276. Beautiful Early French Linsey-Woolsey Gown and Jacket To fit lady doll about 22", 5" shoulders. Styled for poupĂŠes of the 1860 era, of beautiful patterned linsey-woolsey in purple and black, with black velvet ribbon and button trim, and comprising three pieces including fitted bodice with short sleeves, full skirt with box pleats, and matching jacket with tapered shape and coat sleeves. Excellent condition. Circa 1860. $900/1300
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277. Outstanding French Mother-of-Pearl Fan with Hand-Painted Scene
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8" (20 cm.) The eighteen-blade fan with painted black and gilt garlands and accents unfolds to a heavy paper-folding fan with silk organza inserts and having hand-painted image of 18th century style gentleman and lady posed in a garden setting, with floral garlands edging the fan. Excellent condition. French, mid1800s, exquisite luxury detail. $800/1100
278. 19th Century Miniature Mirror with Ormolu Frames and Glass Perfume Bottles 8" (20 cm.) A beveled glass mirror with gilt frame is bracketed between two full-length supports and is trimmed by two ormolu garlands, a bisque sconce featuring a blonde hair woman holding a fan, and flanked by two blue and white blown glass perfume bottles with stoppers that are enclosed in ormolu frames. The actual h. of the mirror is 3", making it a perfect display size for poupĂŠes. Excellent condition. Circa 1885. $400/600
279. 1906 Viennese Ballspenden in Luxury Hinged Case
280. 1902 Viennese Ballspenden as Fancy Gilt Hand Mirror for the Artist's Ball
4" (10 cm.) Of silvered metal, the very elaborate cast case has rich baroque designs, with lid flap hinging open to reveal a pair of rose inner panels which also unfold to reveal the mirrored back. The rose silk-covered booklet with order-of-the-dance pages is attached to the back, gilt-lettered "XVIIL Wohltafigkeitz-Ball... 26 Janner 1906" (ball of the tavern-owners). With rose cord, rose velour tassels and ormolu trim with gilt loop. Excellent condition. 1906, Vienna. $800/1200
5" (13 cm.) l. The gilt brass hand mirror with Art Nouveau styled handle has rose silk back that is giltlettered "Kunstler Schutsenball 17 Febr. 1902" , with rose silk covered order-of-the-dances booklet attached on a rose cord, with gilt-tipped pencil, and decorated
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