Designer & Vintage Textiles

Our textiles department is overseen by our highly experienced valuer Angie Bowles and she curates a textiles subsection within our quarterly Collectors’ sales. Usually comprising around 150-250 lots, these auctions include antique and vintage costume including 20th century and contemporary pieces by leading designers including as well as bags, shoes and accessories, antique and modern fabrics and early textiles, needlework and samplers. Recent stand out prices include £3,000 paid in 2022 for a fine 19th century Suzani panel, £2,100 for a Chanel quilted handbag bag and £1,700 for two pairs of Regency dress shoes.

Results & Highlights

2050 - Designer Fortuny (1871-1949) Five rare vintage early/mid 20th century Fortuny Curtains.

Designer Fortuny (1871-1949) Five rare vintage early/mid 20th century Fortuny Curtains.
Sold for £1,600

2114 - 1832 Georgian Carriage dress maroon silk with double cape collar trimmed with braid, padded and gathered skirt.

1832 Georgian Carriage dress maroon silk with double cape collar trimmed with braid, padded and gathered skirt.
Sold for £780

949 - Pair of 18th century French tapestry panels

Pair of 18th century French tapestry panels
Sold for £1,400

2180 - 19th century Chinese woman's blue woven silk robe. All over flowers, grapes and butterflies. Pink silk lining.

19th century Chinese woman's blue woven silk robe. All over flowers, grapes and butterflies. Pink silk lining.
Sold for £3,100

1833 Georgian brown silk taffetta maternity...
Sold for £1,000

2125 - Hermès Plume handbag in black leather with gilt metal work. Dimensions W.21cm, H.16cm (not including handles), D. 7.5 cm all approximate. Sold with Hermes soft dust bag.

Hermès Plume handbag in black leather with gilt metal work. Dimensions W.21cm, H.16cm (not including handles), D. 7.5 cm all approximate. Sold with Hermes soft dust bag.
Sold for £750

2050 - Late 18th century / early 19th century Regency pink striped silk open skirt dress with high waist and cross front and pleated back.

Late 18th century / early 19th century Regency pink striped silk open skirt dress with high waist and cross front and pleated back.
Sold for £600

2111 - 1834/1835 Georgian maternity day dress in Indian printed cotton with tiny crochet edging, bodice has feeding openings which have been closed with small stitches. Large gigot sleeves narrowing to...

1834/1835 Georgian maternity day dress in Indian printed cotton with tiny crochet edging, bodice has feeding openings which have been closed with small stitches. Large gigot sleeves narrowing to...
Sold for £960

2082 - Vintage Hill & Knowles curtains in Leaf & Bird pattern

Vintage Hill & Knowles curtains in Leaf & Bird pattern
Sold for £760

1435 - Two pairs of good quality Pierre Frey Papillon Bleu curtains

Two pairs of good quality Pierre Frey Papillon Bleu curtains
Sold for £3,500

2116 - 1835 Georgian green silk cloak with double collar and lined with cream silk, padded hemline .

1835 Georgian green silk cloak with double collar and lined with cream silk, padded hemline .
Sold for £680

2110 - 1837 Victorian maternity day dress in Indian printed cotton, bodice has feeding openings with tiny button fastenings, large gigot sleeves, gathered bodice front and back and high waistline.

1837 Victorian maternity day dress in Indian printed cotton, bodice has feeding openings with tiny button fastenings, large gigot sleeves, gathered bodice front and back and high waistline.
Sold for £680

2117 - 1845 Victorian wedding dress in cream silk folded pleats on boned bodice with pointed waistline, two tier sleeves, detachable large bow to be worn at the waist, matching short cape silk cape trimme...

1845 Victorian wedding dress in cream silk folded pleats on boned bodice with pointed waistline, two tier sleeves, detachable large bow to be worn at the waist, matching short cape silk cape trimme...
Sold for £780

2112 - 1832 pair Georgian silk gauze dresses with satin trims, intended to be worn over an outer dress, worn as bridemaid dresses. High waisted , one with original ribbon belt and buckle, gigot sleeves (...

1832 pair Georgian silk gauze dresses with satin trims, intended to be worn over an outer dress, worn as bridemaid dresses. High waisted , one with original ribbon belt and buckle, gigot sleeves (...
Sold for £880

2137 - Two pairs antique ladies shoes, one leather pair and one silk pair

Two pairs antique ladies shoes, one leather pair and one silk pair
Sold for £1,700

2051 - Designer Fortuny (1871-1949) vintage early/mid 20th century Fortuny Italian curtains, red and cream lined and interlined printed cotton in classical 'Corone' pattern. Forutny was renowned for his...

Designer Fortuny (1871-1949) vintage early/mid 20th century Fortuny Italian curtains, red and cream lined and interlined printed cotton in classical 'Corone' pattern. Forutny was renowned for his...
Sold for £1,000

779 - Singer Featherweight Model 222K electric sewing machine, in case

Singer Featherweight Model 222K electric sewing machine, in case
Sold for £520

788 - Rare late 17th/early 18th century Flemish tapestry

Rare late 17th/early 18th century Flemish tapestry
Sold for £1,500

2090 - Louis Vuitton travel bag with signature monogrammed design and leather handles, together with a Louis Vuitton padlock and key, and. Versace umbrella

Louis Vuitton travel bag with signature monogrammed design and leather handles, together with a Louis Vuitton padlock and key, and. Versace umbrella
Sold for £840

2089 - Louis Vuitton vanity case with fitted interior, signature monogrammed and brass fittings, together with a Louis Vuitton purse and Louis Vuitton key fob with two keys, label numbered 1029952, lock a...

Louis Vuitton vanity case with fitted interior, signature monogrammed and brass fittings, together with a Louis Vuitton purse and Louis Vuitton key fob with two keys, label numbered 1029952, lock a...
Sold for £1,900

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Our Specialists

Regular valuation days are held by our specialists. To learn more, please get in touch with us, or fill out the online form to ask about the value of your items.

Angie Bowles
Vintage Textile Specialist

T: 01206 754754
E: angie@reemandansie.com

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