23rd May, 2025 10:30 GMT/BST
Circa 1950s and Later Evening Wear and Accessories, comprising a Mandell Model evening dress, full length, sleeveless mounted with black net over a pink under dress, shoulder straps, tiered net to the skirt,
similar style long sleeveless dress in white lace, with a lace mount to the bodice and tiered lace skirt, gathered lace ruffles to the neckline and shoulder straps,
pink rose printed long sleeveless dress with pleated bodice, padded double shoulder straps, later velvet belt tie,
emerald green grosgrain three quarter length evening coat, with collar, dropped shoulders long sleeves, three button fastening, front pockets with button mount,
a Bellville Sassoon green silk chiffon full length sleeveless dress with sweetheart neckline and matching stole (size 12),
an Elegance hooped underskirt and two others,
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Sold for £280
Estimated at £100 - £150
Mandell Dress - 33" bust, some staining under the arms, zip stiff, some holes and wear to the net mount.
white lace tiered dress - 32" bust, some areas of discolouration overall, some of the lace tiers loose, slight staining under the arms, ruffled trim to neckline worn in areas, zip quite stiff.
Pink rose dress - 34" bust, tear just above the waistband and slight discolouration overall.
Grosgrain coat - 44" bust, slight wear to fabric, couple of marks to the collar, fading to the lining, slight wear.
Under skirts - some discolouration and wear.
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Auction: Fashion, Costume and Textiles, 23rd May, 2025
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