18th Nov, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST

Costume, Accessories & Textiles

 
  Lot 2114
 

2114

Circa 1950-60s Ladies Cocktail Dresses comprising a Susan Small black satin dress with capped sleeves woven with floral sprigs overall, scoop neck and black velvet bow trims
Leanne London blue and purple brocade short sleeve dress with full pleated skirt and bow detail to the waist
green and gold woven sleeveless dress with double bow detail to the waist (size 36)
green and purple brocade a-line dress with later purple gathered trim to the bodice and spaghetti straps
Marldena Model sleeveless dress with floral decoration and wide collar, v shape to the waist front and back, gathered skirt, later deco diamante clip
Julia Frances Original London green silk taffeta similar style dress, a black pleated collar, flocked and printed decoration
Sambo Fashions dress retailed by Bourne & Hollingworth London, a floral woven green dress with shawl neck collar, modesty panel, three quarter length sleeves and pleated skirt
Designed by Philip green shot silk strapless dress with silk tie to the left hip, later sequin trim to the bodice
pale blue and gold silk sleeveless dress with scooped neckline and pleated skirt
black textured evening coat with collar, three quarter length sleeves with fold back cuffs, side pockets
(10)




Sold for £160
Estimated at £120 - £180


 

Susan Small dress - 34" bust, slight wear. Leanne dress - bodice has been taken in, belt missing, 32" bust, slight wear. Green and gold dress - 34" bust - slight wear, fabric feels stiff. Green and purple a-line dress - 32" bust, later purple trim is loose in one place to the back, slight wear to the brocade. Marldena Model - 38" bust, insertions to both armholes, slight wear overall. Julia Frances Original - 38" bust, repairs above zip and cut out to the opposite side, both sleeves possibly restyled, slight wear. Sambo Fashions dress - belt missing, 32" bust, slight discolouration, possibly alteration to the seam above the zip. Designed by Philip dress - 32" bust, slight wear. Pale blue and gold dress - 40" bust, slight wear. Black coat - 44" bust, slight wear overall, hem loose, hook and eye added to the waist and some pulled threads around the eye, slight wear.

 


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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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