19th Aug, 2023 10:30 GMT/BST
Costume, Accessories & Textiles
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Circa 1950-60s and Later Evening Clothing comprising a Harrods black satin evening coat with collar and elbow length sleeves,
a Frank Usher full length black tassel trim mounted evening dress (size 14),
a Doree Model full length long sleeved dress, with black v-neck bodice, velvet waistband, orange silk type panel skirt with oversized black sequin patch pockets, another in pale blue Grecian style, sleeveless with decorative bead and sequin embelished waistband, matching swing style jacket with embellished collar and cuffs (size 16),
a cream lace sleeveless dress embroidered with flower heads overall, elasticated waist, matching belt and associated under dress,
Cresta Couture full length sleeveless evening dress decorated overall with gold and green sequins in vertical zig zags, together with a green chiffon full length long sleeved evening coat with bow fastening to the neck,
Alexandrine Model House, Nottingham lace mounted wedding dress with scalloped neckline, long sleeves, full skirt with train behind and cream silk waistband with bow to the reverse, together with underskirt,
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Property of a lady working within the fashion industry for over 40 years, from the 1960s.
Sold for £350
Estimated at £100 - £200
Doree Model dress with sequin pockets - small hole just below the waistband to the front, and slight wear.
Cream lace dress - some thread pulls and rubbing to the embroidery.
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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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