Augusta Auctions
Live Auction

Spring Sartorial Surprise - Visions of Vintage

Tue, May 10, 2022 11:00AM EDT
Lot 149

BLACK SILK TAFFETA MOURNING DRESS, c. 1840

Estimate: $500 - $800

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$2,000 $100
$5,000 $250
$10,000 $500
$20,000 $1,000
$40,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
$500,000 $10,000
$1,000,000 $25,000
Black silk taffeta w/ piped neckline, armscye & W, cross over front trimmed w/ black silk velvet ribbon w/ deep pleats from back SH into finer pleats at front W, short cap sleeve trimmed w/ black silk velvet ribbon over balloon sleeve into fitted cuff, pleated skirt flatlined in glazed cotton w/ wool hem saver, B 35.5", W 25.25", L 54"-56.5", (light stains underarms, wear to trim, 0.25"-0.5" holes at back hem, two 0.25" holes at W, 0.5" hole at back knee, hooks removed from both cuffs) very good.

Condition

Very Good

Available payment options

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • Amex
  • Diners
  • Discover
  • JCB
  • Union Pay
PayPal
PACKING/SHIPPING/INSURANCE: The cost of packing and shipping of purchased lots is the responsibility of the purchaser. We have added personnel to our staff to pack and ship lots purchased by on-line Bidders. A fee of $15 ($25 for international shipments where customs forms are required) is charged for packing & handling of each lot. In addition, the actual cost of shipping & insurance will be charged to your account or invoiced to your Bidsquare account. All shipments are sent via UPS, FedEx or the United States Postal Service and insured for the hammer price. Lots won by successful online Bidders will be shipped automatically to the address provided on your Bidsquare registration form once shipping and packaging fees are paid. The total cost will be charged to the credit card on file or paid directly through Bidsquare. Due to the volume of shipping anticipated after the sales event, packing and shipping may require up to fourteen (14) business days from receipt of cleared payment. Once the package has been shipped, any shipping related issues or claims are between the shipper and the purchaser. Augusta Auction Co. shall not be responsible for any acts or omissions in the packing and shipping of purchased lots.