19th Aug, 2023 10:30 GMT/BST
Costume, Accessories & Textiles
2068
Early Eastern European and Ottoman Costume Accessories comprising a Chinese red silk hat with attatched woven trims, multi pleated top and mounted with a white metal decorative bird seated on a branch with long tail feathers, another in black cotton with red velvet mounted brim, appliquéd velvet decorative mounts to the top and around the sides, with silvered and gilt metal edgings,
an Afghan hat of square shape, embroidered with decorative floral motifs with gilt metal thread and brass sequins, black velvet trim,
a pair of leather open sandals mounted with gilt metal embroidery, pink pompom to the front and leather ankle straps and buckle,
ceremonial hat with seashells mounted on a leather band white feather mounts to the top,
a cream silk eastern stole woven with fine silvered threads initialled 'CF+'
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Auction: Costume, Accessories & Textiles, 19th Aug, 2023
The sale will include the first part of 'Americana Dreams: The Peter Leathers Collection', a unique private collection of 1950s menswear and accessories. The collection was put together over a life time by Peter Leathers, a fashion designer, jewellery maker and guitarist from West Yorkshire, and the sale will be a must-visit for any vintage fans.
A range of guitars, radios, ephemera and more will be on offer in the Scientific and Musical Instruments Sale on 27th September.
Alongside a wide offering of period, vintage and modern designer costume in the sale are further notable lots including a late 19th century rocking horse, a 17th century band sampler and unusual 19th century quilts and a range of Louis Vuitton luggage.
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Wednesday 16 August - Thursday 17 August 10am-4pm, Friday 18 August 10am-5pm and the morning of the sale from 8am
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