EXCEPTIONAL EDWARDIAN GOLDEN SILK DRESS W THE RICHEST COUCHED FLORAL EMBROIDERY

Description: DATING TO THE EDWARDIAN ERA FASHIONED OF A BEAUTIFUL GOLDEN SILK SATIN THAT IS IN TWO TONE HAND DONE SILK FLOSS EMBROIDERY IN THICK RAISED COUCHED EFFECT IN LARGE FLORALS WITH VINES AND LEAVES. WIDE SET NECKLINE TRIMMED IN PLEAT PIPING WITH FRENCH KNOT DETAILING. THE SKIRT IS LAVISH WITH THE RICH EMBROIDERY WORK WITH A THICK EMBROIDERED SCALLOPED HEM WITH LONG SILK FRINGE THAT MATCHES THE CUFFS TRIMMING FULLY AROUND. SOLID SILK SATIN BELTING IS PLEATED AROUND THE WAIST WITH DIAMONDS APPLIED HAVING EMBROIDERY IN THE CENTER. A TAIL FALLS ON THE REAR OF THE BELT AND IS ALSO TRIMMED IN FRINGE. HOOK AND EYES CLOSE THE REAR AND THE INTERIOR IS UNLINED. TWO ADDITIONAL DIAMONDS OF EMBROIDERY WERE FOUND WITH THE PIECE AND COULD BE ADDED TO THE BELT AS THE BELT NEEDS TO BE STITCHED BACK DOWN AT SEVERAL POINTS. CONDITION: THERE IS ONE SMALL SLICE CUT JUST ASIDE THE EMBROIDERY ON THE REAR LEFT SHOULDER BLADE. I PERSONALLY WOULD USE A SMALL PIECE OF THE INNER SEAM TO MAKE AN UNSEEN REPAIR. THREE PINHEAD POINT STAINS ARE IN THE SKIRTING. THE L SHAPED SEAM BENEATH THE RIGHT REAR UNDERARM NEEDS TO BE STITCHED BACK. A VERY BEAUTIFUL AND UNUSUAL HEAVILY EMBROIDERED EDWARDIAN DRESS MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES: BUST: 34 WAIST: 26 SHOULDERS: 16 1/2 SLEEVE LENGTH: 9 1/2 SHOULDER TO BOTTOM: 47 our business name is ANTIQUE WARDROBE . We can be found online on other platforms as well(Antiquewardrobe_ as well as Antique-Wardrobe ) We reserve the right to end an item IF the item has no bids, but we will not end an item once it has a bid…if an item has a bid we will not end the auction. ** we NEVER give partial refunds, if something was missed, we are indeed human and although rare... a mistake can happen... return the item Shipping as well as customs cannot be avoided on eBay , but other platforms do not require those fees... Find us online Vintage and antique items ARE NOT new items. Vintage clothing is described to its best and sold as found…and described as accurately as possible. The items HAVE NOT been cleaned and should be cleaned prior to wearing at the discretion of the buyer. Often for proper fit, hang, and wear ability, pieces will need to be altered and/or adding a hook or snap here or there, with a seam closure or strengthening needed. Vintage clothing is most often worn previously, and if old stock, often has slight imperfections from storage, a hint of color or odor. Measurements are to be assumed that they are at maximum, if you have any questions, please ask PRIOR to the auction’s end. These are antique articles, having the age stated….all flaws if any are painstakingly outlined. The exact color and sizing of an item is the responsibility of the bidder, please read the measurements carefully and ask questions if uncertain _gsrx_vers_1678 (GS 9.8.2 (1678))

Price: 695 USD

Location: Southbridge, Massachusetts

End Time: 2024-12-02T14:43:19.000Z

Shipping Cost: 15 USD