Thomas Mawer & Son: Costume & Textiles
Last Updated on Tuesday, 29 June 2010 04:40 Written by a2e Tuesday, 29 June 2010 04:40
Costume And; Textiles
Jul 3, 2010, 10:00 AM GMT
Thomas Mawer And; Son: Lincoln, UK
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The Costume of China – Rare Book for Richard Winterton Fine Art Sale
Last Updated on Saturday, 15 May 2010 04:20 Written by a2e Saturday, 15 May 2010 04:20
A rare book titled ‘The Costume of China’, compiled by George Henry Mason, (Major of His Majesty’s 102nd Regiment), published in 1804 has come to light in a local property. The leather bound volume contains sixty hand coloured engravings of Chinese figures in the respective costumes of their individual trade. An informative description accompanies each.
Examples of note are the garments worn by ‘Man with a Raree Show’, ‘Pork Butcher’, ‘Frog Catcher’, ‘Barber’, ‘Woman preparing Tea’, ‘Fishmonger’ and so on. The plate showing ‘A Lady of Distinction’ shows the figure in her ‘Habit of Ceremony’ holding a pipe. The illustrations were designed by Pu-Qua of Canton and published originally in 1799.
The rare volume is coming up at Richard Winterton’s Fine Art Sale on Thursday 27th May and carries a £1,500-2,000 estimate.
Contact the Auctioneers for any further information on 01543 251081.
www.richardwinterton.co.uk
Fellows & Sons: Costume Jewellery & Silver
Last Updated on Friday, 19 February 2010 02:00 Written by a2e Friday, 19 February 2010 02:00
Costume Jewellery And; Silver
Mar 1, 2010, 10:30 AM GMT
Fellows And; Sons: Birmingham, UK
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Tennants: Vintage Costume, Textiles & Dolls
Last Updated on Friday, 5 February 2010 10:45 Written by a2e Friday, 5 February 2010 10:45
Vintage Costume, Textiles And; Dolls
Feb 13, 2010, 9:30 AM GMT
Tennants: Leyburn, UK
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