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Accessories - General

Accessories take virtually every conceivable form, from those created for strict utility such as everyday reading glasses to pieces born out of pure extravagance like jeweled crowns worn by royalty. Whether rooted in practical simplicity or opulent glamour, vintage accessories tell the stories of past owners, offer a window into history, and provide fuel for many a collector's obsession.

For some, accessories are the co-stars of the fashion world, playing second fiddle to clothing and apparel items. Their sole purpose is to pull together a look and add just the right finishing touches. For others, accessories not only communicate pulled-together polish, they allow for an individual expression of taste.

There are accessories auctions with something for every collectible inclination. Auctions range from items of broad interest like the personal possessions of celebrities and notable public figures to objects appealing to collectors of things arcane.


Quick Facts

  • A pair of opera glasses used by Abraham Lincoln when he was assassinated at Ford's Theatre in 1865 went under the hammer in 2011 and set a record: $424,000
  • A diamond-encrusted tiara given to Elizabeth Taylor by her husband Mike Todd sold at a 2011 Christie's auction for $4.2 million, more than 50 times its high estimate
  • In August 2015, Graceland Auctions sold an Elvis Presley-owned silver metal set of monogrammed cufflinks and tie tack made by Sarah Coventry for $4,500

Recommended Items at Auction

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VINTAGE 36" GOLD FILLED PARASOL
Sep 30, 12:00 PM EDT
VINTAGE 36" GOLD FILLED PARASOL
by Lakelands Auction Service
Est: $0- $0
$154 Bids
Rare Antique Motorcycle or Aviation Goggles
Oct 02, 11:00 AM EDT
Rare Antique Motorcycle or Aviation Goggles
by Denise Ryan Auction Co.
Est: $25- $2,500
$253 Bids
Burberry Checkered Pattern Umbrella
Oct 10, 12:00 PM EDT
Burberry Checkered Pattern Umbrella
by Akiba Galleries
Est: $25- $250
$1003 Bids
VTG CARTIER ART DECO SILVER ENAMEL COMPACT LIPSTICK
Sep 30, 10:00 AM EDT
VTG CARTIER ART DECO SILVER ENAMEL COMPACT LIPSTICK
by Antique Arena Inc
Est: $100- $150
$603 Bids
HAIR CLIP, VAN CLEEF & ARPELS
Oct 12, 2:30 PM CEST
HAIR CLIP, VAN CLEEF & ARPELS
by Aste Bolaffi
Est: €625- €750
€5001 Bid
Faberge Eduard Schramm 14k Gold Bejeweled Match Holder
Oct 10, 12:00 PM EDT
Faberge Eduard Schramm 14k Gold Bejeweled Match Holder
by Akiba Galleries
Est: $4,000- $8,000
$2,0001 Bid
Make America Great Again Key Chain
Oct 03, 5:00 PM EDT
Make America Great Again Key Chain
by Richard L. Edwards Auctioneer
Est: $1- $5,000
$11 Bid
Antique 19th C Sleigh Bells 27 Bells, Original Leather Strap, 91"
Oct 14, 1:00 PM EDT
Antique 19th C Sleigh Bells 27 Bells, Original Leather Strap, 91"
by Homestead Auctions
Est: $0- $0
$51 Bid
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Fur Hood
Oct 18, 10:00 AM EDT
Fur Hood
by Barry S. Slosberg Inc
Est: $25- $35
$101 Bid
Victorian Tortoiseshell and Ostrich Feather Fan,
Oct 07, 10:30 AM AEDT
Victorian Tortoiseshell and Ostrich Feather Fan,
by Aalders Auctions
Est: AUD200- AUD300
AUD1601 Bid
19th Century Sequin French Fan,
Oct 07, 10:30 AM AEDT
19th Century Sequin French Fan,
by Aalders Auctions
Est: AUD150- AUD250
AUD1201 Bid
EMBOSSED TIN SOLDIER MATCH HOLDER
Sep 30, 10:00 AM EDT
EMBOSSED TIN SOLDIER MATCH HOLDER
by Milestone Auctions
Est: $100- $200
$501 Bid
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19 Pairs of Men's Winter Gloves
Oct 18, 10:00 AM EDT
19 Pairs of Men's Winter Gloves
by Barry S. Slosberg Inc
Est: $25- $50
$101 Bid
Women's Accessories
Oct 07, 9:00 AM EDT
Women's Accessories
by Dovetail Auctions, LLC
Est: $5- $500
$51 Bid
Plastic Watering Cans And Umbrella
Oct 02, 6:00 PM EDT
Plastic Watering Cans And Umbrella
by Aether Auctions
Est: $0- $0
$11 Bid
Pericón with linkage in similar tortoiseshell and black lace country
Oct 03, 5:00 PM CEST
Pericón with linkage in similar tortoiseshell and black lace country
by Ansorena
Est: €135- €180
€900 Bids
14 kt gold eyeglasses
Sep 29, 12:00 PM CEST
14 kt gold eyeglasses
by Henry's Auktionshaus
Est: €750- €3,000
€7500 Bids
14 kt gold eyeglasses
Sep 29, 12:00 PM CEST
14 kt gold eyeglasses
by Henry's Auktionshaus
Est: €750- €3,000
€7500 Bids
Regenschirm 'Le Sphiny' / An umbrella / Parapluie, Maison Lafarge, Paris
Oct 02, 8:00 AM CEST
Regenschirm 'Le Sphiny' / An umbrella / Parapluie, Maison Lafarge, Paris
by Auktionshaus Schwab
Est: €100- €200
€1000 Bids
Schirmgriff im Etui / A silver umbrella set, Frankreich, um 1900
Oct 02, 8:00 AM CEST
Schirmgriff im Etui / A silver umbrella set, Frankreich, um 1900
by Auktionshaus Schwab
Est: €90- €180
€900 Bids
Fächer / A fan, Frankreich, 18./19. Jh.
Oct 07, 9:00 AM CEST
Fächer / A fan, Frankreich, 18./19. Jh.
by Auktionshaus Schwab
Est: €350- €700
€3300 Bids
Delicate and Lovely White Lace Hand Fan
Oct 07, 9:30 AM EDT
Delicate and Lovely White Lace Hand Fan
by Luban Antique
Est: $50- $200
$100 Bids
Group of 3 Vintage Folding Hand Fans
Oct 07, 9:30 AM EDT
Group of 3 Vintage Folding Hand Fans
by Luban Antique
Est: $50- $100
$100 Bids

Sellers Who Sell Accessories - General


Designer Homes of Central Florida

Designer Homes of Central Florida

Aalders Auctions

Aalders Auctions

Omni Auction Corp

Omni Auction Corp