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VINTAGE & COUTURE CLOTHING FROM MUSEUMS

Wed, Mar 30, 2011 08:00AM EDT
Lot 239

TWO ROYAL WORCESTER CORSETS, 1880s

Estimate: $600 - $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
Both w/ brass busks, narrow top lace, stamped "Royal Worcester" inside, never worn: 1 1881 brown, cord cups, elastic on each side near back, B 30.5", 21", CFL 14"; 1 1885 beige, embroided cups & busk covers, B 31, W 21", CFL 14.5", both excellent. BROOKLYN MUSEUM