BLUE VintAge womenswear
Chunky ribbed vintage jumper with wrap over collar and cable knit 'V' detail. Has a blue and red pattern with black and red stripes. The waist, cuffs and collar are double thickness rib in plain cream. The chunky overlapping collar folds down on itself but also looks great worn up with a scarf tucked in to keep the chill off your neck.
Size & fit
• Chest - 40"
• Waist - 30"-38"
• Length - 26"
Original 1980s vintage nautical top with neon atlantic-surf motif.
navy wrap-over neckline with press studds
nautical striped front shoulder panels
white cap sleeves
1980s style neon surfing motif
ribbed waistband
plain white back
100% cotton
Size
Chest: 36"
Waist: 33"
Waist: 28" and stretchy
Length: 23"
Brand
Top
Condition
Good condition, minor discolouration to the inside the neckline (has been cleaned), the hemline is a bit spiralled to the left, otherwise light wear.
Effortlessly cool vintage boucle cardigan in rich navy with a softly textured knit. Cropped and cozy—layer it over skirts or high‑waisted jeans for timeless retro charm.
A pocket!! One little patch pocket on the left side.
Front fastening with wooden buttons
Navy blue
Bouclé knit
Elbow length sleeves
Rib cuffs, neckline and hem
Circa 1960s
Size
Bust: 32”
Waist: 31”
Hips: 34”
Length: 21”
Sleeve length: 7”
Sleeve width at cuff: 6”
Brand
Unbranded, no label
Condition
Excellent overall condition. No visible snags or stains, moderate pilling.. Boucle retains softness and structure. Buttons intact. Wear consistent with a gentle vintage life.
This stunning calf-length 1950s summer dress and jacket set is from former London department store Bourne & Hollingsworth. Creates a classic 1950s silhouette with it's 'pinched-in' darted waist and ¾ length sleeves.
The Dress:
Angled neckline at front
V-neck at back
Darted waist
Sleeveless
Knee-length
Zip fastening to dress
The Jacket:
¾ length sleeves
Pearlescent blue buttons
Darted waist
Faux pockets
Size & fit
Bust: 36"
Waist: 27"
Hips: 42"
Length: 38"
Brand
Bourne & Hollingsworth
A sky blue pointelle knit sleeveless top circa 1970s. This softly fitted stretch top is semi-sheer due its openwork lace knit pattern. The neckline is round and the top sleeveless with the neckline and armholes finished with a patterned matching blue trim.
• Pointelle knit top
• Sky blue
• Sleeveless
• Round neck
• Stretchy
• Made in Britain
Size
• Bust: 34"
• Waist: 30"
• Hips: 32"
• Length: 19"
Keep snug with this women’s vintage patterned baby blue thermal vest circa 1970s. The straps are wide and the hem is midi length, approximately to the bellybutton. The knit is patterned with diamonds, the scoop neck and sleeveless armholes are edged with a patterned thread trim.
• Thermal vest
• Baby blue
• Patterned knit
• Scoop neck
• Sleeveless
• Decorative elastic trim
Size
• Bust: 32"
• Waist: 32"
• Hips: 34"
• Length: 18½"
Keep dry in style with this single-breasted lightweight coat by Quelrayn circa 1970s. Knee-length raincoat with full-length sleeves and rounded notched collar. Light-weight, ideal for Spring/Fall or warmer winter climates.
.• All-over moiré pattern
• Air Force blue
• Single-breasted
• Calf length
• Rounded notched collar
• Two good-sized pointed flap pockets.
• Long box pleat at the rear for ease of movement
• Buttoned-adorned tab details at the back of the waist
• Darts at the bust for a flattering fit
• Fastens with four large blue round buttons
• Blue lining
• Lamé Quelrayn label
• Loop inside the neck for hanging
Size
• Bust - 41"
• Waist - 37"
• Hips - 42"
• Length - 41½"
Brand
Quelrayn
Embrace summery retro style in this blue polka dot halterneck sun dress and oh-so-adorable bonnet style matching sun hat!
The dress has a high waistline shaped into a knee-length a-line skirt. The back fastens with a metal Star zip, the halterneck straps tie in a knot at the back. The cups, back top edge and hem are all edged with a decorative topstitch. The bonnet folds flat to fit easily into your beach bag. It fastens at the back with two press studs and has decorative chunky white plastic buckles.
• Halterneck sun dress.
• Blue and white polka dots.
• Knotted halterneck strap.
• Knee length.
• Paterned stitch detail, we suspect this dress is handmade.
• Matching sun hat!
Size
• Bust: 35½"
• Waist: 31"
• Hips: 40"
• Length: 33½"
1960s boxy fit chunky weave blue wool jacket with purple flecks. Front buttoning with small round moulded plastic buttons and a convertible collar. The long sleeves finished with buttoned cuffs and two lined square patch pockets adorn the front. The pure new wool fabric is bright mid blue interwoven with navy blue with purple flecks to match the purple of the jacket lining.
Flecked wool jacket
Circa late 1960s
Long sleeves
Button cuffs
Convertible collar
Moulded blue buttons
Purple lining
Spare button
Size
Bust - 41"/104cm
Waist - 40"/101.5cm
Hips - 42"/106.5cm
Length - 28"/71cm
Radiate mod vibes in this original 1960s navy Crimplene dress with nautical striped collar and godet pleats. Pair with a vespa or blunt fringe to nail that 1960s look.
Navy and white striped contrast jewel neckline
Navy and white striped godet pleats
Covered buttons detail
Short sleeves
Knee length
Zip fastening
Made from Crimplene
Size
This dress has a loose silhouette as was popular in the 1960s, this style of dress is not designed to be close-fitting.
Bust: 39”/99cm
Waist: 36”/91.5cm
Hips: free size
Sleeve length: 2”/5cm
Length: 37”/94cm
BLUE VintAge accessories
A wide blue checked tie by The Flairtye Connoisseur circa 1970s. The textured checked fabric has stripes of mid blue, and white in one direction and thick textured striped of navy and white in the opposite direction and burgundy lining.
• Textured tie.
• Checked pattern.
• Blue, navy and white.
• Made in England
Size
• Width: 3¾"
• Length: 53½"
Brand
The Flairtye Connoisseur
Cute 1960s suitcase ideal for weekend breaks or sun holidays. Big enough for your essentials and small enough to fit in the overhead luggage rack. Cerulean blue fabric outer with a floral print in with brown, purple and shades of blue.
• Small enough for Easyjet cabin luggage (true on 22/02/2010)
• Bold 1960s floral print
• Full-width outer zip pocket
• Strap-down full-width inner pocket
• Adjustable straps for keeping your folded clothes flat
• Reinforced faux leather base with stud feet
• Hardy plastic handle
• Made in Japan
Size
50cm wide x 32cm tall x 14cm deep
Condition
Good condition. Original lock casing and key are missing so it doesn’t lock, the zip works fine. One decorative rivet missing from the base and small tear in piping. There is an 8cm tear in the lining at the edge of the base There is an 8cm tear in the lining at the edge of the base (see image of the case open). There has been some repair to the stitching of the zip in places. Otherwise, light wear.
Adorn you lapel with a cute piece of history – this heart-shaped lucite brooch c.1948-1952 with a hand-painted polar bear motif. Perfect for an arty 1950s enthusiast or a nice gift for for a bear-loving friend.
Heart-shaped brooch
Cornflower blue
Hand-painted
Polar bear motif
Solid colour 'lucite’
Pin fastening at back
Size
3.2cm x 3.5cm
Composition
Solid colour lucite/acetate - has not been heat tested through risk of damaging painted motif. Metal fastening.
Brand
Unbranded, seemingly handmade.
Condition
Excellent condition, light wear.
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A round lucite brooch c.1948-1952, with gold edge and a hand-painted floral motif of two red, three blue and three pink flowers. Pin to your lapel for a touch of summer throughout the colder months.
Round brooch
Cornflower blue
Metallic gold edge
Hand-painted floral motif
Opaque 'lucite' - has not been heat tested through risk of damaging painted motif.
golden metal fastening.
more colour combinations available
Size
4cm diameter.
Brand
Unbranded, seemingly handmade.
Condition
Excellent condition, light wear.
Add a touch of spring to your outfit with this hand-painted floral lucite brooch c.1948-1952. Square with a metallic gold edge and a motif of heather, white daisies and blue flowers on a grass surround.
Square brooch
Sky blue
Hand-painted
Floral motif
Scalloped gold metallic border
Solid moulded 'lucite' - has not been heat tested through risk of damaging painted motif.
Golden metal pin fastening
Size
3.8cm x 3.8cm
Brand
Unbranded, seemingly handmade.
Condition
Excellent condition, light wear.
A pale purple lucite crescent brooch 1948-1952. Hand-painted with a dainty yellow flower and daisy floral motif and metallic gold edge.
• Cresent brooch
• Periwinkle purple-blue
• Hand-painted
• Floral motif
• Gold metallic border
• Opaque 'Lucite' (an early plastic) - has not been heat-tested due to risk of damaging painted motif.
more colour combinations available
Size
Approx 3.8cm x 2cm
Brand
Unbranded, possibly handmade
Condition
Excellent condition, light wear
BLUE VintAge homeware
Classic French Lalique 2oz Bottle for Je Reviens 80° Eau De Toilette by Worth, in original box. Launched in 1932, to become the most acclaimed of House of Worth’s fragrances, Je Revien’s became a favoured gift from solder to their sweethearts during the 1940s. The bottle is empty with residual scent, great for a vanity display.
French clear glass Lalique disk bottle/flacon
Golden cap with debossed ‘Worth’ and ‘Paris’
Bottle base embossed with ‘Lalique 2¼ fl oz French bottle’
With original Je Reviens 80° Worth Eau De Toilette box
Rectangular silver label with black and blue logo (more easily found with gold diamond label)
Based on research this version is estimated to date c.1940s-1950s
Size
2¼ fl oz bottle measuring approx 8cm x 9.5cm x 2cm (holds 2oz).
Box measures 8cm x 3.7cm x 9.8cm.
Brand
Je Reviens 80° by House of Worth. Bottle made by Lalique.
Condition
Bottle: Empty and unwashed, still retains the scent. Most of the ink of the label has worn off, a bit of ‘Worth’ and ‘London’ remains - the imprint of other letters can be seen slightly under the light. Lid in excellent condition with only light wear.
Box: Still retains scent. Structurally sound with light wear particularly at edges and a 1cm dent in the back. Some light decolourisation at the front where blue has been rubbed away a bit. There is a 5mm dark blue mark on the left side and a light 3.3cm watermark on the top.
Empty round vintage selloptape tin, cerulean blue with old style Sellotape branding, the perfect vintage packaging for storaging trinkets or small valuables …or indeed sticky tape!
Metal
Cerulean blue and white
Size
12.2cm x 3cm
Brand
Sellotape
Condition
Fair condition. Damage to the front where some of the pain has been removed during cleaning revealing the silver beneath. Several scratches to the base. Significant tarnishing and some rust spots to the inside surface. Otherwise moderate wear out outside.
Large two-tone insulated lidded jug by Aladdin circa 1960-1969. Its ability to help keep your coffee, hot cocoa or mulled wine hot makes this vintage pitcher great for alfresco entertaining!
Teal blue and white
Cross-shaped moulded detail
Pouring spout
Large angular handle
Shiny metal interior
Insulated
Approx 33 Fl Oz. capacity
Size
Approx 15cm x 29cm x 10cm
Brand
Aladdin
Condition
Excellent condition, thin mark around the seal, otherwise light wear.
Part transparent turquoise, part opaque cream plastic double-walled butter dish and cover. Designed in 1964 by Martyn Rowlands for Insulex.
Transparent turquoise outer
Opaque cream inner and cover
Moulded styrene-based plastic
Polyurethane foam filling
This item features in the V&A Collections
Size
Height: 6.4cm x
Length: 14.8cm
Width: 9.9cm
Brand
Insulex
Condition
Very good condition. A scuff in the centre of the lid, and another on one side. Few very small scratches. Otherwise light wear.
The choice of two vintage plastic sellotape containers. Vintage packaging ideal for storing trinkets or small valuables …or indeed sticky tape!
Vintage plastic
Cream base
Blue lid
Old-style Sellotape branding
Choose from the typography 'CLEAR TAPE 216 feet' or 'Self adhesive clear tape'.
Size
11.8cm x 2.4cm
Brand
Sellotape
Condition
Excellent condition, light wear.
Antique Art Deco playing cards box from Selfridges & Co. containing two sealed packs of gilt illustrated playing cards. Unopened collectable set circa c. 1920s-1930s.
Two still sealed card decks
A red pack and a blue pack
Linen grained cards
Blue leather-effect (textured paper) box
Art Deco Selfridges & Co. label
Back of the box indicates cards bear a desert scene with camel, stars and gilt detailing
Box size
12.8cm x 9.5cm x 2.2cm
Brand
“D’Eincourt” playing cards by Selfridges & Co. Inner tax wrapper marked Gold Medal cards made by C. Goodhall & Sons, one of Britan’s most significant playing card manufacturers of the 19th and early 20th Century.
Condition
Excellent condition - Cards unused in sealed tax wrapping. Outer box has some sun bleaching to the top and sides, with five small scuffs to the edges of the box, light wear to inside.
Nine polka dot paper napkins c.1960s. Ideal for a mid-century-themed dinner or rockabilly tea party.
9 paper napkins in total across 2 packs
2 red polka dot, 7 blue polka dot
Made in England
Size
18cm x 18cm (approx, 7” x 7”)
Brand
Winfield
Condition
Unused, in original packaging (not sealed), there were originally more in the packs.
A chunky cream knit jumper circa 1980s. This weft knit vintage jumper has a contrasting turtleneck collar in Bondi blue, 17cm long raglan sleeves and ribbed cuffs.
• Chunky knit
• Cream weft knit.
• Turtleneck collar to keep the cold at bay.
• Contrasting blue collar.
• Raglan sleeves.
Size
• Chest: 36"
• Waist: 35"
• Neck 15"
• Length: 22"