Mid 18th Century Men's Waistcoat

From the seller:

A rare 18th Century 1740-1760 beige silk and metallic gold vest. The vest is all hand stitched. The front of the vest, side faux pockets and hemline have a woven gold metallic floral pattern. The faux pockets flare to the side. The front has hand stitched button holes. The buttons are missing. The vest is backed and lined with linen. The vest is in sturdy condition. There is a nickel size age spot on the front and one on the shoulder. There are a few period mends that are hand done. They measure from 1 inch to 9 inches. The longest one is over the faux pocket. There is some mild underarm discoloration. (See photos of age flaws.) Chest 34 Waist 34 Length 30.

From Me:

1750's, more or less. :-)

Men's Frock Coat

From the seller:

RARE Gents European Brown Silk Embroidered Tail Coat ca 1750

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This gorgeous gents coat is made from a light brown silk satin and is heavily embroidered in pastel silk floss. It has a full skirt in back, pocket flaps and deep cuffs. It's trimmed with embriodered silk buttons. Underarms are very slightly discolored, some embroidery loss, mostly on some buttons, both elbows mended, a few small frayed spots mainly in seams, lining soiled and worn at the back of the neck area. De-accessioned from the Met. Museum of Art. It measures 34 inches around the chest, across the back shoulder is 14 1/2 , sleeve is 23 and it's 42 inches long. I think it's in great condition for the age and a real beauty to add to a collection.

From Me:

I'm all about those cuffs! They still have the earlier styling to them but the coat itself is taking on the style that would be popular well into the late 18th century.