1900 Victorian Edwardian Silk Velvet Brown Capelet NICE 5 Pierced Champleve Swirly Enameled Steel Cut Buttons Start Price USD 85.99 Current Price USD 85.99 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, December 01, 2008 End Time Monday, December 08, 2008 Location Bay Shore, New York See more about '1900 Victorian Edwardian Silk Velvet Brown Capelet NICE' Description Original VINTAGE Circa 1900 Victorian or Edwardian Chocolate Silk Velvet Capelet or Cape; 5Pierced Swirly Leaf Champleve Enameled & Steel Cut Button, EXCELLENT CONDITIONI was fortunate to discover several beautiful vintage clothing items recently. The first one I am offering is a wonderful and original vintage cape or capelet dating from around 1900 or the Victorian/Edwardian era. I found this item at a recent estate sale and it was found buried in a trunk. The cape or capelet is made of a material which I believe is a silk velvet. It has 2 tiered layers, opening for the arms, gathering at the back neck that flares into a pleat. The material is incredibly soft and lush. There is no label and it may have been a custom made item. I believe the size is a petite to small and would probably fit someone who is between a size 2-6 and possibly an 8. The neck opening is very small and measures about 13 1/2". It may be possible to move the buttons closer so the neck opening is larger. The capelet closes with snaps covered by beautiful buttons. The 5 buttons are gorgeous and have a leafy or swirly pattern accented by what I believe are steel cut metal that look like marcasites.. They measure about 7/8" across and are pierced and champleve enameled in shades of brown, white, rose. The buttons are all in excellent condition. This is a wonderful item for the collector of vintage clothing, antique buttons, or for someone who would like to give their special friend an unusual gift. Item: Capelet or cape Color: Chocolate Brown Material: I believe it is silk velvet and the buttons are brass Maker: Unknown Age: circa 1900;s , Victorian or Edwardian era Size: estimated ladies 2-6 or 8, shoulder length from neck to bottom edge is about 19"; bottom hem measures about 113"; each tier is 8" deep, arm opening is 7 1/2" long, neck opening measures about 13 1/2" around and 13" from top button to bottom edge, length from top of back neck to bottom edge is 19". Description: chocolate brown silk velvet cape or capelet with snap closure and seven 7/8" pierced enameled and steel cut buttons in tones of brown, white and rose; capelet has two tiers and opening for arms and a pleated back with a gathered back neckline; it has not been cleaned and does not have any odor. Condition: excellent with a few loose threads and 1/2" of the bottom back seam needs restitching (has a little bit of velvet missing on the seam and does not affect main part of the capelet)Check out my other items including a long black silk velvet opera coat with a pink lining, circa 1920's!PAYPAL PAYMENT PREFERRED, PRIORITY MAIL INSURED UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUESTED. ITEMS PAID FOR BY PERSONAL CHECK INCLUDING E-CHECKS, ARE HELD FOR SHIPPING UNTIL FUNDS ARE CLEARED. PAYMENT IS DUE WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THE CLOSE OF THE AUCTION. PLEASE E-MAIL ME BEFORE THE CLOSE OF THE AUCTION IF YOU HAVE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS. Place a Bid!