19th Aug, 2023 10:30 GMT/BST

Costume, Accessories & Textiles

 
  Lot 2168
 

2168

Circa 1950s Cocktail Dresses and Evening Wear, comprising a black crepe short sleeved shift dress with bead decoration,
a black wool crepe dress with attached long sleeve jacket, multi-button fastening and bead decoration,
black silk type evening dress with elbow length sleeves, scooped neckline with black sequin modesty panel,
Fred Howard black silk taffeta short sleeve dress, with bow detail to the waist, sleeve ends, a v-neckline and pleated skirt,
black silk cocktail dress with sequin, bead and pearl appliquéd bodice, multi-pleated capped sleeves,
a black silk taffeta short sleeeved dress, with a beaded round neck, front pockets with smocking detail,
Jonathan Logan grey silk type sleeveless dress with diamante style stars to the shoulder straps, inverted pleat to the front of the skirt,
Mornessa black wool swing coat with black velvet trimmed collar, side pocket and long sleeves, inverted pleat and bow detail to the reverse, trimmed in velvet,
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Sold for £280
Estimated at £150 - £250


 

Black crepe shift dress - 44" bust, slight wear, some bead loss.
Black wool crepe dress - 40" bust, belt missing, some possible bead loss, slight wear.
Black dress modesty panel - 34" bust, 30" waist, some tiny holes to the back of the skirt, slight fading to the shoulders, slight wear overall.
Fred Howard dress - 44" bust, 34" waist, belt missing, small tear to one shoulder and slight wear overall.
Cocktail dress with beads and sequins - 40" bust, 34" waist, some bead losses, slight fading and some rubbing to the silk.
Black silk dress - 36" bust, 32" waist, belt missing, side seam open under the arms, tiny pin prick hole to the reverse, and slight fading to the shoulders.
Jonathan Logan grey dress - 36b 25w belt missing shoulder strap needs a stitch on it slight wear overall.
Mornessa coat - 46" bust, fading to the velvet on the collar, and slight rubbing and 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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