Live Auction 9733Fine European Needlework, Costume, Textiles and Fans
A gentleman's court suit, of mushroom facecloth, the coat, waistcoat and breeches trimmed with deep bands of gold braid, the buttons covered in gold foil, the coat lined in ivory silk
Lot 331THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN 

A gentleman's court suit, of mushroom facecloth, the coat, waistcoat and breeches trimmed with deep bands of gold braid, the buttons covered in gold foil, the coat lined in ivory silk

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GBP 3,760

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A gentleman's court suit, of mushroom facecloth, the coat, waistcoat and breeches trimmed with deep bands of gold braid, the buttons covered in gold foil, the coat lined in ivory silk
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Worn by Major J Tempest of Tong Hall, Bradford, to the wedding of Marie Antoinette to Louis-Auguste, the Dauphin, at Versailles on 16th May 1770.