A host of beautiful 18th and 19th century costume and accessories redolent of the English Country House will go under the hammer in the Costume, Accessories and Textiles Sale on 9th February, including a rare set of 19th century men's livery uniforms, a group of parasols which once belonged to Princess Mary, Countess of Harewood and daughter of George V, 18th century silk shoes and dresses, a 1930s lady's motoring outfit and a carved knitting stick inscribed 'Rudding Park', the fine Georgian manor on the outskirts of Harrogate.
Also of note in the sale is a circa 1911 Steiff teddy bear, and a good collection of Lace from a Private Collection, which includes fine examples of Late 19th Century Irish Youghal Needle Lace, Late 19th Century Swiss Whitework Lace, and Early 20th Century Honiton Lace.
Lot 2202 - Early 20th Century Chinese Lilac Silk Jacket,...
Sold for £1,400
Estimated at £100 - £200
Lot 2205 - 19th Century Decorative Chinese Red Silk Skirt,...
Sold for £600
Estimated at £300 - £500
Lot 2206 - 19th Century Chinese Summer Skirt, in a black...
Sold for £1,000
Estimated at £500 - £800
Lot 2253 - A Pair of Late 18th Century Green Silk Damask...
Sold for £1,300
Estimated at £600 - £800
Lot 2254 - A Pair of Late 18th Century Green Silk Lady's...
Sold for £2,500
Estimated at £800 - £1,200