Hat, shawl & gloves knitted from sea silk grace Hindman’s Dec. 1 fashion auction

A circa-1920s set of accessories consisting of a hat, shawl and gloves knitted from sea silk, an exceptionally rare textile material, will be offered in Hindman’s December 1 auction.
A circa-1920s set of accessories consisting of a hat, shawl and gloves knitted from sea silk, an exceptionally rare textile material, will be offered in Hindman’s December 1 auction.
A circa-1920s set of accessories consisting of a hat, shawl and gloves knitted from sea silk, an exceptionally rare textile material, will be offered in Hindman’s December 1 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, with a story that traces the items to southern Italy, one of the most important historic sources of sea silk. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Bruhns to offer Colo. couple’s lifetime collection of art & antiques, Oct. 23-24

18th-century Italian carved giltwood throne chair, est. $100-$8,000
18th-century Italian carved giltwood throne chair, est. $100-$8,000
18th-century Italian carved giltwood throne chair, est. $100-$8,000

DENVER – On October 23-24, Bruhns Auction Gallery will auction the lifetime art and antiques collection of Jack and Linda Keenan, on-site at their elegant Colorado home. The sale features approximately 900 lots of European antiques dating to the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, as well as ensembles and accessories from top fashion houses. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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