Vontury hand-painted porcelain vase c1940
July 7, 2009
lovely porcelain vase from Vontury, of New Jersey c1940, hand-painted in the style of the early artists of Rookwood, a single columbine on a pale celadon background, incised “Vontury” on the base, 7 1/2″ high, 4 3/4″ across, very good condition with no damage, $120
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1940s speckled wool tweed fitted jacket
June 24, 2009
dangerous curves, seductively fitted wool tweed jacket from the 1940s, grey with brown and ecru speckles, sharply fitted waist with wild flaring peplum, narrow long arms, it appears both the buttons and the lining have been replaced during the last 60 years, so all labels are gone, as are the shoulder pads it likely once possessed, wear it without or add some, best fits size 8, 36-29-40, very good condition with no damage, $75
SOLD
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lovely fitted tan 1940s jacket
March 18, 2009
beautifully fitted jacket from the 1940s, elegantly sculpted, four covered buttons, fitted waist, flaring hips, turn back cuffs, full rose colored crepe lining, made by Moordale, most closely fits size 6, very good condition with two small issues, one small hole in the right cuff, another at the left waist, otherwise excellent, $50
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1940s mens gabardine zip-front coat
December 20, 2008
timeless classic from the 1940s, navy blue gabardine coat with thick faux shearling collar, original metal zipper, padded quilted lining, flaps over the deep waist pockets with velcro closure (not a factory original, that velcro), insulating warm knit elastic hidden cuffs, label reads “North Point Sportswear by Energy Mfg Co, St Paul, Minn”, good condition with a few problems, missing zipper pull (a very easy fix), but also with noticeable fade lines on the shoulders and down the outer sleeves, priced extremely low to reflect this, fits size Medium, $35
1940s Joan Crawford style grey coat
December 8, 2008
casual yet dramatic 1940s hip-length coat, grey flannel wool with subtle white and tan plaid, bold Joan Crawford style shoulder padding, two original lucite buttons, inset waist pockets, shallow back center vent, big turn-back cuffs, and looong notched lapels, full grey satin lining, no labels, fits sizes 4-8, very good condition with no damage, an incredibly stylish 65 year old coat in excellent condition, $200
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1940s mens navy gabardine jacket
November 21, 2008
classic gabardine three-button unconstructed jacket from the 1940s, light shoulder padding, patch waist pockets and single chest pocket, non-functioning buttons trimming the cuffs, Desmonds Palm Springs label, fits small, very good condition, $115
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1940s mens rayon Hollywood jacket
November 15, 2008
mens Hollywood jacket from the 1940s, rayon, button front, patch waist pockets and one chest pocket, button-trimmed cuffs, peach colored satin lining, made by Field & Stream, Gordon & Ferguson Inc, St Paul, Minn, fits size 38-40, very good condition with small tears in the lining, one discreet repair at the left cuff, $115
1940s green gabardine winter coat
October 30, 2008
a gorgeous piece of clothing in excellent condition, rich hunter green gabardine coat from the 1940s, completely original, trimmed with faux shearling, lined in acrylic pile fur, insulated satin lining in the sleeves, belted, turn-back cuffs, center back pleat, generous waist pockets, interior labels read “Winter Master”, “Routts, Milwaukee”, most closely fits size 4, excellent condition with no damage, a wonderful warm winter coat, $225
classic gabardine 1940s skirt suit
October 30, 2008
This is the one – the classic gabardine skirt suit from the 1940s. beautifully fitted, rich caramel color, slim skirt below-the-knee, scalloped collar, three original buttons, moderate shoulder padding, faux pockets, satin lining in the jacket replaced and in perfect condition, unlined skirt, no makers tags, most closely fits size 8, 28″ waist, very good condition with one small spot on the back center of the skirt, and a light fade line on the outer right sleeve, $65
1940s mid-century mod long coat
October 25, 2008
classic long trench coat from the 1940s, dramatic slub-weave rayon fabric trimmed with a brown velvet collar and buttons, inverted pleat the entire length of the back, big patch waist pockets, lightweight in the style of a raincoat, but with velvet trim it’s wise to not wear it in the rain, fully lined, made by Sherbrooke, best fits sizes 10-12, very good condition with the only apology being slight tears in the lining, exterior perfect, $125
