Sold for:
$3,000
$3,000
Nicola (William Motzart Nicol). Antique Chinese embroidered vest belonging to Nicola. Dragons, tiger heads and cranes in gold thread decorate this extremely ornate open sided silk vest, likely acquired and worn by Nicola during his tour of the orient in the 1920s. A truly unique item that appears, from the inscriptions in Chinese in the red silk lining, to have been custom-made for Nicola. A magnificent centerpiece for a collector of magician's costumes. The multi-colored tassels in the bottom fringe are in need of restoration, otherwise in good condition.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2010-01-30
