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Vintage 1930
s Red Crepe Silk Dress Cream Wool Embroidered Soutache UK 10 US 6
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This original 1930's dress, made in the most divine shade of red crepe silk, which is decorated
Category
1930s Casual Dresses
Vintage 1950
s blue silk organza rhinestone dress smocking pleated UK 10-12 US 6
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A beauty to behold, rendered in the most eye-catching shade of ocean blue silk organza accented by
Category
1950s Cocktail Dresses
Vintage 1960
s Brown Silk Paisley Sequin Cheongsam Dress Side Slit UK 6 US 2
Located in Cheltenham, GB
instructions: This garment should be dry cleaned or hand washed in cool water.
Fabric: Silk Lined, Sequins
Category
1960s Chinese Dresses
Vintage 1950
s silk pleated velvet halter neck cocktail dress LBD 50s UK 8 US 4
Located in Cheltenham, GB
in cool water.
Fabric: Velvet, silk, rayon, tulle
Vintage garments have been previously worn and
Category
1950s Cocktail Dresses
Post-Modern Sculptural Chairs - designed by Steve Leonard for Brayton, A Pair
By Jan Ekselius
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, sculptural in form.
Upholstered in a graphic water-color shantung silk material.
A very special pair
Category
1990s European Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Silk
The River
Located in Boston, MA
Artist Commentary:
Original Painting on Silk
Keywords: river, water, nature, trees, blue, color
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Silk, Dye
Modernist Chrome and Tortoiseshell Lucite Desk Pad, France 1970s
Located in Atlanta, GA
framing with tortoise (tortoiseshell) Lucite insert. The inside is in yellow butter silk with a watered
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1950
s Cream Faille Bow and Ribbon Dress Original 1950 Evening Dress UK
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Cheltenham, GB
condition report.
Washing instructions: This garment should be dry cleaned or hand washed in cool water
Category
1950s Formal Gowns
Japanese Two Panel Screen Swimming Koi
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautiful painting of swimming koi in water on silk, with an intentional style and imagination that
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
19th Century Oak and Copper Aesthetic Movement Center Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
hand made copper base. Some rivet heads missing.
Silk has water damage as per photographs
Category
Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Center Tables
Materials
Oak
19th Century Oak and Copper Aesthetic Movement Center Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
missing. Silk has water damage as per photographs.
Minor surface marks.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts Center Tables
Materials
Oak
19th Century Oak and Copper Aesthetic Movement Center Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
missing. Silk has water damage as per photographs.
Minor surface marks.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Center Tables
Materials
Oak
Pair of Vintage Christopher Spitzmiller
Gregory
Lamps
By Christopher Spitzmiller
Located in New York, NY
. Featuring a brass double socket cluster, 23K gold water gilt base and ivory silk shades.
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Rare 1930s Centrifuge Cover for an Industrial Machine with Custom Bracket
Located in Manhasset, NY
Rare 1930s industrial centrifuge cover for an industrial machine that separated water from silk
Category
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Aluminum
Chanel CC Buttons Lesage Tweed Jacket 38 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
water effect
- tonal silk lining with camellias
Size mark 38 FR. Condition is pristine
Category
2010s Jackets
18th Century English School Watercolour - Rustic Landscape
Located in Corsham, GB
water. Presented glazed in a silk mount and a distressed gilt-effect wooden frame. On laid.
Category
18th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Mahogany Bow Fronted Display Cabinet
Located in Cheshire, GB
reveal water mark silk interior and three glass shelves. All raised up on four cabriole sports
Category
Early 20th Century British Cabinets
French Gilt Bronze Photo Picture Frame
Located in Staffordshire, GB
, original water mark type silk fabric, each corner of the frame has Gilded mounts featuring French Sphinx to
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Picture Frames
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Thierry Mugler Orange Structured Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in London, GB
, made of a bright orange, ribbed water effect silk mix. The front fastens in a somewhat double breasted
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Jackets
Vintage 1950
s Couture strapless grey satin floral appliques dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Cheltenham, GB
hand washed in cool water.
Fabric: Boned bodice, silk taffeta lined, boned bodice, silk velvet, glass
Category
1950s Cocktail Dresses
Victorian Coromandel Jewellery Box
Located in Northampton, GB
. To the inside the Jewellery box is lined with Silver cushioned velvet and black silk water paper. A
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
Victorian Glazed Mahogany Jewelry Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Jewellery compartments lined in Black Silk water paper with cushioned Teal Velvet. The front drawer is
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
1950
S Black Satin Pointed Seam Dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Cheltenham, GB
washed in cool water.
Fabric: Satin, silk organza lined
Vintage garments have been previously worn and
Category
1950s Cocktail Dresses
Victorian Brass Bound Mahogany Jewelry Box
Located in Northampton, GB
of the box is lined in Gunmetal grey cushioned velvet and silk water paper with a removable top tray
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
Thirty-Seven Star Flag in a Very Rare Diamond Configuration
Located in York County, PA
, and because silk is not appropriate for long-term exposure to water, these materials are not optimal
Category
Antique 19th Century Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Vintage 1950
s Pink Duchess Satin Gown UK 6-8 US 2-4
Located in Cheltenham, GB
garment should be dry cleaned or hand washed in cool water.
Fabric: Boned bodice, silk lined, duchess
Category
1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns
Vintage 1950
s Black Satin Couture Dress 1950
s Bow Dress UK 8 US 4
Located in Cheltenham, GB
backline, framed to either side by tailored seams.
This dress is lined in silk organza and rayon, and is
Category
1950s Cocktail Dresses
Antique English Coromandel Jewelry Box
Located in Northampton, GB
access document storage in the rear, a top jewellery tray lined in royal blue silk water paper with
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
Victorian Dome Top Coromandel Jewellery Box
Located in Northampton, GB
front. When opened the Jewellery Box reveals a teal cushioned velvet lining with blue silk water paper
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Shell, Wood
37 Stars in a Very Rare Diamond Configuration
Located in York County, PA
, and because silk is not appropriate for long-term exposure to water, these materials are not optimal
Category
Antique 1870s Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Antique Victorian English Rosewood Jewellery Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Jewellery box is lined in racing green cushioned velvet with black silk water paper partitions having a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
English Antique Boulle Jewellery Box
Located in Northampton, GB
interior is lined with red silk water paper and cushioned velvet with a removable tray and lower
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Coromandel Brass Bound Jewellery Box Edwards
Jones
Located in Northampton, GB
initial plaque. When opened the box reveals the silver cushioned velvet lining with black silk water paper
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
34 STAR AMERICAN FLAG, CIVIL WAR PERIOD, 1861-63, a RARE STYLE, KANSAS STATEHOOD
Located in York County, PA
political events, were typically printed on cotton or silk. Cotton absorbs water and silk, while
Category
Antique 1860s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Victorian Burr Walnut Fitted Vanity Box
Located in Northampton, GB
hinge. The interior of the box is lined in royal blue silk water paper with a ruched blue velvet inner
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
1950
s Watered Silk Taffeta Couture Floral Print Skirt
Top Ensemble
Located in Studio City, CA
1950's watered silk taffeta blue and purple on creme floral print couture fitted top and bustle
Category
1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Antique Indian Silk and Silver Thread Embroidered Screen
Located in London, GB
, house hand embroidered watered silk panels utilising gold and silver threads, depicting trees of life
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Silver
Japanese Four-Panel Silk Landscape Byobu Screen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
delicate water silk texture that adds another dimension. Vivid greens and white tones accent the painting
Category
20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens
Materials
Brass
1950s Porter
s Strapless Floral Silk Cocktail Dress in Large-Scale Green Print
Located in Gresham, OR
"watered-silk" print of large green florals on an ivory background. Fitted and structured strapless bodice
Category
1950s American Evening Dresses and Gowns
Rare Italian Art Deco Eglomise Box with Classical Figures
By Frank Mariani
Located in Philadelphia, PA
purple watered silk, marked "SC Made in Italy".
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Boxes
Materials
Glass
George III Neoclassical Pine Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Essex, MA
frieze divided by rosettes above four Gothic arch mullioned glazed doors enclosing a yellow water-silk
Category
Antique 19th Century English George III Bookcases
Materials
Pine
Sybil Connolly Pink Moire Silk Evening Skirt with a Cummerbund Style High Waist
By Sybil Connolly
Located in New Hope, PA
Ireland for her couture designs. This elegant pink moire or watered silk ball skirt has a high boned and
Category
1960s Irish Ball Gowns
Elegant Satinwood Display Cabinet On Stand
Located in Bridgeport, CT
false drawer. The entire interior lined in pale green watered silk. Mounted on a lower shaped stand with
Category
20th Century Federal Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Satinwood
Japanese Framed Water Color on Silk Paintings - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Enhance your space with the exquisite artistry of this pair of Japanese Framed Watercolor Silk
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Paintings
Materials
Silk
Drew
Sons London, Victorian Fine Crocodile Vanity Case with Silver Accessories
Located in Torquay, GB
watered silk, with side pockets for various hallmarked silver cut glass jars, leather bound accessories
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Silver
Givenchy Haute Couture Catwalk Dress, Circa 1975
By Givenchy
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1975/80.
France Haute Couture
Black watered silk printed with white polka dots cat walk
Category
1970s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses
Vintage Chinese 4 Panel Silk Screen Herons Hunting Water Lily Pond Cranes Byobu
Located in Dayton, OH
"Mid 20th century Chinese four panel Byobu screen. Made of silk featuring hand painted detail of
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk, Hardwood, Paint
1950s Water Color Floral Print Sleeveles Silk 50s Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Late 1950s and early1960s floral print dress in grey, pink, orange, yellow and black water color
Category
1950s American Day Dresses
1950s Water Color Floral Print Halter Silk Cocktail Day Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
What a fabulous 1950s water color floral print in red, green and pink vintage Halter Dress. V neck
Category
1950s American Day Dresses
1991 Moschino Vintage 1990s 90s Water Faucet Print Silk Down Jacket
By Moschino
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage oversized silk down jacket by Moschino with a Baroque-inspired "water faucet" scarf print
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Anoraks and Parkas
Valentino Boutique Lavender Silk Chiffon Water Color Floral Dress, Circa 1980
By Valentino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a long lavender silk floral day dress with a belt by Valentino Boutique, from the 1980's
Category
1980s Italian Summer Dresses
1990s Bill Blass Peach Water Color Floral Print Strapless Flowy Silk Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1990s Bill Blass Peach Water Color Floral Print Strapless Flowy Silk Dress.
Perfect Dress for
Category
1990s American Cocktail Dresses
19th Century Louis Revival Giltwood Vernis Martin Four Fold Screen
Located in London, GB
covered in a watered silk.
A rare opportunity to own a beautiful antique screen.
Condition:
In
Category
Antique 1880s Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Silk, Giltwood
19th C. Mahogany Secretary Bookcase for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
center brass molding, with a key. The interior lined in ecru watered silk type fabric with two glass
Category
Antique 19th Century Georgian Bookcases
Materials
Brass
Pauline Trigere Green and Copper Water rmarble Print Silk Dress with Belt
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a Pauline Trigere dress. This dress is composed of a stunning green silk with copper
Category
1960s American Cocktail Dresses
Natural Frash Water Turtle Shell
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful turtle shell mounted on a painted iron base, silk backing.
Base size only: 6" x 6".
Category
20th Century American Mounted Objects
Materials
Iron
Japanese Four-Panel Screen Water Landscape
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese four-panel screen: Water landscape, Meiji period (1868-1912) painting of a waterfall on
Category
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silver Leaf
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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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