Description
A GEORGE III PINK SILK BROCADE DRESS AND SIMILAR CAP
THIRD QUARTER 18TH CENTURY
The dress decorated with embroidered flowers
Approx 78cm high, 50cm wide across the shoulders
The cap similarly applied with flowers, 12cm high, approximately 24cm wide
Both presented in boxes with some associated notes regarding the provenance
Provenance:
The dress of Elizabeth Fullerton (1758-1840), later wife of Hon William Fullerton-Elphinstone (1740-1834), 3rd son of the 10th Lord Elphinstone. By repute the hat was worn by the sitter in a portrait of circa 1760 where Miss Fullerton is pictured feeding an bird (possibly a parrot or an eagle with peaches).
Condition Report:
PLEASE NOTE: ALL LOTS ARE LOCATED AT SACKVILLE WEST STORAGE IN ANDOVER (SP10 3SA) AND ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO VIEW.
With wear and marks commensurate with age and use
There are some tears underneath the sleeves and one to the back, please see additional images
Some marks to the hat
ADDITIONAL IMAGES: Please 'Ask a Question' to request additional images for this lot.
Condition Report Disclaimer
THIRD QUARTER 18TH CENTURY
The dress decorated with embroidered flowers
Approx 78cm high, 50cm wide across the shoulders
The cap similarly applied with flowers, 12cm high, approximately 24cm wide
Both presented in boxes with some associated notes regarding the provenance
Provenance:
The dress of Elizabeth Fullerton (1758-1840), later wife of Hon William Fullerton-Elphinstone (1740-1834), 3rd son of the 10th Lord Elphinstone. By repute the hat was worn by the sitter in a portrait of circa 1760 where Miss Fullerton is pictured feeding an bird (possibly a parrot or an eagle with peaches).
Condition Report:
PLEASE NOTE: ALL LOTS ARE LOCATED AT SACKVILLE WEST STORAGE IN ANDOVER (SP10 3SA) AND ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO VIEW.
With wear and marks commensurate with age and use
There are some tears underneath the sleeves and one to the back, please see additional images
Some marks to the hat
ADDITIONAL IMAGES: Please 'Ask a Question' to request additional images for this lot.
Condition Report Disclaimer
Buyer's Premium
31%
A GEORGE III PINK SILK BROCADE DRESS AND SIMILAR CAP, THIRD QUARTER 18TH CENTURY
Estimate £600-£800
Starting Bid
£400
At Home: To include the Collection of George Ha...
Oct 16, 2026, 9:00 AM EDTAndover, United Kingdom
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