Augusta Auctions
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Annual Autumnal Elegance

Wed, Sep 14, 2022 11:00AM EDT
Lot 214

THISTLE PATTERNED SILK EVENING GOWN, c. 1888

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Bid Increments

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$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
One piece gown w/ silver & gold tone lame thistle motif on cream silk satin ground interspersed w/ ribbon striped & interrupted raised rib cream silk, fitted bodice w/ needlelace neck ruffle, flat SH bows & chatoyant short bugle bead &multicolored faux pearl strands to neckline & SHs, trained skirt w/ asymmetrical front panel & hanging side panels terminating in lame beaded tassels, B 36.5", W 27.5", L 53"-60", (significant bead loss, shattering to front panel & same material at SHs, metal closures oxidizing & w/ transfer stains, lame tarnish, hem stains) good.

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