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Granny Takes A Trip
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Granny Takes A Trip
A cream twill two-piece suit by Granny Takes A Trip, the single breasted jacket with bright pink sequin rose appliqué to lapels, label lacking, the matching trousers unlabelled, together with a silky cream shirt labelled Bouncing Bertha's Banana Blanket
Special notice
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 20%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. Where applicable Customs duty will be charged (per rate specified by HMRC guidance) on the Hammer price and VAT will be payable at 20% on duty. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction.
Lot Essay
See footnote to lot 55. The vendor acquired this suit at Granny Takes A Trip, London, in January 1970.