19th Aug, 2023 10:30 GMT/BST
Early 20th Century Dresses and Coats, comprising a floral short sleeved day dress, with a scalloped neckline and waist,
blue and pink floral day dress with elbow length sleeves, heart shaped neckline and fabric ties to the waist,
another on a pale pink ground decorated with dancing figures and flowers, short sleeves, three bows to the bodice,
a purple floral long sleeved dress with scooped neckline, shawl type collar with ruffle trim, gathered details also to the hem,
S Gould Liverpool navy blue wool coat with long sleeves, double button fastening and pockets to the front,
navy blue long sleeved coat with stylised quilted flower heads to the front, back and cuffs,
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Sold for £220
Estimated at £120 - £180
Floral short sleeved day dress - 36" bust, 30" waist, small hole to the shoulder seam, some small areas of wear to the back of the neck, belt missing, slight discolouration and part of the seam open under one arm.
Blue and Pink floral dress - 36" bust, 34" waist, slight staining under both arms, loose seams to one underarm and stitched repairs to the other, fading and some discolouration around the collar.
Dancing figures on pink dress - 36" bust, 28" waist, staining under both arms and discolouration overall, especially to the shoulders and back of the dress, original zip opening has been stitched up.
Purple long sleeve dress - 30" bust, 28" waist, later belt loops, no belt, staining to the underarms and to both sleeves, and hem, slight wear overall.
S Gould navy coat - 33" bust, 34" waist, some fading and wear to the lining and to the wool, especialy the shoulders.
Navy blue coat with floral quilting - 33" bust, 34" waist, some fading and wear to the lining and to the wool especialy the shoulders
Auction: Costume, Accessories & Textiles, 19th Aug, 2023
The sale will include the first part of 'Americana Dreams: The Peter Leathers Collection', a unique private collection of 1950s menswear and accessories. The collection was put together over a life time by Peter Leathers, a fashion designer, jewellery maker and guitarist from West Yorkshire, and the sale will be a must-visit for any vintage fans.
A range of guitars, radios, ephemera and more will be on offer in the Scientific and Musical Instruments Sale on 27th September.
Alongside a wide offering of period, vintage and modern designer costume in the sale are further notable lots including a late 19th century rocking horse, a 17th century band sampler and unusual 19th century quilts and a range of Louis Vuitton luggage.
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Wednesday 16 August - Thursday 17 August 10am-4pm, Friday 18 August 10am-5pm and the morning of the sale from 8am
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