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Lot 382
Dame Shirley Bassey's white sequined 'Harem' stage dress, designed by Douglas Darnell, late 1960s, of ivory devoré chiffon with graduated spots overall, the scanty diamond shaped bodice panels linked to the bias-cut skirt by bugle beaded straps, covered overall in Swarovski aurora borealis crystal and large mirror sequins to the skirt, bust approx 86cm, 34inThe harem or 'belly-dancer' dress was delivered by Darnell to the Prince of Wales Theatre, but he arrived late, running through the streets with the dress over his arm. However, the star couldn't fit inside the dress so Darnell recalled he 'clawed her bottom down into it - by which time she looked as though she'd been got at by a tiger'.Provenance: ex lot 49, Christies Auction 'Dame Shirley Bassey - 50 Years of Glittering Gowns', 18th September, 2003, sold for £4500. Dame Shirley was photographed wearing this gown on stage in Viareggio Italy in 1968,. See Getty images link http://www.gettyimages.co.uk/license/174311211. CONDITION REPORT: Some sequins lacking from breast cups, heavy losses mainly left breast. The matching back panels are good. Sequins missing from front stomach/hip areas. Slight soiling to hem edge. Lining has holes and snags at rear train. Few holes visible on upper side but concealed within beads and sequins.
Lot 391
A Jean-Louis Scherrer by Stephane Rolland feathered chiffon dance dress, Autumn-Winter 2002-3, defilé label, look 34, of shot wine/green chiffon, layered in criss-cross bands over the bodice, and in fronds over the skirt applied with white-ivory ostrich plumes, bust 81-86cm, 32-34in CONDITION REPORT: good condition, very slight cream tinging to edges of some of the plumes
Lot 393
A magnificent Jean-Louis Scherrer by Stephane Rolland sequined and embroidered ball gown, Autumn-Winter 2002-3, unlabelled, look 43, strapless, of black satin, with raisedwork wine and ivory silk embroidery, portrait vignettes to the hem of Asian and European beauties and mirror panelled hem, bust approx 81cm. 32in CONDITION REPORT: Good condition, no problems
Lot 405
A Jean-Louis Scherrer by Stephane Rolland ivory mink tunic ensemble, Autumn-Winter 2000-01, defilé label, look 21, the loose mink top with shell and glass beaded front, faux organza blouse panels, long wool crêpe skirt, the tunic 102cm, 40in, waist 71cm, 28in (2) CONDITION REPORT: makeup stains to satin lining of tunic
Lot 65
A pair of pink leather ladies mules, circa 1775-85, with rounded toes, pointed throat with remains of ivory wool braid edging, the insoles overhang the low white leather heels, 25cm, 10in long (2)Provenance: Sizergh Castle, Cumbria CONDITION REPORT: both with scuffing to toe area, lacking mos of braid edging, leather insoles are discoloured from use,
Lot 67
Two ivory silk stomachers, 1760, one of satin adorned with braid edged ruffled ribbons, with floss silk tufted central rosettes, 38cm, 15in long; the other of gauze probably pina cloth, adorned with stripes of pinked ribbons and silk wrapped card floret's, 30cm, 12in long; together with a silk gauze shawl, probably Spitalfields, woven with acanthus scrolls edged in pink fly braid, 170 by 103cm, 67 by 40 1/2in; and a quantity of white cotton knotted and tousled braid (qty)Provenance: Sizergh Castle, Cumbria CONDITION REPORT: Stomachers are good condition, satin example has small split in fixing tab (minor), shawl has stains and it has started to split within the stains, braid is good condition
Lot 68
A Spitalfields brocaded silk robe à l'Anglaise, the silk probably Anna Maria Garthwaite, the fabric late 1730s, construction altered circa 1750, woven with large-scale sprays of hops, blossom in shades of blue, brown mauve with bright green and chartreuse silk foliage, the double engageants with scalloped edges, pleated front robings, part lined in ivory silk; together with a front petticoat panel (2)Provenance: Sizergh Castle, Cumbria CONDITION REPORT: The bodice robing tips have been cut, waistline is altered. The silk is fresh and bright and sturdy overall. Faint perspiration stains at underarms with slight splitting at right underarm and small repair at left underarm. Slight soiling to silk at hem edge. Front left hem edge has been slightly raised. Skirt is lined at front opening edges and lined centre-back with panel from waist to hem. Front openings are also lined in ivory silk at the edges. Silk lining is split in places along hem edge - minor. Petticoat panel - taken apart from other panel used on other matching dress. Faint stain to centre above hem with holes within - although because the pattern is busy - not immediately noticeable.
Lot 69
A Spitalfields brocaded silk robe à l'Anglaise, the silk late 1730s, probably Anna Maria Garthwaite, the construction 1750, woven with large-scale sprays of hops, blossom in shades of blue, brown mauve with bright green and chartreuse silk foliage, the double engageants with scalloped pinked edges, pleated front robings, the front skirt opening with later sewn-in petticoat panel, lined in ivory silkProvenance: Sizergh Castle, Cumbria CONDITION REPORT: Fabric is clean, fresh and good, the front skirt panel could be detached if so desired. The other part of the petticoat is sold with the second matching dress. Perspiration stains and small splits at underarms. The bodice has been cut and taken in at both side seams, the skirt folds at the waist have been altered to match, the waist seams have been altered.
Lot 72
An un-finished embroidered apron, circa 1730-40, of ivory taffeta worked with large stylised sunflower and tulip motifs, with couched gilt threads following the original pencil design with scalloped edges, 49 by 94cm, 19 1/4 by 37inProvenance: Sizergh Castle, Cumbria CONDITION REPORT: Good condition, very fresh, slight tarnishing to petals on far left flower motif. There are 2 long threads on far right flower where the stitching as come undone or been unpicked.
Lot 73
The remains of a false-quilted and embroidered undress robe, English, circa 1710, embroidered in bright silks in fine chain stitch with flowering plants and floral slips, the linen ground covered with a trellis of fine yellow running stitches, backed in ivory wool, embroidered as a continuous panel - with curved, trained panel, the two front panels with plants embroidered to run vertically from the hem and the opposite direction down the back, rear neck to hem 180cm, 71inProvenance: Sizergh Castle, Cumbria CONDITION REPORT: faint staining to the ground at the rear centre back area, curved hem is slightly soiled, construction is heavily altered and sleeve sections are missing, colours are superb, there is the occasional repaired split in the ground, but nothing too obvious
Lot 74
A crimson damask silk robe à l'Anglaise, circa 1770, the fabric late 1720s, early 1730s, the closed front bodice, front skirt edging and angular cuffs edged in pinked, scalloped furbelows, lined in ivory silk; with a matching loom width of damask giving the impression of a petticoat (2) See V&A Museum for a similar Anna Maria Garthwaite design no 5971:2.Provenance: Sizergh Castle, Cumbria CONDITION REPORT: Very slight perspiration stains at underarms, a couple of faint bleach marks/stains on right front panel of skirt and bottom of bodice closure - however barely noticeable. No apparent alterations and the colour and fabric is superb. Lining has scattered stains and the hem lining is soiled with a few repairs near the edge. Petticoat panel formed from a loom width of matching silk.
Lot 75
A plaited ribbon and straw quill-work turban-like hat, 1800-1810, asymmetric with ivory silk cord rosette and fringes to one side and narrow up-turned brim, 33cm, 13in long; together with a blonde lace early 19th century hem panel, two embroidered reticules; the remains of a printed silk purse; an ivory net stole and a bolt of fringing (7)Provenance: Sizergh Castle, Cumbria CONDITION REPORT: Hat is in need of conservation - numerous breaks in the straw quills; printed silk purse is distressed; embroidered mesh purses - soiled but otherwise good; mesh stole is good condition; bolt of fringing is good condition; lace hem from an 1820s dress has numerous holes
Lot 78
A fine and rare ivory cannelé silk bèrgere hat, circa 1760-80, figured with chequered spots, the low crown edged with a ruffled ribbon, 40cm, 15 3/4in diamProvenance: Sizergh Castle, Cumbria CONDITION REPORT: Good condition, slight soiling to ribbon ties, grease marks from use on inside narrow crown. Ribbon ruffle needs re-stitching at one end. Very, very slight discolouration to underside of brim, barely visible.
Lot 79
A fine pair of silver lace and ivory satin ladies shoes, circa 1720-30, with pointed toes which over-hang the white leather rand, low, wide heels, adorned overall with silver bobbin lace and silver strip passementerie, curved tongues, 26cm, 10in long (2)Provenance: Sizergh Castle, Cumbria CONDITION REPORT: Overall good condition. Both shoes: slight tarnishing to silver lace at edges of front upper, very slight rubbing to lace at toe tips. Silver threads on latchets have slight wear, soiled silk lining to latchets, very slight soiling to satin on tongues
Lot 82
A plaited straw bergère bonnet, circa 1750-80, with low domed crown, simple ivory satin ribbon edging, 37cm, 14 1/2in diam.Provenance: Sizergh Castle, Cumbria CONDITION REPORT: Straw had been cracked around the circumference of the crown which was conserved by Judith Dore using adhesive gauze in 1982
Lot 84
Spitalfields brocaded silk dress panels, circa 1750, the figured ivory silk woven with meanders of tulips and roses, comprising 5 loom widths from the skirt, each approx 120 x 49cm; a longer panel probably from the sack back with irregular cutouts, a quantity of fragments and a pair of curved sleeve cuffs (qty)Provenance: Sizergh Castle, Cumbria CONDITION REPORT: Skirt panels - three are still joined, two front panels have curved hems - hem edges are soiled generally, colours are good. One of the front skirt panels is soiled and has large peach-toned stains. There are two triangular skirt godets which have been cut. Long panel (probably taken from sack-back) has large curved chunks cut from it but the colours are good. Assorted bodice and other fragments - generally soiled and poor condition
Lot 88
A gentleman's embroidered buff silk waistcoat, circa 1755, with thirteen functioning buttonholes and corresponding silver wrapped buttons, the broad pocket flaps and edges with raised-work silver scrolls and spangled clover leaves, backed in wool, lined in ivory drabbet and challis, chest approx 92cm, 36inProvenance: Sizergh Castle, Cumbria CONDITION REPORT: Visually, good fresh, appearance, slight wear to embroidery between third and fourth buttonholes. This would have been a sleeved waistcoat but the sleeves have been removed and they have been sewn into lot 77. Slight moth damage to rear back panels, section of fabric missing from rear right armhole when the sleeves were removed.
Lot 94
An unusual cotton filet mesh open robe, 1790-1800, possibly for fancy-dress, with empire-line inner bodice panels, cross-over bodice, sleeves and trained skirt edged in yellow ribbonProvenance: Sizergh Castle, Cumbria CONDITION REPORT: Generally good condition, ivory silk lining to the cross-over bodice panels is brittle, the quality of internal finishing and the crudity of the net suggests to me that it was for fancy dress.
Lot 100
A cased set of four late 19th century ivory bodied razors by Charles Clements of Sheffield, each razor inscribed 'JB Farwell', and 'Monday-Tuesday', 'Tuesday-Thursday', 'Friday-Sunday' and 'Sunday', length 15.5cm, in original fitted box and a further set of four 'Paragon' razors by John & William Ragg, and two further associated examples, in Alexander Clark brass bound box.
Lot 103
Ten late 19th/early 20th century pairs of ivory and horn bodied razors including examples by Harrison Bros and Howson (handle af), Joseph Rogers & Sons, George Wostenholm, one inscribed 'Presented by John Pinder, Sheffield 1850' and JJ Saville & Co Ltd of Sheffield, all in fitted leather covered cases.
Lot 108
Nine boxed pairs of late 19th/early 20th century horn, ivory and ivorine bodied razors including examples by Joseph Haywood & Co, Joseph Rodgers & Sons, and WS Turner & Co, also a matched set of five Joseph Rodgers & Sons examples in original fitted coromandel and brass bound box with seven sectioned interior with brass cartouche dated 1885 to the lid, width 18cm.
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