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Costume & Dressing Accessories — Sotheby's
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| Number of lots recorded: | 55 |
| Lots with images: | 55 |
| Prices available: | 55 |
Category:
Costume & Dressing Accessories
| Lot | Description | Price | Image |
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| *** | Captain Jack Aubrey's' number 2 'dress blues', as worn by Russell Crowe in the film, Master and Commander (2003), worn in the scene in which 'Captain Jack Aubrey' orders his crew to land, in order for 'Dr Maturin' to operate on his own wound, comprising a… | *** |  |
| *** | A Belle Epoque diamond and seedpearl hair pin, Cartier, circa 1905 designed as an openwork heartshaped arch of seedpearls bordered by European-cut diamond lines in a millegrain setting, length approximately 127 mm long, with a Cartier fitted case;… | *** |  |
| *** | An 18ct gold and platinum mesh evening bag, Cartier, early 20th century The square shaped bag composed of finely woven mesh with a three tone wavy design to a scroll engraved frame and cabochon saphire clasp, completed by an elongated oval link chain… | *** |  |
| *** | A blue wool vest, worn by Russell Crowe as the character 'Javert' in the film, Les Miserables (2012), the sleeves vest with a high black collar embroidered to the front with fleur de lis, brass buttons. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating… | *** |  |
| *** | 18ct gold compact case, Cartier, of hinged rectangular form decorated to the obverse and reverse in a basket weave pattern framed by a rope twist border, the thumb piece embellished with circular-cut diamonds, gross weight approximately 103.69 grams,… | *** |  |
| *** | 18ct gold clutch bag, 1960s, of woven mesh design, the trim, coronet set with circular-cut diamonds, the flap with applied initial 'J' accented with similarly-cut diamonds, opening to reveal a mirror, gross weight approximately 364.20 grams, measuring… | *** |  |
| *** | An 18ct two colour gold and diamond mesh evening bag, early 20th century the bag composed of finely woven mesh in an alternating white and yellow gold weave pattern to an arched frame lined with European-cut diamonds, completed by a mesh link chain handle… | *** |  |
| *** | 18ct gold clutch bag, 1960s, of woven mesh design the white gold trim bead-set with circular-cut diamonds, opening to reveal a mirror, gross weight approximately 352.50 grams, measuring approximately 175 x 95 x 40 mm. | *** |  |
| *** | Leather 'Kelly' handbag, Hermes, circa 1996, the large tan leather hand bag with white stitch detail, small leather handle and detachable shoulder strap, 24ct gold plated clasp, lock, keys and feet studs, HermÌs-Paris embossed in gold, letter and number… | *** |  |
| *** | A Louis Vuitton 'Les Wardrobes Lozine' and a Louis Vuitton hat box, circa 1925, the wardrobe trunk covered in ochre coloured canvas with leather straps and wooden banding, monogrammed E. C. W. (Eadith Campbell Walker) and number 17, patent locks, the… | *** |  |
| *** | Gold cased hair comb, Cartier, circa 1962, the lady's 18ct gold cased hair comb decorated with an engraved diamond pattern applied with an enamelled ladybird to each side, signed Cartier, numbered LC735, length approximately 90 mm. Accompanied by a fitted… | *** |  |
| *** | A porcelain St. James (Charles Gouyn) scent bottle, circa 1753, in the form of a maiden in decollete gown with yellow and turquoise bodice and flowered skirt, seated against a vine holding a bunch of grapes, with gilt mounted rim and rosebud stopper, 9 cm… | *** |  |
| *** | A Thomas Webb & Sons style two colour scent bottle, in the form of a swans head, the yellow glass beak with overlaid accents in white and the head realistically carved with feathers and feature an opaque with silver hinged cap, stamped Chester 1884 23.5… | *** |  |
| *** | 14ct gold and sapphire evening bag, the rectangular-shaped bag composed of finely woven gold mesh to a frame accented by cabochon sapphires to a curb link strap, gross weight approximately 273.60 grams, approximately 140 x 170 mm, indistinct European… | *** |  |
| *** | A Narwhal tusk walking stick, 85 cm long | *** |  |
| *** | Ruby set vanity case, Boucheron, circa 1940, the rectangular box decorated to the front with pierced and engraved birds of paradise amidst flowers highlighted with twelve collet set rubies, the rectangular reeded case with two lidded compartments, a comb… | *** |  |
| *** | 18ct gold compact, of hinged ovoid form, decorated to the obverse and reverse in a basket weave pattern, opening to reveal a mirror and powder well, gross weight approximately 140.93 grams, approximately 80 x 60 mm, indistinct maker's marks. | *** |  |
| *** | Gold evening bag, early 20th century, the 14ct gold mesh bag to an engraved frame and push clasp suspended from an oval link chain, indistinct European marks, measuring approximately 140 x 125 mm, weight 169.20 grams. | *** |  |
| *** | A 19th century gentleman's gold and gemstone mounted wooden walking stick, the quatreform gold capped handle set with gems and pearls with four engraved sections, a gemset hook and cord attached to the tapering stick 90.5 cm long | *** |  |
| *** | 14ct gold, ruby and diamond vanity case, circa 1940, the tri-colour gold rectangular case of reeded design with stepped lid accented to the sides by carre-cut rubies to a diamond set thumb piece opening to reveal a mirror and powder compact, gross weight… | *** |  |
| *** | An ivory 'three friends' wrist rest, 19th century, naturalistically carved in the form of a hollowed section of a pine trunk, the gnarled convex surface with a branch of pine needles, flowering prunus and bamboo canes in high relief extending over the… | *** |  |
| *** | An Anglo-Indian ivory walking stick, late 19th century the six section stick of naturalistic branch form 87 cm long. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE | *** |  |
| *** | A collection of four Stourbridge cameo glass perfume bottles, late 19th century, the Siros Collection, South Australia, comprising two similar ovoid white overlaid ruby table bottles, with cherry blossom decoration and plain and embossed sterling silver… | *** |  |
| *** | A Louis Vuitton 'Alzer' suitcase and a Boite Pharmacie, 20th century the lock on the suitcase numbered 1046435, the beauty case lock numbered 1045236, the locks stamped 'Louis Vuitton', 'Made in France', the labels stamped 'Louis Vuitton, Paris', 'Made in… | *** |  |
| *** | An Australian silver comb, Joachim Matthias Wendt, Adelaide, circa 1888, the body of shaped rectangular outline with teeth of graduating thickness, inscribed 'l.R Horn From Her Father 1888', hallmarked 'J.M. Wendt', monarch's head, crown and a lion… | *** |  |
| *** | 18ct gold, ruby, diamond and emerald scarf ring, circa 1840, modelled as a double hinged coiled snake decorated to the head with a cushion-shaped ruby framed by old-cut diamonds, the eyes set with circular-cut emeralds, approximately 22.50 x 14.00 mm, one… | *** |  |
| *** | Gold compact, bearing the diamond set initial 'B' the hinged compact opens to reveal a mirror and one lidded well, with two ruby cabochon set clasps, mounted in 18ct gold, hallmarked Sheffield, maker's mark Pe, dimensions approximately 55 x 40 x .6 cm, 71… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of moleskin pants and a full-length leather coat, worn by Russell Crowe as the character, 'The Man', in the film, The Silver Brumby (1994), Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. The director John Tatoulis coveted this… | *** |  |
| *** | A gold, garnet and seedpearl hatpin, circa 1905 The elongated teardop motif decorated with rows of circular cut garnets and seedpearls, length approximately 175 mm, French assay marks. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE | *** |  |
| *** | A fan, tortoiseshell and black lace, circa 1900 Having tortoiseshell slats, interleaved with ruffled black lace, with the last slat bearing the inscription "Nellie" in raised rose gold Provenance: presented by Dame Nellie Melba to Emmy… | *** |  |
| *** | A Rene Lalique 'Le Jade' cased green glass perfume bottle for Roger et Gallet Paris, designed 1926, the Siros Collection, South Australia, the flask form body and stopper moulded with foliage and an exotic bird, moulded 'Roger Et Gallet Paris', 'Le Jade'… | *** |  |
| *** | A Thomas Webb & Sons style small cameo glass and silver mounted perfume bottle, late 19th century the spherical white glass body carved with pink flowers and leaves with the silver cap | *** |  |
| *** | A Hagenauer chromed metal table mirror, with two stylised figures supporting the octagonal form frame, stamped Atelier Hagenauer, Wien, 'Made in Vienna Austria' with 'Whw' monogram to base 63 cm high, 28 cm wide | *** |  |
| *** | A lady's ivory and horn handled parasol, Kendall & Sons, circa 1905 having an ivory, horn and burl wood handle depicting a bird of prey, the parasol shade of brown silk, marked 'Kendall Paris' to the interior, with canvas sleeve 76 cm long. Property from… | *** |  |
| *** | Gold compact, Austria, circa 1920, the 14ct gold circular engine turned case highlighted with engraved scrolling motifs opening to reveal a mirror compartment, Austrian assay marks, work master Oh, approximately 60 x 15 mm, 58.00 grams. | *** |  |
| *** | Leather 'Alma' hand bag, Louis Vuitton, the burgundy patent leather tete with monogram Veris finish, clochette, gold tone brass full length zipper with lock, key and foot studs, double internal pouch and two short leather straps, Louis Vuitton embossed on… | *** |  |
| *** | An gold mesh evening purse, Flavelle Brothers, Sydney, early 20th century the beaded purse composed of finely woven mesh to a trefoil design frame, completed by an elongated oval link chain handle, total weight 32 grams, 85 x 48 mm. Property from the… | *** |  |
| *** | A Thomas Cook oilskin long coat, given as a gift from Russell Crowe to the crew of the film, 3:10 to Yuma (2007), Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | Gold compact, Austria, the 14ct gold rectangular case with engraved scrolling motifs centring a classical cameo, opening to reveal a lipstick well and powder press, later engraved Gebr. Friedländer Berlin, numbered 847503, Austrian assay marks, maker's… | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of scuffed brown leather casual shoes, worn by Russell Crowe as the character, 'Cal McAffrey', in the film, State of Play (2009), Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | 18ct gold, ruby and diamond purse, French, early 20th century, the square-shaped bag composed of finely woven gold mesh to a frame accented by circular-cut rubies and diamonds, gross weight approximately 55.60 grams, approximately 60 x 60 mm, French assay… | *** |  |
| *** | An ebony Asprey lady's dressing case with silver gilt lidded crystal accoutrements, Charles Asprey & Charles Asprey Junior, London,.... An ebony Asprey lady's dressing case with silver gilt lidded crystal accoutrements, Charles Asprey & Charles Asprey… | *** |  |
| *** | A collection of boxes, 18th/20th century, comprising: a Chinese silver pill box, 19th century, finely decorated with dragon amongst clouds, a sterling silver sovereign case, hallmarked for Birmingham, 1915, a sterling silver vinaigrette, with engine… | *** |  |
| *** | Two late 19th century opaline glass perfume bottles, the Siros Collection, South Australia, including a Sampson and Mordan silver gilt mounted green opaline glass perfume bottle mounted with a vinaigrette, together with a French gilt metal mounted opaline… | *** |  |
| *** | A 9ct gold engine turned powder compact, Hardy Brothers Ltd, circa 1925 the square case opening to reveal a mirror to the interior, 52 grams, 60 mm wide, 60 mm long. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE | *** |  |
| *** | From the collection of the Melbourne Archbishop Harrington Clare Lees (1870-1929), comprising a blackwood enthronement gavel, a silver plated napkin ring with insignia, a silver plated ‘Kangeroo' paperweight by Dawson, a sterling silver trowel by… | *** |  |
| *** | A collection of Spode porcelain, circa 1820, decorated with applied gilding on crimson ground, comprising two urns, perfume bottle and pastille burner all with fine gilding depicting exotic birds (4) 17 cm high | *** |  |
| *** | A pair of paste and celluloid hair pins, early 20th century the arch design millegrain set with rose-cut paste in a pierced floral pattern, completed by celluloid combs, length approximately 106 mm. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE | *** |  |
| *** | A silk tapestry handbag, circa 1920 having two metallic coiled wire and silk handles, the rectangular bag with geometric silk tapestry exterior, green silk brocade interior, 350 mm high, 280 mm wide. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE | *** |  |
| *** | A Pittsburgh Steelers NFL team scarf, worn by Russell Crowe as the character, 'Cal McAffrey', in the film, State of Play (2009), 90 cm long. Accompanied by a letter from Russell Crowe stating his ownership. Provenance: Mr Russell Crowe, Sydney | *** |  |
| *** | A French gold and turquoise mounted opaline glass perfume bottle, 19th century, the Siros Collection, South Australia, the flattened circular body rising to tri-colour gold collar and a hinged cover inset with turquoise cabochons, enclosing a glass… | *** |  |
| *** | A French gold mounted rock crystal perfume bottle, 19th century, the Siros Collection, South Australia, the slender tear drop body rising to a spreading gold collar and a hinged cover enclosing a gold stopper, unmarked but assayed as gold, 9 cm long | *** |  |
| *** | A novelty perfume bottle in the form of a countersunk screw, Joseph Braham, London, 1885, the Siros Collection, South Australia, the cylindrical glass body with a thread to the upper section, rising to a conical sterling silver cover enclosing a glass… | *** |  |
| *** | A rare sterling silver mounted porcelain novelty perfume bottle in the form of a walnut, Sampson Mordan, London, 1885, the Siros Collection, South Australia, the ovoid body naturalistically modelled as a walnut with part of the shell removed at one end… | *** |  |
| *** | A Rene Lalique 'Mystere D'Orsay' perfume bottle, designed 1912, the Siros Collection, South Australia, the body of square section moulded to the rim and stopper with lizard motifs, the lower section with the original sticker 'Mystere D'Orsay', partial… | *** |  |