Sold for:
$711
$711
Official Court Dress Coat, English, c. 1880, the wool coat with satin lining, gold embroidery flanking the front opening with nine brass buttons marked on the reverse Firmin & Sons Ltd. London , raised embroidered collar lined with blue satin, embroidered cuffs and tails at the back with center vent and four matching buttons. Official court dress also included wearing a ceremonial sword, white breeches and buckled court shoes. These formal coats for the highest level royal events were made of red wool with gold embroidery. back base of collar frayed, slight imperfections on the body fabric, all buttons and lining appear to be the original.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2011-07-16
