![SILK DRESSING ROBE, TEA DRESS & COLONIAL FANCY DRESS COSTUME, 1925-1935: 1 Colonial fancy dress ensemble c/o dress & petticoat of white cotton printed w/ blue, pink & yellow floral motif & light-blue cotton trimmed w/ white embroidery & black velvet ribbon, 1935, good; 1 d](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686318_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
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![SILK DRESSING ROBE, TEA DRESS & COLONIAL FANCY DRESS COSTUME, 1925-1935: 1 Colonial fancy dress ensemble c/o dress & petticoat of white cotton printed w/ blue, pink & yellow floral motif & light-blue cotton trimmed w/ white embroidery & black velvet ribbon, 1935, good; 1 d](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686318_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 MOIRE SILK DAY DRESSES, c. 1844 & c. 1857: 1 day dress of green & purple shot floral patterned silk w/ purple silk cord passementerie applique’ & thread covered buttons, lined w/ brown cotton, c. 1844; 1 dress of blue & brown striped silk mo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686400_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![EMBROIDERED SILK VELVET & LAME’ EVENING DRESS, 1925: Black silk velvet evening dress embroidered w/ rhinestone & variety of silvered beads, integrated slip w/ silver lame neckline, 1925, good-very good; t/w dress of silver & copper metallic tambour work](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686379_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![BEADED SILK SATIN & CHIFFON EVENING GOWN, 1930: Black silk crepe evening gown w/ crepe chiffon overlay & pronged rhinestone nailheads, crystal bugle beads & bubble buttons, scoop neck w/ chiffon edge, three-quarter length modified butterfly sleeve,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686367_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![THREE VELVET OR WOOL COATS, 1910-1925: 1 coat of black cisele velvet on black satin ground w/ repeat floral pattern, trimmed w/ squirrel fur, lined in grey silk, 1925, excellent-fur fair; 1 cocoon coat of sapphire blue stamped velvet in fa](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686392_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![VIONNET BIAS CUT SILK SATIN EVENING DRESS, PARIS, LATE 1920s: Brown & cream crepe back silk satin, label “Madeleine Vionnet, #10640”. Poor condition. Provenance: From the Estate of Lydia Gordon. Measurements & condition report available upon request.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686649_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717965195)
![Shiraleah Embroidered Silk Lobster Clutch: Marked on tag Shiraleah. A blue toned clutch with embroidered red lobster on exterior with a red silk interior. Approx 10 x 4 x 0.75 inches Minor pulling to threading due to age and use Silk lined clu](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3283/331938/179068942_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717191811)
![A Chinese purple silk summer robe, circa 1900,: A Chinese purple silk summer robe, circa 1900, with embroidered panels depicting butterflied and blossom to the collar, side panels and sleaves, depicting butterflies and blossoms; a manchou black sil](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/503/333108/179823341_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718267699)
![BOUDOIR & EVENING LINGERIE GARMENTS, 1905-1930: 1 pale pink silk step-in; 1 corded embroidered tulle capelet, very good; 1 heavy Irish crochet & embroidered tulle bodice, excellent; 1 silk embroidered ecru net tea dress w/ wreath, very good. Measur](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686371_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![SILK CREPE LINGERIE GOWN, 1930s: Pale pink silk crepe w/ satin floral applique’ to B, plunging V-neckline w/ satin bow at CF W, excellent. Measurements & condition report available upon request.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686382_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![THREE COTTON LINGERIE OR SECOND MOURNING DRESSES, 1900-1905: 1 lingerie dress of off-white cotton batiste w/ pink spot & eyelet mm embroidery, mm lace insertions & ruffles, asymmetrical front w/ embroidered spiral motifs & pink silk bows, c. 1904, excellent; 2-](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686424_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![SEVEN DESIGNER TOPS, USA & EUROPE, LATE 20TH C: 2-pc coral wool c/o blazer & blouse, label "J.Tiktiner Cote A'zur-Nice, Made in France"; 1 black & bronze floral patterned chiffon & lace bodysuit, label "A'nue Ligne Petite"; 1 printed silk double br](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686463_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![BILL BLASS GOLD PRINTED COCOON JACKET, USA, EARLY 1980s: 1 gold mosaic printed silk cocoon evening jacket w/ batwing sleeve & free front, label “Bill Blass”, excellent. Measurements & condition report available upon request.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686343_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![Rich Red Sheared Mink Fur Coat: Rich Red Sheared Mink Fur CoatRich red sheared mink fur coat by Peter Monett adorned with gold-tone collar button. Silk lined, hook closure, double pocket, size S. Collar to hem length: 31", shoulder](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/213/333099/180030769_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718393571)
![FOUR SILK DAY OR AFTERNOON DRESSES, 1920 & 1928: 1 black silk velvet w/ mm cotton & lame’ lace to neckline & cuffs, white satin CF insert, rhinestone buttons, 1928, dress good, trim fair; 1 mocha silk satin w/ vermicelli motif applied silk cord to](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686374_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![OSCAR DE LA RENTA & UNLABELED BLACK LACE COCKTAIL DRESSES, 1960-EARLY 1990s: 1 long sleeve Chantilly lace party dress over black silk & tulle, label “Oscar de la Renta”, excellent; 1 sleeveless black lace party dress, 1960s, good-very good. Measurements & condition rep](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686330_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![PEARL EMBROIDERED PATTERNED SILK DINNER DRESS, c. 1891: Patterned white silk dinner dress w/ bead & faux pearl passementerie, very good. Measurements & condition report available upon request.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686316_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![ASSUITE, EVENING JACKETS & FRINGED SHAWL, 1920-1940s: 1 silver on cream assuite shawl, fair; 1 black lace evening bolero, 1930s, good; 1 cream silk lace evening jacket, very good; 1 black tricot fringed shawl, 1940s, very good. Measurements & condition r](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686322_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![THREE SILK OR WOOL LABELED COATS, USA & PARIS, c. 1890-1913: 1 coat of black alpaca wool trimmed w/ heavy braid, soutache & black satin, CF tie closure, lined w/ black satin, c. 1890, label “O’Neil’s, Baltimore”, excellent; 1 evening coat of black s](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686393_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![L’HIVER EN POSTE HERMES BLOUSE, PARIS, 1975: Printed twill silk button-up blouse w/ l’Hiver en Poste print by Philippe Ledoux, label “Hermes”, very good. Measurements & condition report available upon request.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686338_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
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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, […]
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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 […]