Tag: costume
Antique Colonial Style Eyeglasses, Sliding Sides Costume, Rare Early Optical
Posted by admin On September 27, 2023
ANTIQUE COLONIAL STYLE EYEGLASSES, SLIDING SIDES COSTUME, RARE EARLY OPTICAL. Very Rare Antique Eye Glasses, c. With Sliding Side Bows (stamped 18 on outside of bow). VERY NICE, early pair of antique eye-glasses measuring approximately 4.5″ across the front with the bow length measuring 4-1/8″ unextended x 6 extended. Excellent condition overall although light scratches on the lense. ANTIQUE GLASSES ARE ALWAYS NICE, AND THIS PAIR HAS IT ALL FOR ANY COLLECTION OF EARLY PERIOD PERSONAL ITEMS OR EYEGLASSES DISPLAY OR COLLECTION. YOU COULD ALSO REPLACE LENSES WITH YOUR OWN PRESCRIPTION LENSES, If desired, FOR A REALLY GREAT EARLY 1800 LOOK!!! Lenses have nice “extending” side bows to help adjustment to different size heads. They also have holes on the end, which would allow for a ribbon or cord to be fed through and tied, to help hold them on if they were not tight enough. Really nice, early style, AND STILL IN NEAR PERFECT CONDITION with both lenses intact. Complete and usable or a nice item to add to a variety of collections. Also, could be used as props in theatre productions or with Halloween costumes. Last photo is not glasses you will recieve but shows a similar pair dating C. Please refer to the photos as they are part of the description.
A Rare German Antique Silver Bodice Pin 19th century Paste stones Early Costume
Posted by admin On June 14, 2023
Approx 11.25 cm tall. In excellent antique condition, please use the photos to have a closer look and inspection of the overall condition.
Balkan Pafti Enamel Belt Buckle Early Brass Rare Ethnic Costume c 1700s Antique
Posted by admin On April 17, 2023
We are a Greek/English family-run business established in the UK in 2011. Since then we have built up a large collection of unique items. Hand-picked from private collectors sales. Our choice of items is based on quality, craftsmanship, cultural interest and beauty. We research every single item and aim to provide as much information as possible about its history and provenance. We speak English perfectly. As well as understanding Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and French, so please do communicate without fear for any questions you may have. We are here to help and provide any information you need at all times. We have been packing and sending items abroad for many years and have successfully delivered even the most fragile pieces including Venetian mirrors, carved chairs and arabesque tables. This Listing is for. Balkan Pafti Enamel Belt Buckle Early Brass Rare Ethnic Costume c 1700s. In Good Antique Condition. Please see all photos. From a private UK Collection. In the summer of 2013 our shop featured in the BBC series Antiques Road Trip; we have also worked with prop-masters and costume designers in the film industry, supplying jewellery and antiques for productions such as Mr Holmes (with Ian Mckellan), Viceroy’s House (directed by Gurinder Chadha), the upcoming Disney production Maleficient II, and the TV series Downton Abbey. This item is in the category “Clothes, Shoes & Accessories\Specialty\Vintage Clothing & Accessories\Vintage Accessories\Belt Buckles”. The seller is “nasiaauctionsuk” and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Brand: Handmade
- Decade: Pre 1890
- Theme: Traditional
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Material: Brass
- Gender: Women
- Look: Balkan
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Bulgaria
Antique Porcelain FIGURINE early old man w grapes uniform costume European rare
Posted by admin On January 30, 2023
Antique Porcelain FIGURINE early old man w grapes uniform costume European rare. This item is in the category “Collectables\Decorative Collectables\Sculptures & Figurines”. The seller is “gyumuk2015″ and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom, Antigua and Barbuda, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Republic of Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Australia, United States, Bahrain, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, China, Israel, Hong Kong, Norway, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, Bangladesh, Belize, Bermuda, Bolivia, Barbados, Brunei Darussalam, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Egypt, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Grenada, French Guiana, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Macau, Monaco, Maldives, Montserrat, Martinique, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Turks and Caicos Islands, Aruba, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, Chile, Bahamas, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Kuwait, Panama, Philippines, Qatar, El Salvador, Trinidad and Tobago.
- Pattern: Grapes
- Type: Figurine
- Style: European
- Material: Porcelain
- Finish: Antique
Rare Early, Antique Colonial Style OCTAGONAL EYEGLASSES, c1790, Costume, Optical
Posted by admin On June 26, 2022
Very Rare, Very Early Antique Eye Glasses, c. 1790 – 1800, With Sliding “Adjustable” Side Bows. Scans show it all….. VERY NICE, VERY early pair of antique eye-glasses. ANTIQUE GLASSES ARE ALWAYS NICE, AND THIS PAIR HAS IT ALL FOR ANY COLLECTION OF EARLY PERIOD PERSONAL ITEMS, OR AN EYEGLASS DISPLAY OR COLLECTION. YOU COULD ALSO REPLACE LENSES WITH YOUR OWN PRESCRIPTION LENSES, If desired, FOR A REALLY GREAT ORIGINAL EARLY 1800 LOOK!! Lenses on these are not oval, but actually have a slightly modified 8-sided octagonal shape, as shown in some of the scans, typical of this period. They also have nice “extending” side bows to help adjustment to different size and shape heads. They also have “holes” on each end of the bows, which would allow for a ribbon or cord to be fed through and tied around the head, to help hold them on if they were not tight enough. Really nice, early style, AND STILL IN EXCELLENT CONDITION!! One of the bow hinges has a very small period repair to the pin where it joins the front, but otherwise the pair is perfect and both bows are original and match. Nice, because often the extending bows/mechanisms and front which are often broken or bent or don’t match. Both lenses are original and match. Complete and usable or a nice item to add to a variety of collections. Also, could be used as props in theatre productions or with Halloween costumes, etc. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED PHOTOS!! This item is in the category “Antiques\Science & Medicine (Pre-1930)\Optical”. The seller is “marvinsmom9″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1930
Tiny rare early long face antique Bebe Schmitt doll mariner costume perfect
Posted by admin On July 27, 2021
Here is a beautiful and rare, early long-faced French Schmitt bebe in tiny cabinet size from early mid 1880’s. She is about 14 tall and is marked size 5 with shield on back of her head. She has perfect pressed bisque head with NO repairs, chips, cracks, hairlines, wig pulls or damage of any kind. She has dark blue paperweight eyes. Her painting is delicate and fair in color and she resembles an early EJ Jumeau but with more subtle painting. She has a dreamy expression and darling in this rare small size. Her body is fixed wrist wood and composition Schmitt body with flat butt. It is not marked but is definitely a Schmitt body. She has her original cork pate, blonde mohair wig, antique socks and shoes, and is wearing an antique will cream color mariner outfit that has a few moth holes. Of course there is a matching hat. This is a lovely doll for an advanced collector. No French doll collection should be without a bebe Schmitt! The item “Tiny rare early long face antique Bebe Schmitt doll mariner costume perfect” is in sale since Monday, July 26, 2021. This item is in the category “Dolls & Bears\Dolls\Antique (Pre-1930)\Bisque\French”. The seller is “west2york1″ and is located in Mansfield, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe, Japan, Australia.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: France
- Doll Size: 14 in
- Type: Porcelain Doll
- Features: Antique
- Antique: Yes
Rare 19 German Bisque Child, 908, By Simon Halbig, Early Body, Antique Costume
Posted by admin On January 25, 2021
This is an exceedingly rare, highly sought after 19 908 model by Simon Halbig, made for the French Market circa 1885. Bisque socket head free from all chips, cracks or repairs and in superb condition. Very pale delicate complexion, dark icy blue inset glass eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, slightly-parted lips, two square-cut upper teeth, one square-cut lower tooth, pierced ears with pearl earrings, luxurious antique ash blonde mohair wig w/ extensions (sparse in the back crown area covered by bonnet), original early composition and wooden body near mint with desirable straight wrist. Dressed in an antique factory original presentation chemise that fits as if it were made for her, bonnet, pantaloons, silk blend blue shoes and socks. Marks: S 11 H 908. Value Points: very rare early model with beautiful pale bisque contrasting with the dark blue wrap-around eyes, wonderful costume and wig. Immaculately preserved from a smoke free/temperature controlled private collection. The item “Rare 19 German Bisque Child, 908, By Simon Halbig, Early Body, Antique Costume” is in sale since Friday, January 22, 2021. This item is in the category “Dolls & Bears\Dolls\Antique (Pre-1930)\Bisque\German”. The seller is “june31906″ and is located in Honolulu, Hawaii. This item can be shipped to United States, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Panama, Jamaica, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay.
- Material: Bisque
- Doll Size: 19 in
- Features: Antique
- Brand/Artist: Simon & Halbig
Rare 19 German Bisque Child, 908, By Simon Halbig, Early Body, Antique Costume
Posted by admin On January 17, 2021
This is an exceedingly rare, highly sought after 19 908 model by Simon Halbig, made for the French Market circa 1885. Bisque socket head free from all chips, cracks or repairs and in superb condition. Very pale delicate complexion, dark icy blue inset glass eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, slightly-parted lips, two square-cut upper teeth, one square-cut lower tooth, pierced ears with pearl earrings, luxurious antique ash blonde mohair wig w/ extensions (sparse in the back crown area covered by bonnet), original early composition and wooden body near mint with desirable straight wrist. Dressed in an antique factory original presentation chemise that fits as if it were made for her, bonnet, pantaloons, silk blend blue shoes and socks. Marks: S 11 H 908. Value Points: very rare early model with beautiful pale bisque contrasting with the dark blue wrap-around eyes, wonderful costume and wig. Immaculately preserved from a smoke free/temperature controlled private collection. The item “Rare 19 German Bisque Child, 908, By Simon Halbig, Early Body, Antique Costume” is in sale since Friday, January 15, 2021. This item is in the category “Dolls & Bears\Dolls\Antique (Pre-1930)\Bisque\German”. The seller is “june31906″ and is located in Honolulu, Hawaii. This item can be shipped to United States, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Panama, Jamaica, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay.
- Material: Bisque
- Doll Size: 19 in
- Features: Antique
- Brand/Artist: Simon & Halbig