Lot 99
99
A gentleman's waistcoat, of ivory satin, with high neck, applied with black and pink satin forming trompe l'oeil lapels, the collar and pockets similarly applied, the fronts embroidered with ivory chenille, sequins and metal thread, the original buttons replaced with black buttons set with faceted clear pastes, circa 1785-90
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VA… Read more COSTUME The Property of the Late Mrs Pegaret Anthony A Stage Designer and Costume Historian who for many years Taught at Central St Martin's College
A gentleman's waistcoat, of ivory satin, with high neck, applied with black and pink satin forming trompe l'oeil lapels, the collar and pockets similarly applied, the fronts embroidered with ivory chenille, sequins and metal thread, the original buttons replaced with black buttons set with faceted clear pastes, circa 1785-90

Details
A gentleman's waistcoat, of ivory satin, with high neck, applied with black and pink satin forming trompe l'oeil lapels, the collar and pockets similarly applied, the fronts embroidered with ivory chenille, sequins and metal thread, the original buttons replaced with black buttons set with faceted clear pastes, circa 1785-90
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Provenance
Understood to have belonged to King George IV.
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
Further details
Sold with this lot is a letter, dated 1909 and signed Harry T Pringle, giving provenance for the waistcoat.
The original buttons were probably removed for use as jewels.

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