21st Aug, 2021 10:30 GMT/BST
Sold for £700
Estimated at £150 - £250
. Leman Model black dress - slight wear and fading, straps restitched, chiffon possibly later addition. Jean Allen dress - fabric very worn and some possible stitched alterations. Black and gold dress - some wear, slight stain under the arms, zip worn, some of the bust seams are pulled, several small holes/wear to the skirt overall. Black chiffon dress - slight wear and straps repaired. Blanes dress - rubbing to the velvet, straps repaired. Black crepe dress - slight wear, alteration to the bust darts and straps. Dolphine Model dress - stitched repair to the bodice and slight wear. L Phillips green dress - some fading and wear, especially to the top of the bodice, some thread pulls to the lace. Adorn Model dress - brown mark to the bust and several holes to the lace. Gold satin dress - multi buttons to front have one mount missing, rubbing and wear especially to the top of the bodice.
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Auction: Costume, Accessories & Textiles, 21st Aug, 2021
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