17th Nov, 2023 10:30 GMT/BST

Costume, Accessories & Textiles

 
  Lot 2081
 

2081

Scottish Alphabet Sampler Worked by Marian Buuchanan Aberdeen 1835, depicting a central red brick house with pink door knocker and tufted grass to the front, includes decorative flowers, trees, stags, birds, within a red floral border, in an ebonsied frame, 50cm by 60cm

The Contents of an Attic in Perthshire

Sold for £190
Estimated at £150 - £250


 

Some discolouration overall to the backing cloth especially to the dark threads, threads are very worn to the alphabet and colours are faded, no holes but two small areas of wear to the outer border.

 


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Auction: Costume, Accessories & Textiles, 17th Nov, 2023

An extraordinary treasure trove of antique and vintage millinery is to be auctioned in the Costume, Accessories and Textiles Sale. The Milliner’s Workroom was put together over 35 years by a lady in North Yorkshire and comprises hats from the early 20th century, antique and vintage millinery tools, accessories, and supplies including a dazzling array of feathers, ribbons, trims and more.

The sale will also include the attic contents of two large country houses in Scotland, comprising family collections of textiles, eastern textiles, costume, lace, accessories, linens and more, which have been packed away for several generations. The collections are: 

The Contents of an Attic in Perthshire (Lots 2000-2045)

A Family Collection from Cullaloe House, Fife (Lots 2053-2158)

Millinery Section (Lots 2218-2321) 

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Please note: a section of Designer Fashion will be included in the Antiques & Interiors Sale on 2 December. Click here for further details.

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