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AN EARLY C20TH FELT & SILVER BRAID BURNOUS This burnous was a gift from the Sultan of Zanzibar at the end of WWII. Indigo blue, soft felted wool with plaited silver couched work and tassels. A wonderful embroidered hood. Fastened at the neck with hook and metal threaded loop. 52" Length. Good condition. (1) £100-120
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A C20TH VELVET KASHMIRI COAT Dark purple velvet coat with wrapped metal embroidery, lined in cotton. Chest 38" x length 33". (1) Repair on neckline. £50-60
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TWO C19TH JAPANESE KIMONOS An antique black crepe silk kimono, known as a 'kuro tomesode', often worn at a wedding ceremony by a female married relative. Short sleeves, with a hand printed design below the waist. Lined in cream silk. Approx 56cms/22" across the front x 160cms/60" Long. Fair condition. And a further short black crepe silk damask kimono with cream silk damask depicting flowers. Approx 52cms/21" Across x 80cms/32" Long. Good condition (2) £80-100
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TWO VINTAGE JAPANESE KIMONOS A long dark blue crepe silk kimono with a band of printed scenery below the waist, short sleeves printed on the back right sleeve and front of the left sleeve. Lined in silk. Approx 62cms/24"across the front x Approx 165cms/60" length. A further purple woven full length kimono with red silk lining. Approx 65cms/26" Across the front x 160cms/60" Length. (2) £80-100
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A C20TH HAND EMBROIDERED CHINESE WALL HANGING Brought back from Hong Kong in the 1950's, this carefully hand embroidered picture depicting a magnificient pheonix amongst a scene of silver cranes, a peacock and a flurry of beautiful little birds amongst the bows of a ginko tree. Worked in many different satin stitches, gold and silver couched thread on a black satin ground. 112" x 118" Good condition. (1) £250-300
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PAIR OF EARLY C19TH CHINESE LOTUS SHOES Made for a grown lady with bound feet. A pair of lotus shoes with leather heels and embroidered silk. (1) £60-80
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A PERSIAN BELLY DANCER OUTFIT This costume was made for a film set. (Not sure which one!) Beautifully made, colourful with separate sleeves with jangle bells. (3) (Hat not included) £60-80
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A 1970'S 'MALCOLM STARR' KURTA & COTTON MAXI DRESS A pretty cotton kurta shirt and matching drawstring pyjama trousers. Labelled 'Malcolm Starr' made in the English Colony of Hong Kong. And a further empire line Indian batik cotton maxi dress. Labelled 'Karavan. (2) £50-60
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A SATIN COAT AND CAPRI TROUSERS & EMBROIDERED JACKET A 1960's Chinese printed aquamarine coat with nehru collar, trousers with high waist and side zip. 32" Waist x 34" Bust. A colourful Kashmiri coat, chain stitched in silk, lined with fabric buttons. (2) £80-100
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A C19TH LADIES CHINESE ROBE Cream damask silk with scrolled appliqued collar hand embroidered, depicting Chinese ladies surrounded with flowers and gold couched work. The robe is fastened with filigreed metal buttons and toggles. Borders of embroidered pastoral scenes and couched work surround the hem and two side vents. The robe is lined in the most luxurious peach coloured silk velvet. 70cms/27" Across the chest x 72cms/28" Length. (1) Tiny rust mark on front. £100-150
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TWO C19TH QING DYNASTY CHINESE ROBES A red silk child's robe hand embroidered with flowers and butterflies embroidered in peking knot surrounded with gold couched work. Buttoned with toggles and lined in pink cotton. 42cms/16.5" across the front x 58cms/23" length. A further silver silk damask robe with roses, bordered with black silk. High mandarin collar, missing toggle buttons. An inner panel has a hidden pocket. Lined in grey cotton and padded for winter. 37cms/14.5" x 74cms/29" length. (2) Both in fair condition £100-120
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C19TH CHINESE TEXTILE PLACE MATS Place mats made from the remnants of a Chinese robe. Silk embroidery with peking knot, butterflies and peonies. Approx 7.5" x 8.5" (different sizes). (10) £80-100
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A CHILD'S VINTAGE INDIAN COAT Rajasthani mirror worked coat. 17" length. (1) £80-100
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A 1940'S WOOL KASHMIRI CHAIN STITCHED FORMAL HOUSE-COAT Straight out of the Raj, this wonderful full skirted wool house coat would have been worn in the winter by a diplomat's wife living up in the Himalayas. The coat has been tailored beautifully with leaves of soft Autumn colours, hand embroidered in wool chain stitch on a cream wool ground. The coat is lined in heavy cotton, giving plenty of warmth. The original embroidered buttons fasten at the neck with pretty loops. The long sleeves are fitted and lined. Bust 34". Tiny hole at waist, missing two buttons. (1) £700-800
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A C19TH BLOCK PRINTED SILK PERSIAN SUMMER ROBE This very light silk sleeveless robe is block printed throughout with squares of country scenes in pastel blue, pink and green on a pale pink ground. There is a small collar. the robe is lined in pink silk. 76cms/30" Across the front 124cms/49" Long. (1) £80-100
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A COLLECTION OF VICTORIAN PARASOLS A collection of gorgeous parasols in frail condition. (4) £50-60
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A COLLECTION OF VINTAGE UMBRELLAS A collection of rain and sun umbrellas with interesting handles and prints. (5) £40-60
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A COLLECTION OF ANTIQUE BURMESE PARASOLS Three of the printed paper parasols are still in good condition, one is deteriorating. (4) £60-80
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A BOX OF FANS IN THEIR ORIGINAL DUVELLEROY BOX A collection of bone handled fans in not perfect order and a feather fan. (5) £50-60
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TWO C19TH EXQUISITE FANS Mother of pearl sticks with hand painted design 22" x 13". And a silk hand painted with lace and sequins, engraved bone sticks. 22" x 13" (2) £80-100
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AN EXQUISITE C19TH CHINESE CARVED AND EMBROIDERED FAN Intricately carved from Ivory scenes of people in their homes and flowers. The embroidery in silk depicting flowers, birds and insects on a stiffened cream silk ground. Good condition. 12" (1) £100-150
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A C19TH BRUSSELS POINT DE GAZE LACE FAN With mother pearl sticks, the lace needs cleaning. 23" x 12". A further hand painted fan with apple blossom on cream satin with swan feathers. 28" x 17" Damaged. Five pairs of shami gloves. (7) £60-80
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A SILK CARRIAGE PARASOL Silk with fringe and cellulite handle. £30-40
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A CREAM SILK AND LACE CHRISTENING ROBE A very delicate soft cream silk babies christening robe with filet and Valenciennes lace. And a cotton under robe with filet lace. Good condition (2) £60-80
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A BOX OF EXQUISITE CHRISTENING ROBES A box with an aristocratic provenance. Beautiful christening robes, white work, Broderie Anglais and lace. Good condition but need washing. (4) £100-120
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A 1955 CHILD'S CONFIRMATION DRESS Adorable cream silk gauze dress with pretty cream lace collar, puffed sleeves, waistband belt tied into a big bow at the back. Hook and eye fasteners down the back, small pocket on the front, lined on cream silky rayon. Labelled 'Rob Roy'. Chest 26" x 22" waist. (1) £20-30
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A COLLECTION OF BABIES CLOTHES £40-50
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A PERIOD SILK PAGE BOY'S OUTFIT Light blue satin silk trousers, shirt and cape, with white gloves and buckled shoes. Good condition. (5) £50-60
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A COLLECTION OF CHILDREN'S & BABY'S CLOTHES A child's 2 piece white cotton sailor suit. Good condition. A long white worked cotton christening robe and another child's cotton robe. Good condition. (4) £30-40
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A COLLECTION OF HAT PINS £10-20
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A PAIR OF C19TH FRENCH VELOUR AND GOLD STENCILLED CURTAINS A single large green/gold velvet curtain with stencilled gold pomegranate motifs. Labelled 'Kate Dunwell' 110" x 88". A further four moss green velvet curtains with silver and gold stencilled motifs. 92" x 44". (5) £80-100
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EARLY METAL & SILK WORKED EMBROIDERED ECCLESIASTICAL STOLE Whether or not this is 'Opus Anglicum', the stitching, threads and detail are hallmarks of the medieval embroideries. Fine silver wrapped threads couched to an original deteriorating silk, possibly velvet ground, laid on a linen back. Very fine metal purl work, yellow floss outlining floral motifs in split stitch. Areas of bobbin lace. Perhaps the stole has been added to over the centuries. 92" long x 4" wide spanning out to 9" wide. (1) £500-600
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TWO EMBROIDERED ECCLESIASTICAL STOLES £100-150
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TWO EMBROIDERED ECCLESIASTICAL STOLES £100-150
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A MIXED LOT OF VICTORIANA An original Magnetic 'pin picker' with its patent number. Chinese shoes, fabric slippers, lace doilies, tent stitch tapestry, crotcheted table cloth, purse, a wicker basket of cot covers. (quantity) £50-60
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A VELVET TRUNK Striped velvet trunk, lined on the inside, cord handles and fastener. Needs TLC. (1) £100-120
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A RARE GREEK C19TH SHEPHERDS COAT FROM EPIRUS A hooded felted coat made for winter. Dating to 1890 - 1920. The coat is Indigo dyed from Epirus. In good condition. Length 30" (1) Provenance: Laura Leatham £250-300
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EMBROIDERED WOOL TABLE CLOTH An early C19th red felt tablecloth with chain stitch embroidery. (1) £40-50
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A LEATHER TRUNK OF LACE & CHINESE SILK A Treasure trove of lace, hankies, Chinese embroidered silk and other bits and bobs. (quantity) £100-150
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TWO EARLY C20TH SAUDI ARABIAN RUGS Pictures of Camel drivers out in the desert on a chenille cloth. 70" x 48" And a smaller rug/wall hanging with two camels in chenille. 40" x 22". Brought back at the end of WWII. (2) £80-100
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AN EARLY C19TH CENTURY REVERSIBLE WEST COUNTRY SMOCK Heavy linen smock, with tight smocking on the front and back, gussets, sleeves, open V neck front and back. The pockets lie central to the side of the smock, for reversible wearing. Good condition (1) £160-180
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A 1930'S SHOE MAQUETTE A miniature leather shoe with geometric print on gold. Numbered at the back D2247. 45. With its wooden last. 6" long (2) £40-60
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A PAIR OF C16TH/17TH CHILD'S SLIPPERS Velvet slippers with coiled metal purl work and embroidery. They have been re-soled in leather. 5.5" x 2" Good condition. (2) £100-150
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AN INDIAN WOOD CARVED STENCIL Used to print onto fabric, a complex pattern, carved into a heavy piece of wood. 15" x 20" £40-50
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AN "1805" SAMPLER Fine silk needlework depicting a grand house and floral displays on linen ground by Frances Savile, 1805. 15.5" x 12". (1) £80-100
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A RARE VINTAGE ROYAL BALLET BODICE This beautifully tailored bodice was bought from a sale at the Royal Ballet, London convent Garden. The balloon sleeves are made from cream satin and pale green crepe de chine. This costume is so light it floats and with the weight of the fine gold embroidery embellished with pearls and sequins on the wings, one can imagine it was worn by a magical dancer. Bust 26". Needs TLC please! (1) £60-70
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A VICTORIAN BELL PULL Wool crewel work on silk, laid on canvas. Depicting tulips, carnations and leaves. 6'2" x 5". Colours faded. (1) £30-40
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A C19TH VELVET CURTAIN FROM ST GEORGE'S CHAPEL WINDSOR This midnight blue heavy velvet curtain belonged to a previous Dean of Windsor. The curtain has gold stencilled motifs and where the curtain was pulled to the side regularly, the fabric has frayed. Now covered with a piece of blue cloth. (1) £100-150
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