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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"

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.

Measurements-

Height: 5 1/2"

Top Width: 6 1/2"

Bottom Width: 7"

Depth: 1 1/2"

Strap Drop: 6"

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.

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 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.

Condition: Excellent.Ã"šÃ‚ 

Measurements-

Bust: 34-36"

Waist: 29"

Across Shoulders: 15 1/2"

Sleeve Length: 22"

Center Back Length: 15"

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 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.

Lovely little black dress from iconic American designer Bill Blass is classic yet innovative. The sheath-style body of the dress is made out of four-ply black silk. Black silk taffeta detail at bust is pleated and gathered and extends from the right front across the back, over the shoulder, and is fastened at the right underarm. Center back zipper. Fully lined.

Labeled a size 10.

Measurements-

Bust: 37-38"

Waist: 32"

Hips: 39-40"

Across Shoulders: 15"

Sleeve Length: 6"

Center Back Length: 36"

Bill Blass dress dates to the 1980's and is made of burnt orange silk with a leopard print pattern. Fitted bodice has a round neck and long tapered sleeves. Pleated skirt has knot detail at center front and center back. Fully lined. Center back zipper.

Labeled size 6.

Condition: Excellent.

Measurements-

Bust: 34"
Waist: 29"
Hips: 35"
Across Shoulders: 15"
Sleeve Length: 23 1/2"
Center Back Length: 38 1/2"