Lot 381
  • 381

A group of outfits including male servant's livery and uniforms late 19th century, early 20th century

Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description

  • wool, silk, metal
  • various sizes and measurements
including Crewe House footman's livery uniforms, with breeches, waistcoats and jackets, Royal epaulettes and buttons, Crewe motto and coat-of-arms TG Philips, Dublin buttons on breeches, CM Bunker on lining label, two footmen's coats with capelet, with Crewe motto and coat-of-arms buttons, labelled Henry Poole & Co, livery department, 3 Old Burlington Street, London , Rt Hon Earl of Crewe KLY, Footman Fisher No 4760 pen on printed fabric, two black tail coats with blue inset velvet collar, pair of breeches, three footman's tailcoats, waistcoat and breeches, Henry Poole & co, livery department, 37 Savile Road, London W1, Footman S Marston, Mr M Hazelton, Footman J Butcher, one tri-corn hat, (beaver),  H Poole & co, Savile Row with Crewe coat of arms and motto, silver gilt, one tailcoat with silver royal coat of arms motto HON I. SOIT. QUI MAL. Y. PENSE, and four pairs of cream cotton stockings and one single (two size 11, two size 10½)
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Condition

Generally good overall condition. Clothing would benefit from professional laundering.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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