Lot 227
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An extremely fine deep flounce of Alençon needle lace, probably worked for an exhibition, with large sprays of flowers and grasses, an undulating band embellished with ribbon bows at intervals and groups of tools including hoes, rakes and scythes arranged around a sheaf of wheat and a hat--184 x 25in. (472 x 64cm.), 1860s, very slight, isolated wear
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An extremely fine deep flounce of Alençon needle lace, probably worked for an exhibition, with large sprays of flowers and grasses, an undulating band embellished with ribbon bows at intervals and groups of tools including hoes, rakes and scythes arranged around a sheaf of wheat and a hat--184 x 25in. (472 x 64cm.), 1860s, very slight, isolated wear

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An extremely fine deep flounce of Alençon needle lace, probably worked for an exhibition, with large sprays of flowers and grasses, an undulating band embellished with ribbon bows at intervals and groups of tools including hoes, rakes and scythes arranged around a sheaf of wheat and a hat--184 x 25in. (472 x 64cm.), 1860s, very slight, isolated wear
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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
This flounce was supposed to have been worn on the wedding dress of Princess Victoria Eugenia of Battenberg who married King Alfonso XIII of Spain on May 31st 1906. Ena was the niece of Edward VII and granddaughter of Queen Victoria. On the way back from the wedding, an anarchist made an attempt on the life of the King and Queen, killing several people and in the process lightly staining the flounce with blood.

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