FASHIon & AccESSoRIES 1600s to 2000s
60 60 A pair of embroidered gentlemen’s mules, ottoman for the European market, 18th century, the uppers of green satin embroidered in chain-stitch in silver thread, coloured silks with stylised flowers and foliage, thick leather soles, the insole with remains of embroidered beige silk, 29cm, 11 1/4in (2) £3000 - 5000
61 A pair of embroidered gentlemen’s slippers, circa 1850, worked in wools with vine leaves, edged in scarlet ribbon, gently rounded toes, straight soles, 29cm, 11 1/2in £350 - 500
62 A pair of repoussé lady’s shoes, probably Indian for the European market, circa 1880-90, the leather upper entirely covered in chased white metal (probably low grade silver) adorned with fruits and blossom, with low curved heel and pointed toes, 15cm, 9 3/4in £500 - 900
63 A printed cotton day dress, circa 1855, with roller-printed design of small blue flowerheads and foliage, fan pleats falling from the shoulders coverge into shirring at the front waist, flounces to sleeves and skirt, bust 81cm, 32in, waist 61cm, 24in; together with a white trellis-weave muslin summer gown late 1850s-early 1860s, with wide pagoda sleeves, straight waistline, trimmed with blue ribbons and bows, ruffles to hem, bust 76cm, 30in, waist 56cm, 22in (2) £350 - 500 62 20