A pink satin Worth ball gown the label numbered for 1902 but construction circa 1913-18

the woven signature label stamped 57821 and applied to broad petersham waistband, with elaborate beaded and paste inset palmette which meanders from right shoulder to left front, broad silver bobbin lace trim, separate chiffon lace edged inner skirt, pointed train with arm-loop for dancing, bust 92cm, 36in, (2) Estimate £600 - £900

Note : Jewelled tulle palmette section is fragile and has holes especially to front palmette due to handling and the weight of the gems, chiffon at underarms is breaking. The under skirt panel is very fragile and probably unpicked from a longer chiffon petticoat. Fair condition

Kerry Taylor Auctions - London - June 17, 2009, 2:00 PM GMT