Authentic 1920's Flapper Necklace on eBay

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Authentic 1920\'s Flapper Necklace on eBay

Hello fashion historians!

Realize this post is slightly off-topic, however, I discovered this fabulous necklace carefully wrapped in a very damaged, Flapper era silk dress, and wanted to invite those interested to take a peak at my auction.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...70035564427&rd=1&sspagename=STRK:MESE:IT&rd=1

The silk dress is in frightful condition, but it has some interesting design details for those who produce replica costume's. I was particularly intrigued by the hand shirring at the top of the gored hem inserts, and the fabulous (but very crushed handmade silk roses.
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/country_house/pinksilkFSD.jpg
Together, the ensemble must have been spectacular, as the original owner was a brunette.
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e179/country_house/FSBest.jpg
Cheers,
Dorothy
 
I agree with Linda.

Such a shame to separate the 2 when they have made far of a journey together.......
 
Appreciate your comments!

I do appreciate everyone's input re: separating the dress & necklace.

When I listed the auction I was tempted, but I had visions of a potential buyer being furious that the dress was not wearable, and being suspended for selling unclean clothing.

However, I certainly would include the dress with the necklace if requested by the buyer. If anyone is tempted to bid, please email me & mention the VFG forum and I will include the dress.

However.....the condition of the dress is disasterous...pin holes in the bodice, missing threads in the shirring, and most disasterous...really dramatic perspiration stains, which would be impossible to remove, in my opinion.

The dress was stored in a trunk, in the attic for approximately 80 years, subject to dramatic temperature variations (I live in Nova Scotia). I will include the provenance of the items if requested by the buyer.

Thanks to everone for their input!

Dorothy
 
I hate to be the bearer of bad news but I am pretty sure that necklace is from the 1950s or 60s, not the 1920s. The only plastics from the 20s would be bakelite or celluloid and they are opaque and usually dark or earth colours. Also, 1920s necklaces are usually all the same type of beads, graduated, or feature a central pendant. This necklace has a mixed bag of different finishes, sizes and shapes of beads, which you don't really see until the 1950s.
 
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