18th Nov, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
Costume, Accessories & Textiles
2100
Circa 1940-50s Dresses and Suits, comprising a Ramar brown short sleeved dress with collar
Peggy Page London apricot and velvet flocked silk dress with faux bow to the bodice (size 38), similar dress in pink with tiny flocked flower heads (size 50)
sheer brown dress with capped sleeves, v-neckline, flocked with rows of scalloped flower heads, and belt
navy sheer dress with white flocked flower heads, sleeveless and white shawl neck collar
red and black 'shot' sleeveless dress with cross over bodice and pleated skirt
black and gold striped sleeveless dress with cowl neck and full skirt (size 38)
green pink and blue floral dress with green trimmed bodice and spaghetti straps
Macpahil Model London black and red 'shot' silk suit woven with bows including a straight skirt and jacket with button fastening (size 40)
green silk checked suit comprising a straight skirt and long sleeve jacket with collar, three small button fastening to the waist
(10)
Sold for £180
Estimated at £100 - £200
Ramar dress - belt missing, rubbing and wear, 36" bust. Peggy Page dress - some rubbing and wear, 36" bust, belt missing. Pink flocked dress - 48" bust, slight rubbing and wear. Brown flocked dress - 30" bust, no belt, couple of tiny brown marks and rubbing to flocking. Red/black shot floral dress - 40" bust, stitched repair under both arms, couple of loose threads. Black and gold striped dress - 36" bust, slight wear and no belt. Green floral dress - 32" bust, stitched repairs to the bodice seams front and back, later trims and straps, slight wear. Navy and floral flocked dress - 34" bust, stitched repair under one arm, slight fading under both and some discolouration to the collar, belt missing. Black and red suit with bows - 36" bust, couple of rubs to the fabric, slight wear. Green checked suit - 32" waist, 40" bust, majority of buttons missing, some small splits under the arms, slight fading to the collar and shoulders.
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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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