4th Jul, 2020 10:30 GMT/BST

Costume, Accessories & Textiles

 
  Lot 2058
 

2058

Assorted Circa 1950s and Later Cocktail and Evening Dresses, comprising a blue lace mounted...

Assorted Circa 1950s and Later Cocktail and Evening Dresses, comprising a blue lace mounted dress with elbow length sleeves and notch neck; full length red lace mounted dress with later additions; black crochet dress over cream taffeta with spaghetti straps, and matching black jacket; pale pink brocade sleeveless cocktail dress with bow to the chest; red velvet sleeveless dress with zig zag waistband and flared skirt; black grosgrain dress printed with yellow flower heads; green lace sleeveless dress with four tiered lace skirt; Paul English strapless evening dress with black polka dot net over a white lining, velvet trims to the waist (size 38); black silk taffeta and velvet mounted strapless dress with bead and floral applique trims; Gileric Gown red brocade full length evening gown with sequin decoration and floral corsages; brown long sleeveless evening dress with cream modesty panel trimmed with beads; similar full length skirt and sleeveless waistcoat with bead trim; modern Principles black velvet and green taffeta sleeveless dress, with cut away back (size 12) (13)

Sold for £320
Estimated at £100 - £200


 

. Blue lace dress - fading and wear to the top of the zip, several loose threads. Red lace dress - one strap split and some wear. Black dress and jacket - slight wear. Pink brocade dress - some wear and discolouration. Red velvet dress - stitched repair under arm and slight wear. Black grosgrain dress - good condition. Green lace dress - faded and some wear. Paul English - some repairs to the velvet trims at the back. Black strapless dress - some beads missing and slight wear. Gileric gown red dress - some wear to the fabric and alterations; brown evening dress and similar two piece - both ok. Principles dress - slight wear.

 


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Auction: Costume, Accessories & Textiles, 4th Jul, 2020

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