19th Aug, 2023 10:30 GMT/BST

Costume, Accessories & Textiles

 
  Lot 2076
 

2076

Collection of 20th Century Molas from San Blas Islands, Panama comprising fifteen reverse appliqué and embroidered cotton decorative panels including a
single mola depicting a large bell holding a bird with two others in bird cages 40cm by 36cm,
matched pair designed with a building with flags outside "escuela malunega" 44cm by 36cm,
a single mola of a bird inside circular border with the words "picofeo" 46cm by 40cm,
another of three tribal figures on a black background 44cm by 38cm,
a colourful tortoise on a yellow background 39cm by 34cm,
a matched pair with abstract designs of tribal masks 43cm by 35cm,
another of a cat like creature with wings and large toothed creatures heads 43cm by 36cm,
a single mola of four figures getting somone down from a crucifix 33cm by 33cm,
a matched pair with pink, green and blue graphic designs 50cm by 50cm,
a figure within a star surrounded by abstract shapes 45cm by 39cm,
a figure riding a bird with various other two legged animals and flowers 45cm by 38cm,
a large bird within branches and flowers 44cm by 40cm,
(15)

Sold for £130
Estimated at £100 - £200


 

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. 

 

Viewing

Wednesday 16 August - Thursday 17 August 10am-4pm, Friday 18 August 10am-5pm and the morning of the sale from 8am

View all lots in this sale

Sell one like this

If you've got a similar item to sell, complete the valuation form below and one of our experts will get in touch. 

YOUR DETAILS

ITEM DETAILS

Upload images

Drag and drop .jpg images here to upload, or click here to select images.


CONFIRM & SUBMIT