Augusta Auctions
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HISTORIC, VINTAGE & COUTURE CLOTHING

Wed, Nov 13, 2019 09:00AM EST
Lot 228

CHARLES WORTH PEARL BEADED EVENING BODICE, c. 1880

Estimate: $400 - $600

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
3 1870-1890s black Victorian bodices: 1 black velvet, CF button closure, tabbed peplum, net & pearl encrusted long sleeves, label "Worth, Paris", B 38", W 28", L 22.5", (missing pearls & 3 buttons, velvet crushed at back of left SH, breaks in net) poor;1 Maltese lace over satin w/ single hook & eye closure at neck, B 31", W 23", L 22" very good; 1 velvet w/ black braided trim & hidden CF hook & eye closure, B 31", W 23", L 24.5", (velvet worn) very good.
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