Lot 43 : A Reville Ltd of Paris couture court dress and train, circa 1928. Estimate:£800 - £1200 © Kerry Taylor Auctions.

A Reville Ltd of Paris couture court dress and train, circa 1928. labelled Reville Ltd, and with inscribed ribbon label 'Lady Holcroft', the extensively beaded flapper-style dress in black and white seed beads with clear droplet beads, the bodice and waist defined by rhinestone studded bands, the matching train in dramatic black and white with foliate bands, edged in black velvet, bust 86-92cm, 34-36in; together with court presentation plumes and veils and an ostrich feather fan (qty)

Mary Frances Swire married Sir Reginald Culcheth Holcroft, 2nd Baronet, on 26th July, 1928.

Kerry Taylor Auctions. Tuesday December 8th at 2pm. 249-253 Long Lane, Bermondsey, London, SE1 4PR