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The Rolling Stones: Charlie Watts' black velvet suit, circa 1970, image 1
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Lot 137

The Rolling Stones: Charlie Watts' black velvet suit,
circa 1970,

13 December 2017, 12:00 GMT
London, Knightsbridge

£1,500 - £1,800

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The Rolling Stones: Charlie Watts' black velvet suit,

circa 1970,
the single-breasted jacket with three front button holes, slanted hip pockets, single vent, lapels and pockets with black satin-look edging, inside pocket labelled Granny Takes A Trip The World's End London New York, trousers with zip front, single button fastening, no pockets, slightly flared bottoms and side-edged in black satin-look fabric; together with a pair of pale tan leather lace-up boots with fabric panelling to sides, labelled Walkers Made In England, size 9

Footnotes

Granny Takes A Trip opened in the hub of 'Swinging London' in the King's Road, Chelsea in 1966 and soon became the clothier of choice for many rock stars. In 1969, it was sold to fashion entrepreneur Freddie Hornik, who opened a branch in New York in 1970.

Provenenace:
Obtained by the vendor from a former employee of Charlie's in the late 1970's-early 80's.

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