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Vintage 1940
s Dress Black Crepe Silk Pastel Striped Bow Detail UK 10 US 6
Located in Cheltenham, GB
cleaned or hand washed in cool water.
Fabric: Crepe silk, taffeta silk
Vintage garments have been
Category
1940s Casual Dresses
Vintage 1920
s silk floral lamé shawl original 1920
s fringed lamé piano shawl
Located in Cheltenham, GB
instructions: This garment should be dry cleaned or delicately hand washed in cool water.
Fabric: Silk, Silk
Category
1920s Scarves
Vintage 1940
s Silk Brocade Jacket Original 1940
s Chinoiserie Jacket UK 14-16
Located in Cheltenham, GB
garment can be hand washed in cool water
Fabric: Silk Brocade, silk lined
Vintage garments have been
Category
1940s Jackets
Vintage 1940
s Navy blue crepe silk pleated dress buttons back UK 10 US 6
Located in Cheltenham, GB
washed in cool water.
Fabric: Crepe silk
Vintage garments have been previously worn and lovingly cared
Category
1940s Casual Dresses
Vintage 1940s Cream Crepe Silk Dress 1940 Beaded Mandarin Collar Dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This elegant 1940's cream crepe silk dress, accented by cream and black embroidered soutache which
Category
1940s Chinese Dresses
Vintage 1960
s Pink Silk Beaded Cocktail Dress Malcom Starr Paisley UK 12 US 8
By Malcolm Starr
Located in Cheltenham, GB
garment should be dry cleaned or hand washed in cool water.
Fabric: Satin, Silk Lined, Glass beads
Category
1960s Cocktail Dresses
Vintage 1950
s Red Silk Strapless Cocktail dress 1950 beaded dress UK 1-4 US 0-2
Located in Cheltenham, GB
cool water.
Fabric: Silk Chiffon, Rayon lined, sequins, glass beads, rhinestones, boning
Vintage
Category
1950s Cocktail Dresses
Vintage 1950
s Black and Pink Silk Velvet Floral Dress
Jacket UK 10 US 6
Located in Cheltenham, GB
cool water.
Fabric: Satin, Silk velvet flocking, acrylic lined
Vintage garments have been previously
Category
1950s Cocktail Dresses
"Ebb Tide, " Mixed Media Collage
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
movements of a calm body of water. Panels of beautifully patterned silk enliven the surface with a soft
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Fabric, Silk, Wood
"Ebb Tide" Kite by Michael Thompson
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
movements of a calm body of water. Panels of beautifully patterned silk enliven the surface with a soft
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas, Bamboo, Silk
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Mandarin Ducks Among Dry Lotus
Located in Hudson, NY
Natural scene of Mandarin ducks gliding gracefully amongst the water.
Mineral pigments on silk with
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk, Wood
Asian Two Panel Table Screen Flowering Prunus with Songbird
Located in Rio Vista, CA
water stains on silk. From an estate in San Francisco, CA.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings and Screens
Materials
Brass
Rare-Pure 24 Karat Yellow Gold 12 Strand Liquid Turquoise Waterfall Necklace
By Campanelli
Pear
Located in Troy, MI
multiple strands strung together it gives a fluid look like silk or water running through your fingers for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Egyptian Revival Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950
s silver pleated organza sweetheart dress 1950s dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Cheltenham, GB
garment should be dry cleaned or hand washed in cool water.
Fabric: Boned bodice, silk organza
Vintage
Category
1950s Cocktail Dresses
Antique English Coromandel Tiered Jewellery Box George Betjemann
By George Betjemann
Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
royal blue cushioned velvet lining with silk water paper, following the lid hinging back the front drops
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
Vintage 1950
s green velvet pink sequin bolero 1950 bolero couture UK 8 10 US 4
Located in Cheltenham, GB
water.
Fabric: Silk lined, sequins, velvet
Vintage garments have been previously worn and lovingly
Category
1950s Bolero Jackets
Tortoiseshell and Silver Stationery Box William Comyns
By William Comyns
Located in Northampton, GB
interior of the Stationery Box is lined in a red silk water paper with five varying sized partitions for
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Desk Sets
Materials
Silver
Victorian Hungarian Ash Stationery Box Howell James
Co
Located in Northampton, GB
reveals a matching blue silk water paper lining with several partitions for documents, letters and writing
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
13 Haloed Stars in A Medallion Configuration, ca 1876
Located in York County, PA
events. Because cotton and paper absorb water, and because silk is not appropriate for long-term exposure
Category
Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Cotton
Price Upon Request
Vintage 1960
s Yves Saint Laurent Wool Coat UK 8 US 4
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Cheltenham, GB
cleaned or hand washed in cool water.
Fabric: Wool, Silk Lined
Vintage garments have been previously
Category
1960s Coats
Vintage 1960
s Gold Lurex Brocade
Rhinestone Evening Gown UK 8 US 4
Located in Cheltenham, GB
be dry cleaned or hand washed in cool water.
Fabric: Silk Faille Brocade, Lurex Thread, Silver Claw
Category
1960s Evening Dresses
38 Star American Flag, Colorado Statehood, Made by Horstmann Brothers ca 1876
Located in York County, PA
simply beyond imagination. Because wool sheds water, cotton absorbs it, and silk, while elegant, was
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool
Vintage 1950
s Howard Greer Lace and Rhinestone Embellished Dress UK 8 US 4
By Howard Greer
Located in Cheltenham, GB
instructions: This garment should be dry cleaned or hand washed in cool water.
Fabric: Silk lined, Silk
Category
1950s American Cocktail Dresses
Balenciaga Haute Couture Moiré Cocktail Dress, Spring-Summer 1963
By Balenciaga
Located in Geneva, CH
This lovely haute couture watered (moiré) silk taffeta dinner/cocktail dress is the ideal "Little
Category
1960s French Cocktail Dresses
Victorian Coromandel Vanity Box Glyn Cywarch Estate
By Henry Lewis, James Vickery
Located in Northampton, GB
beautifully engraved around the proximity with a ruched velvet rear upon a royal blue silk water paper
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Silver, Brass
1 Volume. The Memoirs of Joseph Grimaldi.
Located in New York, NY
watered silk endpapers. Portrait frontispiece with illustrations throughout by George Cruikshank. London
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Books
Materials
Leather
19 Volumes. John Burroughs, The Writings of John Burroughs.
Located in New York, NY
. Blue and green morocco doublures with gilt-tooling and green watered silk endpapers. Limited to 750 of
Category
Early 20th Century American Books
Materials
Leather
2 Volumes. Giovanni Boccaccio, The Decameron.
Located in New York, NY
with ornate gilt-tooling on the covers and raised band spine. Top edges gilt. Watered silk endpapers
Category
Early 20th Century American Books
Materials
Leather
King Size Vintage Italian Giltwood Neoclassical Headboard, circa 1940
Located in Houston, TX
closeup. The watered silk fabric is in good condition but of course may be changed as desired.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Silk, Wood
Book shaped card case with notebook
Located in East Geelong, VIC
, also in a silver frame. The interior is lined in pink watered silk, where there is a compartment for
Category
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
English brass bound letter box
By Leuchars
Son
Located in Kenilworth, IL
original light blue watered silk lined top and letter dividers. The lid is fitted with the lock keeper
Category
20th Century English Boxes
Antique Turkish Kysari
Located in West Hollywood, CA
used in making carpets. And by putting cocoons into boiling water -- silk is gradually extracted and
Category
Antique 19th Century Turkish Turkish Rugs
Materials
Silk
English "Painted Face" Silk Needlework of a Water Woman
Located in Wells, ME
shoulders dispensing water to two small children, silk and watercolor on silk with the original églomisé mat
Category
Antique 19th Century English Tapestries
Materials
Silk
George III Mahogany and Inlaid 4-Door Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Edinburgh, GB
shelves to each section, and a further 4 adjustable shelves to the 2 wings. The back is lined in water
Category
Antique 1780s British George III Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Rare American Mid-Century Pearlescent Gray Lucite Purse/Handbag by Llewellyn
Located in Port Hope, ON
Lucite chrome ball feet affixed with chrome pins and the interior is lined in purple water silk. On one
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Chrome
Antique Backgammon Chess Games Compendium Poker Box with Ornate Brasswork
By Howell James
Co.
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
watered silk, incorporating a red leather chess and backgammon board housed in the underside of the lid, a
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Games
Materials
Wood
Water I
By Renee Bott
Located in Mill Valley, CA
acrylic on silk mounted to Chinese paper
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Silk, Acrylic
$5,400
Joseph Grey Water Reptile Print Silk Trousers M
By Joseph
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Enhance your attire with this pair of trousers. Designed into a superb silhouette and fit this pair of trousers will definitely make you look elegant.
Category
2010s Pants
George V Silver and Crocodile Leather Photograph Frame
By Charles Henry Dumenil
Located in Hong Kong, HK
outer borders, linked by silver mitre corners. The lining is made up of beige watered silk with a black
Category
Early 20th Century British Georgian Picture Frames
Materials
Silver
1900
s Tortoiseshell and Silver Pique Work Letter Box
Located in Hong Kong, HK
red watered silk, the lockplate inscribed H&C over L and 'secure lever'. The original key is stored in
Category
Early 20th Century British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Hermes Dres Water Snake Remaille Cotton Silk White Ivorie Color Size 38
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Hermes Dres Water Snake Remaille Cotton Silk White Ivorie Color Size 38
Pre-owned and never used
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Day Dresses
Art Deco Armoire Dressing Table Compendium and Bed
Located in London, GB
compendium with her.
Please note the slides which have the original watered silk material and central storage
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Satinwood
$8,460 / item
Hand knotted rug Design ‘Water Lilies’
Located in Stockholm, SE
natural path to colouring.
Hand-knotted wool, art silk on cotton warp.
Organic colours, hand-spun yarns
Category
2010s Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
$2,313 / item
“Waves of Winged Illusions” (water) - oriental 3D wall piece in blue
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oriental fashion wall piece, blue.
“Waves of Winged Illusions” (Water)
Hand constructed cranes
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Metal
Ornate Set of the Complete Works of Count Tolstoy
Located in London, GB
and gilt floral designs; doublures of blue levant morocco, fly-leaves of blue watered silk, top edge
Category
Early 20th Century American Books
Materials
Paper
$41,033 / set
Rare 1960s Maria di Sant’Elena – Firenze, Gold Lame Skirt
Embellishments
Located in London, GB
a subtle pattern emulating watered silk. Towards the hem, there are 4 hand appliqued embellishments
Category
1960s Italian A-Line Skirts
Antique Japanese Kano School Hand-Painted Six-Panel Screen
Located in Concord, MA
branches on silk with water gilding. Height: 65 1/4 inches, each panel: 65 1/4 x 24 1/2 x 5/8 inches
Category
Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk
Sable trimmed gros de longres coat
By Chado Ralph Rucci
Located in New York City, NY
100% water resistant silk coat trimmed in barguzine sable and lined in quilted silk. size 6, can
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Trench Coats
Fiddleback Mahogany Edwards
Roberts Display Cabinet
Located in Darwen, GB
beveled glass and opening to reveal an adjustable glass shelved interior and relined in Fine quality water
Category
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Fitted Leather Dressing Case
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
with tan colored water marked silk style material and holds five glass jars and bottles, four brushes
Category
Early 20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather
50s Watered Silk Floral Party Dress with Obi-Inspired Bow
Located in Gresham, OR
A fantastic charming little 50s cocktail dress made from "watered" silk floral print which has a
Category
1950s American Cocktail Dresses
1950
s Dior Haute Couture Sculptural Watered Silk Cocktail Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in New Hope, PA
An absolutely luscious watered silk with a wonderful hand is done in black and white and many
Category
1950s French Cocktail Dresses
Japanese Four-Panel Cherry Blossom Silk Screen Byobu
Located in Rio Vista, CA
background with a delicate watered silk wavy texture. The watered appearance is similar to water-silk textile
Category
20th Century Japanese Modern Paintings and Screens
Materials
Brass
Japanese Four-Panel Screen Mountain Landscape on Silk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Idyllic Japanese four-panel screen depicting a mountain river landscape. Painted on water silk with
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Materials
Brass
Pair of Midcentury Waterfall Benches Attributed to Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rio Vista, CA
. Featuring a water silk upholstery in an orange sienna color. Excellent condition with thick foam padding and
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Silk, Wood
CHANEL Vintage 90s CC Logo Silk Satin Purse
By Chanel
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Vintage Chanel brown moire effect watered silk top handle mini purse circa 1999.
Gold CC logo
Category
1990s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières
Edwardian Satinwood Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Montreal, QC
green watered silk,the lower enclosed by cupboards, painted with figures and flowers
Category
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Bookcases
Materials
Satinwood
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Watered Silk For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact vintage or contemporary watered silk you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. gray is a pretty popular color, but we also have black, brown, beige and more in stock now. If you’re looking for a watered silk from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Hermès, Christian Dior and Chanel are often thought to be among the most stylish. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.
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On average, a watered silk on 1stDibs sells for $750, while they’re typically $105 on the low end and $31,072 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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