An Exceptional Victorian Embroidered Velvet Mantle Cloak sub-Curios feature James Best

feature James Best

This rather marvellous travelling case from the Edwardian era is in superb original condition

to form the Houghton-Butcher Manufacturing Company

though the reflections of a period gent having a leisurely shave or a lady applying ruby red lipstick both spring to the mind first…

A traditional product of Alum Bay

An Exceptional Victorian Embroidered Velvet Mantle Cloak sub-Curios feature James BestOrigin: English Period: Victorian Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1860 Hanging Length: 51 inches rear or 44 inches front A three quarter length mantle, or cloak, of plum velvet and line in mauve satin. The cloak is very finely and profusely embroidered in gold thread all around the stand up collar, down the front opening, and all around the lower edge, with particular flourishes around the lower corners. The cloak is fastened with an original gold thread