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42.) 19th Century Brocade & Tambour Lace Reception Gown with Ribbon and Flowers. Bodice is boned with lace sleeves and collar. Applied flowers to the sleeves, waist, and skirt. Trained. Small area of dirt on train. Missing original ties and 1 hook on top of bodice. Near mint condition. Measures: Top: Bust 34”, Waist 24”. Skirt: Waist 30”, Length – 39”, Length with train – 58”. $2800.00

43.) Belgian Tape Lace 2 Piece Ensemble with Silk Ribbons and Netting. Silk Chiffon. Bustle appropriate. Hook and eyes on netting missing and minor repairs to lace needed. No waistband. Not sure if there ever was one. Purchased in Berlin. Mangnificent gown!! Measures: Top: Shoulder to shoulder - 14", Bust - 30", Waist - 20". Skirt: Waist - 22", Length - 41", Length with train - 53". $ 3500.00

44.) ca 1840's Satin Wedding Dress with watch pocket. Aside from a couple of small stains the dress is in excellent condition. Measures: Shoulder to shoulder - 13", Bust - 24", Waist - 30", Length - 58". $695.00

45.) ca 1900 Green velvet 2 piece dress. Bodice is boned with cording decoration. Metal embroidery on net. Beads and Bugle beads under top with metal embroidery. Detachable collar. Interior of bodice shattering. The skirt has decorative cording and beautiful velvet covered buttons. There are 3 tiny marks to the velvet and some giving of the under silk at the waist band. Overall condition is excellent. Measurements: Top: shoulder to shoulder - 14" Bust - 28", Length - 16". Skirt: Waist - 26 ", Length - 39", Total length - 55". $680.00

46.) Ca 1880's Pink and Gold Brocade Reception Gown. Per Wikipedia, "Starting in 1889,[1] Clarkson's company supplied costumes and wigs used in the amateur dramatic productions of Queen Victoria's family and circle.[6] He provided the wigs for the princesses who were attending the fancy-dress Devonshire House Ball of 1897, and visited Buckingham Palace beforehand to arrange their hair.[6]Edward VII appointed him "Royal Perruquier and Costumier."[5]" William Clarkson was also a Jack the Ripper suspect. Gown is labeled: W. Clarkson, Perruquier& Costumer, 41-43 Wardour St, London W. I cannot read the top of the label, Royal crest is on the label. Gown is trimmed in lace and pearls (faux?) and has applied flowers. Slight shattering under left arm. Slight train. A few spots on bodice. Measures: shoulder to shoulder 14", Bust 34", Waist 28", Length 58".

47.) Ca 1870's 3 piece gown, lace and embroidered Dress with pink ribbons. Mixed laces. Trained. Accommodation for bustle made of lace and pink bows. Inner piece under top. I'm not quite sure what this is - possible corset cover (?). Some age discoloration I believe will come out but won't guarantee. 1 button missing on waist band of skirt and all buttons on corset cover missing. Nice ruching on flounce of skirt. Measures: Top: shoulder to shoulder 16", Bust: 28", Waist 26", Length: 21". Skirt - Waist: 25", Length 42", Length with train 55". $495.00

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1.) Antique Brussels Lace Bridal/Wedding gown. Lace is in excellent condition aside from one small tear in the netting. Boned bodice, wires in the collar to keep it standing. Hook and eye closure in back. Inner silk is shattering. Some underarm stains - mainly on lining. Train. Measures: shoulder to shoulder - 14", Bust 33", Waist - 27", Length - 57". $1800.00 Sale: $1350.00

2.) ca 19th century Luminous Ottoman, Turkish Gold Metallic Embroidery Ladies Ensemble. Metallic embroidery is raised and beautifully worked. Good strong condition but has had many repairs by an experienced restorer. Other areas of wear not restored. Slight underarm discoloration. Boning in jacket with hook and eye closure. Train in back. Large size. Measures: shoulder to shoulder - 14", Bust - 33 inches, Waist - 27:, Length 57". $2300.00 Sale: $1610.00

3.) ca 1920's Embroidered lace bridal/wedding gown. Satin bows. Wearable. Snaps in back. 1 small tear in netting at hem. Excellent condition. Measures: shoulder to shoulder 13", Bust 32", Waist 32", Length 50". $680.00 Sale: $510.00

4.) 19th century Ivory Brocade gown with metallic embroidery. Labeled Arnold Constable & Co. NY. 1 piece gown made to look like 2 pieces. Bodice is boned. Hook and eye closure. Train. Inner ties for bustle. Museum de-accession. Stitching at skirt has come out at waist and needs to be redone to make skirt fit. Otherwise, Excellent condition. Measures: Shoulder to shoulder 12:, Bust 26", Waist 22", Length 51". $1200.00 Sale: $899.00

5.) ca 1840's Sea foam blue/green brocade 2 piece gown. Mainly hand sewn. Boned bodice. Hook and eye closure. Some underarm stains but no damage. A few other tiny stains on bodice. Very good condition. Measures: shoulder to shoulder 17", Bust 30", Waist 22" $725.00 Sale: $580.00