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Lot 3016

Antique French Third Republique Silk Cope

Estimate: $500 - $700
Starting Bid
$250

Bid Increments

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$0 $1
$5 $5
$50 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

Antique French Third Republique Silk Cope, the off white field embroidered with gold thread geraniums, lined in thin taupe linen. Circa 1880.

{Approximate dimensions:  126 1/2" x 61".}.

Tear of about 17 3/4" long, shattering toward mid point of one seam, roughly 2" x 6" long, several smaller holes, weave losses and loose threads, one section of lining detached from silk. Some small spot stains and stray marks, discoloration, a few larger stains to underside lining. Shallow scoop neck as made. Please ask the Furniture and Decorative Arts Department for a detailed condition report on this lot.

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Formerly as sold by Spink and Company, London. 

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