About The Sale

This is the final sale of Betty David's coats, jackets and accessories. Betty David passed of gastric cancer August 31, 2008 and this is what is left from her collection and some of the artwork she collected. All items are perfect condition unless otherwise noted. They have been carefully stored and cared for. 

Navigation:

All items for sale are listed. You can search for items by Labels on the right such as, Painted, Unpainted, Black, etc. Make sure you check "Older Posts" at the end of each page.

Sizes:

All coats have sizes and measurements. The chest size is the measurement around the widest area across the bustline. Please allow extra room around the chest for clothing to be worn underneath. The back length is the distance down to the hem from the neckline seam. Sleeves are measured from the neckline seam to the cuff edge. All measurements are in inches.

Sale Policies:

All items are for final sale. If items do not fit, they be returned within 2 weeks for a refund minus a 6% restocking fee. 

No more coats or jackets will be made. All coats and jackets will be shipped with our signature hanger - please do not use any other hangers on these coats. These hangars ensure the coats will ot stretch in the shoulders.

Shipping:

Shipping available within the United States for an additional fee depending on the size of each item. Please email me at lily@lilykesselman.com or call me at 212.204.6518 to place any orders.

Visa or MasterCard accepted.

Thank you,

Lily Kesselman





Sunday, January 17, 2010

Orca Jacket - Black


A black wool jacket with a leather applique on the back and sleeves and leather trim. This jackets has pockets.

Item #36
Size: Large
Chest: 42"
Length: 25"
Sleeves: 31" (neckline to cuff)
Price: $1158


Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Nighthawk Vest in Peach



A lovely fitted jacket in peach and black napa back. Collarless and zip-front.

Item #68
Size 2/4
Chest: 36"
Length: 21"
$950

Israel Shotridge Coat




This is a lovely coat with an design by Israel Shotridge. The collar has a slight fold in it so it looks better with the collar folded down. This lovely coat is in a lovely cocoa shearling with a zip front closure and pockets.

Size 8
Chest: 40"
Length: 38"
Sleeves: 29" (from neckline to sleeve cuff)
$2800
Discounted to $2400 because of fold in collar

Aspen Jacket



This is a short jacket with an unfinished hem and collar and a one-button front closure.

Item #7
Size Medium
Chest: 44"
Length: 23"
Sleeves: 28" (from neckline to cuff)
$1699
SuperSale $899

Black SuperMerino Captain Cook Coat


This is a lovely black one-button closure coat in SuperMerino.  Unfinished hem and cuffs and pockets.

Item #40
Size 10
$1880
SuperSale $1295

Brown Fitted Vest


This is a lovely brown super-merino fitted vest with a black lizard-finished trim detail and pockets.

Item #39
Size 0/2
Chest 34"
Length 18"
$785

Black Wool Orca Jacket



This is a black wool blazer with black leather applique and leather trim.  Zip front and no pockets.

Item #46
Size 12
$1158

Cheyenne Jacket Long in Champagne




This is a lovely longer lined pearlized-leather jacket in champagne with 100 abalone pearls decorating the front and hand-cut fringe detail.

There is a light imperfection on the front just below the closure (as seen in second photo) but otherwise perfect condition.

Item #24
Size 4
Chest 42"
Length 36"
Sleeves 29" (from neckline to cuff)
$2640

SuperSale Price $2140

Port Madison Jacket with a 1-Button Closure




Item #20103
Size: Medium
Chest: 45"
Length: 19.5"
Sleeves: 28"

Price: $2028

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Totem in Periwinkle



This is an absolutely stunning periwinkle blue coat with sterling silver Northwest Coast button closures. The buttons were commissioned by Betty and are a beautiful detail. This coat is very soft and has pockets. This coat will sell fast!
Item #3
Size Medium
Chest: 40"
Length: 45"
Sleeves 28" (neckline to cuff)
Price: $2600

Number One


This design is based one Betty's very first designs she made for her family back in the 70's. Much more comfortable and simply elegant. Polychrome with a gentle fit at the waist.
Style #20
Size 8
Chest: 40"
Length: 21"
Sleeves: 30" (from neckline to cuff)
Price: $2028

Star


What a lovely jacket! Scroll and star designs in the front and back and a zip-front closure. Fitted at the waist and napa sleeves.
Item #33
Size 6
Chest 40"
Length 24"
Sleeves 30"
$2028

Undersea Life



This is a lovely black coat with a button closure at the neck and painting along the shoulders and sleeves.

Item #10
Size Small/Medium
Chest 44"
Length 32"
Sleeves 29" (from neckline to cuff)
$2850

Captain Cook in Red


This lovely coat has a 2-way zipper for comfort and a napa cuff detail. The classic coat!

Item #8
Size: 8
Chest: 42"
Length: 41"
Sleeves: 31"
$2375

Sea Otter



This is one of those special jackets that is just amazing. The leather fringe on the shoulders gives a military feel of epaulets and the sea otter design is one of my personal favorites! Not for the meek! This jacket is fitted in the waist and shows off your fabulous style! The gold paint - amazing!

Item #50
Size: 4
Chest: 36"
Length: 22"
Sleeves: 28"
$2080

Captain Cook in Red


This is a classic unpainted style with a bit of military inspiration. A lovely red with black trim. Zip front closure, relaxed fit at waist.
Item #31
Size: 6
Chest: 36"
Length: 22"
Sleeves 29" (from neckline to cuff)
$1485

Bad Eagle



This is a 3/4 long and roomy winter coat with a nice overlap and a button closure and pockets. The Bad Eagle decorates the front and back! Keeps you warm and protected!
Item # 61
Size: Small
Bust: 38"
Length 44"
Sleeves 29" (neckline to cuff)
Price: $2850

Militia Jacket - Natural and Gold



This jacket has a hook & eye closure in the front and military-style button detail on the front and sleeves. A lovely natural color curly shearling with metallic gold trip and buttons. It is OK - Michael Jackson would approve!
Item #45
Size 6
Bust: 36"
Length: 22"
Sleeves: 29" (from neckline to cuff)
$2080

Buttons

This is a favorite of Betty's in a luxurious chocolate brown super merino. The mother-of-pearl buttons decorate the exterior and it has a relaxed fit on the waist.
Item #29
Size 6
Bust 36"
Length 23"
Sleeves 29" (from neckline to cuff)
$1880

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Smuggler - Brown





This is a loose-fitting button-down coat in a classic brown. This is unpainted. This coat has pockets.
Item #21
Size Large - 10
Bust: 50"

Original Price: $2256
Super Sale Price: $1125