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Cacharel liberty print dress

2013-04-18 11:57:01

Gorgeous Liberty print dress by cacharel, 100% cotton perfect for summer. 29″ waist, suit size 12, flexible bust size.

Ann Michael dress

2013-04-18 09:35:06

Amazing floaty vintage dress. Would be great for a wedding, lots of fun to dance in. It has a fitted lined body with zip-up front and floaty sleeves and a sewn on cape like back. Shown here with Schiaparelli hat

Red Embroidered Jacket

2013-04-16 19:48:03

A one off silk embroidered jacket. (believed to be a practice piece by a hartnell seamstress although no label or proof) A generous size good for a british size 14-16 although would also look good on someone smaller as an over garment.

Chinese Dress

2013-04-16 19:27:58

Silk dress beautifully made and lined. Petite size measures 34″ 28″ 36″

Mitsukiku kimono dressing-gown

2013-04-16 10:47:42

Floral kimono with wide draped and vented sleeves. Specially made for Mitsukiku – The Japanese Shop. Collectable piece, has had some repairs to ripped seams but overall in great condition. Free size approx 54inches long

Norman Hartnell Jacket

2013-04-16 10:15:43

Classic elegant jacket from famed British designer Norman Hartnell size 12-14 uk. Pockets and cuffs with pearled buttons.

Yellow Travilla 2 piece suit

2013-04-17 12:33:36

Travilla, who designed for Marilyn Monroe and later for the Dynasty TV series, made this Yellow two-piece suit. Size 12-14

currently on loan

BodyMap Jacket

2013-04-18 09:46:44

Extremely rare jacket from legendary eighties British Label Bodymap. Printed red on silver. The jacket is not in perfect condition but nonetheless is a collectors item.

Hardy Amies skirt suit

2013-04-15 17:19:18

Genuine Hardy Amies vintage. The short box jacket is in a pink loose weave check/tartan with a touch of sparkle to it. It is edged in black wool and has brass buttons with black jet centres on the sleeves.
There is a straight skirt (not shown)

in black 100% cotton velvet with a waistband elasticated only on the sides, giving a flat front and back.

Box jacket size 14
Black velvet skirt size 16/ EU 46

Parrot Compact

2012-10-24 14:02:50

Parrot compact, damaged but very sweet.

Pheasant Design Compact

2012-12-11 16:40:06

Classic pheasant compact. Ready for a refill

Photographic Royal Compact

2012-12-11 16:40:59

Souvenir compact of then Princess Elizabeth. Dating from 1952/3

Autumn Floral Design Stratton Compact

2013-04-18 09:41:48

Lovely Stratton compact with delicate autumnal floral design.

Stratton Blue and Gold Compact

2012-12-11 16:50:20

Elegant machine cut compact with optical illusion design. Very good condition.

Schiaparelli Felt Cloche

2012-12-11 16:43:06

Beautifully shaped Schiaparelli felt cloche hat in dark blue.There is a repaired rip to the back of this hat as shown in pictures, but it means a chance to own a genuine Schiaparelli at a reduced rate!

Antique Finger Prayer Book

2013-04-18 09:38:59

Miniature book of Common Prayer – handwritten date inside 1890 . The book is 1 inch across by 3.5 inches long. Extremely rare collectors item.

Vintage Nigerian woven fabric

2013-04-17 15:52:15

Panel of woven fabric from Nigeria 1960s. 76″ x 24″. Extremely rare, excellent condition.

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Schiaparelli scarf

2012-12-11 16:48:40

Silk Schiaparelli scarf, damaged by colour leakage, as shown in pictures but still very wearable.23″x23″

Devon/Cornwall tourist scarf

2012-12-11 16:07:43

Vintage tourist scarf of Devon and Cornwall, England. Viscose approx 28″ square

Silk scarf showing world time zones

2012-12-11 16:49:20

Rare silk scarf showing world time zones, based around Big ben.

20″square

RNLI pintray

2013-04-18 11:05:31

Melamine vintage pintray depicting a RNLI lifeboat.

The profit from this item will be donated to RNLI

Ceramic Eggcups

2013-04-18 09:52:04

Rare Honiton Pottery deco style aeroplane eggcups. 1970s

4″x4.5″ sold as a pair.

Leaf necklace

2012-12-11 16:29:00

Vintage copper enamelled costume jewellery depicting 5 leaves . Approx 18″ long

Charm Bracelet

2013-04-18 09:52:48

Vintage costume charm bracelet, depicting around the world in 80 days. approx 6″

Ceramic Bunny Rabbit

2013-04-18 09:51:28

Deco blue glaze ceramic bunny rabbit. Made in England. 1930s- 50s

5″tall x 3.5″long

Childrens jewellery

2013-04-18 09:48:27

Scatterpins, a set of fun brooches, one for each day of the week, still in original packaging from 1970s

Vintage Christmas streamers

2012-12-11 20:14:14

Extremely rare vintage Christmas paper streamers. Dating from the 50s or 60s

There are 6 streamers – size when closed 6″x 3″ approx

Piatnik Cards Snap

2012-12-11 19:58:32

Beautiful, complete set of children’s snap cards from legendary card makers Piantnik. The box is slightly damaged and worn but the cards are in great condition. 6″x 3″

British Rail food trays

2013-04-18 09:50:21

Great snack trays from British Rail, 9″x5.5″ sold as a set of 3

Brass police helmet bell

2013-04-18 09:49:02

Very unusual brass bell in the shape of a British policeman’s helmet. 3″across x 2.5″ high

Homepride men Salt and Pepper pots

2012-12-11 19:51:02

Classic salt and pepper pots from Homepride. 3″ tall approx 1.5″ diameter.

There is some slight damage to the base of the salt pot

House of Commons Scarf Pin

2012-12-11 16:25:11

Vintage plastic scarf pin depicting the Houses of Parliament

Approx 1″ x 1.5″

Norman Hartnell Silk Square

2012-12-11 18:41:33

Silk Square by Norman Hartnell

Vintage Nigerian Independence top and fabric

2013-01-03 18:16:24

Very rare and unusual Nigerian independence fabric from 1960. Consists of a womens top, loose cut which would fit sizes 10-16, and a large fabric panel which can be worn as a skirt. It is extremely rare to find Nigerian fabric of this vintage, let alone with such an important historical print. 100% cotton

Picture Post Olympics 1948

2013-01-03 18:14:20

An origional copy of Picture Post magazine from 1948 when the Olympics were last hosted in London. August 14th issue.

Goofy presents The Olympics.

2013-01-03 18:12:11

Published in 1979, this hardback book is ” A fun and exciting history of the Olympics” illustrated with photos and Disney drawings throughout.

Religious Wall Hanging 2

2012-12-11 20:04:02

Hand painted an embroidered wall hanging, originally from a London church.

Dimensions 134 x 70 cm

Religious Wall Hanging

2012-12-11 20:02:35

Hand painted and embroidered fabric wall hanging, depicting the Eucharist.

Dimensions 143 x70 cm

Fake London Doggy Bag

2012-12-11 16:09:25

This Fake london Genius bag is a great item very representative of this Iconic British label. It is a small bag, the size of a jean pocket, with a long leather strap. If you don’t know the label (or love them and want to know more) check out their website here. Its a beautifully made site which gives an idea of their importance as a brand.

Harrods Hat

2012-12-11 16:24:06

Furry, floppy, fun wide brimmed vintage hat from Harrods Knightsbridge.

Jacoll Hat

2013-01-29 09:08:10

Brilliant green, felt wide-brimmed hat with blue edging. A classic example of British millinery from Jacoll
Circumference of brim 21 inches (interior)

Yellow knitted top

2012-12-11 19:19:21

This is a Charles Creed knitwear top. Pale yellow with gold detailing it is a great example of creed knitwear from the early 1960s. Made in scotland.

No size is marked but measured flat it had a bust size of approx. 40 inches, although it is designed as a loose fit garment.

Black dress, Charles Creed

2013-04-18 09:46:06

This, to me, is the perfect LBD (little black dress). A wool mix with gold Grecian detailing at the neckline and hem cut in a very flattering style, dating from the 1950′s. This dress evokes a mix between Audrey Hepburn and Elizabeth Taylor. It has no size label but would fit a 12-14 .

Bust measurement is 36inches

Maid to Measure, Charles Creed

2012-12-11 19:54:55

This is an extremely rare signed first edition copy of Charles Creed’s autobiography- with the printed legend

‘This book is dedicated to my friend ELSPETH GRANT who wrote it’

It is a very entertaining read, I found this review http://frivolene.blogspot.co.uk/2010/05/maid-to-measure.html on another site which says it all

More about Charles Creed here

1960s Charles Creed mini dress

2013-04-18 09:28:48

Fantastic 1960′s summer mini skirt dress in Blue cotton/dacre from Charles Creed. Size 12

Black doll with Baby

2013-04-18 09:45:14

A 12″ doll with separate baby. Very unusual, probably from the 1950s. There seems to have been a voice box in the mother doll but unfortunately this no longer works.

Doll with Baby

2012-12-11 19:47:15

Beautiful vintage plastic doll with baby strapped to her back.
The mother doll is about 6″ tall

Toy soldiers

2012-12-11 20:13:11

A set of 8 lead soldiers each approx 6cm tall.These traditional Coldstream guards are quite battered and played with which I think adds to their appeal, genuinely pre-loved.

Playland Jigsaw

2012-12-11 20:01:45

Playland wooden children’s jigsaw puzzle, 30 pieces.

Noddy Jigsaw puzzle

2012-12-11 19:56:18

Children’s Noddy jigsaw puzzle. The pieces are cardboard and it is marked as 1974.

Hankerchiefs for Men

2013-01-03 18:06:06

Smart box of ‘hankerchiefs for men’

Handkerchiefs in scenic box

2012-12-11 18:36:07

Boxed handkerchiefs, as new.

Boxed Handkerchiefs

2013-04-18 09:49:48

Vintage unused men’s handkerchiefs

Vintage Harrods Tie

2012-12-11 18:44:07

Very stylish slim men’s tie from Harrods. Slight damage to back of tie, as shown in picture.

Austin Reed Knitted Silk Tie

2013-04-18 09:40:19

Very unusual, dark blue silk knitted tie. 1960s or 70s from Austin Reed.

Vivienne Westwood Tie

2012-12-11 18:45:21

Very dark green silk tie by Vivienne Westwood. Stylish yet discreet.

Dolce & Gabbana women’s suit

2013-01-03 18:11:19

D&G two piece tailored, pinstripe trouser suit. Wool and elastane mix gives a stretch quality, very Madonna.

Worth Jacket

2012-12-11 19:16:54

Black and White tweed jacket from the house of Worth. Fits a UK size 14-16

Maharishi trousers

2013-01-03 18:13:42

Exquisite pair of Maharishi embroidered trousers, as new,
waist-28″ (expandable) inside leg-28″

YSL wool trousers

2012-12-11 19:20:35

Elegant 100% wool grey trousers from Yves Saint Laurent
waist- 28″ inside leg-29″

Paul Smith Jeans

2012-12-11 19:08:32

Classic pinstripe jeans from Paul Smith. 98% Wool 2% Silk.
waist-30″ inside leg-28″

Balmain Dress XL

2013-04-18 09:44:16

Beautifully cut,simple beige dress by Balmain in a hard to find large size. Chest 40″ Length 37″

Balenciaga scarf

2013-04-18 09:42:56

Silk scarf from Balenciaga.
This is in great condition although there is one mark, just visible on the close up photo

Liverpool football scarf 1977

2012-12-11 18:38:08

Very rare liverpool scarf showing the faces of 10 players from the cup winning team 1977, includes Kevin Keegan. I do not normally deal in football memorabilia but this scarf is irresistible.

Family Club badge

2012-12-11 16:10:42

Very unusual family club badge- OUR HOME OUR KINGDOM – all the world over. I haven’t been able to find out much about this, so if anyone knows please tell. 2.5cm diameter

Brooch

2013-04-18 09:50:57

A lovely brooch with red and white stones.approx 6cm x 3cm

Cross pendant

2013-01-03 18:11:01

Gold coloured cross pendant with dark blue stones. A nice piece of costume jewellery. Approx 4.5cm x 3cm

Tower of Empire Badge

2012-12-11 16:52:53

This is a rare enamel badge depicting the short lived Tait Tower that formed part of the 1938 Empire Exhibition in Glasgow. Badge size is 4cm x 2 cm

You can read more about the tower here.

Just so Far, Hardy Amies

2012-12-11 19:53:55

Rare 1954 Ist edition of Hardy Amies’s Autobiography, Just so Far. A fascinating read covering his experiences through the war, and the establishment of his Savile Row business.

ABC of Men’s Fashion Hardy Amies

2013-04-18 09:30:03

An original Ist edition copy from 1964 of this classic book about menswear. The book was popularly reprinted in 2007 so clearly is still very relevant to the stylish man.

Hardy Amies silk square

2012-12-11 18:37:16

Very stylish Silk Handkerchief by Hardy Amies. Approx 18inches/47cm squared

Schiaparelli scarf

2012-12-11 16:46:54

A large rare Schiaparelli scarf with a pattern of leaves, approx 31 inches/ 78cm square.One small hole visible in pictures.

Schiaparelli Hat with box

2013-01-03 18:14:46

A rare original Schiaparelli Hat , with famous pink box. The hat is in excellent condition and comes with original hatpin. The box is slightly faded and has a spot of damage visible in the photos. It is very unusual to find hat, pin and box together from this legendary designer.

Easter embroidery transfers, Norman Hartnell

2012-12-11 19:48:09

For fans of vintage and embroidery here we have a set of transfers designed by Norman Hartnell, originally given away with Woman’s day magazine. The transfers have been cut but not used. A very sweet Easter set.

John Bull magazine 1956

2012-12-11 19:52:28

Gold Sequined Beaded Top

2013-02-26 12:16:23

Incredible sequined top from designer Charles Creed.

This is a beautiful golden beaded and sequined piece of fashion luxury from legendary British designer Charles Creed, from the late 50s or early 60s

Kangol Furgora Beret

2012-12-11 16:28:20

Green Kangol furgora beret. You just can’t go wrong with Kangol, a great British firm that have graced the heads of everyone from Viscount Montgomery (Monty) to Eminem and Biggie Smalls. Also worn by Princess Diana

Norman Hartnell tweed jacket

2012-12-11 19:05:35

A beautiful tailored green wool tweed jacket by Norman Hartnell Ready to Wear range. This is a piece of British fashion history, that is still very wearable. Fits size 12-14 UK.

Still has original carved lucite buttons, including a spare sewn onto fabric swatch.

Susan Small dress and coat

2012-12-11 19:13:34

Unusual Tailored 2 piece suit from British designer Susan Small, consisting of a dress and coat, great worn together or as separates. Not sure of the date but this label was very active from the 1950s-1970s known for dressing royalty among many others. I think this is a later design from the late sixties or early seventies judging by the label. Blog post here

Size 12-14 chest 36″

Silk Kaftan

2013-01-03 18:15:14

Amazing, colourful, 100% silk kaftan from Papillion Blue, decorated with butterflies and flowers. Perfect for spring/summer

Norman Hartnell Tie

2012-12-11 18:42:48

Silk tie from British tailoring legend Norman Hartnell. A masterpiece of brown and orange pattern with a wide ‘kipper’ style.

Wallis suit.

2012-12-11 19:21:41

Brilliant yellow two-piece suit from Wallis.

Kenzo Denim Jacket

2012-12-11 19:23:02

Kenzo Denim Jacket with embroidered detail

Hardy Amies Skirt

2012-12-11 19:24:09

Hardy amies tailored skirt, wool and silk mix, fully lined.

Georgina von Etzdorf

2013-01-03 18:11:53

A beautiful example of a classic velvet scarf from British company Georgina Von Etzdorf

Emmanuelle Khanh jacket

2013-01-03 18:17:11

Emmanuelle Khanh black jacket. Beautifully tailored size 8-10

http://empireofthings.com/blog/emmanuelle-khahn/

Christian Dior skirt

2013-01-03 18:18:05

Dior tweed skirt, very stylish mid length skirt with pockets. Uk size8

Calvin Klein scarf

2012-12-11 16:54:03

Calvin Klein Scarf/Pashmina. Wool/ Angora mix.

Elizabeth II pendant

2012-12-11 16:08:34

Pendant with photo of the Queen. Approx 6.5cm x4.5cm . It is a photo printed onto what feels like ceramic, with a metal surround.

Film souvenir

2012-12-11 19:49:17

An early plastic film viewer with original can, containing film of the coronation 1953.

Coronation Hologram

2013-04-18 09:27:20

Very unusual early example of holography, depicting the Queen and Prince Philip. Approx 6cm x 7.5cm, in a black cardboard frame of quite battered condition, the actual image is in very good condition.

The Coronation Its history and meaning

2013-01-03 18:15:46

Rare publication by National Union of teachers GeorgeVI

Coronation Song Book

2013-01-03 18:10:44

From the coronation of the Queen’s father

Scarf

2012-12-11 16:55:30

Original commemorative scarf from 1953 approx 80cms

Coronation Powder Compact

2012-12-11 16:05:59

Original compact from 1953,perfect condition,unused, an absolutely gorgeous item.

Silver Jubilee T-Towel

2013-01-03 18:15:29

Mint condition cotton T-towel from 1977 jubilee.

Moschino

2012-12-11 19:28:08

Womens shirt, size 10

Silk Map

2012-12-11 20:07:04

This is a raw silk, double-sided, escape and evasion map issued by the British army. On one side is Milan, on the other Brussels and Frankfurt.

Bottega Veneta scarf

2013-01-03 18:16:49

A beautiful, rare secondhand scarf by Bottega Veneta. This scarf is over 6ft of pure silk luxury.

more here

Floral scarf

2012-12-11 17:00:48

This beautiful silk scarf is in the style of William Morris. It has no label or signature but exudes quality.

Coach and horses scarf

2012-12-11 17:02:17

100% Silk

Chinese Silk Scarf

2012-12-11 16:57:33

Hardy Amies bag

2012-12-11 22:13:58

A great vintage handbag from Hardy Amies

Mother of Pearl Handbag

2012-12-11 22:14:10