The Collectors' Auction

1920s Yardley 'English Lavender' advertising group and soap dishes, ceramic, with painted and gilt decoration, tallest 20cms high.

1940s Christmas wrapped perfumes, comprising Lincourt "Pour Toi Seul" (1945), 1/2 ounce bottle, in original box and paper wrapper, 11cms, and Hatt...

1940s perfume, comprising two "Éscarmouche" flacons by Jean Desprez (1949), each in the form of a musketeer's sword, one in goldtone, the other in...

A collection of "An Evening in Paris" by Bourjois fragranced makeup and perfume, including face powder in "Peach", boxed face powder No.3253, lips...

A selection of vintage perfume atomizers and bottles, including an inter-War Art Deco cut-glass atomizer with enamelled mounts, 15cms high, two fu...

A collection of glass perfume bottles, including; J. Grossmith & Son "Shem-el-Nessim" (1906), E. Demuth's "Frozoclone" solid eau de cologne (c.190...

A selection of vintage Christmas perfume novelties; including; Elizabeth Arden's "On Dit" perfume (launched 1952) and "Ardena Invisible Veil" blus...

Late 1930s Romantic Revival period novelty perfumes, comprising; "Yesteryear Perfume", by Babs Creations, two bottles, each modelled as a crinolin...

Early 20th Century hair lotions and tonics, comprising; Amami "Brilliantine" Special Henna 'for the Auburn haired', manufactured by Pritchard and ...

Elizabeth Arden cosmetics, comprising; 1930s "Ardena Patter", 23cms, together with box, designed to stimulate the skin and thus improve appearance...

Rimmel, London: a 19th Century pair of cut-glass scent bottles, in a leather chest case with gilt metal mounts, 12cms wide.

1930s Coty vanity presentation sets, comprising; blue enamelled face powder compact and lipstick; and a leather-cased travel set of similar.

A 1948 Volupte "Collector's Items" range powder compact, with paste-set decorative bar mechanism, as advertised by Rita Hayworth in Harper's Bazaa...

A Hermes silk scarf in the "Farandole" pattern designed by Caty Latham, depicting a medley of butterflies, first issued in 1985 and re-issued in 1...

A Hermes silk scarf in the "La Promenade de Longchamps" pattern designed by Philippe Ledoux, depicting fashionable ladies and gentlemen reminiscen...

An Art Deco continental white-metal pendant on chain, set with faceted blue and white paste stones, stamped 935 for silver of German or Swiss orig...

A 1950s Pifco "Vacette" hand-held portable vacuum cleaner, model No. 556, designed for 'quick and easy cleaning of clothing, soft furniture, stair...

The Peerage robes worn by Viscount Melville to the coronation of Queen Victoria in 1837, tailor-made by Adams and Ede (later Ede & Ravenscroft), o...

An 18th Century wooden stay busk, of triangular section, with a carved terminal, and decorative inscriptions; " F. Peter Guntry" and "Fanny Wallis...

A 19th Century brass and cast iron crimping machine, for the pleating and ruffling of freshly laundered and starched cuffs and collars, hand-drive...

A Victorian four-piece champagne silk day dress, having button-down bodice with pagoda sleeves, full skirt, open-fronted over skirt, and belted pe...

A Victorian woven Paisley shawl, woven in the traditional manner, green and red, circa 1860, 148 x 320cms.

A Victorian four-piece chocolate silk day dress, comprising; button-down bodice, full skirt, button-down and cusped over-skirt with a lightly gath...

A collection of late 19th and early 20th Century undergarments, including petticoats, chemises, and pantaloons, with lace and Broderie Anglaise tr...

A late Qing Chinese Han child's robe and hat, of red silk, embroidered with auspicious symbols, the back of the robe depicting the deity Laozi rid...

A Qing Chinese Han ensemble, comprising short jacket (magua/馬褂), trousers, slippers, and hat, of blue silk decorated with roundels, bats, begonia ...

A Belle Epoque seamstress' dress form or mannequin, of S-bend corset form, with pouter pigeon bust, linen-covered, over a turned and ebonised base...

A late Qing Chinese silk "piano" shawl, of cerulean blue, profusely decorated with flowers and insects, such as large vermillion peonies at each c...

An uncommonly fine Qing Chinese silk wall hanging, the central device taking the form of an Imperial Dragon, with five claws, chasing the flaming ...

A Belle Epoque beadwork reticule, of Secessionist influence, with a celluloid faux-ivory cantile of hemispherical form, in the manner of an insect...

A late 19th Century Native American Haudenausanee or Iroquois beadwork pin cushion made by the Mohawk tribe, of traditional form, in the shape of ...

An early 20th Century High Sherrif uniform, comprising jacket, waistcoat, plus-fours, bicorn hat, dress sword with scabbard, frog and travel case,...

A late 19th Century goldwork embroidered capelet, lined with pale turquoise blue silk, by repute a Turkish marriage cape.

An 18th Century American style shop display mannequin, of painted plaster and turned wood construction, 120cms

A collection of Belle Epoque beadwork bags, to include; a cut steel and metallic-bead "Flapper" mesh reticule, 22cms, and three metallic bead enve...

Three early 20th Century beadwork evening bags, two having floral decoration and ivorine cantiles, the third of Art Deco influence, circa 1900-192...

A theatrical costume in the form of an Edwardian Romantic Revival house dress, of floral patchwork printed cotton, and duck egg blue cotton, trimm...

A late Meiji / early Showa Japanese (1926-1988) variegated pink silk kimono or robe and belt, embroidered in depiction of peonies, 147cms from nec...

A George V silver powder compact-mounted ebonised evening cane, 89cms, and a silverplate walking cane, with Art Nouveau handle, and stained dark w...

A theatrical costume from Agatha Christie's "Death on The Nile" performed on stage at Newcastle Theatre Royal, incorporating period late Victorian...

A 1920s Art Deco Beautibox loose powder compact, with chrome-plated and blue enamelled decoration, in the original leatherette slip-case. 10.5cms,...

A late Meiji / early Showa Japanese (1926-1988) petrol blue silk kimono or robe, embroidered in depiction of a peacock amid peonies (botan ni kuja...

A pair of 1920s "Flapper" shinging clippers, to create the radical shingled haircut at home, synonymous with the "Bright Young Things", in the ori...

A 1920s black velvet bias cut evening dress, with square neckline, pointed bodice, columnar skirt, an open-fronted overskirt, plunging back with l...

Two 1920s evening dresses, one of transparent black lace, with crepe panels, the other of black lace, with geometrically inserted black lace.

Three 1920s evening dresses, one of black satin and tulle, with lace ruffles and applique roses and sequin spangles, one of pink satin with an Art...

A 1920s Renaissance Revival skull cap headdress, of white-metal braid set with rhinestones, 26 x 14cms.

Three 1920s Art Deco costume necklaces, including lariat and opera-length examples, together with a loose powder compact with geometric patterned ...

1930s beadwork evening clutches or bags, two having chain-stitched floral decoration, one of Art Deco influence with white and silver bugle-beads,...

A leather and chromium-plated picnic set, with fitted contents including a monogrammed flask, 29 x 9.5 x 23cms high.

A late Meiji / early Showa Japanese (1926-1988) "piano shawl", of black silk, decorated with golden budding and blooming roses, and golden tassels...

A 1930s gentleman's Art Deco satin robe or dressing gown, in silver and back, with a geometric repeating design.Notes:Purchased in South Africa an...

Two 1940s Second World War CC41 Utility / "Civilian Clothing" quilted eiderdowns, one in orange and lined with gold-tone satin, the other in cream...

A 1940s Henry a La Pensee cuff bracelet, of brass and suede construction, set with paste bows, 5cms width, inside diameter 6 x 5cms.

A late 1950s evening dress retailed by Harrods of London, of silk damask, having a painterly pattern of pink, yellow, and green foliage, woven wit...

A Harrods of London lilac two-piece wiggle dress and tulip-form dress coat, of raw silk, with beadwork decoration and a bow embellishment, origina...

A 1950s pearlescent wax flower wedding tiara, together with a veil, a bridesmaid's blue flower crown, and beadwork purse.

A 1950s Julain Rose wiggle dress, retailed by the "French Salon" of Fenwicks of Newcastle, of teal blue raw silk, with frogging, faux pearls, and ...

An early 1960s two-piece cocktail dress and coat retailed by Harrods, each in a ribbed silk fabric with painterly floral decoration, comprising A-...

A collection of 1960s statement costume jewellery, including sets of brooch and ear clips, earrings, and necklaces, most in period boxes.