10th Feb, 2018 9:00 GMT/BST
Sold for £420
Estimated at £120 - £180
Wedding dress - some holes and yellowing to the net, splits to the bodice lining, slight wear overall. Wedding train - couple of small stains near hem, otherwise ok. Cream tiered dress with appliques - both sleeves are torn/ripped. Numerous small holes and splits to the tiered skirt., tear to waist on opening, discoloured overall. Eau de Nil jacket - one sleeve shredded, and also to each side, very worn, faded and torn overall. Similar skirt - very faded and split. Cream silk and pink ribbon gown - slight staining under the arms, stain near hem and couple of small holes. Some wear to the silk and hem, ruffled trim to hem coming loose.
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