12th Feb, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
Costume, Accessories & Textiles
2069
Assorted Circa 1950/60s Ladies' Cocktail Dresses, comprising M Ten sleeveless drop waist dress with lace mounted bodice and multi pleated short skirt; Briluna Modele black crepe short sleeve dress, with round neck and floral bead decoration to the bodice (size 42); similar style dress by Philip Kunick with pleated bodice and belt (size 42); Blanes black grosgrain sleeveless dress with notch neck, bow under the bust and flared skirt (size 14), another crepe dress in a similar style with a scoop neckline and V-shaped back (size 12); three black lace mounted dresses with short, sleeveless and elbow length sleeves; black broderie anglais sleeveless dress, with faux top and bow; Peter Barron black crepe sleeveless dress with pleated detail to the bust with bow (size 16); black grosgrain duster coat with side pockets, long sleeves with fold back cuffs; another similar in a woven floral design with stylised elbow length sleeves and side pockets (12 items)
Sold for £180
Estimated at £100 - £200
M Ten dress = 34" bust, slight model. Briluna Modele dress - 39" bust, couple of tiny holes to the front and slight wear. P Kunick dress - modesty panel added above pleated top, slight wear, 38" bust. Blanes dress - 36" bust, some rubbing and wear to the fabric. Blanes crepe dress - 34" bust and slight wear overall, some rust marks to zip area. Short sleeved lace dress - 36" bust, some wear to the lace, sleeveless lace dress - 32" bust, some wear to the lace, lace dress elbow length sleeves - 40" bust, stitched repairs around the neckline and wear to the lace. Broderie anglais dress - 36" bust, fading and couple of holes close to the hem. Peter Barron dress - 38" bust, slight wear and bow needs re-stitching. two duster coats - both have fading, some wear and a couple of 'white marks' overall.
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Auction: Costume, Accessories & Textiles, 12th Feb, 2022
The Costume, Accessories & Textiles Sales incorporate an extraordinary range of collector’s items and fashion from the 17th century to the present day. Quilts, dolls, teddy bears, fine household linens, samplers, embroidery, sewing accessories and lace sit alongside antique, period and modern costume and world textiles.
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