![TWO BLACK SILK VELVET EVENING GOWNS, c. 1930: 1 evening dress of black silk velvet w/ net yoke, sweetheart neckline w/ ruched CF & trained skirt; 1 evening dress of black silk velvet w/ cowl neck, long dolman sleeves, button closure & trained flo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686426_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
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![TWO BLACK SILK VELVET EVENING GOWNS, c. 1930: 1 evening dress of black silk velvet w/ net yoke, sweetheart neckline w/ ruched CF & trained skirt; 1 evening dress of black silk velvet w/ cowl neck, long dolman sleeves, button closure & trained flo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686426_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![TWO COTTON WEDDING GOWNS, 1869-1870: 1 wedding gown c/o dress, trained petticoat & belt of white cotton tobacco cloth & glazed cotton, trimmed w/ blond silk lace & self-ruffles, wax orange blossom flowers & crocheted buttons, 1869; 1 wed](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686410_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![EVENING GOWN & PATTERNED SILK OVERDRESS, 1865-1870: 2-pc entirely hand sewn cream silk ottoman evening gown c/o back lacing Swiss bodice w/ neckline & slashed sleeves formerly trimmed w/ silk tulle, trained skirt w/ deep compound box pleats at CB, cott](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686585_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![THREE PARTY OR EVENING DRESSES, 1928-1942: 1 party dress & belt of pale mauve moiré silk stenciled w/ multicolored floral pattern, 1928, label “Millards, very good; 1 evening dress of black silk crepe w/ sleeve insertions of black silk chif](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686311_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![Chinese Silk Dragon Robe, Qing Dynasty: Chinese Silk Dragon Robe, Qing Dynasty. Blue silk adorned with embroidery depicting dragons and other auspicious symbols, positioned above a lishue stripe. Size: 6'8'' x 4'5'' (203 x 135 cm).](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1459/330472/178185685_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716314547)
![Hermes French Designer Silk Mens Neckties 5pc. LOT: An estate lot of five (5) Hermes Paris men's French designer 100% silk fashion neck ties. Various colors and designs. All with HERMES manufacturer labels. Largest measures approximately 62" long x 3.5](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4708/332906/179691999_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717971821)
![VTG HERMES PARIS BLUE SILK SCARF: VTG HERMES PARIS BLUE SILK SCARF -VERY GOOD PRE-OWNED CONDITION](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4825/332424/179284715_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717611387)
![SILK & VELVETEEN JUMPSUIT, LATE 1930s: Evening jumpsuit w/ chartreuse silk crepe top w/ black velvet covered square buttons & black velveteen wide leg pants, bodice fair, pants good. Measurements & condition report available upon request.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686333_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718233487)
![18th Century French Silk Embroider Child's Day Jacket: DESCRIPTION: 18th century French silk embroider child's day jacket with fine green lace borders and decorated with large leaves and flowers. CIRCA: 18th century. ORIGIN: France DIMENSIONS: H: 19: W: 2](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1373/332325/179230183_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717450977)
![4 Kimono Robes, Japan, Early/Mid 20th C.: 4 Kimono Robes, Japan, Early/Mid 20th C. Silk. 2 Ikat, 1 Meisen. Size: 3'11'' x 3'6'' (119 x 107 cm); 3'10'' x 4'11'' (117 x 150 cm). Provenance: Douglas Dawson Gallery, Chicago, IL.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1459/330472/178185719_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716314547)
![Hermes "Galop Volant" Silk Twill Scarf: Hermes Silk Twill Scarf in the "Galop Volant" Pattern, designed by Dimitri Rybaltchenko in 1998, marked "Hermes - Paris" above, figures flying amongst clouds on a yellow ground, "Made in France / 100%](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5649/328672/177029234_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714762352)
![HOSTESS PALAZZO JUMPSUIT ENSEMBLE, NEW YORK, 1930s: 2-pc paisley printed ribbed silk sleeveless jumpsuit w/ matching jacket, label “Nat Lewis Paris, New York”, good. Provenance: From the Estate of Lydia Gordon. Measurements & condition report a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686352_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![Set of Two Hermes Silk Twilly Scarves: Set of Two Hermes Silk Twilly Scarves Signed. Orange with a brighter orange paint splash motif, with ribbon-tied cylindrical carton. Length 33 in.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1415/329115/177513123_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717446512)
![TWO SHOT OR PATTERNED SILK AFTERNOON GOWNS, USA, 1897-1898: 2-pc dress of dark purple patterned silk woven gray boteh motif w/ purple silk chiffon & knotted net overlay terminating in miniature silk covered glands, velvet W band to box at left front H, label �](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686308_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![Fine Silk Nakshe Trouser Cuff, Persia, Ca. 1800, 2'0'' x 2'2'': Fine Silk Nakshe Trouser Cuff, Persia, Ca. 1800, 2'0'' x 2'2'' (61 x 66 cm). Ex. Joseph V. McMullan estate collection, by family descent to Constance McCann McMullan, to current family member, Philade](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1459/330472/178185738_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716314547)
![Painted Mother-of-Pearl and Lace Hand Fan: Painted Mother-of-Pearl and Lace Hand Fan Mounted on a silk background. 19 3/4 x 25 3/4 in. (frame).](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5589/332944/179736675_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718035395)
![A SILK ROBE: h cm 132 x l cm 186 Embroidered with butterflies and flowers on a pink background. 清 十九世纪末 红底花卉纹女服](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8429/332298/179221824_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717438328)
![A YELLOW-GROUND SILK DRAGON BROCADE CEREMONIAL ROBE 西藏 19世紀末: A YELLOW-GROUND SILK DRAGON BROCADE CEREMONIAL ROBE 西藏 19世紀末 黃地織彩雲金龍紋法衣 Tibet, late 19th centur](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/533/332465/179306442_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717601045)
![Gucci Ducks and Pheasants Silk Scarf: Gucci Silk Scarf, with pheasants and ducks in brown tones, marked "Gucci" lower right and top left, "Gucci / Silk 100% / Made in Italy" cloth label to reverse top right. 31" L x 32" W. Provenance: Fro](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5649/328672/177029238_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714762352)
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![Silk panel from Elizabeth II’s coronation graces Dreweatts May 30-31 sale](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Hi-res-Silk-hanging-1.jpg)
Silk panel from Elizabeth II’s coronation graces Dreweatts May 30-31 sale
LONDON – A decorative portion of a historic silk panel, commissioned to hang in Westminster Abbey for Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation in 1953, will be auctioned at Dreweatts during its Fine Furniture sale, scheduled for Monday, May 30 and Tuesday, May 31. The specially-woven panel was hung as a glorious backdrop, with a range of others, […]
![Hat, shawl & gloves knitted from sea silk grace Hindman’s Dec. 1 fashion auction](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Sea-Silk-Hat-Shawl-Gloves-1.jpg)
Hat, shawl & gloves knitted from sea silk grace Hindman’s Dec. 1 fashion auction
CHICAGO – On December 1, Hindman Auctions will offer sea silk, a highly coveted material, in a one-of-a-kind selection. The sale will offer a hat, shawl and pair of gloves made from knitted sea silk, a substance that is also known as byssus. The items are family heirlooms, which the owners date to around 1920, […]
![Historic Chinese silk scroll up for auction in France](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/2013_0425_YoungKangxi_lead.jpg)
Historic Chinese silk scroll up for auction in France
BORDEAUX, France (AFP) — A section of a silk handscroll depicting a historically important trip by China’s longest-serving emperor is to go up for auction in France on Saturday. Two other Chinese pieces from private French collections will also go under the hammer on that day as part of a sale hosted by auctioneers Alain […]