24th Nov, 2018 10:30 GMT/BST

Costume, Accessories & Textiles

 
Lot 2130
 

2130

Circa 1960s and Later Cocktail Dresses, comprising Blanes black velvet dress with short sleeves...

Circa 1960s and Later Cocktail Dresses, comprising Blanes black velvet dress with short sleeves trimmed with fur (size 16), another sleeveless dress in black velvet, with ribbed waistband and mustard coloured lining (size 16); blue, white and black patterned silk dress with black chiffon insertions and short sleeves (size 14); San Clair Boutique black chiffon sleeveless dress, with sheer modesty panel and double ruffle to the hem (size 14); Elmoor of London black crepe long sleeved dress with v shaped neck, trimmed with black and cream lace and also to cuffs (size 12); Hammells Petites black crepe long sleeved dress, with v neck, buttons to the front and attached peplum (size 6); Berndale of Stefney blue cocktail dress, with diamond pattern overall, short pleated sleeves and bow to reverse (size 8); cream silk with black spot sleeveless shift dress; Academy Costumes black ribbed skater style dress with long sleeves, with horizontal pleated panel to the front (size 14) (9)

Sold for £130
Estimated at £120 - £180


 

. Condition - Blanes black fur dress - couple of marks to the velvet. Blanes black velvet dress - slight wear. Patterned and black chiffon dress - two tiny holes to the chiffon on the neck, also to the top of the zip, slight wear. San Clair Boutique dress - slight wear, zip broken and small tear to the bottom of the zip. Elmoor of London dress - slight wear. Hammells dress - good condition. Berndale by Stefney dress - had a stitched repair to the neckline, slight wear. Academy Costumes dress - some tacking threads to the zip area, good condition. Cream spot dress - slight wear especially around the armholes.

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Auction: Costume, Accessories & Textiles, 24th Nov, 2018

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