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Modes for May: Antique & Couture Fashion

Wed, May 20, 2026 11:00AM EDT
  2026-05-20 11:00:00 2026-05-20 11:00:00 America/New_York Augusta Auctions Augusta Auctions : Modes for May: Antique & Couture Fashion https://bid.augusta-auction.com/auctions/augusta-auctions/modes-for-may-antique-couture-fashion-23389
April showers bring May flowers, and we look forward to sharing our garden of delights with bidders this May! Our marquis spring auction will offer a bouquet of fine antique, couture & collectible fashion and textiles, drawn from institutions and select private collections.
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Lot 234

GENTS’ EMBROIDERED DOCUMENT CASE, FRANCE, 1780s

Starting Bid
$400

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Gents’ document case of cream figured silk, chainstitch silk embroidered hunting scene motif FR w/ handpainted face w/ silk stitched nose, merchant ship scene CB, beveled glass inlay leaves, mottled gold & silver convex pailettes, silk ribbon bound edging, monogram “JR”, 1780s, French, 6.5” x 4.75”, (moderate loss to embroidery & metallic threads esp upper FR, moderate tarnish to metallic elements, few spots where ribbon trim is partially detached, closure loop undone w/ moderate fraying, minor loss of fabric at bottom corners, some discoloration throughout, back piece partially detached from side panels, some wear to lining esp on flap) Good

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