23rd May, 2025 10:30 GMT/BST

Fashion, Costume and Textiles

 
Lot 2021
 

2021

Circa 1950s & 60s Ladies Evening Wear comprising a Model by Rebuck of London green and black shot silk dress with spaghetti straps,
a Trevira black wool dress with short sleeves and round neck trimmed with fur,
a Shirley Crane Original pink and grey shot silk taffeta dress, the bodice with capped sleeves and diagonal pleating, with a multi-pleated skirt and notch neck,
four similar style shift dresses with short and elbow length sleeves, in woven and textured fabrics,
a purple wool dress with three quarter length sleeves, scooped neckline and bead decoration,
a black and blue metallic sleeveless cocktail dress with a blue lining and appliquéd bows to the reverse,
another similar in black and red brocade type fabric,
a Detlev Albers Modell green wool crepe sleeveless dress with grosgain trim to the neckline and pleated and bow detail to the reverse,
and a R & K Originals black crepe evening top with elbow length sleeves, black bead decoration and buttons to the reverse,
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Estimate
£120 - £180
 

Buyer's premium: 24.00%

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Model by Rebuck dress - 33" bust, several very small holes to the front and back of the skirt, straps have been re-attached, slight wear to the silk
Trevira dress - 36" bust, 32" waist, rubbing and wear to the fur mainly
Shirley Crane dress - 36" bust, 28" waist, original belt missing, slight rubbing to the silk and a couple of marks to the reverse and to the lining of the neck, and a small hole to the bodice,
Shift dresses - black and silver/ black and red woven dresses have 34" busts & 28" waists, show slight rubbing and wear overall, navy and black dresses both have 40" busts, and slight rubbing and wear overall
Purple wool dress - 36" bust, 30" waist, slight wear
Metallic dress - 34" bust, 31" waist, slight wear
Black and red brocade dress - 36", 32" waist, slight wear
Detlev Alberts Modell dress - 34" bust, 29" waist, slight wear
R & K Originals top - 35" bust, two replacement buttons to the reverse, slight wear

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Auction: Fashion, Costume and Textiles, 23rd May, 2025

The Costume, Accessories & Textiles Sales incorporate an extraordinary range of collector’s items and fashion from the 17th century to the present day. Quilts, dolls, teddy bears, fine household linens, samplers, embroidery, sewing accessories and lace sit alongside antique, period and modern costume and world textiles.

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