintage size Medium.

Condition: Excellent

Measurements-

Vintage mini dress from Betsy Johnson dates to the 1980's is made of black cotton blend stretch jersey.  Fitted bodice has scoop front and back neck and spaghetti straps.  Full skirt.  No closures.  Unlined. Labeled size Petite 4/6.

Condition: Excellent.  Dress looks as though it was never worn

Measurements

Bust: 26-32"
Waist: 23-28"
Hips: Open
Skirt Length: 12 3/4"
Length from Shoulder Seam to Hem: 28"

1980's Bill Blass Caftan with Fish Print. Unlined. Two center front ties, one at bust and one at waist. Open other than that down center front.

Condition: Excellent.

Labeled size 8, but is more of a one-size fits most.

Vintage cocktail dress from Bill Blass dates to 1990 and retailed at Bergdorf Goodman. It is fashioned out of leopard-printed silk chiffon with a feathered skirt. Long sleeves have two looped covered button closures at wrists. Dress is lined with nude-colored silk chiffon. Center back zippered closure with looped button closure at neckline. Labeled a vintage size 8.

Measurements-

Bust: 36"

Waist: 27"

Hip: 37"

Across Shoulders: 15"

Sleeve Length: 23 1/2"

Center Back Length: 34"