Need help with French vintage Wool Coat 1800-1830

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lrhone11

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I live in Chicago and very close friend of mine was a movie actress in Hollywood in the 70's and 80's. She did receive a Oscar nomination. She is a francophile. Back in the 1970's she went to France and purchased this wool coat with silk lining and feathers for $5000.00. It is estimated to be from the early 1800's and is mint condition. She asked me to help her find a place to sell this. Can you guys recommend where I would go, or who I would call to try to sell this for her?

Thanks so much.
 
Photo of French Wool/Silk Coat

Here is a photo, I tried to post it before but I think it was too large. I am trying again in this post.
 
What size does the photo have to be?

What size does the photo have to be? I resized it to 352k and attached it properly using "browse" to the file and when I went to preview the reply it did not attach.

Lauren
 
Do you have a close-up of the bodice? pic of the lining? I can't quite tell how old it is, but I am quite sure its not pre 1880 and I have to say it looks very theatrical - like it's a stage or film costume.
 
I don't have any more pictures. I am in Chicago and the coat is in California. I can have my friend take more pics and she can send them to me. Can you tell what the date might be? Again, thank you for helping me.

Lauren
 
I have to agree with Jonathan based on the photo as to the date being 1880s or after. This is a very different market and value than 1800 - 1830.

As to value, without handling it in person, it really can't be assessed. Your friend will need to have to appraised in her area where it can be seen. If it has a Paris label, that will make a huge difference as to value.

If it is a theatrical costume, that affect the value inversely.

Once you/she have a value in mind, it will be easier to proceed.

Hollis
 
Thank you so much for your thoughtful and informative reply. I will call her to today to discuss where we go from here. BTW - my daughters name is Hollister and we call her "Hollis". I just don't meet many Hollis's!

Lauren
 
Hello,

I agree that from the photos, it looks to be late 1800's... circa 1880-1890s, and it does look rather a theatrical costume or altered garment. The feathers (which seem odd for a coat) appear to be some sort of fowl, (or clipped ostrich) can you identify the feathers at all? Is there a label or marking anywhere or evidence of a label having been removed? I agree it does not have the look of an early 19th century garment.

Barbara
 
What a great and active forum. Thank you to everyone who replied to my post. The information I gained is very useful. I am going to call my friend today to figure out where to go from here.

Is there anyone who could appraise this that is in the San Francisco area?

Lauren
 
I believe these members have CA stores - same state at least!

CALIFORNIA
ORANGE
Kristine Houston
VFG Member Name - Elsewhere
Shop Name: Joyride: Vintage for Men
133 W Chapman Ave
Orange, CA 92866
Store Telephone - 714-771-2118
Store Hours - 12 noon - 5 pm most days

Kristine Houston
VFG Name - Elsewhere
Shop Name: Elsewhere Vintage
109 W. Chapman Ave.
Orange, CA. 92866
Store Telephone - 714-771-2116
Store Hours - 12 noon - 5 pm Sunday and Monday; 11 am - 6 pm, Tuesday - Saturday.

SAN CARLOS
Anna Newman
VFG Member Name Anna_newman
Shop Name: Antiques Unlimited
1128 El Camino Real
San Carlos CA 94070
Store Telephone - 650 631-1600
Store Hours - Open Every Day - 10 am - 6 pm.

SANTA ROSA

VFG Member Name - senoritahollywood
Shop Name: Skirt Chaser Vintage
208 Davis St.
Santa Rosa, CA. 9401
Store Telephone -
Store Hours - Tues - Sat- 11 am - 7 pm; Sun - 12 - 4 pm. Closed Mondays or by appointment.
 
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