Napoleon III exile skirt among high points at Dominic Winter auction

In exceptionally fine condition and probably never worn, a c.1730-40 embroidered silk skirt offered at Dominic Winter (20% buyer’s premium) also had a back story adding to its attraction.

Provenanced to the Farquhar Collection, Redlynch House, Salisbury, it was said to have come into t…

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