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Autumn Treasures For Your Closet

Wed, Sep 15, 2021 07:00AM EDT
Lot 171

MANS THREE PIECE COURT SUIT, LONDON, C. 1916

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
3-pc black velvet suit w/ marcasite buttons, twill silk lining, label "Hill Brothers, London & Paris" & “Benesford Heaton Esq.", tailcoat SH-SH 19", CH 46", L 19"-37", waistcoat CH 46.5", W 43.5", L 17.5"-24", trouser label "Beresford Heaton Esp. 1916",W 42", L 32.5"-34.5", inseam 19", (tailcoat lining shattering, crushed velvet at underarms, lightly worn cuffs, 0.75" tear right forearm, 1" tear to CB lining of waistcoat, seams beginning to shatter, trouser W band &pockets shattering, let out at CB seat & SSs w/ visible stitch lines) good. Ohio State University Historic Costumes & Textiles Collection.