May 2020 Auction Ends Thursday, May 28th, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/28/2020
Beautiful woven belt circa 1960, owned by the Duchess of Windsor, Wallis Simpson. Exquisite belt has a base of black velvet upon which are embroidered gold and silver purlwire, adorned with cabochon amethysts and glass beads. Belt measures 26.5'' x 2.25'', with two additional gold and black twisted tassels on the ends, each measuring 17.5''. Light wear, overall in near fine condition. Part of lot 2221 from the 1997 Sotheby's sale of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor's personal property, with the original Sotheby's lotting tag.
Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor Owned Luxurious Woven Belt Set With Cabochon Amethysts
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