19th Aug, 2023 10:30 GMT/BST
Costume, Accessories & Textiles
2199
Early 20th Century Wedding Dresses, comprising a white net mounted long sleeved dress with floral embroidered decoration, sweetheart neckline, net skirt with embroidered insertions, attached waistband with faux pearl fastening,
Lee Delman cream lace type mounted dress, with low scooped neck, visible net mounted bustier, long sleeves and full skirt,
white lace mounted long sleeved dress with buttons to the front and attached belt,
white net mounted dress embroidered with floral motifs and bows, scalloped neckline, long sleeves, full skirt,
cream damask floral woven long sleeved dress, with scooped neckline, long sleeves and full pleated skirt,
cream short sleeve dress with square neckline, gathered detail to the bust, full panelled skirt and silk under dress,
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Sold for £80
Estimated at £60 - £100
White net wedding dress with embroidery - 36" bust, 32" waist, numerous holes to the fine net mount on the skirt, couple of areas of discolouration and general wear.
Lee Delman dress - 30" bust, 26" waist, several holes overall, slight wear overall.
White button front dress - 30" bust, 26" waist, stitched repairs to the waistband, some discolouration to the collar, and some wear.
White dress with flowers and bows - 30" bust, 26" waist, slight wear.
Cream damask dress - 32" bust, 26" waist, brown mark to the centre of the bodice, slight rubbing and wear
Cream short sleeved dress - 32" bust, 26" waist, loose threads to the neckline, one arm seam open, slight discolouration undewr the arms, brown spot to the reverse, slight 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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