GIANNI VERSACE VINTAGE SUNGLASSES(SAD STORY INVOLVED)

This is a pair of original Gianni Versace golden medussa head sunglasses, purchased by my aunt Anat Klein in the 80’s , in one of Versace’s stores in Rome. She always took pride for this purchase ($400 originaly), and she was wearing them when she was killed by a suicide bomber attack in Netanya- Israel, in 2003. My cousins don’t…

GEORGIAN EYE MINIATURE MOURNING RING GOLD JET 1830

THE RING IS INSCRIBED ON ITS REVERSE ‘ ELIZA SUTTON OB 6TH JUNE 1830 AT 58 Georgian eye miniature mourning ring Thanks, Kendra!

Victorian Bronze Brocade Silk 2pc Brides Travel Dress

The sad story of this dress is that it was made for as part of a young woman’s bridal trousseau. This was her “going away” dress. She was married, but the hapless bridegroom was killed in a horse & buggy accident on the honeymoon. She returned home, placed the dress in a chest and it’s been there ever since, until…

~SWEET LITTLE CHARLIE’S SHOES DTD 1840 * PROVENANCE ~

A note bearing a poignant message accompanies the shoes. The note says they were worn by Little Charlie who passed away at 20 months in November, 1840. The shoes and their note will be accompanied by a piece of fine silk with these words written in pencil on it: My dear Charly, my child. The note makes mention of a…

IVORY WEDDING DRESS 30 YEARS OLD COSTUME STAGE EX-COND!

Yes, 30 years ago I wore this when Paul and I got married. Our daughter has died and I have no-one to leave it to so I’m hoping someone will like it enough to use it for their special day and as their something old! Ivory wedding dress Ivory wedding dress (saved image)

Pre-1938 Levi Strauss Rodeo Shirt

This shirt belonged to my grandfather who fell to his death from an oil rig in Bakersfield California in 1938 while my grandmother was pregnant with my mother. Levi Strauss Rodeo Shirt Levi Strauss Rodeo Shirt (saved image)