Augusta Auctions
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COUTURE, VINTAGE & HISTORIC CLOTHING

Wed, Nov 13, 2013 09:00AM EST
Lot 195

SUIT WORN AT COURT, AMERICA, 1830

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000

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
1 black wool broadcloth tailcoat, velvet cuffs & band collar w/ gold embroidery, 8 CF & 2 back buttons each inscribed "Honi soit qui mal y pense", Ch 38", CF L 18", CB L 36", (some wear to velvet on collar) excellent; 1 pair white wool breeches, watchpocket, brass buttons & brass buckle at knee, W 31", Inseam 17", very good. Provenance William Shimmin, Mass, worn at French or British court on 1830 trip to Europe.