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Vintage Fashion: The Darnell Collection — Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers

Auction House:Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & ValuersNumber of lots recorded:520
Sale Title:Vintage Fashion: The Darnell CollectionLots with images:520
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:436
Date:23-Nov-2014
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A 1950s black velvet and feather dress hat origin unknown; Milliner made, no label; fully lined; velvet, owl feathers and synthetic lining; excellent condition; size small 14 cm
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An olive green Bowler hat c1920s; Northern American; Dyed fur with satin sash; excellent condition; no label, origin stamped, size medium 18 cm
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A Christian Dior Chapeaux 1960s Mod hat spring/summer season, yellow, 1960s with original label; French; netting with synthetic flowers; good condition, slightly misshapen; size medium 19 cm
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A fox fur and velvet Pillbox hat 1950s style; handmade, fully lined; origin unknown; fox fur, velvet and polyester; excellent condition; size small 15 cm
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A pair of Prada sunglasses with original case Italy; excellent condition, as new
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A mesh handbag by Whitby & Davis silk screen pattern of fleur de lys; Makers mark on frame; 1920s; American; metal mesh; good condition
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An Oroton clutch together with an Oroton coin purse c. 1970s/1980s; Velour, satin, metal convertible strap, leather; Australian; good condition, some stains to lining, small pin holes to bag
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An evening bag 1960s; Hong Kong; gilt metal, plastic, cotton; good condition, metal slightly tarnished, few beads missing
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A blush compact with original powder pad American; 1950s; metal, cotton; good condition
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A 1920s hand held make up mirror with lipstick case holder (red lipstick still in holder); metal and blue glass; good condition 8 cm dia, 15 cm long (when extended)
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An Edwardian shoe horn and glove, shoe button hook in original boxed case 1900s; leather sterling silver, enamel; hallmarked; English; enamel missing on underside enamel of shoe horn but otherwise good condition
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A Victorian sterling silver nail file sterling silver handle and steel file; hallmarked; English; good condition 12.5 cm
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An Edwardian cuticle knife, nail buffer and glove button hook set (3) sterling silver handles, steel blades; hallmarked; stamped J&C; made in Birmingham; good condition, c.1907 11 cm, 11.5 cm
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A sterling silver clothes brush sterling silver, wood, natural bristles; hallmarked, stamped W&FR; English; good condition c.1911 18 cm long
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A Victorian mother of pearl sterling silver ladies pen knife finely engraved mother of pearl handle with sterling silver blade; hallmarked, stamped H W Ltd; English; good condition, tip of blade bent 11 cm (open); 7 cm (closed)
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A Victorian boot button hook with embossed flower motif sterling silver, steel hook; English; hallmarked; stamped maker's mark C&N 24 cm
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A Delft porcelain and silver filigree necklace and screw-back earring set porcelain, sterling silver, c.1930s; Netherlands; signed Delft on back of each porcelain disc; excellent condition
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A Victorian teardrop pendant rose gold, glass; excellent condition 3 cm long
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An Australian commonwealth military Forces locket with photograph 9ct rolled rose gold on sterling silver; Australia; excellent condition, c1940 inches. S 2 cm dia
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A platinum green tourmaline and diamond Art Deco ring, stamped Tiffany. One emerald cut tourmaline 10 mm x 8 mm and ten old European cut diamonds, 0.24ct in total. Total weight 4.6grams
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An 18ct yellow gold and platinum European old cut diamond ring approximately 0.26ct in total. Total weight 2.19grams
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A 9ct yellow gold Victorian ruby diamond ring four round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.20ct in total with three synthetic rubies. English; hallmarked
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A 14ct gold necklace Egyptian, 1960s; stamped
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A pair of jade drop screw on earrings English; gold plated
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A pair of Tiffany style turquoise gold drop screw on earrings in original leather hinged box; English, Victorian; 9ct gold
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An etched silver hair comb late Victorian/ early Edwardian; American; silver; good condition, some bending to teeth total weight: 24g
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An Edwardian hair comb 1900; American; plastic; good condition, Bex' etched on back
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A Celtic brooch by St Justin depicting three horses, round; stamped; Scotland; 1970s; pewter; good condition 5 cm dia
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A leaf brooch New Zealand ; 1970s; silver metal, brass, garnets; good condition
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Three animal brooches by Jerry cougar, lion, fish; American; 1960s; gold gilt, enamel, glass; good condition
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A fur Stole and collar white collar and black stole; fully lined; Stole c. Early 1900s; collar c. 1950s; good condition, slight moulting close to button hole; origin unknown
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A shawl with fringe 1960s; Indian; wool and metallic thread; excellent condition
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A mourning carriage parasol with folding handle Victorian, 1870/1880s; American; silk, metal, wood; good condition, slightly splitting in one spot
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Two pairs of silk black Stockings 1920s; French; silk; one pair, pin hole detailing, good condition; one pair, plain, fair condition
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A pair of opaque cream Stockings with initials F.P initials in red at top; 1920s; American; silk; fair condition, stains to silk
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Two pairs of early 20th century spats and one single civil war spat felted wool, cotton, wool; American; excellent condition; white, beige and grey
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A kid leather pouch of detachable shirt collars excellent condition
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A Victorian ladies fan faux ivory, pink silk satin; extra long chain; American; excellent condition fan: 25 cm span, chain: 60 cm
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A Monogrammed dressing table mirror by DuBarry c.1930s; ivory pyralin and glass; excellent condition 25 cm long x 15.5 cm wide
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An early 19th century lady's card game wallet silk thread embroidery, moire silk and original glass mirror includes original pencil; American; good condition, some wear to bottom edge, tears and fraying to lining, mirror marked with age 10 cm x 12 cm
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A Victorian brass skirt lifter brass with original silk cord; excellent condition; stamped registered September 21, 1876. Fyfe's patent 10 cm, chord: 31 cm
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A group of chantilly lace including a pair of black lappets and large flounce in black, a thin length of floral trim and a pair of open black sleeves and a small flounce of cream
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A group of Irish, Maltese, Tenerife handmade lace, together with cards and lengths of thin lace and Broderie Anglaise wide lengths filet lace to include a length worked with birds, and a placemat worked with cupid-like figures and a crochet bag
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A group of handmade lace to include many bobbin lace examples along with tape lace and some mixed application includes Burges, Duchesse, Honiton examples, and a card of tape insert with original label and pin prick card for needle lace making
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Seven dress paper Patterns early 1900s, 1940s, 1950s; from home journal, Sunday mail, Women's Weekly, new Idea; complete pieces; various summer and winter designs including women's dresses and infants' dresses; some personally addressed; good condition; used; Australian
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A quantity of assorted buttons good condition
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Eight loose beads three pairs; two single; carved dragons in ivory, carved flowers in wood with signature; red enamel with opal inlay; black enamel with incised leaves; red enamel with incised design; origin unknown; excellent condition 7 mm - 1 cm
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Five petticoats of mixed age and fabrics including Broderie Analgise examples and a black taffeta petticoat
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A quantity of Petticoats and Underwear seven half slips, various colours and lengths; excellent condition; Maternity Bra and two undergarments; good condition
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A Handsewn wedding dress with lace bodice and sleeves 1914, remade from an 1880s wedding dress; American; Belonged to Kay Howie Potter; silk, lace; size petite; study piece; fair condition, silk is splitting and very fragile original bequest to Doris Darnell in the 1960s
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Two cocktail dress one mauve patterned V neck gathered and fitted bodice slightly full skirt back zip short sleeves fully lined by Patti Paige late 1950s Australian rayon and lurex size small-medium; good condition belt missing; a black and mushroom coloured flower motif dress vneck fitted bodice short sleeves contrasting waistband, gathered skirt; by Baker of Melbourne; 1950; pure silk; size small; good condition faint stains under arm. Waist 29 inches. Waist 29 inches.
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Two day dresses by Sally Brown one pink and bright blue smock style dress with puffed sleeves, round neck, invisible button closure down front, drop waist, gathered waist band, floaty gathered skirt; 1980s; polyester; Australian; size, medium to large; excellent condition. One black jersey dress with a floral skirt, elasticated neck and sleeve cuff, long sleeve, no closures; cotton jersey and polyester; 1980s; Australian; size medium; good condition jersey pilling Collectible Australian designer. Waist 42…
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Three 1980s Smock style dresses one black and white herring bone pattern with a ruffled lace collar, longsleeve with cuff, drop waist, elasticted with a soft bow at hip, single button closure at back; by Sportscraft; polyester; size small. A blue and white contrasting pattern dress with stripes and polka dots, round neck line, longsleeves with contrasting cuffs, gathered skirt, cross over button closure at back of dress; by Sally Brown; size medium. One navy and red stripe smock dress with a white peter…
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A black and gold pattern evening dress with matching coat with contrasting black panel at neckline, fitted bodice and sheath shape skirt, plunging backline with back zip, fully lined, sleeveless dress. coat 3/4 length sleeve, lined in contrasting black silk, fitted and sheath shape, open at front no closure; 1950s; Australian; size small; good condition, small wear on front bodice worn by Beatrice Holm; famous Australian model in the 1960s. Waist 26 inches.
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An off white Edwardian white day dress with long sleeves and roll over cuffs roll over collar that forms two long sashes that cross in front of dress and die at the back delicate flower embroidery on the bodice a net and embroidered modesty panel in bodice 1910 American hook and snap closure at front size small. Waist 26 inches. Excellent condition, has been professionally conserved; silk organdie and net
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Three 30s/40s navy blue and patterned Garments one navy blue lightweight coat with elbow length sleeves, slightly fitted through waist and bodice, button and loop closure at waist, no collar; unlabelled; crepe; size medium; good condition, tiny tears to fabric. One blue and white patterned dress with cross over gathered bodice, high waist, gathered skirt, short sleeves, side zip; unlabelled; size small; good condition. One short light weight jacket with cream and blue windmill pattern, longsleeve, roll…
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Two 1960s black dresses. One wiggle dress with sweetheart neckline, short sleeve, very fitted bodice and waist, with broidery anglaise at skirt hem, back zip; early 1960s; poly cotton blend; by Maggi Stover; American; size petit-small. One simple black longsleeve dress, fitted; by Wardy Heather; Australian; late 1960s; wool crepe; size small; excellent condition. Waist 26 inches. Waist 29 inches.
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A red jacket and skirt with broad stitched illusion collar decorative pockets fabric covered button to front jack skirt elasticated waist and side zip, skirt fully lined; by Xmoor of Melbourne; 1960s; Australian; Crimpalene; size 10; good condition needs cleaning. Bust 32 inches. Waist 27 inches.
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A peach evening dress with white glass bead decoration lined, no waist band, round neck, sleeveless with bands of glass beading around armholes, sack shape typical of the twenties; 1920s; American; silk lining chiffon glass beads; size small; good condition, fragile glass beads missing, chiffon delicate some staining to lining
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Four white lace 1950s - 1960s tops and jackets, one fitted jacket white lace soutache peter pan collar fabric covered button closure down front long sleeves fully lined; unlabelled; small shoulder 32 inches; good condition, some small marks; lace and silk organdie top with a wide contrasting collar and bow, hook and eye closure at front; unlined; by Habe Garments, Sydney; machine made lace and organdie; label reads XSSW 28 inches; excellent condition. Two white lace tops sleeveless with white lace at front…
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A black lightweight coat fitted through waist with side pockets, a two button closure at waist, long sleeve with folded back cuff, nicely fitted at back, small shoulder pads, slubbed effect to fabric, unlined; styled by Jaffe; 1940s; 100% rayon; size medium; excellent condition
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Two 1960s Jumpsuits one red zip front, elasticated waist, side pockets on hips, two pockets on bodice, mandarin collar, snap closure, metallic stud detail on shoulders and snap closure on cuffs; by Spark; Australian; cotton polyester blend; size 10; excellent condition. One black sleeveless, zip front, with drop waist, metal gromit detail on bodice and belt loops, with collar, zip front; unlabelled;size small; good condition, missing belt to fit. Bust 80 cm. Waist 60 cm hip 85 cm, hips 30 inches. Bust 32…
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Two blue ensembles one blue ultra suede with quilt effect collar with flodback cuffs, button closure front jacket, original metal and fabric belt, side pockets, skirt elasticated waist sheath shaped skirt fully lined jacket unlined; by Simona; 1970s; Australian tag reads real ultrasuede; size 12 to medium; good condition one faint mark at front and on pocket needs cleaning; a three piece pant suit comprising pants, blouse, lightweight jacket and matching scarf, jacket and blouse, collarless, longsleeved,…
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A two piece Seaside Romper suit sleveless with no collar, button closure to front, has bloomers, one flapped pocket to bodice, jacket with corresponding silk striped fabric, button closure to front, fitted over shoulders, loose through body; unlabelled; early 1900s; cotton and silk; size small; American; excellent condition slight wear to collar buttons mismatched some possibly original. Waist 28 inches.
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A turquoise and white skirt suit jacket elbow length sleeves, foldover contrasting collar, three button closure to front skirt, A-line with box pleat to back, side zip; by Jobi; American; fully lined; size small medium; slubbed wool, synthetic lining; 1950s; good condition skirt. Waist 36 inches.
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A bronze and white cocktail dress short sleeve mandarin collar lace dress with solid colour under dress bow on hip and openeing which reveal underdress sleeves have contrasting cuff back zip fully lined; 1960s; by Rundells of London New York ; fitted through bodice, A-line skirt; size small; excellent condition. Waist 31 inches.
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A mustard yellow Crochet dress with V neck, short sleeve, gathered waist with macrome ties, petticoat not original; silk thread; 1970s; unlabelled; size, small; excellent condition. Waist 32 inches.
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Five Bathing Suits from the 1950s -1980s various labels including Gabar, Gottex and corals, various material including cotton lycra and spandex size from petite to medium
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Three 1950s silk dresses one solid blue with elaborate lace aplique, burgundy black twill, blue and white patterned. From fair to good condition; size small to medium; all unlabelled
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A white Edwardian white top and skirt ensemble top is longsleeved with cuffs puffed sleeves, fitted and pleated front and back, original invisible button closure predominently hand stitched ankle length skirt pleated unlined with name wise written in ink on waistband, hook and eye closure down side; excellent condition; 1910; American 100% cotton. This is an original bequest from Doris Darnell
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A bone coloured Edwardian white day dress with broderie anglaise embroidery a handmade bobbin lace waistband short sleeve with crachet lace inserts skirt pleated for a full effect exquiste hand covered original buttons to back; condition fragile needs restoration; size petite an original Doris Darnell bequest 1910s. Waist 24 inches.
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A turquoise evening dress with Empire waist fitted bodice, mandarin collar, covered button closure down bodice front, side zip, A-line skirt, elbow length sleeves with ruffle cuff and attached bow, fully lined; by Roswith Robertson Couturiere design; new Zeland; 1960s; silk; Couture gown; size petit; good condition, a few stains to front needs cleaning. Bust 28 inches.
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A white off shoulder long party dress with ruffle around bodice and straps, fitted bodice, full skirt with ruffle layer hem, fully lined; unlabelled; 1980s; size small; synthetic satin and lace overlay; good condition. Waist 26 inches.
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A pale blue long spaghetti strap evening dress with fitted bodie with pleated gathering on bodice, gathered waist line on skirt, zip closure to back, fully lined; unlabelled; 1960s; size medium; good condition, a few small holes in skirt fabric. Waist 29 inches.
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A red strapless ball gown with ruffles on bodice and hem very fitted bodice back zip pleats at waistline creat full skirt unlined by Ann Pakradooni American; 1980s; silk tafetta size small; good condition a few faint marks on skirt. Waist 26 inches.
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A black, gold and silver metallic A-line evening dress with black see through bodice and full sleeves, cuffs in contrasting fabric, fold over stand up collar, back zip, fully lined; by cable Gowns; early 1970s; Australian; synthetic chiffon and metallic lame fabric; size, medium; excellent condition. Waist 32 inches.
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A white day dress with brown and blue vase of flower print V neck, large bow to bodice at neck, bodice fitted with two hip side pockets, matching belt with buckle, side zip; unlabelled; 1950s; American; cotton; size medium; excellent condition. Waist 33 inches.
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A champagne party dress with Cascading silver Sequin and bead detail with spaghetti straps, plunging V neckline, empire waist, cross over chiffon fabric over satin under dress, side zip; by Carmilla and mark; 2000; silk chiffon, glass beads, metal sequnins; size small 8; excellent condition
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Three 1970s day dresses one red white speckled shirt dress with ruffles collar hem sleeveless with a self tie belt by Paul Collins. Waist 28 inches. Medium size12 polyester excellent condition; a pink appliqued shirt dress with buttons half way down the front short sleeves by Casual trends cotton blend size medium 44 inches. Excellent condition; a longsleeve with collar shirt dress with metal buttons halfway down front by Stitches Australian acrylic excellent condition size 12 medium Collectible Australian…
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Four patterned skirt and top ensembles all Australian made; size 12; polyester; excellent condition
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A 1960s pink skirt suit together with a 1960 inches. S floral dress a pink sirt suit with peter pan collar fabric covered buttons closure to front lined skirt a lined fully lined; size xssw small; by Xmoor creations Melbourne; pure sillk; good condition, few marks on jacket, needs cleaning. One brightly coloured torquoise blue pink yellow dress scoop neck short sleeve a line slightwly fitted unlined unlabelled back zip; size medium; silk ;good condition. Waist 27 inches. Waist 32 inches.
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Two 1960s dresses one brown, yellow and orange roses, all over knife pleated fabric, roll over cowl neckline, sleeveless, sheath shaped; by Peter Robinson; London; trycel; size small. One brown flower print, fitted a line skirt, velvet bow to front of dress, short sleeve, scoop neck, back zip; unlabelled; cotton; size medium; good condition
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A little black dress sleeveless, with scoop neck, one button decoration at neckline; by Carroll; 2000; French; wool blend; size small-medium; good condition, pilling fabric. Waist 30 inches.
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An off-white ribbon and lace sheath shape dress sleeveless, scoop neck, back zip, fully lined; unlabelled; polycotton blend with elaborate ribbon applique over lace; size medium; good condition, needs cleaning. Waist 30 inches.
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A 1950s blouse and skirt blouse white with pink and green embroidery to collar, fabric covered buttons, short sleeves; by lily; shanghai, china; polyester viscose blend with original shop tag. skirt black with gold thread embroidery, pleated and gathered at waist band to create full skirt, hook and eye at zip closure on back, wide waistband; by a Sportaville; model tailored in London; size small; both in excellent condition. Waist 26 inches.
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A 1970s cream evening blouse and long skirt blouse with lace yoke and back 'Pussy bow' at neck, lace cuff on sleeve; label removed. skirt with knife pleated ruffled in three tiers, a line; by Princeton; Australian; polyester; size 10; both in excellent condition. Waist 24 inches. Hips 36 inches.
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An cream evening cape with Contrasting black hemdetail with long neck sashes, smot at back collar, gathered over shoulders, zigzag pattern at back along hem, fully lined; silk; 1920s; silk velvet, silk satin; American; good condition, a few marks on velvet
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Two 1970s long skirts with a blouse shirt with floral embroidery, wide collar, button closure down front, long sleeve; poly cotton blend; size 12; no label; good condition. Two long skirts; one brown tweed, one brown solid; a line, both with back zips and waistband; by You and I by Mr George; fully lined; the other unlabelled excellent condition, missing original belt on tweed skirt
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Two blouse and skirt combos (4) one yellow and one rust coloured skirt; by peter metchev and by felyne; Australian; 1970s; size 14 and 12 medium; polyester blend. Two floral printed blouses, one longsleeve peter pan collar, button on collar and cuff; by bernini; Australian; size 12 ; excellent condition, short sleve multicolour floral blouse, peter pan collar, invisible button closure down front; by paleco; Australian; size 12; excellent condition
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Two pleated tartan kilts blue and cream brown and cream with strap and buckle on hip, button closure at waist; by Fletcher Jones; 1970s Australian; Treviria with 45% new wool; size small, waistline slightly expandable; excellent condition. Waist 28 inches.
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Eight 1950s/60s cotton day dresses various patterns; various colours; condition from fair-good; size small waist from 26 inches - 32 inches.
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Three floral patterned blouses by Brenini, Pelico, Gloster; 1970s; 100% cotton; Australian; size medium; excellent condition
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Four cotton 1970s summer dresses one smock, one white top and short; by Sunburn; sleeveless shirt dress; by trent Nathan; and floral print top and skirt; by Supre; Australian; size 12
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A peignoir and summer nightgown set peignoir with lace and satin ribbon trim, flower embroidery, cover button closure down front, with two ribbon bow ties, elbow length sleeves with lace and satin trim; nightgown with spaghetti sleeves, snap closure at neck, empire waist, knee length; by lotus; origin unknown; swissvoile 100% cotton nylon trim; handfinished; small size tag reads 32
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Two 1960s house coats one pink floral with ruffle neckline, bow and button closure to front, lined, short sleeves with ruffle; size medium; good condition. One blue and lilac house coat with fold over collar, bow and button closure to front, short sleeve; by Strollabout; polyester; size, medium; good condition
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Two dresses one oatmeal coloured dress with applique and sequin embroidery, short sleeve, fitted bodice, contrasting hem; by Laura Melbourne; 2000; Australian; wool and cotton synthetic lining; size small; excellent condtition. One red and gold oriental motif and emboidered dress, short sleeves, scallop neckline with embroidered panel at hem; unlabelled; cotton silk blend; size medium. Waist 28 inches. Bust 32 inches. Bust 32 inches. Waist 28 inches. Bust 32 inches.
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Four Edwardian Garments including a blouse, two peticoats and one skirt with broiderie anglaise, embroidery and lace; cotton; American; size small; condition from fair to good
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A skirt and two jackets pink skirt with ricrac trim and fabric appliques swing skirt with ruffle hem size small 26 inches. Waist side button closure; one black and white stripe jacket black contratsing collar four button closure down front by loom togs; navy blue jacket with collar long sleeves fold over cuffs fitted unlined covered buttons to front peplum finish; all size small; 1950s; fair to good condition
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Two short lightweight Jackets by Marc Jacobs one blue denim one yellow and floral contrasting lined; size small and medium; excellent condition; 1990s
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Four black Garments one marc jacobs sgt peppers inspired jacket with wide lapel and ruffle peplum, ricrac metallic ribbon to collar and cuffs. One pair of flared straight leg trousers, pure wool crepe, by dolce and gabbana; Italian; size 24/38. One black with glass bead trouser, net panels; by yehao; Japanese; size small; all in good condition
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