![THREE SILK DAY OR EVENING GOWNS, 1855 & 1885-1888: 2-pc evening dress of ochre silk taffeta trimmed with off-white lace & satin, full trained skirt w/ applied alternating lace & self ruffle hem, c. 1885; 2-pc day dress of red & multi-colored woven pla](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686310_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
Victorian Silk
![THREE SILK DAY OR EVENING GOWNS, 1855 & 1885-1888: 2-pc evening dress of ochre silk taffeta trimmed with off-white lace & satin, full trained skirt w/ applied alternating lace & self ruffle hem, c. 1885; 2-pc day dress of red & multi-colored woven pla](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686310_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![TWO WOOL TEA GOWNS & ONE WRAPPER, 1885-1895: 1 trained celadon wool tea gown hand embroidered in silk thread w/ raised multicolored flowering vine motif, pink satin CF trimmed w/ celadon silk ribbon & off-white machine embroidered net lace, 1885](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686303_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717965157)
![EMBROIDERED EVENING GOWN & LINGERIE DRESS, NEW YORK, c. 1888 & c. 1903: 2-pc gown of gold satin embroidered w/ silk, metallic lace & pearls in wheat sheath & bow motifs, neckline edged w/ guipure lace, skirt w/ same embroidery, 1888, label “Josephine H. Egan, New York&r](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686508_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718396441)
![TWO SILK AFTERNOON OR EVENING GOWNS, BALTIMORE & NEW YORK, c. 1895-1896: 2-pc evening dress of patterned rose faux moire & chine stripe in rose motif on cream ground, bodice w/ overlay of off-white pleated silk chiffon, silk satin puff sleeves, original fitted lower or und](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686301_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)
![Group lot of Victorian Clothing: Group lot of Victorian Clothing including black mourning bodice with black lace over silk with makers tag illegible, one of pair of canvas ladies high lace up boots by Queen, (4) child's black silk pa](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/315/332593/179393187_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717694197)
![THREE BLACK SILK DAY OR DINNER DRESSES, 1895-1905: 1 black silk bodice w/ tulle collar & cuff, c. 1890, w/ mismatched skirt of black ribbed silk w/ black silk velvet ribbon, c. 1895, fair; 2-pc dinner dress of black silk taffeta edged w/ soutache & ap](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686325_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)
![ONE TAFFETA AFTERNOON DRESS & ONE CISELE VELVET DAY DRESS, c. 1878-1885: 2-pc afternoon dress of grey silk taffeta & cafe au lait silk satin, embroidered appliques w/ metallic thread, iridescent & garnet beads & copper threads, black Chantilly lace, c. 1885, good-trim fair](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686314_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![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)
![TWO WOOL OR SILK DAY DRESSES, NEW YORK, c. 1895 & c. 1905: 2-pc dress of beige brushed wool w/ lilac silk velvet, crepe de chine & corded tape lace, attached lavender shot silk petticoat w/ ruffle hem, very good; 1 dress of black silk satin & mesh ribbon stri](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686489_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![ONE SPOON BONNET & TWO HATS, 1840s & c. 1890: 1 straw spoon bonnet w/ boucle silk net applied to brim extending into lappets & as neck flounce, cloth flowers & bud, silk tulle brim facing, chine & manipulated pink silk taffeta ribbon manipulated](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1208/332885/179686570_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717957964)
![PAIR OF VICTORIAN FLORAL DISPLAYS UNDER GLASS DOME: Circa late 19th Century / Silk floral displays in Oldl Paris Porcelain vases, sitting under glass dome / Measures: Dome - 17.5"H at apex x 7.5" diameter ; Base - 8.5" diameter ; Vases: 6H ; Overal: 19](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/49/333238/179983292_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718316195)
![Luxury Red Silk Robe with Belt, 3: Red silk robe , 33 in long , long sleeves. Has a black Victorian floral pattern. Label has been removed. Has an inner waist tie belt and loops for the belt. measures 39 in. Waist on average (if you ti](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3283/331938/179224521_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717443511)
![SOPHIE GENGEMBRE ANDERSON (PA/UK/FRANCE, 1823-1903): Victorian Portrait of a Fashionable Red Haired Girl in a French Feathered Cap with gold silk bow at her neck, oil on canvas, unsigned, circa 1880, housed in an deep cove red walnut frame with etched g](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/957/331423/178777852_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716929917)
![Five Pairs of Victorian Women's Shoes | Four Ivory Silk Formal Court Heeled Shoes And One Leather: A group of four pairs of women's ivory-colored silk shoes with court heels and one kid skin leather pair, each pair is different featuring different designs on the vamps. The exterior soles are compos](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1013/332783/179538718_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718224512)
![Victorian British Cavalry Officer's Sword Belt, Buckle: Victorian era ( 1837 - 1901 ) Cavalry Officer's waist belt, sword belt sling with brass two lion head, double clasp buckle & silk & velvet strap. 1 1/4" X 2 1/2" buckle. 15 1/2" strap.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1910/332589/179392152_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717697449)
![Victorian Silk and Cotton Crazy Quilt, 19th C.: Victorian Silk and Cotton Crazy Quilt, 19th century, with feather stitching on pink cotton ground. 5' 3" L x 4'4" W. Provenance: From a New York City Collection. Keywords: Pattern, Handmade, Sewing, P](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5649/332410/179271290_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717533593)
![Victorian Classical Romantic Stevensgraph Silk Art Print: Frame measures 15 3/4 x 9 inches, Silk measures 14 x 7 inches.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5173/333476/180069803_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718394479)
![Semi Precious Stone Necklaces and Sash (4): Victorian agate stone and silk sash measuring approx. 62" L and 3 necklaces with agates and petrified wood.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1060/333698/180279649_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718659417)
![A mid Victorian carved rosewood and button backed armchair,: A mid Victorian carved rosewood and button backed armchair, upholstered in Morris crimson floral silk, on cabriole legs 81 x 70 x 82cm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/503/333109/179824727_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718267767)
![Victorian cased cranberry glass vase: Title: Victorian cased cranberry glass vase Size: 4 ½” (11.4 cm) diameter x 3 ½” (8.9 cm) tall. Description:Colorful, patterned, soft as silk short cased glass vase. It is hand b](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331522/178832138_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717530554)
![AMERICAN VICTORIAN WOOL YARN WREATH IN SHADOWBOX FRAME: AMERICAN VICTORIAN WOOL YARN WREATH IN SHADOWBOX FRAME, multicolored yarn with possibly silk over a wire frame, depicting a wreath of various floral devices surrounding a tufted center section with ge](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1107/331904/179039102_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717186988)
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![Lê Thị Lựu ‘Mother and Child’ silk art leads our five top auction results](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Mother-and-Child.jpg)
Lê Thị Lựu ‘Mother and Child’ silk art leads our five top auction results
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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 […]