February 24-26th 2017 Premier Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/24/2017
Comprised of: 1) Single breasted, Austrian dark blue wool officer or diplomat's tailcoat with a black stand up collar and cuffs. Blue velvet ground trim collar, cuffs with silver and gold foliate embroiding finished with fleurs-de-lis symbol and false pockets. Similiar embroidery on the pocket flaps. Heavy bullion embroidered on front and back with nine flat two - piece silver buttons bearing armorial device on front consisting of crown/shield bearing rampant lion. Buttons backmarked to Vienna. Black quilted lining with left breast pocket. L shaped tear, 1" x 1 - 1/2" on left shoulder (repaired). Light fraying to collar and cuffs. Fraying and loss to collar lining. There is also a small hole between lower two buttons. Otherwise very good. 2) Diplomatic or Court Dress Coat. Single breasted with hook and eye closure. Standing collar, cuffs, pocket flaps and skirts edged with 3/4" wide metallic lace. Pocket flaps, cuffs, collar and front breasts embroidered with floral devices in gold. Sleeves and skirts are a slightly lighter shade of blue and are probably later replacements. Some separation between the lining and collar on upper edge. Some loss to embroidery work. Otherwise very good condition.