Part of a wonderful haul of unused farmhouse heirloom cloths all from the same vide maison, these four torchons have a unique soft waffle honeycomb texture which makes them very absorbent.

Each one has been hand embroidered with her OB initials in high relief,

Part of a wonderful haul of unused farmhouse heirloom cloths all from the same vide maison, these twelve torchons are a classic utilitarian style for multiple uses so have no initials, made from a thick weave hemp fabric with a wide red stripe running down both sides.

Part of a wonderful haul of unused farmhouse heirloom cloths all from the same vide maison, these four extra large torchons are superb quality, made from a thick textured handwoven hemp .

Each one has an amazing wide herringbone woven in stripe pattern at each end,

Part of a wonderful haul of unused farmhouse heirloom cloths all from the same vide maison, these two torchons are a classic utilitarian style for multiple uses, made from a rustic weave hemp fabric with a combination of two wide red stripes and two narrow running down both sides.

Double flower motif dress decoration from the late 1800's, the flower heads are backed with silk gauze which has a few tiny holes in it.

Slight repair to a shape at the top right, otherwise good with no losses to the faceted seed beads

14" 36cm long

Length of long late 1800's French jet beaded fringe measuring 80cm long by 8cm made up of seed beads and longer faceted beads, good weight so it moves nicely, a couple of strands lost but it still looks the part

There are 12 of these appliques, flower shapes with a large central bead, a few stray threads and one applique has lost its central bead

6cm long

Large motifs of flowers and leaves make up this long applique dress embellishment, it is in good condition with no losses

Measures 59cm long

An unusual costume embellishment that appears to have attached to a dress or bodice with press studd, there are three on the back of the large flower head which is made up of a large faceted central bead, baguette beads and circles of smaller faceted jet beads, 5 of the long strands are tipped with teardrop beads the others are missing.

A mixed bag of 11 fragments of beadwork, fringe, and trims, there are some losses, but all are good for small projects

Extravagently decorated antique tulle lace flounce covered in flower motifs made from square and round metallic sequins embellished with metallic seed beads

The tulle is scrunched up from storage and has a few holes in it 

160cm long, 30cm wide 

Late 1800's striking lace collar decorated with metallic sequins and small jet beads and finished with a silk fringe.

In good antique condition, the ground has faded to an antique black, and a stitch or two is nedded to tack parts of the fringe back on

A beauty, this threaded jet bead collar with long beaded fringe is incredibly heavy and feels amazing draped over your shoulders. I cannot see any losses which given its large size is remarkable.

Weighs 280g

A large and heavy jet bead decorative collar from the 1800's with a classic Victorian high neck, a remarkable costume accessory.

There is some damage on the neck which with repair would not detract, and centre front some loose threads need tidying

The pot luck batch comprises a small piece of beaded tulle with a larger bead ornament, a silk bow with long tassel and a side fringe, and a piece of broken beaded net with two fringed attachments

All pieces are timeworn

Sweet small pouch purse from the 1800's decorated with jet bead fringe on the base and around the rim of the purse.

There is a cord carrying handle dressed with silk tassels. the silk is a crisp faille and in perfect condition

Reclaimed from a religious textile this silver metallic fringe is in excellent condition with a lovely full look and aged antique patina for partnering with older textiles, no losses of the twisted fringe

For sale by the meter, 5 meters available, cut to order

3" 8cm wide

Old chips to their ears

From the closed down tailors atelier this is a lighter weight woven wool textile with a black and white stripe design ideal for clothing, bags, even upholstery or pillows

An unused, dead stock bolt, so in very good vintage condition, measuring 154cm wide and 490cm long weight 2.2kg

From the closed down tailors atelier this is a heavy weight thick woven wool textile with a black and white herringbone design suitable for coats, bags, pillows

An unused, dead stock bolt, so in very good vintage condition, measuring 150cm wide and 500cm long weight 4.6kg

19th century French Notary's hard card document case with the original label "Minutes de M. Nicolas" 1881.
Lovely original untouched condition, with a gorgeous vintage dark green paper finish, superb amber colour label with the lettering in gold and the original linen ribbon tie.

Late 19th/early 1900's French avocat lawyer's toque hat in it's original box with the avocats name label on the side and inside the lid

The hat in perfect antique condition, no damage to the velvet or silk fabrics and the silver metallic braid is intact but slightly oxidised

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Taken from a prayer bench this large religious tapestry has amazing detail and symbolism

It is worked in a mix of wool and glazed cotton entirely by hand and with great skill

Amazingly for the age it is in perfect condition, no loss of thread anywhere, the colours are still strong and there are no marks or stains,

French legal manuscript written in 1613, the date can be read at the top in words and then at a later date, but not recently, the date has been added in ink numerically 

The wonderful swirling script is near impossible to read so we can't tell you what it contains,

Possibly the most kitsch wallpaper I have ever come across

I wish there were rolls and rolls of it but it was mostly on the walls of the vide maison it came from, which was quite something believe me!

I haven't unrolled it all to measure,

Three clear glass pharmacy jars with their original labels, the glass is hand blown with many beautiful inclusions adding lots of character and a pontil mark on the base of each.

The original labels are paper with gilt borders,

Tailored blue cotton short sleeve shirt with front stitching detail, fastens with pearl buttons at the front, wide collar and turn back cuffs 

chest 34"

Halter neck top with simple ties at the front and good shaping in a white cotton with blue spots

waist 30", chest depends on how much you want to reveal but approx 34"

Simple vest style top in yellow and white stripe cotton, some tailoring to give shape at the front

chest 34"

some rust spots and a little damage under one arm

Cute 1950's/60's summer dress in classic blue and white gingham with broderie anglaise trim, fastens with press studs at one side

chest 32" waist 30" length 35"