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Showing Records 241 to 260
LOT
241
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A folder containing Princess Diana's measurements, 1981-87, using various codenames including `Mrs Cornwall, Deborah Smith, Margaret Carlisle' and brief order details (12); together with a group of maternity-wear sketches for the Princess, (6) |
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Low Est
£ 400
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High Est
£ 600 |
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LOT
242
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Elizabeth Emanuel pencil sketches for the Royal bridesmaid gowns, 1981, three sketches plus a page with fabric swatches applied executed on Emanuel stationery, 30 by 20cm, 12 by 8in, (4) |
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Low Est
£ 500
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High Est
£ 800 |
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LOT
243
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The duplicate veils made for the Royal wedding, 1981, the veiling by John Heathcoat, the hand sequining by Lock & Co. comprising long shaped silk tulle veil with integral face veil covered with a shimmer of sequins, approx 8m20cm, 26.9 ft long plus integral face veil; together with four face veils in varying lengths, two with hand-sewn sequin spangles, the deepest face veil 84cm, 33in; an antique wax orange blossom headress; and photographs of Princess Diana wearing her wedding veil on the day, (qty) |
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Low Est
£ 600
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High Est
£ 1000 |
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LOT
244
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A group of bridesmaid dress toiles, sketches and measurements, comprising: three white muslin toile gowns for Clementine; large calico toile dress for Sarah Armstrong Jones; two silk bodices, a calico skirt, dress and sleeve toiles for Sarah Jane Gainsley or India Hicks; a folder containing the bridesmaid's measurements and details, fabric swatches, and approx. 24 fabric sketches, (qty) |
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Low Est
£ 2000
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High Est
£ 3000 |
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LOT
245
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Invoices and letters relating to the royal wedding gown, 1981, comprising: an estimate of 1000 guineas, 12.5.81, to include the bridesmaid's dresses; a letter from Mrs Shand Kydd accepting the price; a receipt dated 4.6.81 for £500 deposit; a copy of invoice dated 6.8.81 for £550; and a letter of thanks from Mrs Shand Kydd dated 14th August 1981, (5) |
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Low Est
£ 600
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High Est
£ 900 |
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LOT
246
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An Elizabeth Emanuel sketch of royal bridal gown ideas submitted to and published by Vogue, 1981, signed and dated 1981, the pencil sketches highlighted with watercolour, depicting a bridal gown remarkably similar to the one eventually agreed upon with Princess Diana, with pencil dedication `To dear Felicity, As Seen in Vogue', All our love Elizabeth & David, 42 by 50cm, 16 1/2 by 19 1/2in Felicity Clark was Beauty Editor at Vogue and was one of the people at Vogue responsible for introducing Diana to the Emanuels. |
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Low Est
£ 800
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High Est
£ 1200 |
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LOT
247
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The blue and white polka dot gown worn by Elizabeth Emanuel when she attended Princess Diana on the wedding day, together with a blue leather handbag containing smelling salts; a photograph of David and Elizabeth Emanuel on the day; a commemorative pin-cushion that Elizabeth carried on the day; an incomplete diary by David Emanuel with entries for April 23rd-29th; and a folder entitled `Beginning of the Diana Story' with lists of questions for the Palace and lists of stockists, (qty) |
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Low Est
£ 300
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High Est
£ 500 |
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LOT
248
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The ivory tulle petticoat worn by Princess Diana, 1981, the tulle by John Heathcoat, with simple petersham waisband and multiple layers of tulle over a silk inner lining, waist 61cm, 24in; and a letter of authenticity signed by Elizabeth Emanuel (2) Diana wore this petticoat under the toile for the fittings and it was used for the dress rehearsal at St. Paul's cathedral and at the Royal Mews where she practised getting in and out of carriages. |
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Low Est
£ 1500
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High Est
£ 2500 |
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LOT
249
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An ivory taffeta over-skirt, 1981, the waistline and hem trimmed with lace, spangled with pearls and sequins, waist 61cm, 24in; and a letter of authenticity signed by Elizabeth Emanuel This skirt was made as a precaution in case Princess Diana spilled something down the front of her skirt. Luckily it was not required on the day and is in pristine condition! |
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Low Est
£ 800
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High Est
£ 1000 |
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LOT
250
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Three recent sketches by Elizabeth Emanuel, two of the Royal wedding gown, one dated 1981; and one of the black taffeta dress (see lot 264), 30 by 20cm, 12 by 8in, (3) |
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Low Est
£ 400
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High Est
£ 600 |
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LOT
251
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An album of press clippings, letters, relating mainly to the black dress, engagement blouse and the announcement that the Emanuels had received the Royal commission to make the bridal gown, thirty pages covered on both sides, including notes of congratulation from David Sassoon, George Mitchison for Norman Hartnell and others, folio |
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Low Est
£ 400
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High Est
£ 600 |
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LOT
252
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A group of Elizabeth Emanuel pencil sketches of wedding gown ideas, 1981, approx, 28, produced at the beginning of the design process and shown to Princess Diana, many executed on the back of Emanuel stationery, several on the backs of envelopes, one a rough sketch for design submitted to Vogue; together with a sketch and photograph of the `Premonition' dress, (qty) |
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Low Est
£ 500
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High Est
£ 800 |
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LOT
253
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A leather bound album `The making of the Royal Wedding gown', thirty pages covered on both sides with photographs taken by David & Elizabeth Emanuel which show the bridal gown and bridesmaid dresses in the various stages of construction from start to finish, with details of the workroom staff and their various roles, folio An identical album was presented as a gift to the Prince & Princess of Wales Please note this lot is not sold with photographic reproduction rights. |
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Low Est
£ 600
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High Est
£ 1000 |
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LOT
254
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A group of fabric and tulle fragments, Nottingham lace edgings produced for the bridal ensemble and bridemaid dresses, 1981, including Carrickmacross off cuts from the central bodice lace; Queen Mary's Carrickmacross lace flounces fragments which had been supplied by the Royal School of Needlework; tulle lengths sequined by Lock & Co, lace flounces made by Roger Watson Laces to imitate the antique Carrickmacross lace used to trim the bridal bodice; ivory taffeta by Stephen Walters & Co., assorted beads and sequins, (qty) |
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Low Est
£ 600
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High Est
£ 1000 |
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LOT
255
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An Emanuel ivory paper taffeta bridal gown which was tried on by Princess Diana, 1981, un-labelled, with broad flounce to neck and central bow, double flounced cuffs, the waist outlined in pearl beads, trained skirt, bust 86cm, 34in, 66cm, 26in; together with a page taken from a magazine showing the gown and a letter of authenticity signed by Elizabeth Emanuel, (3) In `A Dress for Diana' p.52 the Emanuels write `This sample of one of the wedding dresses from an early Emanuel collection was photographed for several magazines. Diana tried it on when she first came in to see us to discuss her wedding dresss and because she like the silhouette very much, it was used as a template for the dress we created for her.' |
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Low Est
£ 2000
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High Est
£ 3000 |
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LOT
256
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A group of correspondence and invoices relating to the various Royal wedding gown suppliers, comprising: Lace: Roger Watson laces, some notes attached with swatches, photographs of the lace being made, John Heathcoat tulle; Royal School of Needlework re Queen Mary's lace fragments that were used in the gown; Embroidery - S. Lock Ltd ; Flowers - Longmans Florists including a piece of dried ivy used in Princess Diana's bouquet; Footwear - Sacha and Clive Shilton; Silk - Stephen Walters & Son; Lullingstone Silk Farm and a framed display of silk cocoons used for making the silk itself, (qty) |
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Low Est
£ 1000
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High Est
£ 1500 |
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LOT
257
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A carriage parasol, the white satin canopy 1980, the frame late 1830s-early 1840s, probably by Brigg, the folding gilt-brass stem embossed with a royal crown, carved ivory grip, 93cm, 36 1/2in long; and a letter of authenticity signed by Elizabeth Emanuel (2) This parasol was one of two made in case it rained on the wedding day. The canopies were made in ivory - to match the dress and white - to confuse prospective spies about the true colour scheme for the wedding. |
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Low Est
£ 400
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High Est
£ 600 |
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LOT
258
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A Royal wedding Order of Service and a 'Ceremonial' pamphlet 1981, (2) |
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Low Est
£ 100
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High Est
£ 150 |
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LOT
259
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A group of ephemera, mainly letters relating to the Royal wedding, nine folders including letters to and from the Emanuels and Buckingham Palace, early drafts of the press embargo; photocopied letters from Diana; security details, security passes; Madame Tussauds dress arrangements, press releases and others, (qty) |
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Low Est
£ 300
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High Est
£ 500 |
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LOT
260
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A miniature copy of the royal wedding gown and bridesmaid's dresses, (similar to the ones given to Princess Diana by David & Elizabeth Emanuel in 1981), 1/8th scale made using off-cuts from the original bridal silk and lace, mounted onto miniature mannequins, the three bridesmaid dresses similar to those worn by India Hicks, Clementine Hambro and Lady Sarah Armstrong Jones, height of the bridal gown 46cm, 18in; together with a paper pattern for the miniature bridal gown, a silk toile bodice; a rough sketch of the petticoat and a xerox of the wedding dress press embargo sketch, (qty) |
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Low Est
£ 2500
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High Est
£ 3500 |
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