Clothing & Textiles
Clothing and textile items are offered by Busby in dedicated sales, though they may also occasionally feature within our Interiors and General Sales. Consignments are reviewed and catalogued by the auction team using available reference material and comparative market information, with additional advice sought where necessary.
Enquiries regarding the sale of clothing or textile items are welcome. Please contact 01308 420100 or email [email protected] for further information.

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A 1920's green silk and gold metallic embroidered thread flapper dress with attached tie belt comprising blown glass droplet beads, satin glass beads, foiled beads and green silk tassels, bottom edge silk lined, approx. 36" bust measurement, approx. 41" from shoulder to hem (in need of some restoration)
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about Lot 770
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A late 19th/early 20th century Palestinian ladies Thobe dress, indigo dyed cotton with red geometric embroidered decoration, 32" bust, 52" long
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about Lot 771
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A 1995 Autumn collection Chanel moss green wool jacket in loosely woven dogtooth, fitted style, green and gold toned CC embossed buttons to front and cuff, two patch and one breast pocket, ladies size 40
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about Lot 246
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A bespoke 1920s multi colour lame and fur opera coat with brown velvet lining, with mink shawl collar and cuffs, bears label for 'The Misses Wilson, 51 Grosvenor street, London' A similar coat by the maker can be seen in the V&A, accession no. T.1637:1-2017
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about Lot 776
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A Carole Lee burgundy and black lace gown with matching purse and separate sleeves, size L
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about Lot 2010
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A c.1900 burgundy and gold cotton Abaya with geometric gold braid and woven design, 51" length
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about Lot 763
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A Celine tie knot black python tote bag, 55cm wide, with matching clutch pochette
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about Lot 5
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A late 19th/early 20th century Chinese silk robe, embroidered in satin stitch and Peking knot with precious objects and floral sprays on a black ground
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about Lot 2222
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A Christian Dior Haute Couture heavy beaded black evening gown with tassel and lace detail, approx. size 8
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about Lot 752
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A Christian Dior Boutique silk waistcoat and attached blouse, with crimson, green, and gold toned metallic thread brocade silk waistcoat, with two velvet and cord covered buttons, complete with large white sleeves with exaggerated cuffs, and a dagger collar of the same material, two popper closures to front, label gives ID no. 2705410 and collection 41H, size 42
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about Lot 276

