COSTUME ACCESSORIES
Costume accessories are some of the most interesting and charming antiques to buy and collect. These were some of the most personal items used, handled and loved by their original owners. From fans to jewellery, to hats to clothing itself. Each item has an intimate story. Who used this piece? And why?
STUNNING 19TH CENTURY LACE HAND FAN WITH ORNATE CARVED MOTHER OF PEARL STICKS
This absolutely stunning fan has ornate carved and gilt detailed mother of pearl sticks and an ornate cream lace mount. It has clearly graced many a sumptuous ballroom and fluttered with abandon as it has had some repairs to the guard sticks. It is worth seeking professional restoration to return this remarkable piece to its full glory but otherwise careful use or display should ensure this piece is admired for many years to come. £95
FINE SILK GAUZE FAN WITH LACE EDGE AND SEQUIN DETAIL
This is a beautiful ivory coloured fine silk gauze fan with sequin details and a lace trim on painted wooden sticks. The gauze is starting to fray a little as expected from age and use, likely mid-late Victorian. Sticks are all intact. £45
PRETTY EDWARDIAN LACE FAN WITH MOTHER OF PEARL STICKS
This pretty as a picture fan is in overall good condition apart from one missing stick which has broken off at the base. The lace is in good order and it still folds and works beautifully. Gorgeous. £35
EXCELLENT 19TH CENTURY CREAM SILK, LACE AND SEQUIN FAN WITH BONE STICKS
This is an excellent 19th century hand fan with bone sticks, mounted with cream silk and lace with sequin detail and in wonderful original condition. The silk has some areas where wear is starting to appear but otherwise everything is working and intact. This is the perfect piece to use at a costume party or ball - the real deal in its real setting! £65.
1920S PAINTED PAPER FAN WITH DECORATED WOODEN STICKS
This is a beautiful large hand painted paper fan circa 1920s decorated with floral and oriental motifs, a lovely example of early Art Deco. Some small tears to the paper but otherwise in great condition. £25
FINE EDWARDIAN BONE FAN WITH DELICATE SILK GAUZE AND PAINTED SCENES
A large beautiful Edwardian fan with bone sticks with gilded decoration. Mounted with delicate silk gauze which is starting to fray at either end and one section has been glued to the guard stick in the past. The decoration is handpainted with gilding and 18th century scenes accented with sequins. Delicate, but in overall good condition. £75
LATE VICTORIAN HAND PAINTED ON GOLD SILK FAN WITH GILDED WOODEN STICKS
A glorious piece! The flowers are hand painted on to the gold silk mount which has a deep lustre and the wooden sticks have been delicately painted with gilt floral decoration to match. A beautiful quality fan and in excellent condition! £65
LATE VICTORIAN CREAM SILK FAN WITH CARVED BONE STICKS
A great every day piece in superb condition. The bone sticks are carved and pierced with a subtle design and the plain silk mount is in excellent condition. Ready to use at your first ball! £50
UNUSUAL VINTAGE DOUBLE-SIDED PAINTED COCKADE FAN
This is a bright and beautiful folding cockade fan, painted in unusual tropical designs and bold colours. Excellent overall condition with wooden petals and no visible damage. £25
EDWARDIAN PRINTED PAPER FAN WITH 18TH CENTURY SCENES
Pretty Edwardian printed fan with 18th century scenes and decorated wooden sticks. Some old repair to the first few folds glued to the guard stick but otherwise great condition and very usable. £30
BEAUTIFUL EDWARDIAN BONE & SEQUIN FAN FOR RESTORATION
Another example of a beautiful Edwardian fan but one whose life has been hard. It has been glued in many places over the years and the silk gauze has been torn. An ideal restoration project that could give the delicate but damaged beauty a new lease of life. £15
SELECTION OF DECORATIVE PLASTIC, LACE AND SEQUINNED VINTAGE FANS
A collection of good quality vintage fans with plastic sticks, mounted with lace, fabric and sequin details. Available separately or as a collection. Priced between £10-15 each.
A SELECTION OF VINTAGE FOLDING AND BRISE FANS WITH PAINTED WOODEN STICKS
A collection of vintage hand fans of wooden construction with painted detail, either standard folding or brise style. Priced between £10 - £20 each.
CLASSIC 1960S BROWN CORD HANDBAG
In excellent condition with minimal wear, an attractive catch and internal pocket, this lovely vintage bag will compliment any outfit from the 1940s style onwards. 7.5" wide at the base x 6.5" high excluding handle. £25
VINTAGE ACKERY BLACK LEATHER HANDBAG CLUTCH WITH OPTIONAL CHAIN HANDLE
Ackery have been making fine quality leather handbags since 1925 and have numbered Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and Margaret Thatcher among their clients! This gorgeous quality vintage bag has a faux tortoiseshell clasp and gilt accepts and an optional chain handle that folds beautifully into the bag when not in use! 12" wide. £30.
VINTAGE 1960S FAUX CROCODILE SQUARE HANDBAG
This fantastic square mock crocodile handbag probably dates to the 1960s-70s and is in fantastic condition. It has a large capacity so you can definitely fit your phone, purse and a pair of flats at the very least! Perfect addition to your retro cool outfit! 11" wide. £35
SELECTION OF VINTAGE FAUX CROCODILE HANDBAGS
A selection of vintage mock crocodile handbags and clutch bags. Perfect for some vintage styling and to create a period aesthetic to any outfit. £20 each
BURGUNDY LEATHER 1940S HANDBAG
This is a fab little 1940s handbag with a stylish clasp. Interior is in very good condition, zip runs smoothly, but the outside has some scuffs commensurate with age, and the handle has a split and repair. A great authentic piece of period styling. 9" wide. £25.
VINTAGE BROWN LEATHER JONELLE HANDBAG
This is a very smart brown leather handbag from Jonelle which would grace any period look from the 1940s onwards and in superb overall condition. A little light wear to the corners on the exterior, but otherwise the inside is immaculate. 12" wide. £25
VINTAGE TORTOISESHELL SPECTACLES WITH CASE
With delicate tortoiseshell frames these vintage specs are a in fantastic condition and have either clear glass lenses or a very mild prescription! Circa 1930s-40s £25
PAIR OF CELLULOID ART DECO COMBS WITH DIAMANTÉ
A perfect pair of Art Deco hair combs made from celluloid to simulate tortoiseshell. These have immaculate diamanté accents, with all stones intact. £25
19TH CENTURY SILVER PLATED BEAUCOURT POCKET WATCH
This is such a nice clean pocket watch but sadly missing it’s glass. Key wind mechanism in the back so it might be made to work again and has a tiny hairline crack on the face. It’s surprising more pocket watches don’t get ruined as they were so much a part of every day life. Perhaps a restorer could bring this back to glory! £30
SUPERIOR RAILWAY TIMEKEEPER POCKET WATCH
This Swiss-made watch would have been a fantastic watch in its day! Likely very late Victorian to Edwardian, it’s now however not working and has been sealed shut. Useful for display purpose, set dressing or for spares only sadly! £25
INGERSOLL BRASS POCKET WATCH - WORKING ORDER
Charming little brass pocket watch by Ingersoll London Ltd, mid 20th century and in full working order. It is missing its top loop to attach a chain but this could easily be replaced. Slight scratches to the glass cover but both front and back pop off easily for cleaning and servicing. £25
CHARMING SILVER VICTORIAN LADY’S POCKET WATCH
This smaller sized pocket watch would have been ideal for the smart Victorian woman. A gorgeously decorated case with delicate floral painted detail on the face and hallmarked for Birmingham 1885. Not currently working and missing one hand, it could easily be brought back to its former glory! £35
ART DECO SILVER PLATED POCKET WATCH
If you didn’t know it from the front, then the glorious sunburst design on the back casing just shouts 1920s! This lovely watch was once owned by someone who scratched their initials into the empty cartouche at the back but this could be altered or replaced with a silver panel to avoid scratch the playing. Not working but a delightful costume prop or piece of dressing! £30
BEAUTIFUL DENNISON GOLD PLATED EDWARDIAN POCKET WATCH
This must have a lovely tale to tell its inscription shows! Given as a gift from his fellow workers at Tivydale Colliery in 1919, Mr John Davies must have been admired and respected to receive such a top quality gift! A little damage to the catch and it’s not working but with restoration it could be a wonderful piece. Or a perfect costume accessory either way! £55
CUTEST LITTLE EDWARDIAN LEATHER PURSE
This is a lovely little purse in brown leather with a metal clasp and internal change section with press button release. A lovely little piece of engineering for an item very much a part of everyday life. In wonderful condition considering how much these were used! £18
VINTAGE LEATHER MEN’S WALLETS
A collection of vintage leather men’s wallets. Perfect gifts or great for period costume choices! £5-£15 depending on age and condition.
EARLY 20TH CENTURY TINY LEATHER WALLET/PURSE
This is a lovely early wallet / purse of a small size in gorgeous soft tactile leather for little bits of change or notes. Maybe if you’re someone who doesn’t need to carry money!! A lovely piece of antique costume detail, what would you have kept in it?! £20
TINY EDWARDIAN EMBOSSED LEATHER SOVEREIGN PURSE
To be honest - you don't store much in here. A remnant of an age where it was useful to have a sovereign on you in case of emergencies, this charming embossed leather purse has some wear as you'd expect but a clean interior and a tight clasp. £12
ROLLED GOLD MEN’S CUFFLINKS IN BOX
This is a charming pair of rolled gold Cufflinks, probably 1930s-40s, and in good condition. Comes in the box which is probably not original but fits well. A beautiful gift for the vintage chap! £35
BOWLER HAT BY LINCOLN BENNETT & CO
For the smart gentleman about town! A neat little bowler hat from Lincoln Bennett & Co of London. Some nibbles to the rim as you’d expect from being handled and worn but the interior is in superb condition. Internal circumference 22” (56cm) £30
SMART VINTAGE GREY TOP HAT IN EXCELLENT CONDITION BY SAMUEL MORTLOCK & SON, LONDON
Samuel Mortlock & Son of Gracechurch Street were top quality gentleman's hatters from 1869 and this later grey top hat is in superb condition. The owner put his initials inside in small metal discs "R.F.S" - what was his name? Whoever he was he clearly took care of his possessions (or had a superb valet) as apart from some light age marks to the silk its in superb condition and completely wearable. £35
MID-CENTURY TRIUMPH INGERSOLL WATCH WITH LEATHER STRAP IN ORIGINAL BOX - WORKING
It's always lovely to get items in the original packaging and this is a charming mid-century Triumph Ingersoll lady's watch in its box. The watch is in lovely condition, it winds and ticks but the leather strap is somewhat worn and dried out and could be replaced if you want to wear it regularly. £35
MID-CENTURY TRIUMPH INGERSOLL LADIES GILT DRESS WATCH
A beautifully feminine mid-century gilt metal dress watch by Triumph Ingersoll, boasting 7 jewels and shockproof! Sadly this doesn't work but is worth taking to a professional to see if it can be revived. On an ornate bracelet strap with a folding clasp it looks wonderfully elegant and feminine to wear. £28