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Lot 1080

134-138 AD. Rome mint. Obv: HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P legend with laureate draped bust right. Rev: ADVENTVS AVG legend around with Hadrian standing right, clasping hands with Roma, standing left; SC in exergue. RIC 740; Cohen 87; Sear 3570. 27.87 grams. ("). Good very fine.

Lot 1093

217 AD. Rome mint. Obv: IMP C M OPEL SEV MACRINVS AVG legend with laureate and draped bust right. Rev: PONTIF MAX TR P COS P P legend with Securitas standing , legs cross, leaning on column and holding sceptre. RIC 24; BMC 40; RSC 62; Sear 7347. 3.31 grams. ("). Near extremely fine.

Lot 1098

249-251 AD. Rome mint. Obv: IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG legend with radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev: FELICITAS SAECVLI legend with Felicitas standing left, holding long caduceus and cornucopia; S-C across fields. RIC 115c, Cohen 40; Sear 9395 variant (bust type"). 26.43 grams. ("). Ex Timeline 10 Dec 2016, 2791 Very fine; fields smoothed.

Lot 1099

253 AD. Rome mint. Obv: IMP AEMILIANVS PIVS FEL AVG legend with radiate, draped bust right. Rev: VIRTVS AVG legend with Virtus standing left, foot on helmet, holding branch and spear. RIC 12; RSC 60; Sear 9849. 2.78 grams. ("). Near extremely fine.

Lot 1103

394-395 AD. Milan mint. Obv: DN THEODOSIVS P P AVG legend with diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev: VICTORIA AVGGG legend with emperor standing right holding Victory on globe and standard, with left foot raised and trampling captive with M - D across fields; COM OB in exergue. RIC ix, p.84, 35(a); Sear -. See Portable Antiquities Scheme, reference PUBLIC-EA5CD7 (this coin"). 4.44 grams. ("). Found Acrise, Kent, UK, 2016. Extremely fine; small striking crack to flan edge. Rare.

Lot 1104

420-422 AD. Constantinople mint, sister of Theodosius II. Obv: AEL PVLCHERIA AVC legend with diademed and draped bust right, crowned by Manus Dei. Rev: VOT XX MVLT XXX legend with Victory standing left holding long jewelled cross with officina letter I; mintmark CONOB in exergue. RIC x, 220; DOC 437; MIRB 17a-b; Sear 21251. 4.43 grams. ("). Ex Naumann 51, lot 666 (with ticket"). Near extremely fine. Rare.

Lot 1105

414/420-438 AD. Constantinople mint, sister of Theodosius II. Obv: AEL PVLCHERIA AVG with laureate bust facing right. Rev: cross within laurel wreath; mintmark CONS* below. RIC x, 375/383/387; RSC 10a; MIRB 69; Sear 21257. 2.03 grams. ("). Good very fine; striking crack to flan. Rare.

Lot 1106

426-430 AD. Ravenna mint. Obv: DN GALLA PLA–CIDIA PF AVG legend with pearl-diademed and draped bust right, wearing double necklace, chi-rho on shoulder, and crowned above by the hand of God. Rev: VOT XX MVLT XXX legend with Victory standing left, holding long jewelled cross, star in upper field, R-V across fields; mintmark COMOB in exergue. Cohen 13; RIC X 2012/2020 (identical"). 4.46 grams. ("). Extremely fine.

Lot 1107

476-493 AD. Struck by Odovacar in Ravenna, copying the imperial type struck at Milan. Obv: DN ZENO PERP AVC (AV ligate resembling an N) legend with pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev: eagle standing left on curved branch, head right, wings spread, cross above. RIC x, 3623 variant (eagle right); RSC 14+ variant (obverse legend"). 0.86 grams. ("). Good very fine.

Lot 1112

865 AD. Obv: facing bust with [+CEOL]NOÐ ARCHIE[P] legend. Rev: voided cross with +BIA[RN] / RED MO legend across the limbs and A [ ] A T in angles for the moneyer Biarned at Canterbury mint. S. 894; N. 245. 0.94 grams. ("). Ex Spink 17029, lot 1907 (part, with lot ticket); with old collector ticket. Very fine; chipped and repaired. Rare.

Lot 1115

946-955 AD. Bust crowned, type BC, BMC type v. Obv: profile bust right with +EADRED [RE]X legend. Rev: small cross with +IVEMONETA[ ]X legend for the moneyer Ive. S. 1115; N 713. 0.97 grams. ("). Good very fine; broken and repaired.

Lot 1116

1065-1095 AD. Phase V, imitative series, copying William I PAXS type reverse. Obv: crude profile bust left with blundered legend. Rev: voided long cross with X-in-annulet in angles (from the letters P A X S seen on the prototype) and blundered legend. S. 6157; O'Sullivan 27; D&F 29. 0.75 grams. ("). About as struck; toned with flan slightly crinkled. Extremely rare.

Lot 1119

1009-1017 AD. BMC type i. Obv: profile bust with +EÐELRÆD REX ANGLO legend. Rev: small cross with +GODPINEMONELVNDEN legend for the moneyer Godwin at London mint. S. 1154; N. 777. 1.23 grams. ("). Ex Baldwins. Near as struck; flan cracked; Viking peck marks both sides.

Lot 1123

1009-1017 AD. BMC type i. Obv: profile bust with +EÐELRÆD REX ANGLORV legend. Rev: small cross with +LEOFPINEM.OLVND: legend for the moneyer Leofwine at London mint. S. 1154; N. 777. 1.47 grams. ("). Ex Baldwins. Near as struck; flan cracked; Viking peck marks both sides.

Lot 1124

1105 AD. BMC type IV. Obv: facing bust with [+]HENRIC REX legend. Rev: four annulets and piles with +ÐEOGELRIDO[N:]OX for the moneyer Thegelrid at Oxford mint. S. 1265; N. 860. See Early Medieval Corpus, Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, reference EMC 2017.0273 (this coin"). 1.25 grams. ("). Found Lincolnshire, 2017. The only other moneyer known at Oxford to strike in type IV is Æglnoth (recorded from a single coin, EMC 2007.0213) who also struck in type I; two coins by Ælgric are known for type III and then no other coins of Oxford mint until Type IX. Good fine; flan chipped and cracked. Extremely rare; the moneyer not previously recorded and only one other coin for Oxford in this type.

Lot 1126

1222 AD. Obv: facing bust with sceptre and HENRICVS REX legend. Rev: short voided cross and quatrefoils with crescent-and-pellet initial mark and TERRIONLVN.D legend for the moneyer Terri at London mint S. 1357D; N. 981/4; see SCBI 56 (Mass), 1965A (different moneyer"). Recorded at Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge; see British Numismatic Journal, Coin Register (forthcoming"). 0.52 grams. ("). Found Essex, UK, 2017. Although surviving medieval documents referring to the production of dies for English round halfpennies and round farthings in the reign of Henry III (intended to replace the traditional means of providing fractions by shearing pennies into halves and quarters) have been known of since the 18th century (see Ruding, Rev. Rogers, Annals of the Coinage of Great Britain, 3rd edition, London, 1840, volume I, p.182 and Madox, Thomas, History and Antiquities of the Exchequer, 2nd edition, London, 1769, volume II, p.87), it was only as recently as 1991 that the first coin example (a farthing) was discovered by metal detector; since then examples for all four of the London moneyers (Abel, Elis, Rauf and Terri) working in the early class 7 short cross period have been found although only a very few specimens are known in all; apart from size and weight, the very obvious visual difference between the pennies and the fractions is the initial mark at the start of the reverse legend with this being a cross for the pennies and a crescent-and-pellet for the fractions. Very fine. Exceedingly rare.

Lot 1132

1465-1466 AD. First reign, light coinage, type VI. Obv: facing bust with quatrefoil each side and B on breast within tressure with EDWARD DI GRA REX ANGL Z FRANC legend and 'sun' mintmark. Rev: long cross and pellets with POSVI DEVM ADIVTORE MEVM and VILLA BRESTON legends for Bristol mint. S. 2004; N. 1580. See Portable Antiquities Scheme, reference DUR-B9FA68 and Treasure Act, 1996, reference 2015-T11 (disclaimed"). 3.16 grams. ("). Ex Warkworth Hoard, coin number 97, Northumberland, UK, 2015; with British Museum packet giving details. The Warkworth Hoard was found in the grounds of a school in 2015 and comprised 128 groats and halfgroats of Edward IV and Henry VII, plus some French issues of Charles the Bold of the same period; the Portable Antiquities Scheme record provides a full listing, with photographs for each coin. Very fine. Scarce.

Lot 1136

1486-1504 AD. Class IIIc. Obv: facing bust within tressure with HENRICVS DI GRA REX ANGL Z FR legend and 'tun' mintmark. Rev: long cross and pellets with POSVI DEV ADIVTORE MEV and CIVITAS CANTOR legends for Canterbury mint. S. 2211; N. 1712. See Portable Antiquities Scheme, reference DUR-B9FA68 and Treasure Act, 1996, reference 2015-T11 (disclaimed"). 1.26 grams. ("). Ex Warkworth Hoard, coin number 66, Northumberland, UK, 2015; with British Museum packet giving details. The Warkworth Hoard was found in the grounds of a school in 2015 and comprised 128 groats and halfgroats of Edward IV and Henry VII, plus some French issues of Charles the Bold of the same period; the Portable Antiquities Scheme record provides a full listing, with photographs for each coin. Near very fine.

Lot 1137

1486-1504 AD. Class IIIc. Obv: facing bust within tressure with HENRICVS DI GRA REX ANGL Z FR legend and 'tun' mintmark. Rev: long cross and pellets with POSVI DEV ADIVTORE MEV and CIVITAS CANTOR legends for Canterbury mint. S. 221; N. 1712. See Portable Antiquities Scheme, reference DUR-B9FA68 and Treasure Act, 1996, reference 2015-T11 (disclaimed"). 1.41 grams. ("). Ex Warkworth Hoard, coin number 67, Northumberland, UK, 2015; with British Museum packet giving details. The Warkworth Hoard was found in the grounds of a school in 2015 and comprised 128 groats and halfgroats of Edward IV and Henry VII, plus some French issues of Charles the Bold of the same period; the Portable Antiquities Scheme record provides a full listing, with photographs for each coin. Near very fine.

Lot 1138

1486-1504 AD. Class IIIc. Obv: facing bust within tressure with HENRICVS DI GRA REX ANGL Z FR legend and 'tun' mintmark. Rev: long cross and pellets with POSVI DEV ADIVTORE MEV and CIVITAS CANTOR legends for Canterbury mint. S. 2211; No 1712. See Portable Antiquities Scheme, reference DUR-B9FA68 and Treasure Act, 1996, reference 2015-T11 (disclaimed"). 1.43 grams. ("). Ex Warkworth Hoard, coin number 68, Northumberland, UK, 2015; with British Museum packet giving details. The Warkworth Hoard was found in the grounds of a school in 2015 and comprised 128 groats and halfgroats of Edward IV and Henry VII, plus some French issues of Charles the Bold of the same period; the Portable Antiquities Scheme record provides a full listing, with photographs for each coin. Very fine.

Lot 1140

1486-1504 AD. Class IIIc. Obv: facing bust within tressure with HENRICVS DI GRA REX ANGL Z F legend and 'tun' mintmark. Rev: long cross and pellets with POSVI DEV ADIVTORE MEV and CIVITAS CANTOR legends for Canterbury mint. S. 2211; N. 1712. See Portable Antiquities Scheme, reference DUR-B9FA68 and Treasure Act, 1996, reference 2015-T11 (disclaimed"). 1.52 grams. ("). Ex Warkworth Hoard, coin number 71, Northumberland, UK, 2015; with British Museum packet giving details. The Warkworth Hoard was found in the grounds of a school in 2015 and comprised 128 groats and halfgroats of Edward IV and Henry VII, plus some French issues of Charles the Bold of the same period; the Portable Antiquities Scheme record provides a full listing, with photographs for each coin. Very fine.

Lot 1142

1486-1504 AD. Class IIIc. Obv: facing bust within tressure with HENRICVS DI GRA REX ANGL Z FR legend and 'tun' mintmark. Rev: long cross and pellets with POSVI DEV ADIVTORE MEV and CIVITAS CANTOR legends for Canterbury mint. S. 2211; N. 1712. See Portable Antiquities Scheme, reference DUR-B9FA68 and Treasure Act, 1996, reference 2015-T11 (disclaimed"). 1.27 grams. ("). Ex Warkworth Hoard, coin number 73, Northumberland, UK, 2015; with British Museum packet giving details. The Warkworth Hoard was found in the grounds of a school in 2015 and comprised 128 groats and halfgroats of Edward IV and Henry VII, plus some French issues of Charles the Bold of the same period; the Portable Antiquities Scheme record provides a full listing, with photographs for each coin. Near very fine.

Lot 1153

1526-1544 AD. Second coinage, Laker bust D. Obv: profile bust with HENRIC VIII D G R AGL Z FRANC legend with 'lis' mintmark. Rev: long cross over arms with POSVI DEV ADIVTORE MEV legend. S. 2337E; N. 1797. 2.74 grams. ("). Very fine.

Lot 1154

1526-1544 AD. Second coinage, Laker bust D. Obv: profile bust with HENRIC VIII D G R AGL Z FRANC legend with 'rose' mintmark; later '8' countermark before bust. Rev: long cross over arms with POSVI DEV ADIVTOE MEV error legend. S. 2337E; N. 1797. 2.91 grams. ("). Very fine.

Lot 1155

1549-1550 AD. Second period. Obv: crowned profile bust with EDWARD VI D G AGL FRA Z HIB REX legend with lozenge stops and 'arrow' mintmark for the Tower I mint. Rev: crowned arms with 'E R' initials and SCVTVM FIDEI PROTEGET EVM legend with rosette stops. S. 2438; N. 1911; SCBI 47 (Schneider 1), 672 (same dies"). 4.91 grams. ("). Near very fine; clear bust. Rare.

Lot 1156

1551-1553 AD. Fine silver issue. Obv: facing bust with rose left and XII right with EDWARD VI D G AGL FRA Z HIB REX legend and 'tun' mintmark. Rev: long cross over arms with POSVI DEV ADIVTORE MEV legend. S. 2482; N. 1937. 5.85 grams. ("). Near very fine.

Lot 1157

Dated 1644 AD. Obv: profile bust with IIII behind and date before CAROLVS D G M B F ET H REX legend with 'rose' mintmark. Rev: arms with CHRISTO AVSPICE REGNO legend. S. 3088; N. 2579; SCBI 33 (Brooker), 1071 (same dies"). 1.54 grams. ("). Good very fine for issue; striking split to flan edge, excellent bust. Rare.

Lot 1168

Dated 1723 AD. Obv: profile bust with GEORGIVS REX legend. Rev: seated Britannia with BRITANNIA legend and date in exergue. S. 3662; Peck 826. 4.50 grams. ("). Ex Baldwins. [No Reserve] Good very fine.

Lot 1179

Dated 1828 AD. Bare head. Obv: profile bust with date below and GEORGIUS IV DEI GRATIA legend. Rev: crowned garnished arms with BRITANNIARUM REX FID DEF legend. S. 3809; ESC 6th, 2377 (old 648); BSC 193. 13.79 grams. ("). Near very fine. Rare.

Lot 1180

Dated 1828 AD. Bare head. Obv: profile bust with date below and GEORGIUS IV DEI GRATIA legend. Rev: crowned and garnished arms with scroll below and BRITANNIARUM REX FID DEF legend S. 3809; ESC 6th 2377 (old 648); BSC 193. 13.88 grams. ("). Good fine. Scarce.

Lot 1185

Dated 1905 AD. Obv: profile bust with EDWARDVS VII DEI GRA BRITT OMN REX legend. Rev: crowned arms within garter with IND IMP FID DEF HALF CROWN legend and date. S. 3980; ESC 6th, 3571 (old 750); BSC 1513. 13.75 grams. ("). Fine; date clear. Very rare; the key date in the series.

Lot 1187

Dated 1929 AD. Obv: profile bust with GEORGIVS V DEI GRA BRITT OMN REX legend. Rev: crown with date above within wreath with FID DEF IND IMP CROWN legend. S. 4036; ESC 6th 3636 (old 369); BSC 1632. 28.27 grams. ("). Extremely fine. Scarce (4,994 struck).

Lot 1190

Dated 1933 AD. Obv: profile bust with GEORGIVS V DEI GRA BRITT OMN REX legend. Rev: crown with date above within wreath with FID DEF IND IMP CROWN legend. S. 4036; ESC 6th 3644 (old 373); BSC 1636. 28.28 grams. ("). Good very fine, reverse better; toned. Scarce (7,132 struck).

Lot 1195

1229-1265 AD. Obv: profile bust with +BERNHARDVS II legend. Rev: rose in square with +HORNE CIVITAS legend for the mint at Horn. Apparently unlisted in standard references; see Sauma #3124 and Bonhoff #1649 for generally similar types. 1.12 grams. ("). Good fine; slightly weak strike. Extremely rare; only a few others recorded.

Lot 1197

Dated 1898 AD. Obv: profile bust with CARL ALEXANDER GROSSHERZHOG V SACHSEN legend. Rev: arms on double-headed eagle with DEUTSCHES REICH and date above and ZWEI MARK below. KM# 214. 11.10 grams. ("). [No Reserve] Extremely fine. Scarce.

Lot 1199

Dated 1651 AD. Nagybana, Baia-Mare mint. Obv: profile bust with sceptre and GE RA D G P T legend. Rev: Mary and Christ enthroned with N - B at sides and PAR RE HV DO ET SI COM legend and date. KM# 274; Fr. 399. 3.52 grams. ("). Very fine.

Lot 1205

1472-1488 AD. Third coinage. Obv: profile bust with C behind and RECORDATI MISRECORDA NEMISERICORDI legend. Rev: arms with FERDINANDVS D G RSI V legend. Cf. MEC 14, 972. See British Numismatic Journal, Coin Register (forthcoming"). 3.44 grams. ("). Found Manston, Kent, UK, 2017. Near very fine; creased and straightened. Rare.

Lot 1208

Dated 1790 AD. Obv: profile bust with 'spread eagle' mark below and F EMMANUEL DE ROHAN M M legend. Rev: crowned arms on eagle breast with T left and 30 right with HOSPITA ET S SEP HIERUS legend and date. KM# 335.1; Dav. 1609. 30.00 grams. ("). Good very fine. Scarce.

Lot 1552

1st-3rd century AD. A silver mount in the shape of a bust of Bacchus (Dionysus) with hair parted in the centre and falling to the shoulders, ivy wreath in the hair, bare chest; pin to the back for attachment. 7.96 grams, 27mm (1 1/4"). Property of a private collector; acquired before 1975. Very fine condition.

Lot 1560

2nd-3rd century AD. A silver ring with openwork D-section hoop with two pairs of opposed pelta patterns; oval bezel engraved with the bust of Minerva (Greek Athena) wearing Corinthian helmet . 18.91 grams, 26.89mm overall, 19.79mm internal diameter (approximate size British T 1/2, USA 10, Europe 20, Japan 20) (1"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Fine condition. A large wearable size.

Lot 160

2nd-3rd century AD. A gold finger ring comprising a round-section hoop and drum-shaped bezel with inset garnet cloison, intaglio female profile bust. Cf. Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 157 for type. 2.32 grams, 16.23mm overall, 12.46 x 10.50mm internal diameter (approximate size British A, USA 1/2, Europe -, Japan -) (5/8"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired by his father in the 1970s; thence by descent. Extremely fine condition.

Lot 1607

1st century BC-2nd century AD. A round-section bronze handle with tiered bow, C-shaped attachment plate with scrolls and thumb-pad, bearded bust to the lower end. See Rolland, H. Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965 item 292 for type. 58 grams, 9.5cm (3 3/4"). Property of a private collector, Bath, Avon, UK; acquired on the UK art market in the early 1980s; formerly acquired on the European art market circa 1970. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 162

1st century AD. A gold finger ring comprising a doubled ropework band supporting a discoid bezel with beaded wire rim to the cell and junctions; inset carnelian cloison with intaglio portrait bust, caduceus to the rear. Cf. Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, items 163, 164 for type. 4.74 grams, 21.09 overall, 18.57 x 15.18 internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 1/4, Europe 17, Japan 13 1/2) (3/4"). From the collection of a European gentleman living in South London; acquired 1970-1980. Extremely fine condition.

Lot 1643

1st century AD. A bronze bowl- or vessel-mount formed as a female bust with peplos dress gathered at the shoulders, hairstyle of tresses piled above the head with loop to the reverse. See Rolland, H. Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 204. 18 grams, 41mm (1 3/4"). Ex Michael Nellist collection, Cornwall, UK; acquired on the UK art market 1970-2000. The Mike Nellist Collection. His interest in antiquity was piqued when, during the 1970s, he spent some time working in Israel and had the opportunity to visit Roman-period locations including Lake Galilee and Masada, the site of the famous Judaean revolt and subsequent massacre. He made his first purchases at that time and was soon building an enviable collection of artefacts. While at university, he was able to study human remains at first hand in conjunction with archaeological research and from there his passion for the human aspects of historical research was kindled. Now retired, Mike indulges one of his other passions – wildlife and nature photography. [No Reserve] Fine condition, usage wear.

Lot 1783

9th-12th century AD. A lead seal with facing bust of an emperor wearing diadem and holding sceptre; to the reverse a cross on a stepped platform, Greek lettering to the edge. 7.49 grams, 23mm (3/4"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired by his father in the 1970s; thence by descent. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

Lot 184

2nd century AD. A hollow-formed bronze bust of a female with elaborately dressed hair; mounted on a custom-made stand. 227 grams, 11cm including stand (4 1/4"). Private collection, North London; acquired in the early 1990s. Fine condition.

Lot 777

A bust length portrait study of oval form showing a lady in 18th century style costume holding flowers, 45cm max in burrwood style moulded frame

Lot 819

A 19th century watercolour and bodycolour portrait of oval form , bust length study of a young girl, with signature to the edge of frame, centre right R Pietrocola, date 1881, attributed to Rudolpho Pietrocola (edge of paper fragile, picture left inside frame for protection, image provided of signature) 42cm maximum in simple gilt frame

Lot 858

A good quality 19th century miniature portrait, half length study of a lady in a brown dress, inscribed verso, Born 1765 - Died 1853, 9x7cm approx together with a 19th century bust length portrait of a young gentleman, of oval form 7cm max approx size, both in black and gilt frames, also together with a Victorian Daguerrotype photograph of a young woman in frame with relief decoration of a bee skep, garden tools, etc

Lot 170

Two 19th century blue and white Willow pattern printed drainers of oval form, further blue and white printed wares together with a plaster work bust of a smiling boy with impressed marks to base Chenil, Chelsea, 31cm tall

Lot 146

AN ALABASTER BUST OF A YOUNG WOMAN modelled with eyes downcast and delicate features, wearing robes and a garland in her hair, on an octagonal marble base, small chips to garland21cm high

Lot 150

A TREFOLONI: A PATINATED BRASS BUST, ITALY, CIRCA 1920 depicting a young woman, eyes downcast, dressed in a typical 1920’s jacket and turban, modelled in a gold patina, on a stepped oval green marble base, signed30cm high including base

Lot 141

A stone bust of maiden, H:62cm

Lot 160

A terracotta Roman style bust. H.68cm

Lot 434

A French shop / dress makers Mannequin by 'The French Bust Company.'

Lot 36

A metal bust in the form of a female

Lot 6

An Art Deco style bust

Lot 136

A bi-colour silk faille gown, late 1870s, the long jacket-like bodice with ecru wool piping and pleated trims, with fob pocket to the waist and decorative pockets to the hips; the skirt caught in a pleated train to the rear, adorned with buttons, bow and pleated wool bands, bust 84cm, 36in, waist 61cm, 24in (2) CONDITION REPORT: Good condition, very fresh in appearance. Slight perspiration stains at underarms, no obvious signs of alteration. Scattering of small moth holes to front ecru wool pleating and light brown stain (minor). Scattering of small moth holes to ecru wool pleating to right side of skirt, also minor. Light rubbing to ecru wool piping at rear of collar, minor. Approx 2 faint marks to bodice. Scattering of damp marks to interior wool lining of bodice.

Lot 141

A fine and rare Liberty Aesthetic Movement copper satin tea gown, circa 1897, the waist stay stamped in gold 'Liberty & Co Ltd Artistic and Historic Costume Studio', in pseudo medieval style, the satin over-robe with pleated Watteau back and trained skirt, richly embroidered shaped collar, front robings, V-shaped waist belt, detached over-sleeves and closure buttons, worked in copper toned silk cord, studded with facetted amber coloured beads, with tightly gathered ivory chiffon front insert and flounced, gathered sleeves with fitted, beaded chemical lace lower sleeves, yoke and separate detachable choker collar; the inner dress of coral silk with boning at the back bodice only and gathered elasticated tapes over the breasts for comfort, bust approx 81cm, 32inIn 1884 Liberty's opened a dress department under the guidance of the designer E. W. Godwin. He was a member of the Aesthetic Movement, which favoured 'artistic' dress for women based on classical, medieval, Pre-Raphaelite and Renaissance clothing. CONDITION REPORT: Satin is generally good. Chiffon front insert in the bodice area is slightly soiled in appearance with a scattering of small holes and 4cm split in chiffon at waist closure area, chiffon is very soiled at hem with numerous splits. However there are large tears to the front right side above the hem. These are not apparent when the dress is mounted as they are concealed by the satin over-robe and the tight gathers of the chiffon. There is a darned repair to the ground fabric at the far left waist where the V shaped embroidered waist belt attaches. Small area of wear to edge of left robing/lapel at chest level and at right hem edge of robing. Dress is generally good condition. Inner silk bodice - the ivory ribbon edged at hook and eye closure and covered to elasticated chest bands have perished (minor). Silk inner bodice is generally clean and good. A piece of fabric has been added to inside waist area lining beneath the area where the exterior waist belt is fixed for extra strength (minor). Skirt hem edge is soiled, especially at rear train but the main body of the satin dress is good and fresh in appearance. Scuff and 2 small holes to front right skirt near hem. Satin underarms are clean and good. Chemical lace sleeves are good, chiffon over-sleeves with faint stains and holes. Chiffon backing to chemical lace collar has worn at edges. Overview: satin areas are good, chiffon front insert is very stained and fragile in hem area. Lace choker is good condition, chiffon lining is worn at closure ends. Detached over sleeves - seem complete beading and embroidery is good.

Lot 142

A taupe taffeta gown with day and evening bodices, circa 1875, edged with fringing, with overskirt and optional day and evening bodices, bust 97cm, 38in, waist 66cm, 26in (4) CONDITION REPORT: Good condition. Soiling to interior of hem at skirt from a muddy walk. Day bodice lacking buttons. Interior cotton waist ties of evening bodice are broken. Appears unaltered.

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