The Samantha Shaw replica bridal gown and accessories for Sophie Rhys-Jones, 1999, labelled, comprising plain, silk crepe under-dress with small V-of pearl beading to the front neck; the trained organza over-gown with gored, trained skirt, the edges and seams outlined in seed-pearl beads, bust 82cm, 32in; together with a pair of ivory satin shoes, a replica diamond tiara, of the one loaned from the Royal collection made by Cyril Wakefield, a silk replica bouquet and veil, (qty) VAT at 5% is payable on the hammer price, and on the 20% buyers premium.
Sophie Rhys-Jones married H.R.H Prince Edward on June 19th,1999 at Windsor Castle and was created Countess of Wessex.
Provenance: specially commissioned from the designer for Madame Tussauds at the time of the wedding.