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Weekly featuring Textiles and London Festival Opera Costumes - Monday 21st October 2024
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Lewes, East Sussex
BN7 2PD
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Weekly featuring Textiles and London Festival Opera Costumes - Monday 21st October 2024

Auction dates
21 Oct 2024 09:30 BST
Viewing dates
18 Oct 2024 09:00 - 16:00 BST
19 Oct 2024 09:00 - 13:00 BST
21 Oct 2024 08:00 - 09:30 BST
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Three late 19th century white linen ‘Marcella’ style bedcovers, with inspired Christopher Dresser
Lot 1033
Three late 19th century white linen ‘Marcella’ style bedcovers, with inspired Christopher Dresser
30 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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Four 19th century ornately hand made, lace inserted and anglaise worked Christening gowns. Condition
Lot 1034
Four 19th century ornately hand made, lace inserted and anglaise worked Christening gowns. Condition
30 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A grey 19th century linen bedcover, four wide table runners and a novelty tennis racket
Lot 1035
A grey 19th century linen bedcover, four wide table runners and a novelty tennis racket
0 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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Two Chinese polychromed silk embroidered panels, early 20th century, one on a black silk ground of
Lot 1036
Two Chinese polychromed silk embroidered panels, early 20th century, one on a black silk ground of
95 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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An early 20th century West Bengal Kantha embroidered quilt, embroidered on cream cloth (possibly
Lot 1038
An early 20th century West Bengal Kantha embroidered quilt, embroidered on cream cloth (possibly
180 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A late George III / George IV gentleman’s cream silk embroidered and cut steel waistcoat front,
Lot 1040
A late George III / George IV gentleman’s cream silk embroidered and cut steel waistcoat front,
110 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A Hannah Hack, York School, 1801 sampler, sewn within an embroidered black oval border, headed
Lot 1041
A Hannah Hack, York School, 1801 sampler, sewn within an embroidered black oval border, headed
260 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Two early 20th century Japanese cream silk polychromes embroidered panels of flowers birds and
Lot 1043
Two early 20th century Japanese cream silk polychromes embroidered panels of flowers birds and
95 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Four 19th century needlework samplers, one by Ellen Anna Waite, 1878 and three by Louisa Harriet
Lot 1044
Four 19th century needlework samplers, one by Ellen Anna Waite, 1878 and three by Louisa Harriet
120 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A 20th century Suzani wall hanging, possibly Uzbekistan, embroidered in bright polychrome silk
Lot 1045
A 20th century Suzani wall hanging, possibly Uzbekistan, embroidered in bright polychrome silk
150 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Two Victorian framed samplers; a large colourful floral sampler with short verse by Mary Burton 1862
Lot 1046
Two Victorian framed samplers; a large colourful floral sampler with short verse by Mary Burton 1862
140 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Chinese framed Kesi gold dragon embroidery, probably originally part of a robe, together with a
Lot 1047
A Chinese framed Kesi gold dragon embroidery, probably originally part of a robe, together with a
50 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Two early 19th century finely worked samplers: One 'A Sublime Thought', dated 1822 by Ann Dudley,
Lot 1048
Two early 19th century finely worked samplers: One 'A Sublime Thought', dated 1822 by Ann Dudley,
340 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A 19th century Arts and Crafts floral polychrome silk embroidery on cream silk, in the William
Lot 1049
A 19th century Arts and Crafts floral polychrome silk embroidery on cream silk, in the William
130 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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An unusual charming circular gilt framed sampler, by Elizabeth Hughes, aged 11 years, dated 1795,
Lot 1050
An unusual charming circular gilt framed sampler, by Elizabeth Hughes, aged 11 years, dated 1795,
120 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A large framed cross stitch sampler, by Helen Rae, dated 1851, worked mostly in red and green,
Lot 1051
A large framed cross stitch sampler, by Helen Rae, dated 1851, worked mostly in red and green,
170 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A framed Continental late 18th / 19th century heavily embroidered and deeply couched gold thread and
Lot 1052
A framed Continental late 18th / 19th century heavily embroidered and deeply couched gold thread and
100 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Two mid 19th century samplers worked by Elizabeth White, one dated 1842 aged 8 years, the other 1844
Lot 1054
Two mid 19th century samplers worked by Elizabeth White, one dated 1842 aged 8 years, the other 1844
260 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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A gilt framed finely worked Regency gauze sampler, by Amelia Artus, aged 8 years, dated 1813, worked
Lot 1056
A gilt framed finely worked Regency gauze sampler, by Amelia Artus, aged 8 years, dated 1813, worked
0 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A framed cross stitch, alphabet sampler, by Kathleen Pearson, aged 8, dated 1911, worked in cross
Lot 1058
A framed cross stitch, alphabet sampler, by Kathleen Pearson, aged 8, dated 1911, worked in cross
40 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A spot motif and verse sampler, by Sarah Stow dated 1833, worked in multi-coloured silks, with a
Lot 1059
A spot motif and verse sampler, by Sarah Stow dated 1833, worked in multi-coloured silks, with a
90 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A 19th century cross stitch sampler by Mariah Williams age 15 dated 1879, worked with an outer
Lot 1060
A 19th century cross stitch sampler by Mariah Williams age 15 dated 1879, worked with an outer
110 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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An early 19th century sampler dated 07, by Sarah Baker, ‘Henry IV’s Soliloquy of Sleep’, together
Lot 1061
An early 19th century sampler dated 07, by Sarah Baker, ‘Henry IV’s Soliloquy of Sleep’, together
80 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A framed 1835, dated sampler, embroidered by Mary Walker, worked in fine coloured silks, with a
Lot 1062
A framed 1835, dated sampler, embroidered by Mary Walker, worked in fine coloured silks, with a
380 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A George III needlework sampler, by Sarah Brotherton, dated 1815, a simple graduated monochrome
Lot 1063
A George III needlework sampler, by Sarah Brotherton, dated 1815, a simple graduated monochrome
50 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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An Edwardian French black velvet and elaborately beaded evening over collar, with makers label, ‘
Lot 1065
An Edwardian French black velvet and elaborately beaded evening over collar, with makers label, ‘
240 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A late 1930’ early 40’s black sequin evening jacket and black chiffon beaded evening stole, the
Lot 1066
A late 1930’ early 40’s black sequin evening jacket and black chiffon beaded evening stole, the
90 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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An Edwardian ladies white lace bolero, a tape lace Edwardian cap sleeve bolero with hand sewn
Lot 1067
An Edwardian ladies white lace bolero, a tape lace Edwardian cap sleeve bolero with hand sewn
80 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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An early Edwardian fine lawn ladies hand made and embroidered crochet dress, embroidered with a
Lot 1068
An early Edwardian fine lawn ladies hand made and embroidered crochet dress, embroidered with a
160 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A 1930s printed sheer bias cut summer dress, hand made in a bright floral pattern silk organza style
Lot 1069
A 1930s printed sheer bias cut summer dress, hand made in a bright floral pattern silk organza style
80 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A 1930s black lace evening dress and matching jacket, together with a black taffeta and lace evening
Lot 1070
A 1930s black lace evening dress and matching jacket, together with a black taffeta and lace evening
65 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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An Edwardian black velvet and black lace evening cape together with a purple chiffon and cream lined
Lot 1071
An Edwardian black velvet and black lace evening cape together with a purple chiffon and cream lined
55 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A 1930’s Harrods labelled saffron silk chiffon evening dress and jabot, lined in the same coloured
Lot 1072
A 1930’s Harrods labelled saffron silk chiffon evening dress and jabot, lined in the same coloured
500 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A 1940’s multi coloured striped silk and taffeta evening dress, designed with a blue taffeta
Lot 1073
A 1940’s multi coloured striped silk and taffeta evening dress, designed with a blue taffeta
50 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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An early 1940’s floral lurex evening dress and bolero, handmade brightly coloured floral lurex, bias
Lot 1074
An early 1940’s floral lurex evening dress and bolero, handmade brightly coloured floral lurex, bias
380 GBP
120 - 150 GBP
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A 1920's cream net and needle run, lace wedding dress, together with a small silk net veil, and lace
Lot 1075
A 1920's cream net and needle run, lace wedding dress, together with a small silk net veil, and lace
85 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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Two Chinese embroidered silk fringed shawls, one cream floral embroidery on cream silk, the other
Lot 1076
Two Chinese embroidered silk fringed shawls, one cream floral embroidery on cream silk, the other
180 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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An early 20th century Chinese blue satin silk embroidered dragon robe, embroidered with five claw
Lot 1077
An early 20th century Chinese blue satin silk embroidered dragon robe, embroidered with five claw
280 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A 1920’s-30’s Chinese oyster silk satin embroidered shawl, now converted to a wall hanging,
Lot 1078
A 1920’s-30’s Chinese oyster silk satin embroidered shawl, now converted to a wall hanging,
140 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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An early 20th century Chinese black silk shawl, with all over coloured floral embroidery,
Lot 1079
An early 20th century Chinese black silk shawl, with all over coloured floral embroidery,
200 GBP
250 - 350 GBP
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An Edwardian black chiffon and lace evening jacket with tassel decoration to the front and back,
Lot 1080
An Edwardian black chiffon and lace evening jacket with tassel decoration to the front and back,
0 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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A late 19th / early 20th century Chinese black silk shawl, with polychrome silk embroidered
Lot 1081
A late 19th / early 20th century Chinese black silk shawl, with polychrome silk embroidered
190 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Victorian wool woven Paisley shawl, designed with a large central tear drop, with intricate
Lot 1082
A Victorian wool woven Paisley shawl, designed with a large central tear drop, with intricate
110 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A 19th century wool and silk woven Paisley shawl, woven in a diagonal tear drop design, in reds,
Lot 1084
A 19th century wool and silk woven Paisley shawl, woven in a diagonal tear drop design, in reds,
35 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A late 19th / early 20th century Chinese cream silk and polychrome floral embroidered tasselled
Lot 1085
A late 19th / early 20th century Chinese cream silk and polychrome floral embroidered tasselled
150 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A pair of early 20th century block printed wool curtains, possibly French, made from two short looms
Lot 1086
A pair of early 20th century block printed wool curtains, possibly French, made from two short looms
0 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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An Edwardian cream silk christening gown, together with four white christening gowns and a baby
Lot 1087
An Edwardian cream silk christening gown, together with four white christening gowns and a baby
50 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A fine 17th century Italian crimson silk brocade wall hanging, originally woven with gold threads
Lot 1088
A fine 17th century Italian crimson silk brocade wall hanging, originally woven with gold threads
150 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A fine Italian Renaissance style velvet, embroidered and appliqué wall hanging, originally part of a
Lot 1089
A fine Italian Renaissance style velvet, embroidered and appliqué wall hanging, originally part of a
150 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A stunning vintage ‘Four Seasons’ silk brocade wedding kimono, bought in 2004 from Masae
Lot 1090
A stunning vintage ‘Four Seasons’ silk brocade wedding kimono, bought in 2004 from Masae
200 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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Two vintage silk brocade Obi, bought from Masae Shibamura in Tokyo with the ‘Four Seasons’ wedding
Lot 1091
Two vintage silk brocade Obi, bought from Masae Shibamura in Tokyo with the ‘Four Seasons’ wedding
150 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A collection of late 19th century black bobbin laces. A silk Maltese bobbin lace ‘fall cap’, a
Lot 1093
A collection of late 19th century black bobbin laces. A silk Maltese bobbin lace ‘fall cap’, a
60 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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Two black velvet Italian evening bags, one labelled Rita Palmucci and the other Niro. One black silk
Lot 1094
Two black velvet Italian evening bags, one labelled Rita Palmucci and the other Niro. One black silk
40 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A mid Victorian hand worked Ayrshire christening gown, the bodice worked in fine detail with hand
Lot 1095
A mid Victorian hand worked Ayrshire christening gown, the bodice worked in fine detail with hand
0 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A 19th century Brussels Point de gaze needle lace stole 228cm long x 37cm wide, made from two
Lot 1096
A 19th century Brussels Point de gaze needle lace stole 228cm long x 37cm wide, made from two
850 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A 17th century Point Plat Venetian needle lace fall collar. Fall collars became high fashion
Lot 1097
A 17th century Point Plat Venetian needle lace fall collar. Fall collars became high fashion
280 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A rare 1680 (360cm length x 28cm deep) flounce of Point de neige, being an elaborate finely raised
Lot 1099
A rare 1680 (360cm length x 28cm deep) flounce of Point de neige, being an elaborate finely raised
700 GBP
600 - 800 GBP
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A wide length of Brussels bobbin lace trimming and a smaller narrower length of Brussels Point de
Lot 1100
A wide length of Brussels bobbin lace trimming and a smaller narrower length of Brussels Point de
80 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A large section of an ornate 19th century Brussels bobbin lace wedding veil, with two finished edges
Lot 1101
A large section of an ornate 19th century Brussels bobbin lace wedding veil, with two finished edges
150 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Three 19th century Native American bead worked pouches. A Wabanaki pouch/bag, worked in heart shaped
Lot 1105
Three 19th century Native American bead worked pouches. A Wabanaki pouch/bag, worked in heart shaped
220 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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