Vintage 1950's Jacques Fath Dress

Archives: Collectibles: Nostalgia Pre 1960: item #387827
VD059

Fantastic Fath Cocktail Dress in a heavy black satin jacquard from the late 40's or early 50's. It has the wonderful lines and superb detailing that he was famous for, and it's in excellent condition. The back zipper concealed in the seam made the dress impossible to fit on a form, so please excuse my own body, which is slightly too short waisted for a perfect fit. Even so, the lines are so great and flattering that this dress is really timeless. About a size 6, it measures 36" bust, 26" waist, ... Click for details

Vintage 1940's Lilli Ann Beige and Brown Jacket

Archives: Collectibles: Nostalgia Pre 1950: item #377946
VS082

Great 40s wool gabardine jacket with the fantastic detailing that Lilli Ann is noted for. It has two labels, one at the neck that says "Silva Fox Apparel", which is the store, and another on the inside right with the "Lilli Ann" label. The right pocket, buttons, and left front shoulder trim, in a dark brown, are so distinctive and beautifully sewn. The jacket is about a size 4 to 6, with 15" across padded shoulders, 34" bust, 28" waist, 36" hips, and 15" inside sleeve length. It's in excellent c... Click for details

Giorgio Armani Pin-Striped Skirt

Archives: Collectibles: Nostalgia Pre 2000: item #374948
VS080

Perfect Armani straight skirt in a black wool, nylon, elastin blend, in a herringbone weave with tan pin-stripes. Fully lined with back zipper and back kick-pleat, the label says size 10 and it measures 28" waist, 38" hips, and 20 1/2" length. Excellent, like-new condition.

Vintage French Baby-foot Golfazur Foosball Table

Archives: Collectibles: Nostalgia Pre 1970: item #373195
WA029

Similar in design to the Bonzini, this rarer Golfazur has many of the same features: telescoping control rods, aluminum goal boxes & ashtrays, as well as hand-painted aluminum players. This babyfoot has seen years of use in a bar. There is some varnish fade & the leg paint is heavily worn. It is a solid, angular gem from the mid 1960's.

Vintage 1950's Ceil Chapman Red Goddess Dress

Archives: Collectibles: Nostalgia Pre 1960: item #370055
VD053

Glorious 50's red silk chiffon Goddess gown with yards and yards of gathered and draped fabric and a sparkling rhinestone halter strap. With the typical bodice draping that Ceil Chapman was famous for, and a very full skirt, it's a beatiful example of this designer's work. Unfortunately, it is not in perfect condition. There is an L-shaped mend in the crepe underskirt, a few dark spots on the silk chiffon overskirt and near the hem of the underskirt. Also, there are two sections of the chiffon s... Click for details

Vintage Victorian Black Corset

Archives: Collectibles: Nostalgia Pre 1900: item #367125
VL007

Gorgeous Victorian Corset, probably French and circa 1890's, made of black cotton sateen, adorned with black cotton lace and silk ribbon on the outside top and bottom edges, and cream cotton on the inside. It has lots of boning, cream colored lacings on the back, and knob hook and eye closures in front. On the inside, it is printed "R&G No. 93". There is a slight brownish mark on the inside from where the original paper tag must have been. It fits a 24" waist at the smallest, with the lacings ex... Click for details

Vintage 1950's Rayon Tea Timer Top

Archives: Collectibles: Nostalgia Pre 1960: item #364745
VS069

Hawaiian tea timer style rayon shirt with a wonderful Japanese print. The label says "Kimojama", and the flower-cart print is bright and unfaded. A size 40, it's 18 1/2" across the shoulders, 42" bust, and 44" hips with side slits. There are a few barely perceptible beige spots that are lost in the print, but otherwise it's in excellent condition.

Vintage 1930's Satin and Lace Robe

Archives: Collectibles: Nostalgia Pre 1940: item #364021
VL006

Glamorous 30's creme silk satin and beige cotton lace dressing gown looks straight out of a Harlow movie. The label on the left shoulder seam says "Livingston Bros., Paris, San Francisco, Seattle". The flattering wrap style is quite adjustable, so it would fit a size 4-8. It's 15" across the shoulders, and approx. 56" long in the front and about 60" long in back. It's very wearable and in good condition, except for an inconspicuous patch near a side seam and scuffs on the satin. Pictures of dama... Click for details

Vintage 1950's Harvey Berin Cocktail Dress

Archives: Collectibles: Nostalgia Pre 1960: item #362902
VD046

This lovely 50's black silk dress by designer Karen Stark for Harvey Berin has incredible detail. The sleeves, bodice, and full skirt have black soutache braid and black lace trim. About a size 8, it's 16" across the shoulders, 38" bust, 28" waist, 16" waist-length, and a full skirt that is 28" long. It has a narrow silk belt that hooks in back, and it zips up the back. A gorgeous dress with lavish trim and couture details, it's in excellent like-new condition.

Vintage French Enamel Sign Cafe Chartres Double Sided

Archives: Collectibles: Nostalgia Pre 1950: item #351954
R037

This wonderful double-sided enamel sign from France is quite an amazing find. It is in great condition for its age with a red background and white lettering. There are light scratches and a few areas where enamel is missing, mostly along the edges & along the side where you hang it, but nothing at all to detract from the charm of this vintage sign. This is not a reproduction. Measures approximately 15-1/2 inches by 10 inches.