7th May, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST

Costume, Accessories & Textiles

 
  Lot 2056
 

2056

A 19th Century Wedding Costume, comprising a fitted bodice in a silk brocade woven with lily of the

A 19th Century Wedding Costume, comprising a fitted bodice in a silk brocade woven with lily of the valley, mounted with lace trims to the front and back, with silk chiffon elbow length sleeves, and lime green silk ribbon appliqué trims and flower-heads, bearing a label woven with 'Colleys' and a Royal Warrant, a matching skirt with train and a central panel of floral lace in tiered style, this opening is trimmed with green silk ruffled ribbons, and a matching Pair of Brocade Evening Shoes with cut steel buckles

Sold for £500
Estimated at £300 - £500


 

There is a tear to the silk chiffon on both of the sleeves, and the lace mount is slightly discoloured overall, slight wear to the silk brocade on the skirt, the lace again is discoloured, the silk underskirt has a few tears to the trimmed hem and some of the ribbon is loose in areas, alterations to the waistband Skirt- waist 31'' and length 56'' approx Top- Bust 35'' approx

 


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Auction: Costume, Accessories & Textiles, 7th May, 2021

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