Augusta Auctions
Live Auction

Spring Fling - Vintage Visions

Wed, May 12, 2021 07:00AM EDT
Lot 49

TWO CAPES & ONE PALETO, 1860s

Estimate: $300 - $500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$2,000 $100
$5,000 $250
$10,000 $500
$20,000 $1,000
$40,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
$500,000 $10,000
$1,000,000 $25,000
1 ecru cape w/ woven floral bud ground, collar, CF opening & hem of ruched organdy over glazed cotton trimmed in narrow lace band, c. 1860, SH-SH 17", L 35", (discoloration, tiny-0.25" spot stains) very good; 1 black Chantilly lace paleto w/ shaped sleeve, c. 1865, B 45", L 26", (tiny holes in net) excellent; 1 summer cape of organdy w/ deep ruffle hem, ruched & ruffled trim to collar, CF opening, along ruffle & to decorative hood, 2 thread button closures at CF, 1860-1865, SH-SH 16", L 23.5", (tiny-0.25" spot stains, repairs right neckline) very good. Museum of the City of New York.