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Spring Sartorial Surprise - Visions of Vintage

Tue, May 10, 2022 11:00AM EDT
Lot 6

SAPPHIRE BLUE VELVET VISITING DRESS, c. 1883

Estimate: $300 - $500

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
Sapphire blue silk velvet Dolly Varden afternoon dress w/ fitted bodice trimmed at bottom edge w/ gathered self-ruffle, glass CF button closures, Heilmann embroidered openwork cuffs, spaced individual metallic thread work drops trimming back of sleeves, polonaise inspired skirt w/ steel & glass facetted bead & corded passementerie appliqués, gaged hem ruffle w/ pleated panache rosettes, B 35", W 24.5", L 17"-23", skirt W 25.25", L 38.5"-44", (two 3" tear/repairs CF B, ruffles worn, lace cuffs stained/broken brides, few sleeve baubles missing, 1 CF button missing, velvet wear W line, tiny-0.25" spot stains scattered throughout, 0.5" hole seat, embroidery tarnished) fair.

Condition

Fair

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