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Decades of Decadence

Wed, Dec 7, 2022 11:00AM EST
Lot 130

THREE HEAVILY EMBELLISHED WEDDING VESTS, TUNISIA, EARLY-MID 20TH C

Estimate: $400 - $600

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
Three wedding vests embroidered in gold bullion, multicolored flat metallic strips & or nue w/ red thread, silver stamped sequins & silver wrapped cording, elaborate motifs w/ fish, stylized palm & peacock motifs for fertility, heavily embroidered& tasseled standing SH caps: 1 purple silk twill, CH 34", L 14.5", (fabric worn at SS's & SH edges, fading purple); 1 green silk twill, CH 39", L 15", (insertions at SS's, SS's shattering, heavy fraying to tassels, pulling/wear to embroidered lame, CF closure torn & repaired, discoloration CB); 1 cerise silk twill, CH 34", L 15", (only 1 CF closure bead, shattering/wear spots throughout fabric, minor sequin loss), (all w/ minor tarnish/wear to lame & sequins) all good.

Condition

Good

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