A pair of ivory satin sandals overlaid with Limerick lace, the insole stamped in gilt Court Shoe Makers Edward Garrett & Co, 6F Sloane Street, London SW; and another similar pair stamped Fanchon, 20 Old Bond Street, W1, Made in Switzerland

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A pair of ivory satin sandals overlaid with Limerick lace, the insole stamped in gilt Court Shoe Makers Edward Garrett & Co, 6F Sloane Street, London SW; and another similar pair stamped Fanchon, 20 Old Bond Street, W1, Made in Switzerland

Lot Essay

The first of these pairs was made especially for Marit Guinness' wedding in 1937, the wedding dress being designed by Charles James (see Lot 85). The shoes were approved by James. The second pair were made for Mrs H S H Guinness.

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