Lot # 3 - 2 pr Vintage Chinese Slippers w/Book on Chinese Slippers

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 26-Dec-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 01-Jan-2026 7:02:00 PM
Current bid:

$150.00

Highest bidder:

SD

Auction has ended

Description :

"Splendid Slippers: A Thousand Years of an Erotic Tradition" by Beverley Jackson.

Here’s a detailed breakdown:

  • Book:

    • Cover features a colorful array of traditional Chinese slippers arranged in a visually striking pattern.
    • Subtitle suggests the book explores the cultural and historical significance of slippers, particularly in relation to foot-binding traditions.
  • Slippers:

    • Pair 1 (Left): Black silk fabric with embroidered motifs in white and light blue. Pointed toe design, typical of bound-foot shoes. Orange lining visible at the opening.
    • Pair 2 (Right): Red silk fabric with intricate floral embroidery in blue and white. Curved toe design, also associated with bound-foot footwear. Cream-colored interior lining.
  • Condition:

    • Both pairs appear well-preserved for vintage items, with visible signs of age but intact embroidery and structure.

These items are highly collectible due to their historical and cultural significance. The book adds context and value to the set.



Auction History

Highest bidder is SD

Date Bid User
01-Jan-2026 3:27:56 PM $150.00 SD
01-Jan-2026 3:27:56 PM $150.00 In Between
01-Jan-2026 3:27:35 PM $135.00 SD
01-Jan-2026 3:27:35 PM $130.00 In Between
01-Jan-2026 3:27:26 PM $125.00 SD
01-Jan-2026 3:27:26 PM $120.00 In Between
01-Jan-2026 3:27:07 PM $101.00 SD
01-Jan-2026 3:27:07 PM $100.00 In Between
01-Jan-2026 3:26:55 PM $91.00 SD
01-Jan-2026 3:26:55 PM $90.00 In Between
01-Jan-2026 10:25:25 AM $81.00 SD
01-Jan-2026 10:25:25 AM $80.00 poppygirl
31-Dec-2025 11:27:32 AM $67.00 SD
30-Dec-2025 7:35:55 PM $51.00 mischo
26-Dec-2025 9:16:59 PM $50.00 Lgm
26-Dec-2025 9:16:59 PM $50.00 Ziggy
26-Dec-2025 9:16:46 PM $41.00 Lgm
26-Dec-2025 9:16:46 PM $40.00 Ziggy
26-Dec-2025 9:16:27 PM $31.00 Lgm
26-Dec-2025 9:16:27 PM $30.00 Ziggy
26-Dec-2025 9:16:12 PM $21.00 Lgm
26-Dec-2025 9:16:12 PM $20.00 Ziggy
26-Dec-2025 9:15:59 PM $11.00 Lgm
26-Dec-2025 9:15:59 PM $10.00 Ziggy
26-Dec-2025 6:58:58 PM $7.00 Lgm
26-Dec-2025 4:54:56 PM $6.00 Ybug2001
26-Dec-2025 4:38:42 PM $5.00 IceBerg

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