19th Aug, 2023 10:30 GMT/BST
Costume, Accessories & Textiles
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Assorted Circa 1950s Ladies Costume and Accesories, comprising a California blue and yellow printed cotton sleeveless day dress,
Davisella Model green floral textured sleeveless cocktail dress with a fur trim to the collar, appliquéd bows to the front,
Berkertex Mayfair royal blue textured full length sleeveless dress with inverted pleats to the reverse,
a Marldena Gowns pale blue linen sleeveless dress with white embroidary overall,
Reldan brown velvet two piece suit, and a Reldan chevron striped shirt (size 12),
Yves Saint Laurent black velvet straight skirt,
an MJ Carroll black short sleeved multi beaded and sequin evening dress (M),
Ted Baker Langley pale green net mounted dress, floral embroidered and stone set decoration to the bodice (size 3),
Astraka faux fur shoulder cape,
Paul Smith Women pink paisley style silk sleeveless dress (size 42),
Accessories including an ebonised dressing table set, black velvet hat, Lotus Bon Bon open toe sandals, various pairs of leather gloves,
brown leather and suede clutch bag, and a Mappin and Webb lizard bag,
(rail and a box)
Sold for £180
Estimated at £100 - £200
California dress - 38" bust, 30" waist, one button missing, slight wear.
Davisella dress - 34" bust, 30" waist, a diamante button missing to the front, slight wear.
Berkertex dress - 36" bust, 32" waist, some slight rubbing and wear.
Marldena dress - 36" bust, 28" waist, slight wear.
Reldan suit - rubbing to velvet overall.
YSL skirt - 32" waist, some rubbing to the velvet.
MJ Carroll bead dress - some bead loss and slight wear.
Ted Baker dress - some stones missing, and two stains to the front of the skirt.
Astraka capelet - small stain to the reverse.
Paul Smith dress - slighte wear.
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Auction: Costume, Accessories & Textiles, 19th Aug, 2023
The sale will include the first part of 'Americana Dreams: The Peter Leathers Collection', a unique private collection of 1950s menswear and accessories. The collection was put together over a life time by Peter Leathers, a fashion designer, jewellery maker and guitarist from West Yorkshire, and the sale will be a must-visit for any vintage fans.
A range of guitars, radios, ephemera and more will be on offer in the Scientific and Musical Instruments Sale on 27th September.
Alongside a wide offering of period, vintage and modern designer costume in the sale are further notable lots including a late 19th century rocking horse, a 17th century band sampler and unusual 19th century quilts and a range of Louis Vuitton luggage.
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Wednesday 16 August - Thursday 17 August 10am-4pm, Friday 18 August 10am-5pm and the morning of the sale from 8am
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