23rd May, 2025 10:30 GMT/BST
Fashion, Costume and Textiles
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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Sold for £220
Estimated at £120 - £180
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
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