Augusta Auctions
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December Vintage- Decades of Decadence

Wed, Dec 8, 2021 11:00AM EST
Lot 202

TWO SILK VELVET BEADED EVENING CAPES, 1870-1880s

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 black silk velvet w/ jet beading, soutache & cording in stylized floral motifs, stand collar w/ ruched black silk chiffon lining & edging, double faced silk satin ribbon bow at neck, CF hook & eye closures, SH-SH 48", L 28", (bead loss/disease, wearesp at hem & collar, shattering collar lining at closures); 1 midnight navy silk velvet shoulder cape w/ jet beaded passementerie & fringe, black silk chiffon ruffle at neck, lined in black china silk, SH-SH 38", L 16.5", (bead loss/disease, ribbons unfinish, lining lightly discolored) both good.

Condition

Good

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