18th Nov, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
Costume, Accessories & Textiles
2023
Mid 20th Century Wedding Dresses, comprising a circa 1940s cream satin long sleeved dress with sweetheart neckline trimmed with beads, multi buttons to the reverse
a white fine woven long sleeve dress with faux bolero, satin waist and button detail, tape applique to the hem, attached underdress
circa 1950s lace mounted short dress with long sleeves, tiered net and lace full skirt
circa 1960s machine lace mounted straight dress with three quarter length sleeves, round neck and detachable train, matching hat and veil
circa 1970s white sleeveless dress with crochet type panel and gathered 'floaty' mount to the front and back
white sleeveless straight dress and an associated white machine lace long sleeved coat cropped to the waist with long train
lace mounted head piece and pair of machine lace white gloves
(6 items on rail and small box)
Private Collection of a Shropshire Lady
Sold for £170
Estimated at £150 - £250
No staining or holes to any of the dresses, just some loose threads.
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Auction: Costume, Accessories & Textiles, 18th Nov, 2022
Over 260 lots to include three fine private collections of rare antique costume and textiles. Also included is a range of collector’s and fashion items, quilts, dolls, fine household linens, samplers, embroidery, sewing accessories and lace, period and modern costume.
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Tuesday 15 November - Wednesday 16 November 10am-4pm, Thursday 17 November 10am-5pm and morning of sale from 8am
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