A Jeanne Paquin labelled green lace and satin flapper dress, Summer 1927

Large woven satin label, dated and numbered 40563, with diagonal satin bands converging at the front with two floating panels, interal satin waist slip, bust 92cm, 36in - Estimate £500 - £700

Condition: satin panel to front right side is splitting, slight soiling to satin piping on inside edge of neck opening, a few small breaks in the lace here and there but top of the inside petticoat has perished at the upper edge and underarms, and tulle straps for the petticoat have disintegrated, exterior of the dress looks good.

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