{"title":"Costume","description":"\u003cp\u003e18th and 19th century decorative antique costume.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"antique-victorian-woven-hair-fob-watch-circa-1860","title":"Antique Victorian Woven Hair Fob Watch Circa 1860","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful sentimental Victorian brunette hairwork with rose gold plated fittings from the 1860's period. We love the chased decoration and tiny faux nails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe hair work is very intricately woven in this double depth honey comb type effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 4 3\/4 inch excluding end clip fastenings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Good and sound. Wear to rose gold on edges, a very slight fray to one hair loop. One end clasp a replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eITEM ID:11173\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57745575674238,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/8991\/8846\/files\/il_fullxfull.7955117945_oe8i.jpg?v=1784973539"},{"product_id":"antique-straw-work-valentine-pocket-watch-chain-woven-straw-love-token-fob-circa-1860","title":"Antique Straw Work Valentine Pocket Watch Chain Woven Straw Love Token Fob Circa 1860","description":"\u003cp\u003eA scarce survivor when one considers its age and composition. This is the perfect addition to your pocket watch collection or a fabulous addition to your cabinet of curiosities. This mid 19th century example was very intricately made perhaps to be sold to a sailor when docked at an exotic overseas location for him to give as a keepsake\/memento once he has returned home. We can imagine such intricate items of indigenous materials being sold at the harbor side stalls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe main design being 7 lozenge shape diamonds made from woven and twisted grass\/wicker. Each lozenge attached by 4 teeny wicker rings. Two suspension hooks made from boiled twigs wrapped in woven grass\/straw. The original love heart fob suspended from the end, again made from a twig framework wrapped in straw\/wicker with intricate central filigree design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDisplay items are not included with this sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLength: 35 cm (13.75\") in total including love heart fob.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Very good complete condition. Due to the age and fragile nature of the natural composition, we would not recommend usage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note the paper is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eItem ID:12270\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57745576198526,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/8991\/8846\/files\/il_fullxfull.1632449197_pfdt.jpg?v=1784973555"},{"product_id":"rare-1860s-needlework-books-mrs-mee-miss-austin-victorian-craft","title":"1860s Needlework Books Mrs Mee \u0026 Miss Austin Victorian Craft","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe are excited to offer this very scarce pair of publications by Mrs Cornelia Mee and Miss Mary Austin. We see First Series of Novelties in Needlework and Third Series of Novelties in Needlework. Both editions were SELF published by these enterprising Victorian era sisters from their 8 Brook Street, London premises. The green Third edition is a fascinating edition to see how the book publishing business of these two Victorian lady publishers has grown from inception. An advertisement in the front tells us that during the past 7 months they had issued 32,000 books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough no date of publication anywhere in the books, after much research these were likely published around the later 1860's period when they were living in London. Mary Austin died in 1874 and her sister Cornelia Mee died a year later in Hackney, London in 1875.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis small pink and green leaflet type publication is a fascinating insight in to the craze for Berlin woolwork, needlework, crochet and knitting during the 19th century. It also shows us the astute business acumen of those clever, intuitive Victorian women who could fulfil this demand for needlework supplies and periodical publications. This entrepreneurship not only improved their own lives but also the lives of those connected with them (they employed staff and apprentices).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten and published by Mrs Mee \u0026amp; Miss Austin of 8, Brook Street, Grosvenor Square, London. Price One Shilling. London. Sold at All Berlin Wool Warehouses and Booksellers, And By Mrs, Mee, 8, Brook Street. Entered at Stationer's Hall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePink Book Measures 18.5 cm x 12 cm tall, 32 pages including 7 illustrations for crochet, knitting and netting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGreen Book Measures: 18.5 cm x 12 cm tall, 30 pages including 7 illustrations, 1 of which is a fold out. We also adore the illustration for the child's jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Pink Book - Original paper covers rather worn and faded. Front of cover detached from spine. A few tears to page margins on last advertising page and back cover.\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Green Book- Original paper covers rather worn and faded with wear to spine. A tear to corner of illustration for crochet Antimacasar. Corners of pages dog eared, some general age foxing to paper. Hand written accounting notes to inside front and back covers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA very scarce pair of publication by Mrs Cornelia Mee and Miss Mary Austin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAuthors Background - Cornelia Mee was one of the first female pioneers of publishing books and periodicals on works with a needle. She was born at High St, Bath, Somerset on the 23rd of April, 1815, daughter of Thomas and Sarah Austin (nee Shoobert). Cornelia’s father, Thomas Austin, was “a haberdasher, bookseller and undertaker\". Cornelia's maternal Grandfather John Conrad Schubert came from Sachsen in Germany. Maybe some family connection here that instigated the import of wool thread from Germany to Britain? Cornelia and Mary's parents had both died by 1830. A young Cornelia continued to run the family business of ' Austin’s Berlin Wool, French Silk and Embroidery Rooms'. Cornelia married widower Charles Mee in 1837. She and her sister Mary Battle Austin ran woolwork shops and wrote and published prolifically many publications on knitting, crochet, tatting and needlework throughout the 1840 to 1870s period. Cornelia Mee was a major figure in the popularisation of knitting, crochet and needlework in the 19th century. Her published patterns were so very popular. She also marketed the products for those patterns that she was retailing in her shop!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUltimately Cornelia, her husband Charles and sister Mary were very successful 19th century business people who expanded their needlework business over 30 years. In 1841, Cornelia and her husband Charles had a German Wool Warehouse called 'Mrs Mee's Berlin Wool, Needlework and Embroidery Rooms' at 41 Milsom St, Bath where they advertised selling Berlin Patterns, Embroidery and Haberdashery etc. At these premises they employed sister Mary as one of five shop workers, and they also employed 5 apprentices. By 1851, they were at 18, Daniel Street in Bath, with their three daughters, sister Mary, and three servants. By 1858 they had moved to 229 Regent Street, London. It is probable that they now ran a chain of wool\/ sewing supply shops in Bath, London and further afield. Cornelia also contributed exhibits to the Great Exhibition, London in 1851. Her most famous written publication was 'The Worktable'. By the 1871 census they are all shown as living at 8 Brook Street, London. Occupations given as owner of Berlin Wool Shop, sister Mary listed as Business partner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease see another publication by the same author, seen in last image, retailed individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eItem id:14934\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57745578721662,"sku":null,"price":245.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/8991\/8846\/files\/793e.png?v=1785510497"},{"product_id":"rarest-georgian-shoe-childs-toy-rattle-talisman-initials-lv-circa-1830","title":"Rarest Georgian Shoe Childs Toy Rattle Talisman Initials LV Circa 1830","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis ancient single shoe object has us baffled, perhaps a cordwainer has the answer for us? We really do know our shoes and boots having sold many antique 18th and early 19th century pairs over the past 20 years. We have also sold 19th century wooden shoes lasts, clogs, apprentice samples and early pattens - but this single item does not entirely fit any of those categories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat we do know..... this is an English substantial cow hide leather form of a shoe that is very well made and which dates from the 1830 period. The square toe and construction all absolutely spot on for the 1830s. Having a straight leather sole that continues to the heel slap. The small low heel is stacked with a piece of top leather. Having the rusty remains of nails to the underside toe and heel. Stitching all around the leather rand evident to the sole. Wheeling decoration evident around the heel seal. Interior stiffener to the back quarters. However cannot be made by the usual turnshoe construction as the shoe is solid - no area for foot to be inserted?? To the rear of the heel are two beautifully stitched initials LV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat we don't know......The other strange discovery of this mystery shoes is the small ancient glazed clay ball that rattles around inside of the shoe. The shoe is damaged - see the 2 holes to the top of one side. These holes allow us to see and carefully remove the little clay ball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat was the purpose of this object? A test for the apprentice shoemaker? An end of day toy or love token made by the shoemaker? During the 19th century many shoe and bootmakers worked from home, a cottage industry paid by piece work. Perhaps with left over supplies the father made a toy for his child, or a gift for his lover with the initials LV? Or could it be more mysterious, perhaps a talisman to be placed in the chimney or under the floorboards to ward off evil spirits??\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA fascinating ancient survivor that fuels the imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 6 3\/4 inch (17.5 cm) long by 2 1\/2 inch (6.5 cm) tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Ancient and showing its age. The leather is hard and dry. There are two ancient areas of damage. However, all stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eITEM ID:13379\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57745580392830,"sku":null,"price":245.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/8991\/8846\/files\/il_fullxfull.4636290262_basj.jpg?v=1784973664"},{"product_id":"18th-century-silk-pocketbook-purse-french-circa-1790","title":"18th Century Silk Pocketbook Purse French Circa 1790","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rare little discovery for all our 1700s costume and purse collectors. This small 18th century blue silk pocket case would have safely stored bank notes, letters, bills and receipts back in the 1780-1800 period. Of single envelope design with a blue silk ground profusely embroidered in chain stitch with meandering flowers and flowers growing on a little hillock. Open the flap to discover the gorgeous interior, again embroidered in chain stitch, this time we see two love birds and the French saying 'PUISSIONS NOUS LES IMITER' - 'May we Imitate them'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal shaded pink braiding to the outer edges. Original striped silk interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease see similar examples in the worlds best museums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSize: Closed 3 inch by 5 inch (8 cm by 12 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Good, strong and original being free from holes, tears or repairs. This purse is 235 years old, it will not be pristine. Minor age darkening to the silk front where natural oils from fingers have pressed to open, over the centuries. As seen in our images, the striped silk lining is very perished to expose the original woven mesh lining support..\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eItem id:16122\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57745580589438,"sku":null,"price":525.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/8991\/8846\/files\/792e.png?v=1785510530"},{"product_id":"vintage-ethnic-womens-shoes-wooden-sandals-velvet-embroidery","title":"Vintage Ethnic Womens Shoes Wooden Sandals Velvet Embroidery","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese were most likely made as Wedding or Ceremonial footwear as their profuse decoration is not for daily wear. The toe post\/ thong sandal design is very unusual and will tie this pair of late 19th century\/ early 20th century shoes down to a certain area in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eThey are of simple construction but very decorative. The padded toe post is secured to the underside front via a slot and a peg, to the rear by a slot in the wood, a leather tie and two more iron nails.These shoes are made from wood which was then covered in cotton velvet and profusely decorated in gold metal purl, pink woollen thread, amber glass bugle beads and finally delicate pearl type beads. To the underside of the wooden sole you can still see the tool impressions where the maker has carved the wood. The horseshoe shaped leather heel protectors are fabulous with their five iron nails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring: A small length 22 cm, Width 7.5 cm, Height 5.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCondition - These shoes have been worn. The lovely, rich green cotton velvet has worn back to its woven base in many areas. Some metal purl thread has worn away on the inner heal area. But considering their age we feel that they are in good, display worthy condition with vibrant colouring and 90 percent of metal thread work in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are a shoe collector these will make a fine addition to your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eItem ID:10630\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57745580622206,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/8991\/8846\/files\/il_fullxfull.8066639551_gc0b.jpg?v=1784973671"},{"product_id":"antique-georgian-velvet-sewing-etui-18th-century-pocketbook","title":"Antique Georgian Velvet Sewing Etui 18th Century Pocketbook","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe are very excited to offer this heavenly 18th century purse\/sewing tool etui. It is extremely beautiful offered in the most opulent silk cut and uncut voided velvet. We see teeny raised pile velvet flowers in raspberry pink and green in a repeating pattern upon a silk weave ground. One can easily imagine this fabric used for a gents waistcoat from the 1780s period. This etui would have been an indispensable item at the time. Ladies would have carried this in their workbag or pocket, ready to reattach a patch to their face using the mirror, or execute a running repair to their dress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSee a very similar example at The Philadelphia Museum Accession Number: 1909-107\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne slides the silver thread securer over the matching brocade button to raise the flap and reveal the original pink silk interior with original gorgeously bright silver gimp braiding. On one side we have a single pocket, then a divided compartment for storage of 5 x sewing implements. The other side of the etui has another single silk compartment that is faced with pink silk and silver braid and also incorporates its original central mirror (cracked).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring closed 3 3\/8\" (9 cm) tall by 2 5\/8\" ( 7 cm) wide. Fully opened 8.5\" (21.5 cm) long\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: As seen - The exterior is in very good condition with minor fading to the coloring to the front, minor rubbing away of the velvet pile on the original button. The silver metal braid tie is absolutely of the period but it may not be the original tie ribbon for this item. The interior is showing its 200 plus years of age. We see general age fading and silk perishing to the extreme edges. The silk compartment flaps to the mirrored section are in poor order, being detached.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA rare and sought after addition to your 18th century sewing, purse or costume collection. We wonder who has looked at herself in that mirror in the 1770s?? It is simply to die for........\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eITEM ID:13308\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57745580654974,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/8991\/8846\/files\/il_fullxfull.8013121117_eyt8.jpg?v=1784973673"},{"product_id":"antique-regency-purse-pale-green-and-silver-silk-netted-silver-frame-circa-1815-af","title":"Antique Regency Purse Pale Green and Silver Silk Netted Silver Frame Circa 1815 AF","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pretty little Regency treasure that is showing her vast age. She does have some ancient repairs to her silk netted body but we think that she has lots of appeal and will make a fine start to an early coin collection. She came from a single owner purse collection of George III era purses and reticules. None of them were ordinary, everyday designs -each has its own unique selling point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis special little treasure has retained her elegance. Her silver plated frame is a delight and an indication of quality back in 1815. Her body is made from netted pale green silk that coordinates beautifully with the silver thread. She has also retained her original green silk liner with linen interior lining!! The top push button opener opens and closes well. The teeny rope twist suspension loop to the rear is a delight, you could suspend its from your chatelaine using this if so wished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 4 inch ( 10cm) tall by 2 3\/4 inch (7.5 cm) at its widest point on the body\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: A little tired and worn, please study our images as they are a good indication of its 200 years old condition. Old stitched repairs to body on front and back seen about 1 inch up from base. Hard to see but there. This purse would have had a base tassel which is missing (an easy fix for a needle-worker).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eItem ID:14240\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57745582588286,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/8991\/8846\/files\/790e.png?v=1785510456"},{"product_id":"18th-century-silk-baby-cap-spangles-silver-lace-tiny-c-1800","title":"18th Century Silk Baby Cap Spangles Silver Lace Tiny C 1800","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe are thrilled to have discovered this ORIGINAL gorgeous infant's bonnet from the late 1700s. English\/ European in origin, the small size of this 1700s baby cap now fits a larger doll perfectly - see images. The bonnet is constructed from 6 panels of once pink silk. Each panel is bordered with silver bobbin lace. Each section having a floral and leaf design. The leaves made up of folded silver flat metal strip, where the strip has fallen off you can see the under drawing. The flowers are made up of a central gold metal spangle with rough purl coils of gold wire for the petals. Around the perimeter of the cap is an ecru colored bobbin lace border. The inside of the cap is lined in six sections of wool nap fabric. Complete with side tie ribbons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRef: See The MFA, Boston for similar infants bonnets from this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSize: Height 4 1\/2 inch tall incl lace frill edge (11 cm) by approx 4 1\/2 incl (11 cm) at its widest from crown to front\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA very pretty little treasure that is becoming hard to find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: The bonnet body is strong and great for display. The once pink silk has faded to cream, where spangles\/ leaves have fallen off the original pink color can be seen. There are missing and loose spangles, gold purl that may fall off in the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eItem id:16297\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57745582784894,"sku":null,"price":515.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/8991\/8846\/files\/il_fullxfull.7972531258_8fzr.jpg?v=1784973719"},{"product_id":"antique-19th-century-knitted-pence-jug-purse-with-hallmarked-gold-wedding-ring-circa-1800s","title":"Antique 19th Century Knitted Pence Jug Purse with Hallmarked Gold Wedding Ring Circa 1800s","description":"\u003cp\u003eA very sweet and very charming knitted jug shaped purse dating from the 1840 to 1880 period. Knitted in wool in shades of pale mocha and sea green\/eau de nil the unusual element of this antique purse is the gold ring slider securer. This is an actual gold wedding ring with hallmarks, incorporated during the making of the purse for sentimental reasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe are not jewelers but the four hallmarks are not English, and so identifying the age of the wedding ring is difficult. Ring size approx N (UK, or 6 1\/2 (USA). There has been a re-size adjustment to the band where the hallmarks meet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePurse size: Height 3 5\/8 inch (9 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA sweet example, just the sort of purse that would have had its pattern produced in one of the many Victorian fancy goods, knitting, sewing periodicals. See the V \u0026amp; A Museum for similar pence jug purse where they state:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"T.31R-1935: This little knitted woollen pence jug was used as a purse for change or as a container for small items. By the 19th century, patterns for decorative objects like these were being noted down and published in popular books. A knitting recipe for 'A Pence Jug or Purse' in My Knitting Book by Miss Lambert (1844) states: 'To be knitted with five needles, No.20, with claret and green German wool... It may also be worked in silk.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Good but not perfect. Two old moth holes to one side (the top sea green band near the lip), difficult to see. Gold wedding band resized in the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one from a single owner collection of antique purses that we will be adding to store over the coming weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eITEM ID:13890\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57745583767934,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/8991\/8846\/files\/il_fullxfull.7911044396_t9fr.jpg?v=1784973751"},{"product_id":"18th-century-billet-doux-love-letter-case-vernis-martin-circa-1770","title":"18th Century Billet Doux Love Letter Case Vernis Martin Circa 1770","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe are very excited to tempt you with this stunning 1770s Billet Doux, or love letter case. Billet Doux translates as 'sweet letter'. This will make the perfect luxury gift. This is just one of a small private English collection of love letter cases, please see last image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis romantic cylindrical case is decorated in the highly lacquered maroon red and very fine black striped Vernis Martin which was sooo fashionable at this period. In fact Marie Antoinette was a fan of Vernis Martin objects, she adored the complicated method of layering pigments and varnish to create this very tactile lacquered effect. The top and base has concentric white circles, indicating never ending love. Decorating the circumference of top and bottom are tiny little gold lacquered fancy pips. The center where the Billet Doux opens has both of its gold collars (untested but usually 18 carat). Complete with original liner, this is a gem for your boudoir collection from a time when clandestine love letters passed between lovers!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 4 3\/4 inch long (12 cm) by approx 3\/4 inch (17 mm) diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Very good but as you would expect after 254 years not quite pristine. Very fine stable crazing to the Vernis Martin surface. Opens and closes well, remains of an old collectors label on liner which we have left as part of its history. As seen in our many images, half of a gold pip decoration missing and a very old knock to the surface at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eItem id:15481\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57745584587134,"sku":null,"price":425.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/8991\/8846\/files\/il_fullxfull.7670390339_hxcv.jpg?v=1784973783"},{"product_id":"miniature-portrait-painting-mourning-brooch-named-sitter-scottish-c-1852","title":"Miniature Portrait Painting Mourning Brooch Named Sitter Scottish C 1852","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe are excited to offer both our miniature portrait collectors and our antique jewellery collectors this fine quality item. We see a very fine portrait of a distinguished lady encased in a glazed, yellow metal brooch frame with old label with sitter's details to reverse. The sitter is Mary Forlong (born Mary Fleming) wife of William Forlong of Wellshot House in Cambuslang, 4 miles from Glasgow, Scotland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis tiny portrait was masterfully hand painted to depict Mary in side profile. We love her fancy blue ribboned bonnet, ringleted hair, Vandyked lace neck ruff, black dress and pink woven shawl with paisley border all pointing to earlier 1830s fashion. The brooch is typical of the period with its foliate design and tube hinge with C clasp. This was a cherished keepsake of the Forlong family as the condition is excellent. We believe that this tiny portrait was painted as a mourning piece after Mary's death in 1852. As it is sooo rare for portraits of this TINY size to painted in profile. This points to this tiny portrait being copied from an earlier miniature portrait on paper. The family must have owned an 1830s portrait miniature in profile of Mary - these were often painted in profile, housed in black papier mache frames. Good portrait miniature artists would offer this service to copy an earlier portrait, or copy it in reduced size for a ring, or brooch so that extra family members could have a memento.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe have uncovered some background information regarding the Forlong family which is a great bonus to have alongside this gorgeous portrait. See below\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSize: Brooch Height 1 1\/2 inch (4 cm ) by 1 5\/16 inch (3.3 cm). Actual portrait approx 1 3\/16 inch (3 cm) by 15\/16 of an inch (2.2 cm). Weight: 0.05 oz or 0.012g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: The condition is very good. Minor dust deposits trapped under the flat glass. A couple of pinhead sized abrasions to the glass. A small bend to the tip of the securing pin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFamily Background\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWilliam Forlong was born January 22, 1762 and died around 1825 in Scotland. Born at Wellshott, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He was therefore known as William ‘Wellshot’ Forlong, of Wellshot House, Cambuslang, Lanarkshire. He was the son of James Forlong and Janet (nee Boyle). William was a Wine Merchant possible Spirit Dealer of Gallowgate, Glasgow, Shop No 21. William married Mary Maria Fleming who was born in June 1766 at Kelvinbank, Glasgow , she died Oct 1852 Greater London, Middlessex. William and Mary had 13 children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eItem id:16238\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57745584750974,"sku":null,"price":475.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/8991\/8846\/files\/il_fullxfull.7671008078_dssp.jpg?v=1784973790"},{"product_id":"antique-19th-century-miniature-doll-chemise-later-framed","title":"Antique 19th Century Miniature Doll Chemise Later Framed","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe could not resist this adorable little object. It is sooo pretty, just perfect for your folk art\/primitive interior. It is ready to display on your shelf, or wall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA clever soul has framed this charming small dolls cotton\/muslin chemise. The small chemise undergarment was so neatly made back in the 1800's. We adore the teeny glass bead buttons. It can now be admired up close from both sides. It has been double glazed to see both front and back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSize: Frame 4 1\/4 inch tall by 6 inch wide. Actual cotton\/muslin chemise 2 inch by 3 3\/4 inch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Good\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eItem ID:14878\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57745585570174,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/8991\/8846\/files\/il_fullxfull.5695636720_hk5m.jpg?v=1784973812"},{"product_id":"antique-victorian-silk-baby-shoes-hand-painted-roses-c-1880-af","title":"Antique Victorian Silk Baby Shoes Hand Painted Roses C 1880 AF","description":"\u003cp\u003eA very sweet and very charming pair of ancient little Victorian baby, or young child's slippers. Dating to the 1880s they are entirely made from cream silk with red silk ribbon edging and hand painted pink rose bud sprays to each. They have integral silk ankle straps with just one red ribbon tie remaining. Cream silk soles and linings. We adore the red silk ribbon Vandyke vamp with side seams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey are genuine Victorian little shoes that have been loved, and therefore show age wear and signs of usage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSize: Approx. 4 1\/4 inch (11 cm) long\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: General age darkening\/wear. One shoe has a hole near floral painted design. Minor shredding to silk ribbon at toe areas. Dirty silk soles from usage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA sweet pair of Victorian child's footwear for display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eItem id:16355\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57745585832318,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/8991\/8846\/files\/il_fullxfull.8070370588_3lw6.jpg?v=1784973821"},{"product_id":"18th-century-bodkin-case-gilt-metal-etui-of-britannia-c-1740","title":"18th Century Bodkin Case Gilt Metal Etui of Britannia C 1740","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe are thrilled to offer for your delectation this 1700s gilt metal bodkin case. This highly ornate, relief decorated container's purpose was to to hold sewing and dressing implements such as bodkins (large blunt needles used to draw cord or ribbon through narrow clothing trims). Bodkin cases were often made of luxury materials such as gold, silver, mother of pearl, gilt metal. They were favoured by wealthy owners often to be suspended from chatelaines\/equipage along with other matching needlework tools such as a scissor case, thimble case and cased waxer. For a similar chatelaine holding a similar bodkin case please see the book 'Antique Needlework Tools' by Nerylla Taunton, pages 30 and 31. She also references a 1740 trade card that is advertising such a bodkin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur gilt metal bodkin features a high relief depiction of Britannia holding a staff and shield. Having push button opener, and original top suspension ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 3 1\/4 inch long (8.3 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Very good to excellent with no issues. Still nice and golden. The push button opener and hinge works well, closing with a satisfying snap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA super example to add to your early sewing tools collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eItem id:16010\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57745588879742,"sku":null,"price":335.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/8991\/8846\/files\/il_1588xN.7670406759_n1l3.jpg?v=1785843300"},{"product_id":"rare-original-1920s-handbag-lantern-shape-chilli-pepper-vegetable-applique-pina-cloth-art-deco","title":"Original 1920s Handbag Lantern Shape Chilli Pepper Vegetable Appliqué Pina Cloth Art Deco","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn absolute original 1920s period handbag with good provenance, purchased many years ago from the sale of an English antique textile collector's estate. One of three similar handbags purchased from same deceased estate, each retailed individually.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis very decorative bag was handmade back in the 1920s from plant fibre, pina cloth (pineapple cloth). We adore the bright red chilli pepper appliqué design to the front face, the reverse is plain. Fully lined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSize: Including handle 15.25\" (39 cm) tall by 12\" (31 cm) wide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: It has some one  yellowy 1\" wide mark to the handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eA good strong, super example for a costume collection\/museum. It could be used for a special occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eItem Id: 10023\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57745590190462,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/8991\/8846\/files\/791e.png?v=1785510566"},{"product_id":"19th-century-green-leather-etui-silver-pencil-perfume-sewing-necessaire","title":"19th Century Green Leather Etui Silver Pencil Perfume Sewing Necessaire","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe are delighted to offer the sewing\/perfume\/writing collectors this rare George III period leather etui in the very uncommon green colorway. This rare item would have been sooo useful back in the 1820 period. It was a travelling compendium to house all of your essential daily accessories. You can see that it has been well used up until 1859 (a pencil inscription on the notebook).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe green leather front has retained its original working silver and blue enamel lock. You just slide down the little silver button to release. You can then unfold to see the contents. On the drop down section are two pink silk pockets edged with their original silver bobbin silk braiding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe next section stores a small, all original rectangular mirror (cracked) behind which we see the two original silver topped glass scent \u0026amp; smelling salt bottles within their integral rectangular compartments. Each silver lid unscrews to reveal the original, removable inner glass stopper. One bottle even has traces of its original contents - we prefer to leave it as is but of course you may wish to clean it. There are three small vacant compartments between the perfume bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBehind this section is another pink silk pocket (the concertina pink paper sides each separated but easily fixed). Behind this pocket is a section that contains the original silver propelling pencil - hallmarked rubbed but SP for Samuel Pemberton easily seen. Next to it a card notebook with thick glazed card outer with pencil inscription for 1859. The laid paper pages within have a watermark that depicts a Dutch Pro Patria watermark made up of the symbol of the Maid of Holland together with a lion within a palisade fence, and the words ‘Pro patria’ – For one’s country) Apparently this syymbol was created to commemorate the liberation of the Netherlands from Spanish control in 1851.PLease note that you could easily replace the inner paper pad once full by visiting your local stationer or fancy goods retailer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe next section is another pocket, this time a double pink silk pocket with silver braid edging. The two pockets divided by a section for holding your sewing tools. Now empty, it would have once contained such items as bodkin, awl, scissors, stiletto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe final section is found attached to the back. We see two leaves of wool with silver couched thread edging for storing your needles and pins - two needles remain. The leaves have become detached from the top and are now held in place by a needle. Behind this is the last pink silk single pocket (folded pink paper sides detached, an easy repair).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSo there you have it, a Tardis of a Georgian travelling compendium that stores an awful lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSize:4 3\/4 inch tall (12 cm) by 2 5\/8 inch (6.6 cm) by 1 1\/8 inch (3 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: This 200 plus year old case has been well used by subsequent owners, see above description for inner contents and inner condition issues. The outer case is good and strong with old staining to the green leather, and wear to the leather around the top silver catch area - all part of its history. Please study the 25 images, they clearly show condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eItem id:14917\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57745590452606,"sku":null,"price":335.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/8991\/8846\/files\/il_fullxfull.7893930464_trgx.jpg?v=1784973935"},{"product_id":"antique-english-reticule-sampler-workbag-dated-1842","title":"Antique English Reticule Sampler Workbag Dated 1842","description":"\u003cp\u003eA unique velvet drawstring reticule or workbag from Victorian England (we think it more likely to be a workbag for carrying your sewing materials and tools due to the size and cross stitch designs). This large black\/brown velvet bag was lovingly cross stitched in 1842 for the owner with initials C.H.G as seen to the reverse. The front of the bag features a cleverly stitched vase of flowers. The reverse a pretty butterfly surrounded by floral garland, initials below. It has 8 x braid loops and original drawstring braid. Some of the original silk lining remains but it is much perished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSize:10 1\/2 inch (27 cm) tall by 8 inch (20 cm) wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Externally good, one old horizontal repair to front at 9 o'clock. The inside silk has mainly perished. The drawstring is fragile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA one of a kind example to add to your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eItem id:15515\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57745590518142,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/8991\/8846\/files\/il_fullxfull.7667948792_s2kk.jpg?v=1784973939"},{"product_id":"georgian-purse-netted-sea-green-and-silver-thread-cut-steel-frame-circa-1820","title":"Georgian Purse Netted Sea Green and Silver Thread Cut Steel Frame Circa 1820","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is just one from a very fine collection of early purses that we have been lucky enough to acquire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis genuine George III period purse dates from the 1815 to 1820 period (for accuracy during the reign of Prince Regent as his father George III was incapacitated between the years of 1812 to 1820 with metal health problems).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis little charmer was very finely double netted in a pale sea green silk thread and a silver wrapped thread. The frame is of cut steel with its original top push button opener which opens and closes well. The matching three looped base tassel is a delight with its white metal loops and twisted balls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease see a similar purses as part of the Regency author Candice Hern's purse collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSize: H 4 1\/2 inch incl base tassel by 3 inch at its widest point. (H 11 cm by W 7.5 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Good but this honey is showing gentle signs of her 200 plus years. Minor dulling to the cut steel frame. It opens and closes perfectly with a satisfying snap. Gentle darkening to the pale green silk and dulling to the silver thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eITEM ID:14248\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57745591370110,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/8991\/8846\/files\/il_fullxfull.4807666588_powf.jpg?v=1784973961"},{"product_id":"antique-south-africa-paul-kruger-silver-sterling-silver-stick-pin-trench-art-c-1900","title":"Antique South Africa Paul Kruger Silver Sterling Silver Stick Pin Trench Art C 1900","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis interesting little curio the profile was created from a silver South African shilling coin. 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The bonnet has a turquoise bead border in a running dart or arrow design. There is also a pretty picot border with original cotton tape under chin ties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease see identical examples held at major world museums, the MFA and The Met. This is one of a small single owner collection of early knitted bonnets both beaded and plain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSize: Small, not new born, we would estimate for a 1 year old infant back then. 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The unusual part is that the body of the case is made from tole metal mesh which has been used a s the ground canvas for the floral wool and silk embroidery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo the front is a woolwork, tent stitch design of three English flowers. Beneath this we see the name is gilt metal beadwork. To each end is a floral design and also the reverse features  a very pretty gilt beadwork floral basket surrounded by other floral motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSadly the original securing clasp has broken away but will be included just in case it can be repaired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 5 1\/8\" (13 cm) by 3.25\" (8.5 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA rare little treasure for a needlework or purse collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e9562\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57745592811902,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/8991\/8846\/files\/il_fullxfull.4294848786_l5j1.jpg?v=1784974006"},{"product_id":"antique-miniature-french-sterling-silver-dolls-purse-circa-1840-af","title":"Antique Miniature French Sterling Silver Dolls Purse Circa 1840 AF","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe are delighted to offer this gorgeous little original mid 19th century dolls purse. This is a quality little French purse. Having a hallmarked sterling silver push button opener frame and silver plate mesh body. The mesh body is intricately made from tiny flat metal rings interlinked with chain connectors. Having matching base tassels. The original chain handle is exquisite with tiny little balls on each tiny ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 1 3\/4 inch at the widest point x purse body 2 1\/2 long, excl handle and tassels, 4 inch long in its entirety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Rubbed French poincon\/ hallmarks. The clasp works and stays shut, but is fiddly to open. A couple of tiny rings missing and replaced with old wire to close the gap (seen in image of open purse). Some wear to the silver plate chain connectors showing the under copper. One central base tassel may be missing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eITEM ID:13903\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57745594384766,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/8991\/8846\/files\/il_fullxfull.4415551177_onrj.jpg?v=1784974048"},{"product_id":"antique-french-childs-sewing-set-etui-victorian-handbag-circa-1890","title":"Antique French Child's Sewing Set Etui Victorian Handbag Circa 1890","description":"\u003cp\u003eOh we could not resist this little cutie. Dating to the 1890 period, and likely made in France....this is a little gem to add to your sewing, or purse\/handbag collection...what's not to love???\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a small sewing case, necessaire with contents. Designed as a handbag with steel suspension chains and circular bangle for wrist suspension. The exterior covered in red silk plush velvet with centre steel clasp. The clasp has an unusual closing mechanism, it pulls open to reveal the brass lug of the top flap, which sits on a teeny brass knob. Once opened the integral compartments includes three needles inside three tiny skeins of silk. one brass thimble and two empty paper needle packets. Its lined with red silk, and blue card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSize when closed: Height 2 1\/8 inch by width 3 1\/8 inch by depth1 1\/8 inch (5 cm by 8 cm by 3 cm), size\/drop including handle 5 inch (13.5 cm). Inner diameter of circular bangle 2 1\/8 inch (5.5 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Very nice condition, opens and closes well. Please note that one thimble is missing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eItem id:16214\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57745595531646,"sku":null,"price":215.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/8991\/8846\/files\/il_1588xN.7433481522_k4ce.jpg?v=1785491663"},{"product_id":"19th-century-victorian-girls-silk-wedding-shoes-louis-heel-circa-1880-af","title":"19th Century Victorian Girls Silk Wedding Shoes Louis Heel Circa 1880 AF","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe were thrilled to discover this beautiful, small pair of Girls Victorian silk shoes. Likely worn as Wedding shoes during the 1880s period. Their small size makes them the perfect for display, we are thinking under a glass dome would look superb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese small silk shoes were beautifully made back in the 1880s. Made from cream silk satin with rounded blunt toe, satin covered Louis heels (echoing back to the previous 18th century) and a gorgeous vamp silk bow to each. Leather soles are shaped with impressed numbers 188 near the heel breast and number 26\/3 at the toe. Having leather heel top pieces with brass studs. The quarters, heels and socks have a plain-woven linen lining with heel stiffeners to the back heels. At some point cream elastic ties were attached to the interior (the remains of one is there). At another point, rather charmingly, cream cotton wrap around binding ties were added to help them stay on the little girls feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 7 inches long by 3 inch tall (heel hight 1 inch), 18.5 cm long by 8 cm tall).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: If condition is important, please overlook these shoes as they show signs of age and usage. As seen in our many pictures, the cream silk satin has melted in many areas. The original matching silk satin top bows also have general melting and fraying. These 145 year old children's shoes are not suitable for wearing, they are for display only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBook Ref: Page 92 of Shoes and Slippers by Althea Mackenzie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eItem id:15815\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57745595695486,"sku":null,"price":275.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/8991\/8846\/files\/il_fullxfull.8018767570_gqb4.jpg?v=1784974089"},{"product_id":"antique-regency-christening-gown-with-provenance-english-c-1800-af","title":"Antique Regency Christening Gown With Provenance English C 1800 AF","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"description\"\u003eWe recently purchased a collection of costumer and costume accessories that has been passed down generations from sisters Lady Susan Reeve and Lady Jane Sherard. Please see the two antique reticule handbags, each retailed individually in store. We also have two pairs of their silk mittens to add soon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis baby robe or christening gown came from this collection. To the inside of the dress in old ink script is the name JANE and a number 2. The gown is beautifully made from very fine, diaphanous cotton lawn with cotton bobbin lace trimmings and one cotton covered Dorset cuff button remaining. Three pintuck seam details to the base. The stitching is very neat as one would expect from this era of needlework. How lovely to know the original owner\/wearer of this dress.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Right Honourable Lady Jane Sherard who was born in 1799 and died in 1856. Jane never married and lived with her sister Susan for much of her life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSize: 39 inch (99 cm) long. Chest ruched, approx 8 inch (20 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: The dress is a soft white in colour, and very soft and tactile. Very slight discolouring around the neck\/chest area. There are a few areas of light foxing around the bottom 1\/5th of the dress, seen when held to the light. One noticeable fox mark to the front lower half. One dark fox mark to the rear tie ribbon. A tiny hole in the fabric of one arm.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mygrid\" class=\"rl-grid\"\u003eItem id:\u003cspan itemprop=\"productID\"\u003e16578\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57918140645758,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/8991\/8846\/files\/891e.png?v=1787737344"},{"product_id":"antique-georgian-childs-pink-quilted-silk-shoes-circa-1820s-museum-worthy","title":"Antique Georgian Childs Pink Quilted Silk Shoes C 1820s Museum Worthy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho could not fall in love at first sight with these ancient survivors! The coral pink colour, hand quilted silk, original rosettes and fabulous condition. We date this pair to the 1820 to 1830 period. They do not have the squared toes that arrived in the 1840s.You will be enthralled by the exquisitely neat and small stitches, each seam perfectly wrought. The toes and heel are very interesting as they are re-enforced with tiny inverted V shape silk brading. Lined in plain cream silk. Eyelets expertly hand stitched - we placed the pistachio green silk ribbons through. We would deduce that they were only worn perhaps once for a special event. The condition is superb, just one small black mark to the top outer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 4 1\/2 inch long (11.5 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Very good, museum worthy. You will adore them we 100% guarantee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem Id: 16682\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57960307884414,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/8991\/8846\/files\/IMG_3671.jpg?v=1788435971"},{"product_id":"19th-century-childs-sun-bonnet-pique-marcella-cotton-circa-1820","title":"19th Century Childs Sun Bonnet Piqué Marcella Cotton Circa 1820","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe are delighted to have discovered this rare pair of early 19th century infants sun bonnets (each sold individually).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTheir beauty is in their simplicity, an indicator of their early date. Each is made from white cotton Piqué from three sections of fabric, just like the caps of the 1700s. This bonnet is of course longer to protect the wearer from the sun. We see a gusseted band around the centre neck area with original cotton pull cord. Each is made from a different designed cotton Piqué. This one has raised 'Birdseye' design. Also to the interior a red cross stitched owners initials SNS. This bonnet is beautifully constructed in THE neatest, tiniest stitches. Each seam neatly doubled over to finish, no loose threads here!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePique was a textile technique featuring raised parallel cords or geometric patterns. The name piqué is derived from the French word \u003cspan lang=\"FR\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: FR;\"\u003ePiquer\u003c\/span\u003e, meaning 'quilt'; late 18th-century piqué fabrics were considered to imitate the hand-made French quilts from Marseilles (hence the other name Marcella). Piqués may be constructed in various patterns such as cord, waffle, honeycomb and Birdseye. Piqué work was introduced to England by Huguenot refugees back in the 1700s. Piqué weaving was developed in England by the Lancashire cotton industry in the late 1700s as a mechanised technique of weaving double cloth with an enclosed heavy cording weft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSize: 10 inches long (28 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCondition: Good and sound. Soft from being laundered down the centuries. One fox mark to top, one label? mark to left side that hasn't laundered out. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA rare survivor, this type of 19th century children's clothing would have been passed down and very often worn out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eItem Id: 16328\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57973358559614,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/8991\/8846\/files\/930e.png?v=1788976820"},{"product_id":"18th-century-baby-cap-with-hollie-point-lace-insertion-c-1750","title":"18th Century Baby Cap with Hollie Point Lace Insertion C 1750","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delectable little baby cap from 1700s England. dating to the 1750 period we share with you this young babies finest cotton cap with an exquisite Hollie Point lace roundel inserted to the crown. The little cap has a gorgeous double frill all the way around the perimeter.  Moving toward the crown we then see a double fabric reinforced plain panel. Then a single fabric panel that leads to the expertly worked crown. The central Hollie Point lace design is of a pot of flowers with three stems of flowers. Then delicate teeny pin tucks surround the Hollie Point medallion, surrounded again by a border of scalloped whitework. Complete with single cord ties at the base of the neck. Also a fancy little vertical strip of openwork from the neck to the roundel, referred to as a 'Keyhole' design indicating a circa 1750 date. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 4 3\/4 inch tall (12 cm), 4 1\/4 inch from face to crown (11 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Good, as you would expect from the 1700s date, every seem is finished to perfection using the most tiny, almost invisible stitches. There is a snag to one of the Hollie Point flowers. One small hole to the outer frill. An old label? soil mark. A couple of pinhole sized holes to the body of the bonnet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItem Id: 13805\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58047509791102,"sku":null,"price":310.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/8991\/8846\/files\/948e.png?v=1789662876"},{"product_id":"18th-century-hollie-point-baby-cap-c-1770","title":"18th Century Hollie Point Baby Cap C 1770","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful infants baby cap or baby bonnet that is English in origin and dates from the 1770 period. This all original, three sectional bonnet was made from very fine lawn. Made from three sections we see a double frill around the face. A thin vertical strip of Hollie Point lace inserted from the crown to the forehead. The strip is sooo very finely worked and the design is of two crowns and two lozenges\/diamonds. A very pretty and delicate hand made cord scallops along each edge. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHollie Point was\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"yADgie\"\u003e a rare form of flat, English needlepoint lace popular from the 17th century to the late 18th century.  It was constructed using dense, knotted buttonhole stitches worked over horizontal stretched threads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Because it was so very exacting to create it was really only reserved for very special articles, usually a babies layette. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: Approx 5 1\/2 inch tall (14 cm) by 5 1 \/2 inch back to front (14 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Very soft from centuries of laundering. The Hollie Point is in excellent condition. One tear to the centre of the plain back of the bonnet, also one small very feint red mark. A lovely old darned repair to the back of the bonnet. A faded red ink mark to the back base band. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItem Id: 13806\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58047539609982,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/8991\/8846\/files\/949e.png?v=1789663119"}],"url":"https:\/\/onebakerstreet.com\/collections\/costume.oembed?page=2","provider":"onebakerstreet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}