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Vintage Fashion: The Darnell Collection — Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers

Auction House:Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & ValuersNumber of lots recorded:520
Sale Title:Vintage Fashion: The Darnell CollectionLots with images:520
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:436
Date:23-Nov-2014
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Six Textile pieces including skirt flounces, one with lace inserts, another with Broderie Analgise; mixed condition, some holes
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Five petticoats of mixed fabrics and age including fines cream lawn and Broderie Analgise examples
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Three cards of bead work examples various ages and styles
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Six assorted nightcaps, a Shower cap and a packet of Hairnets cotton, Nylon; good condition
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An assortment of hat, dress and shoe Appliques 19th century - 1930s; leather beads, faux pearls, glass; American - French; fair - good condition
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Three shawls American; wool, silk, lace; 19th century, 20s, 30s; wool shawl has small holes, other two in good condition
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Three belt buckles including a silver scroll work buckle, a marquisite buckle and a gilt paste buckle American, English
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A collection of necklaces, bangles and brooches American, Australian; modern; wool,glass, cotton; excellent condition
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A bag of miscellaneous costume jewellery Australian, American; 1900s - 1950s; metal, plastic, glass; fair condition
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A framed Victorian fan with Chinese figures and motifs feathers, ivory, wood; Chinese export; good condition
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A bolt of fabric printed silk taffeta; early 20th century; in two pieces; English 4m, 2m
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A 'Tingley toes' half shoe rainboot in original box rubber; 1950s; American; never worn
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A 'Rain dears' full high heel rain boot cover in original box rubber; 1950s; American; never worn
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A Victorian miser's purse with tassels brown cotton threads, steal beads, metal; American; tassles missing; fair condition 38 cm long
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A Victorian miser's purse with tassels blue cotton thread, steel beads, metal; American; missing steel rings, tassles missing beads, fair condition 38 cm long
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A Victorian fan ivory, silk satin, silk thread, mother of pearl, metal; American; repair to frame, silk needs restitching, lining fabric splitting; fair condition 29.5 cm long
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An Edwardian wooden men's shoe tree American; stamped size 51/2 3L; excellent condition 26 cm
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A Victorian photograph album with original black and white photographs leather, paper, metal; exterior split to binding, fair interior; overall good condition 15 cm x 12 cm x 5 cm
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Two Irish lace handkerchiefs with original box from Portland, Oregon early 20th century; good condition Handkerchiefs; 24 cm x 26 cm box; 18 cm x 9 cm
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A Victorian linen handkerchief holder with 'L' monogram and five original assorted handkerchiefs linen, cotton, lace, net; American; good condition
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A Victorian pocket from an unmade dress silk fraille, silk thread; American 25 cm
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A modern Shibori Technique Nacklace silk satin; American; stained, good condition 20 cm x 24 cm
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A silkscreen handkerchief with horses cotton; switzerland; 1960s; slight staining, good condition 30 cm x 30 cm
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A silkscreen handkerchief with goats cotton; 1960s; Switzerland; excellent condition 30 cm x 30 cm
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A silkscreen handkerchief with figures in Swiss landscape together with two small white embroidered handkerchiefs (3) cotton; 1960s; Switzerland; silkscreen handkerchiefs, excellent condition; embroidered handkerchiefs, fair condition 30 cm x 30 cm
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A quantity of assorted cotton handkerchiefs (14) cotton, silk thread, lace; fair - good condition
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Three cotton handkerchiefs with flowers and one with swans (4) cotton; English; excellent condition 26 cm x 26 cm
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Two black Chanel copy handbags c.1980 leather, metal; good condition; traditional chanel quilting style with Double C logo
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An Edwardian hair comb 1900; American; plastic; good condition, one tooth missing
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Two hair combs with Rhinestones 1950s; American; plastic, glass; good condition
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Four Edwardian hair combs 1900s; tortoise shell; good condition; origin unknown
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Four hair combs late Victorian/ early Edwardian; American tortoise shell; good condition
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Three mourning jet bead Appliques Victorian; American; glass beads, cotton; good condition
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Seven dress paper patterns 1940s, 1950s and 1960s, including junior teen dresses and playsuits, headscarves and autumn season; Simplicity, McCall's, Womens Own and Vogue; good condition; Used; Canadian, American
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Seven dress paper Patterns all seasons, including young junior/teen; 1940s, 1950s and 1960s; Tunic dresses, Stole coat, Matrons frocks etc; McCall's, Simplicity, Vogue, home Journal, Pauline and woman cut; American, Canadian and Australian; good condition, Used;
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Nine assorted Straw beach Hats various ages and colours; good condition;
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Three EverydaySun Hats c1960s; Australian; one Judith white, Crows nest, pink; one Paris Braw, Australia, navy; one black with buckle ribbon decoration; good condition; some age discolouration; Straw, cotton; size medium 16 cm
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Three 1970s Turbans home made; two red, one black; buckle decoration to front; Polyester; origin unknown; excellent condition; size small to medium
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Eight Straw beach Hats various ages and colours; excellent condition
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Three childrens Hats Autumn/Winter; origin unknown; good condition; Age discolouration; Materials cordeuroy, faux fur and cotton.
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Three girls Sunday Best Hats c early 1900s; Rosemary Wear, Effie Jay, hand made; Straw, satin, tule, velvet ribbon, synthetic flowers; French; good condition; some age discolouration; slightly mishaped
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Three winter Hats c1970s; Georges; Whitmor modes; Jacoll; material faux fur, synthetic wool, wool; two fully lined; New Zealand, Australian and French; excellent condition; size medium
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Three wedding Hats c1910s, 1950s and 1960s; Australian; Avenel of Melbourne, Bernallen Modes; material: straw, satin, synthetic flowers; good condition; one with delicate veil, severely damaged veil; size medium 17 cm
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An electric blue French peacock feather Bowlers hat c1960s; Olympic Stylemaster; material synthetic wool, peacock feathers; good condition, some repair to feathers required; size medium 19.5 cm
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Ten vintage Printing label Blocks various labels including Patons; good condition, Used; wood and metal
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Ten vintage label Printing Blocks various sizes and brands including Jantzen; good condition, used; wood and metal
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Twelve vintage label Printing Blocks various sizes and labels including King Gee; good condition, some damage to wood; Used; wood and metal;
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Twelve vintage label Printing Blocks various sizes and labels including arrow; good condition, some damage to wood; Used; wood and metal
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Three wigs various lengths; Japanese and Korean; 100% synthetic fibre; jet black, platinum blonde and ash blonde; excellent condition
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Three Wigs medium length; 100% synthetic fibre; Japanese, Korean; two ash blonde, one auburn; excellent condition
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Three light brown human hair Braids various thickness; excellent condition; 54 cm, 55 cm, 68 cm
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A box of shoes various ages, styles and brands including Sandler, Sara Cole; Sizes from 51/2 to 71/2; good condition, some damage; Used
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Seven pairs of vintage shoes various ages and brands including Jane Debsters and Selby shoes; fair condition, some damage to inner sole, worn, scuff marks; Sizes 5 to 9
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Three pairs of Womens shoes various ages; leather; Salvatore Ferraganno, Mr Christian, Charles Jourdan; French, Italian; Used, good condition; worn soles, some scuff marks; Size7, 71/2 and 8
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Two pairs of dance shoes Genuine leather, dark brown, beige; Bloch, Paul Wright; good condition; heavy wear to sole, some damage to buckle strap; American; size 5
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A pair of 1920s dress shoes the Blyn shoe; American; silk thread, leather lining, rhinestone buckle; possibly size 8; good condition, some fraying, broken buckle straps, worn soles
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A pair of wedding shoes c1910s; John Wanamaker; American; leather, satin and chiffon; good condition, scuffed exterior, worn sole, Used; possibly size 6
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A box of ten assorted bags, including leather, beading, velvet; good condition
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Five bead and tapestry purses various ages; good condition;
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Five assorted bags four handbags, one clutch; leather, PVC; good condition, some age wear; Australian, French;
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Three ladies Handbags Australian; Parlond, Noveltrim; good condition, some age wear; leather, satin, crochet
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Three Womens purses various ages; velvet, beads; good condition, some age wear, one torn strap, some beads missing
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Four Clutches and a coin purse two with convertible straps; beads, satin, sequins, mesh; French, Chinese; good condition, some staining to lining
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A coin purse and a card playing wallet c. Early 1900s and 1940s; leather; good condition, Age worn, pen missing from card wallet; origin unknown
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Two wedding veils including one net veil from 1910, one from 1980s with short ruffles and beaded headband
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Three 1960s bead and jewel dress pieces including a blue cummerbund with jewels and appliques, metal clip closure; two beaded collars, 1950s
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Two Hats one black straw with wide black band and fabric rosette at back, by William Beale, and another black and white leopard effect asymmetrical brim, trimmed in black by Mr. Hi's classic
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A home Fashionista set including a box of hat appliques, two dress patterns, curling wand, rayon towels and a bag of floral decorations
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Two 1960s bags one bucket bag with metallic thread and bamboo handle, one raffia weave bag with floral decoration
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Eleven assorted scarves, sashes and handkerchiefs
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Twelve assorted Scarves, shawls, sashes and handkerchiefs
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A blue lace and Sequin shawl 1930s, good condition
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A collection of assorted Belts various ages, mostly 1980s; excellent condition;
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Two vintage hat boxes c. 1950s; paper lined; one Barnes & Co; good condition, some tearing to lining, wear to outer edges 37 cm x 20 cm
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Two vintage leather hat boxes one top hat box with carry handle, German, Haar Hans, excellent condition; one octagonal paper lined hat box, E.S Lucas Pty Ltd, Australian, good condition, tears to lining, one broken hinge, wear to exterior, wear to metal handle 31 cm x 30 cm; 39.5 cm x 23 cm
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A vintage travel case c. 1960s; Fibreboard, metal, leather; 'Airport' Lifelong Luggage; metal reinforced corners; good condition, some aged and texta marks, sticker on top 42 cm x 25 cm
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Two Milliner hat Blocks wooden; Used condition; various pin holes, markings; 19 cm; 13 cm
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A bag of assorted Stockings and Undergarments, including Jantex, Hilton, Kayser, Razza Matazz, Holeproof; various ages; excellent condition, as new, all in original packaging
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Two late 1800s nightgowns lace trim; excellent condition; size medium
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Two pairs of gloves c. 1940s; brown leather with open work to top; excellent condition; champagne pink nylon and rayon with elasticated gathering to top; Dents gloves 'Malta'; good condition, some age stains; both size 7
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A collection of girls 19th century christening clothes good condition, some holes, age stained
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Three 19th century christening gowns lace trimmings, open work embroidery; good condition, some age stains, small holes
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Seven mixed infants clothing five dresses and two boys outfits; good condition, age stained and worn, some small holes
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A childs crinoline Victorian c. 1870s; American; cotton, metal; fair condition, rust marks, damage to straps
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Twelve full slips various sizes; good to excellent condition;
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A Victorian photograph of a group of ladies with its original paper sleeve English; 1870s; good condition, torn paper; R. B. Crowder's, photographic Studio, Salisbury
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A pair of lace cuffs framed American; 19th century; lace, linen, gilt woodframe; excellent condition 46 cm x 40 cm
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A selection of vintage Fashion postcards approximately 77; French; early 1900s; good condition
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A selection of vintage vistas postcards approximately 73; French; early 1900s; good condition, writing on back and stamp to front
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A selection of sentimental postcards approximately 55; French, English; early 1900s; good condition, writing on back, some with stamps
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A selection of Une Pensee postcards approximately 25; French; early 1900s; good condition
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A Vogue poster book Introduction by Dianna Vreeland; Published 1975; good condition, some wear to spine and corners of cover
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Six reference books on fashion, bags & costumes good condition
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A pair of belt buckles and matching earrings American; 1960s; plastic; good condition
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A framed pencil drawing on paper English; late Georgian; paper, wood; good condition, some foxing to paper, damage to frame 24 cm x 19 cm incl frame
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Two pairs silk Stockings plus one extra 1920s; French; silk; fair to good condition
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A small cane handbag with cane fllower and wool decoration; good condition 21 cm high
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One pair black patterned silk sheer stockings and 2 others a pair black opaque stockings, pair black sheer stockings (3 pairs)1920s; American; silk; fair to good condition
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Hand-coloured fashion illustration of a group of men, women, and child dressed in period attire from 1800s, framed; 1900s; Dutch; excellent condition 32 cm x 24 cm
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A natural straw hat with gros grain stitched ribbons and trim and bow by Kutz, and 2 hair bows, one lime green with flowers, the other navy blue with large bow
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