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Autumn Treasures For Your Closet

Wed, Sep 15, 2021 07:00AM EDT
Lot 261

ONE ENSEMBLE & ONE BLACK VELVET BODICE, c. 1880 & 1910s

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
2-pc black velvet & beaded gown, military inspired sleeved bodice w/ net CF panel trimmed w/ row of buttons & faux frogs, cuffs & faux vest, jet beaded & embroidered floral lace overlay w/ asymmetrical knotted worked fringe extension, walking length velvet skirt w/ jet beading, 1910s, B 41", W 34.5", L 19.5"-44", skirt W 33", L 38", (bead disease, fringe messy/fraying, crushing to velvet on sleeves, wear to bone casings) very good; 1 cisele velvet extended bodice w/ narrow revere collar, embroidered & jet beaded CF button closures, 2-pc shaped sleeve w/ 2 decorative buttons at wrist, open from W w/ floor length side panels & gathered bustle, c. 1880, B 38", W 28", L 52.5", (bead disease & pulls on buttons, hem tape dirty & fraying, 1 bone missing) excellent.
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