Charles A. Whitaker Auction Company


Session 2 - Auction Catalog - March 25, 2004
"Prices DO NOT include 15% Buyers' Premium"
Enlarged photos of items can be found in Photo Galleries

Lot

Photo

Title

Descriptions

Prices Realized

301

 

SEVEN CASHMERE CARDIGANS, 1950s

Two navy blue, one decorated w/ buttons, two light blue, one w/ appliquéd velvet pansies, two pink, one w/ fringe & elephants, one Faire Isle, & one green w/ satin trim, all size 6-8 & fair-excellent.

$140

302

 

SIX RHINESTONE DECORATED CASHMERE CARDIGANS

All w/ identical  rhinestone & mother of pearl button decoration at neck & cuffs, one ivory, one grape, one royal, one navy, one yellow, one red, five w/ Estelle Parker label, size 6-8, (few missing  rhinestones) excellent.

$550

303

FIVE CONVERSATIONAL CASHMERE CARDIGANS, 1950s

Three appliquéd w/ wool, felt, leather & metal, two w/ dogs, one w/ polo theme; all signed on inside of button placket w/ applied leather palette; two red, two beige; one equestrian theme, one w/ mallards (some buttons damaged, small stain), two Estelle Parker labels, size 6-8, very good -excellent.

$850

304

FOUR LAME & SILK EVENING TOPS, 1930-1940s

Two short tops; one blue & silver, sz 4; one cream & gold, sz 6. Two short sleeve long Chinoiserie jackets; one burgundy & gold, sz 6; one gold w/ multi-color brocade, sz 8. All excellent.

$140

305

TWO UNUSUAL PRINTED TOPS,
1920 & 1940

One orange silk brocade w/ Deco print in teal & burgundy, approx. size 4; one gold lame jacket w/ a brocade of Persian figures, approx. size 8, both excellent.

$300

306


 

TWO CHINESE EMBROIDERED DRESSES, 1915-1935

One 1915 cream silk one-piece dress w/ Chinese chrysanthemum embroidered decoration, W 30", L 51", (three small stains to back) very good, one two-piece French blue satin w/ ivory embroidered flowers, B 36", W 28", H 40, skirt L 31", (underarm stains) very good.

 

 

$225

 

 

307

 

KIMONO & EMBROIDERED PAJAMA SET, 1940s

Royal blue oriental print silk kimono & 2-piece rayon pajama set w/ silk embroidery, never worn. Excellent.

$70

308

 

THREE SILK VELVET DRESSES,
1920-1930s

Two black, one purple, all excellent.

$300

309

TWO PARTY DRESSES, 1920s

One cream satin w/ insets of silk lace decorated w/ beads & pearls, B 28", W 30", front L 38", back L 58", (some holes & stains, photo'd over peach slip, not included) fair. One pink net chemise decorated w/ sequins & beads, B 44", H 44", L 49", (possibly repro) excellent.

$350

310

 

FOUR PRINTED SILK DRESSES, 1920-1930

One black & red, one navy w/ floral, one pinstripe & lace, all excellent. One mustard colored knit silk, fair.

$110

311

 

TWO WOMEN'S SUITS, 1940s

One Elizabeth Arden, fine wool, form fitted w/ mother-of-pearl buttons. One grey fine wool herringbone. Both very good.

$375

312

TWO EVENING SHAWLS, 1910-1920

One green striped silk fringed shawl printed w/ swags of roses on white ground, 32" x 77"; one fuschia silk velvet w/ scalloped hems, 36" x 72", both excellent.

$190

313

 

FIVE SILK SHAWLS,

1880-1930

Four black, one yellow, some w/ embroidery (minor stains or holes), fair-very good.

$100

314

 

EVENING WRAP,
c. 1930

Black silk velvet w/ 19" L black silk fringe, excellent.

$100

315

 

THREE FINE MULL SHAWLS, 1840-1860

All w/ whitework floral embroidery in one corner & over 45" square, two w/ scalloped edges, t/w a whitework embroidered muslin fichu, all very good-excellent.

$100

316

 

TWO SILK FRINGED SHAWLS, c. 1900

One teal blue w/ knotted fringe, 60" square w/ 20" fringe. One plum 48" square w/ 28" border of macramé & silk tied fringe, both excellent.

$170

317

 

EMBROIDERED CHINESE EXPORT SHAWL, c. 1900

Pumpkin orange silk ground embroidered allover w/ flowers in pale apricot & lavender, 66" x 80" w/ elaborately knotted 18" silk fringe, (faint water stains) very good.

$225

318

 

LADIES' DECORATED GLOVES, 1920-1950s

Large lot including beaded, jeweled, cutouts, mostly black, varying lengths, very good-excellent.

$80

319

 

LADIES' OPERA LENGTH GLOVES, 1920-1960s

Mostly kid leather, some cloth, mostly white & black, very good-perfect.

$60

320

 

LARGE LOT LADIES' SHORT GLOVES, 1910-1960s

Leather & cloth, some lace, very good-excellent.

$60

321

NINE PAIR LADIES' LEATHER GLOVES, 1890-1930s

All high styled including two pair French made w/ colorful tambour embroidery, two pair decorated w/ ribbon, three pair in two-toned leather, one pair w/ cutouts & metal beads, one pair gauntlets w/ painted plaid cuff & silk tassles, all fair-excellent.

$110

322

TWO EMBROIDERED NET GOWNS,
1920s-1930s

One 1920s w/ Art Nouveau embroidered panels appliquéd on white lace skirt, bodice & hem, trimmed w/ handmade bobbin lace,  B 38", W 30", L 54", (replaced dusty rose silk lining) excellent. One 1930s tambour embroidered gown, B 36", W 30", L 56"(some stains, few small holes in bodice), very good.

$700

323

 

THREE SUMMER TEA GOWNS, 1915-1920

All cotton net, white or cream, decorated w/ lace & embroidery on net, very good-excellent.

$225

324

LACE & SATIN WEDDING GOWN, EARLY 20th C.

Dress fashioned from older pieces, cream rayon satin trained gown trimmed w/ handmade Brussels mixed lace, pearls & cloth flowers, B 37", W 31", H 43", front L 54", back L 98", (one stain on lace, few breaks), very good.

$160

325

 

TWO UNPICKED SKIRTS, c. 1820

One cream silk gauze brocaded w/ bands of ribbon satin at hem. One white mull w/ five ruffles at hem embroidered in tambour stitch w/ small green flowers, DLM, both excellent.

$200

326

TWO EMBROIDERED DRESSES, 1920-1930

One 1930s bias cut net dress w/ floral embroidered midriff, B 34", H 38", L 52", excellent. One 1920s net & lawn tea gown decorated w/ elaborate hand embroidered bottom panel, trimmed w/ filet lace flounce, B 48", H 59", L 54",(tiny holes in net), both photo'd over colored slips, not included, both excellent.

$550

327

TWO LACE & NET TEA GOWNS, c. 1905

Both two piece w/ high neck. One unlined embroidered w/ bows & flowers, W 24". One decorated w/ Val lace in a lattice pattern, skirt lined, W. 27", (blouse missing hooks) excellent.

$500

328

 

FOUR JACKETS & TWO BLOUSES W/ LACE, 1900-1910

One Irish crochet blouse, one Battenburg lace blouse, one linen Edwardian jacket, one white cotton & lace combing jacket, one dotted Swiss bed jacket, one ecru embroidered net bolero, all excellent.

$450

329

TWO BIAS SATIN GOWNS, 1930s

One cream w/ rhinestone buckle belt, B 42", H 46", L 59" (one very faint smudge left shoulder) excellent. One ivory w/ self covered buttons on back & cuffs, B 36", W 34", L 59", excellent.

$375

330

 

FOUR BLACK GOWNS, 1920-1950s

One 1920s two-piece silk lace; one 1930s chiffon & Chantilly lace; one 1940s silk crepe w/ jet beaded chiffon bodice & sleeves; one 1950s fitted sequined bodice, gown w/ gauze skirt, all very good-excellent.

$275

331

 

SILK BUSTLE DRESS,
c. 1885

Two piece pale pink silk moiré faille w/ ivory silk fringe collar & cuffs, dress missing lace over-skirt, two existing pieces perfect.

$100

332

 

TWO ORNATE SHORT VELVET CAPES, c.1900

One royal blue velvet, hand painted in colorful gilt designs w/ gold braid (slight fading) very good. One black velvet w/ radiating stripes of green carnival beads (neck area needs repair), fair.

$225

333

 

TWO EVENING CAPES,

1890-1900

One short cream satin w/ diamante collar trimmed w/ white swan's down, DLM, excellent. One long rose wool appliquéd w/ lace butterflies, Prague label, (moth holes, silk trim shattering) fair.

$250

334

 

TWO VELVET BODICES, c. 1900

One cobalt blue w/ printed & cut velvet trim, Paris label "Mme. Girard", & one black w/ lace & embroidered appliqué, New York label "Henriette Michel",
both excellent.

$120

335

 

TWO LADIES' CAPES, 1860s & 1890s

One 1860s light brown silk taffeta, w/ allover vinework embroidery appliquéd w/ velvet daisies, DLM. One 1890s knee length ivory silk satin covered w/ black silk lace decorated w/ black sequins & beads, both excellent.

$450

336

 

THREE VICTORIAN BODICES

Two lace, one handmade, one bead decorated black net half-bodice, all excellent.

$170

337

 

LACE AND BEADED AFTERNOON DRESS, c. 1890

Two piece dress of emerald green silk faille covered w/ black chantilly lace, bodice & skirt embellished w/ black jet beading, bodice having pink silk placket, near perfect.

$325

338

GOLD SILK BUSTLE GOWN,

c. 1890

One piece gold brocade of leaves & berries w/ cream satin underskirt, buttons replaced, B 34", W 24", Front L 55", back L 95", (slight fading under arms), excellent.

$700

339

BLUE SILK TAFFETA DRESS, 1860s

Three-piece, trimmed w/ bands of silk satin & tasseled fringe, fully lined in silk glazed cotton, B 31", W 22", skirt L 42"-56", (skirt has minor fading & some unstitched seams) excellent.

$800

340

MAN'S TUNIC, GREECE,

c. 1900

Heavy weight homespun linen embroidered in wool w/ dark red, blue & black. Chest 40", L 49", (stains in linen & hole near hem) very good.

$225

341

TWO REGIONAL DRESSES, RUSSIA, c. 1900

One natural linen w/ black & red cross-stitch embroidery, Chest 48", L 46". One natural cotton, balloon sleeves embroidered w/ black cross-stitch & silver chain-stitch embroidery, cuff & neck band smocked, B 52", L 54", excellent.

$475

342

MAN'S COAT, HERZEGOVINA, EARLY 20th C.

Pink silk satin w/ green check embroidered w/ gold braid & intricately cut sleeve, padded & quilted linings in blue & brown glazed cotton, green & blue silk brocade, & homespun linen, Chest 40", L 48", (small stain & tiny wear in silk) excellent.

$475

343

 

TWO EMBROIDERED SKIRTS, INDIA, 20th C.

Both red silk satin; one embroidered w/ peacocks & flowers in gold sequins & couched thread; one  embroidered in floral & geometric patterns in cream, orange, blue & black, both excellent.

$475

344

 

TWO EMBROIDERED COSTUMES, EARLY 20th C.

Two-piece metallic embroidered Middle Eastern, two piece Chinese silk w/ heavily embroidered jacket, t/w a black silk Japanese short kimono, all fair.

$300

345

TWO MACEDONIAN JELEKS, c. 1900

One w/ sleeves in gold & silver brocade w/ gold braid & coral beads. B 34", L 12", (brocade splitting). One white wool felt sleeveless bolero embroidered with silver, B 32", L 13", excellent.

$300

346

MACEDONIAN BRIDE'S COAT, c. 1800

Sleeveless long coat of purple velvet mostly completely covered w/ gold metallic braid, gold bullion trim & gold embroidery in geometric patterns, lining red striped cotton print, B 28", Front L 41", Back L 43", excellent.

$1,600

347

MAHARAJA'S WEDDING COAT, 1938

Belonged to Maharaja of Jaipur. Cloth-of-gold heavily decorated w/ gold sequins, gold tinsel floss & gold cord. Chest, 38", L, 40", aqua China silk lining, provenance letter & Venture magazine article about Maharaja, (some oxidation) very good.

$1,700

348

 

MAN'S SHIRT, c. 1800

White cotton open-front w/ ties on collar band, collar & cuffs w/ fine cotton ruffle, (one small hole) excellent.

$110

349

 

TWO BROCADE GENT'S VESTS,
1790 & 1840

One 1790s cream silk damask w/ colorful floral embroidery in oval medallions, stand collar, 8 buttons, (underarm stained & worn, back replaced) very good. One 1840s w/ large black & white sea-shell patterned velvet cut to dark brown satin, shawl collar, double-breasted, chest padded, cream cotton twill lining, glazed dark brown cotton back, near perfect.

$325

350

BOY'S EMBROIDERED COAT, c. 1750

Raspberry silk faille heavily embroidered w/ padded silk & gold metallic floss, back w/ triple vents, patchwork lining in linen & silk, Chest 32",  L, 34", (major damage to right shoulder) otherwise very good.

$425

351

 

THREE LITTLE BOYS' SUITS, 1900-1910

One black velvet w/ midi collar & knickers, two white cotton duck, one sailor style, one blue embroidered regatta suit, both w/ short pants, all very good-excellent.

$90

352

 

PARTY CLOTHES FOR YOUNG GIRLS,
c. 1905

Two white cotton dresses, one w/ cutwork lace, one w/ Val lace insertions, t/w two fine lawn & lace bodices, approx. size 8-10, excellent.

$60

353

 

BROTHER & SISTER OUTFITS, PARIS,
 c. 1915

Possibly for twins, both of white corded cotton, little girl's dress embroidered & decorated w/ mother of pearl buttons, boy's belted jacket w/ short pants, excellent.

$100

354

TWIN GIRLS' SILK PARTY DRESSES,
c. 1868

Brown striped silk taffeta w/ scalloped hem, B 24", W 22", front L 25", back L 33", (one missing bow in back, stains, holes & mends), both very good.

$150

355

TWIN CALICO GIRLS' DRESSES, c. 1880

Pink & red tiny floral print on white windowpane, one sleeveless, one w/ short sleeves (both w/ holes) t/w an 1870s pink & white print two piece cotton voile skirt, all fair.

$300

356

 

TWIN GIRLS' WINTER PETTICOATS, 1880s

Sleeveless cotton top w/ felted cream wool skirt & matching tie-on bustle cover, perfect.

$30

357

 

LITTLE GIRLS' FANCY WHITE DRESSES, 1900-1915