Antique Victorian Mourning Sash Black Wool Crepe Passementerie Belt with Silk Tassels 50s black velvet skirt This egg cup measures 4”

This egg cup measures 4” in height and is in very good condition with slight wear to the transfer decoration

exclusive of the handle

Pieces that are stamped Occupied Japan date to between 1947 and 1952

This Renato Balestra dress itself is made in a simple form fitting sheath style that should be worn off the shoulder

Antique Victorian Mourning Sash Black Wool Crepe Passementerie Belt with Silk Tassels 50s black velvet skirt This egg cup measures 4”An antique black sash dating from the Victorian period, likely intended as a mourning dress accessory. The sash is constructed of black wool crepe and lined on the reverse with silk, with elaborate black passementerie and soutache appliqu decoration at the centre. The pointed ends terminate in silk tassels, allowing the sash to drape decoratively when tied at the waist. The monochromatic black palette and crepe fabric are highly characteristic of