£220
A lace over chiffon cape with maribou trim circa 1922. By Margret Marks of Knightsbridge, together with a first quarter of the 20th century sequined and bead dress over chiffon, an opera coat silk outer velvet collar and cuffs and satin lining with scalloped hem made by Nibblet and a vintage leather bound suitcase. Includes a photograph of an early 20th century wedding portrait, in which the lady is seen wearing the same Margret Marks cape. Reputedly owned by Veronica Rushworth-Lund, the inspiration for Pigglet in the Winnie the Pooh books, The Nibbet opera coat had stains on the velvet collar, pulled thread on one of the cuffs, and some small areas of staining but otherwise in remarkable condition. The sequined and bead dress shoulder lining is in a fragile condition with tears and holes, also with small holes in the over netting and some small losses to the sequins. The lace cape is shedding some of the maribou feathers but is otherwise in good condition. Additional images on Lay's website.
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