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A very pretty slik (silk effect fabric) pouch with a lovely image on the front of a crinoline lady in her garden surrounded by hollyhocks, delphiniums and other flowers. The colours are still very bright for its age too. The pouch is open on one side, maybe for keeping hankies or other lingerie items and is edges with lace trim. The other side of the pouch is plain, but has a few marks on it, presumably from age and storage. This is such a pretty item and would look lovely on a dressing table, perfect size for storing hankies, letters or postcards. Measures approx 20cm x 13cm. |
| August 1949 edition of Mother And Home magazine. A wonderful little magazine jam-packed with knitting, stories, recipes, fashion and lots more from the 1940s. At a time in Post-War Britain when supplies were still hard to come by, there are patterns for knitting jumpers from oddments, recipes for preserves and special meals, beauty tips, crochet and much more as well as lots and lots of wonderful nostalgic advertisements. In overall good condition for age, some wear to edges of cover to the sides only, contents tight too! Perfect for the vintage bedside table... SOLD |
| A very pretty white cotton vintage French blouse. In good condition for age too. Lovely detail to collar and cuffs in a pretty flower cut design reminiscent of broderie anglaise. There are a series of pin tuck pleats falling gently from the collar and the sleeves are slightly gathered at the wrist and then fall in loose flounces to the decorated cuffs. This appears to be on the small size, probably fitting a teenage girl or a very small size 8. It measures approx 31cm across the shoulders, 58cm from top shoulder seam to bottom of cuff, 48cm from underarm seam to bottom of cuff, 54cm from top of blouse to bottom hem (it seems quite short and flares out gently, so it is loose fitting). In crisp white cotton with white buttons, in overall good condition for age, it just has a couple of tiny marks, one on front hem and the other at the bottom of the back (they both measure about 1cm and are not very noticeable at all). This would look equally lovely hanging on a bedroom wall. |
| This is a lovely little vintage handmade hat in green tweed. Very much in the style of a Juliet Cap which were very fashionable in the 1940s, worn at the back of the head with the tassle dangling down. This is embellished with a green tassle to swing from the cap at the back of your head. The hat is small and just perches on the back of the head, or alternatively could be used as a child's hat. It measures approx 20cm in diameter and is therefore quite petite. In good condition for age. |
"Etiquette For Ladies" published by Ward Lock & Co (1920s/early 1930s). "A Guide To The Observances Of Good Society". This is a gem! A wonderful guide for ladies - tips on following the correct etiquette in every social situation - from being presented at Court to Royalty, to Country House Parties, tips, dealing with servants, attending receptions, playing tennis and croquet and the art of letter writing amongst others. Our favourite is "The Courteous Motorist" - tips on how to dress when motoring, how to avoid 'ostentatious noise' and a reminder to take your goggles when going on a long journey! Book is in overall good condition for age, contents bright and tight but there is foxing to many of the pages. Anyone for tennis?
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| A pair of 1930s wooden and metal shoe stretchers which have been covered in smoky rose coloured velvet by the original owner. The dusky pink hue of the fabric suits perfectly the stretcher and one can imagine the wonderful satin covered evening shoes it might have been used to stretch ... The fabric is showing signs of age and stitching and is not as bright as it might have been, but this,we think, adds to its vintage charm. Perfect for display or use if your shoes are as teeny tiny as they were in '30s. |
| Lovely pair of c1930s wooden and metal shoe stretchers. Just look how tiny and narrow those shoes were! This pair is in good condition for age (they were covered in fabric which had partly disintegrated, but the fabric seems to have protected them). These are wonderful display items for the boudoir, or can be painted, recovered in fabric for craft projects etc. |
| Lovely vintage French girl's nightdress. Gorgeous heavy white cotton nightie with a very pretty pink ricrac trim to collar and yoke. Very simple traditional design with buttons to top, gently pleated at yoke and flared to bottom. Perfect for cosying up. In very good condition for age. The nightdress measures approx 115cm from top of shoulder to hem and the sleeves measure approx 55cm from shoulder to end of cuff. Bonne nuit! |
| Lovely pair of clip on earrings dating from 1950s/1960s. These are unused and are original card with the words "Made in Czechoslavakia". These are made from glass (bohemian glass?) and are in a lovely shade of pink in a cluster. Perfect to dress up a frock or twinset or to give as a gift. |
| Lovely pair of clip on earrings dating from 1950s/1960s. These are unused and are original card with the words "Made in Czechoslavakia". These are made from glass (bohemian glass?) and are in a lovely shade of lilac in a cluster. Perfect to dress up a frock or twinset or an ideal gift. |
| Gorgeously illustrated box of 1930s French hairpins. Beautiful graphics on outisde and inside of box and contents complete too. Box has some slight signs of foxing due to age but this is to interior. Perfect addition to your vintage boudoir dressing table. Tres chic indeed! |
| Pretty and pocket sized, a dainty little vintage needle-point purse. Embroidered on one side of a black background, with red felt lining and in tickety boo condition! Pretty lace handkerchief and 1930's style pocket mirror complete this lovely little parcel. The purse measures 4.5" width and has a top zipper opening. Perfect for a Mother's Day present. SOLD |
| Gorgeous little packet of vintage Kirby Hair Pins. "Best Bronzed Invisible Hairpins". Packet is in excellent condition for age and is in tact. Gold text on plum coloured paper. Wonderful addition to the vintage dressing table or beauty box. |
