28th May, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
Costume, Accessories & Textiles
2020
The Lyndhurst Collection
Circa 1930-40s Costume, comprising a blue silk and lace dress with V-neckline, multi pleated chiffon mount to the bodice and skirt, full gathered silk sleeves and lace cuffs, paste deco buckle fastening to the belt (a.f.); a brown lace and chiffon inserted sleeveless long evening dress, matching jacket with stylised long sleeves; green and peach silk crepe dress with tiered skirt and button appliques; green floral chiffon silk dress with long sleeves; black and yellow floral short sleeved dress with V-neckline and belt; floral dress with spaghetti straps and fabric tie; cream silk long under dress with blue hem; blue textured long sleeve dress with button details and train; a cream linen jacket with green floral embroidery; black wool tailored double breasted coat with pleats to the reverse (10)
Sold for £220
Estimated at £150 - £250
Blue textured dress with train - 32" bust, some small holes to the back of the sleeve, back, hem, train and lower part of skirt, some fading and discolouration.
Yellow and black dress - later buckle on the belt, 34" bust, some wear to the back of the sleeveholes and fading.
Black coat - 40" bust - slight wear.
Green chiffon floral dress - later applique, 34" bust and slight wear.
Pale green chiffon dress - 32" bust, sleeves both torn in several places, fading and staining.
Blue lace and chiffon dress - 32" bust, lace very torn to the shoulders and sleeves, stained and overall wear.
Brown lace two piece - 34" bust, side of the dress completely split, holes to the sleeve of the jacket, chiffon a later replacement, wear to the lace.
cream and blue dress - 32" bust, wear and holes under the arms, several marks overall.
Linen jacket - 36" bust, lower part of jacket added later, couple of light stains, rubbing to the linen and embroidery.
Floral slip dress - 32" bust, later straps, restitching to the centre of the dress vertically, waist ties re-stitched, pink colour run and discolouration/wear.
We are happy to provide Condition Reports to prospective buyers, but would welcome your request as soon as possible, preferably at least 48 hours before the Day of Sale. We cannot guarantee a reply to any requests made within 48 hours of the start of the auction. The absence of a Condition Report from a lot does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition. A Condition Report is an honest expression of our opinion, not a statement of fact and is provided as a service to the seller. All lots are available on public view ahead of an auction and we encourage prospective buyers to inspect an item in person where possible. Our Condition Reports are not prepared by professional conservators, restorers, or engineers, and are prepared with the naked eye unless otherwise stated.
Regarding Pictures, Prints and Works on Paper, works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession.
We accept no liability for the opinions expressed in any Condition Report.
Auction: Costume, Accessories & Textiles, 28th May, 2022
Collection of Family Textiles Lots 2001-2006;
General John Jenkinson (1757-1830) is buried in Charmouth Dorset and his son, Admiral Henry Jenkinson of Fawley, Southampton married Elizabeth Lucy Theresa Acland in 1823. Elizabeth Acland's grandfather was Sir Richard Hoare of Stourhead. The notes were written by Brigadier Francis Alexander Fortescue who married Admiral Jenkinson's granddaughter in 1885 and his sister in law lived at Makerstoun House between the wars and hence the Makerstoun House writing paper. Mary Harkness was Admiral Jenkinson's daughter in law.
Lyndhurst Collection Lots 2006-2030
'Our mother, Margaret Smith (who died in 2019 aged 90), was the owner and curator of the marvellous “Lyndhurst Collection” an extensive assortment of period authentic clothing named after her house in Clitheroe, Lancashire.
Her love of fashion and costume began when she was a child. Her father was a tailor and made all her clothes using lovely patterns and fabrics. In 1946 when she was 17, she trained at Bradford Civic Theatre School in producing and directing for the stage. This expanded her love of costume. Later, as a schoolteacher, she produced school plays, as well as much larger and grander productions with amateur dramatic societies and other organisations. This required the creation and collection of many stage and vintage costumes.
In May 1986 she began giving an illustrated talk entitled “An Outline of Fashion for Women since 1300 AD”, Margaret finished giving talks in 2006 having travelled the length and breadth of Lancashire and beyond. A very popular presentation at this time was titled “40 years of Fashion and Change” and it was brought to life by 6 models who wore items from the collection dating from 1900 to 1937.
One of her most thought-provoking talks was entitled “The Emancipation of Women through Changes in Underwear”. The addition of a gusset to ladies’ drawers proved to be a very significant change for women!
One of the wonderful consequences of her very successful talks was that many ladies who saw them donated their cherished family fashion items, so that they could be enjoyed and appreciated again more widely. When she died, Mum left an extraordinary collection of antique, vintage and stage costumes which she had cherished, leant out and used for many occasions which are being sold in the following 25 lots'.
Viewing
Wednesday 25 May - Thursday 26 May 10am-4pm, Friday 27 May 10am-5pm and morning of sale from 8am. Viewing is open to the public, there is no need to make an appointment.
Sell one like this
If you've got a similar item to sell, complete the valuation form below and one of our experts will get in touch.
