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 PAINTED FOLDING FAN WITH CLEAR APERTURE AND SHAPING

A truly unusual fan with tall sticks and a shorter mount, painted all over with a scene involving what looks like an angel. Unusual clear aperture and the shaped corners add to the detail in a truly elaborate piece. £65

STUNNING 1920S BEADED BAG WITH TORTOISESHELL FRAME AND CLASP 

This is a gobsmackingly gorgeous 1920s beaded bag with original tortoiseshell frame and loops with a beaded handle, original interior. Oh the parties this could have been too! In superb condition, a few very small areas of loss and the interior has the expected wear but is not shredded. Well made and with a good weight. 18cm wide at the widest point, 35cm from top of handle to the bottom. £65

VICTORIAN STYLE FLORAL TAPESTRY BAG WITH CHAIN HANDLE AND BLUE SILK INTERIOR

Probably dating to a little later, circa - 1910-20 this little purse is in great overall condition with original blue silk interior intact and chain handle. No visible damage or holes and working clasp. £28

BEAUTIFUL EDWARDIAN / 1920S BEADED HANDBAG

A lovely period piece in great condition, with just a couple of very small areas of loose beading. The tortoiseshell loops and interior is in good order so with careful handling it could be regularly used for your favourite 20s costume! £45

ORIENTAL STYLE BLACK PAPER FAN WITH PAINTED FLOWERS

Sometimes the most simple styles are the best and this is no exception! Hand painted with simple white blossoms, this folding paper fan could easily evoke a tranquil Japanese garden. Excellent condition. £28

BLACK SILK EMBROIDERED MOURNING FAN WITH WOODEN STICKS

Embroidered subtly with metallic thread, this lovely solid fan is beautifully indicative of a mourning piece from the late Victorian / Edwardian era. One guard stick has a break which has been mended. £40

BEAUTIFUL EDWARDIAN SILK GAUZE FAN WITH SILVER INLAID BONE STICKS AND SEQUIN EMBROIDERY 

A lovely large and elegant carved bone fan with inlaid silver. The cream silk gauze fan has a subtle sequin embroidered design, a couple of very small areas of wear to the delicate gauze. One of the guard sticks has had an old repair but in good working order.  14" (36cm) long, 26" (66 cm) wide when open. £65

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

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

VINTAGE PAINTED WOOD AND LACE FAN WITH SEQUIN DETAIL

A charming vintage fan with lace and sequin deail and painted wooden sticks in excellent overall condition. £20

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 OR CELLULOID STICKS

1920S BLACK AND BLUE WOVEN BAG WITH WRIST STRAP

A lovely chic piece of Deco styling! Some very small repairs possibly to the inside where the handles are attached but otherwise great overall condition.   Measures 6.5" at the widest point. £28

CREAM BEAD EMBROIDERED 1920S EVENING PURSE 

This is a charming little cream and beaded 1920s evening purse in great overall condition. A slight loosening of the beads and a tiny rust patch where the fastener has stained the internal fabric is the only damage. £22

TINY EDWARDIAN CHAIN MAIL PURSE 

A popular accessory during the late Victorian and Edwardian period, this is a modest little example with a delicately chased brass metal frame. You won’t fit much in here but it might hold a shilling or two for the hansom cab. £12

CLASSIC TAN FAUX LEATHER 1960S HANDBAG

Excellent clean condition throughout, I'd be surprised if this has ever been used! 11.5" w x 14" h inc handle (28cm x 36cm) £20

VINTAGE BLACK FAUX LEATHER LADY'S BRIEFCASE STYLE BAG

Excellent clean condition throughout, likely unused, and with lots of handy pockets and plenty of give so it fits a lot! 12" w x 15.5" h inc handle (30cm x 40cm) £20

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 BEADED EVENINGS BAGS

Comparatively modern by our standards, these little beaded evenings bags are around 1980s - 1990s and make great stylish accessories for your party outfits! £12 each

MID-CENTURY VINTAGE BROWN LEATHER HANDBAG ORGANISER

Obviously anyone with the initials MB should be first in line for this smart handbag with compartments and complete with vanity mirror and small change purse. In superb condition. £25

VINTAGE BLACK AND GILT PRINTED EVENING BAG

A lovely vintage evening bag, probably dating from the 1980s - perfect for brightening up our little black dress! Great condition throughout. £18

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

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

GOLD PLATED DOUBLE POCKET WATCH CHAINS

Ideal for vintage costuming! Both these smart chains have a central loop clasp rather than a T-bar to loop through a central button hole and both in excellent condition. £25 each

SILVERTONE LONG SINGLE ORNATE POCKET WATCH CHAIN

Made up of lovely ornate links this is a particularly attractive pocket watch chain which could easily be modified into a double with the addition of a loop and T-bar. 21" long. £30

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

1920S/30S LEATHER PURSE WITH NOTECASE

A super useful 1920s/30s leather purse with change compartments and a full fold down note holder with elastic! Perfect for the organised lady or gent! The exterior has some wear but the inside is in great overall condition. £22

EARLY 20TH CENTURY MEN'S LEATHER CARD CASE / POCKET BOOK

The essential gent's accessory from the late 19th - early 20th century. These leather card cases can store your calling cards, money and love letters with ease. The ones with initials are particularly curious - I'd love to know what "H.G.G." kept in his! £20 each

VINTAGE LEATHER MEN’S WALLETS

VINTAGE WOMEN’S PURSES

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

VINTAGE MEN’S CUFFLINKS, TIE PINS AND SHIRT STUDS

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