18th Nov, 2017 9:00 GMT/BST

Autumn Fine Art Sale

 
Lot 279
 

279

A Set of Six Nicholas II Russian Silk Damask Napkins, worked with the Imperial Eagle, each...

A Set of Six Nicholas II Russian Silk Damask Napkins, worked with the Imperial Eagle, each corner with the cypher of Nicholas II, 36cm by 36cm See illustration

Provenance: Given to a Lancashire engineer whilst on a trade mission to Russia in the 1920s, and thence by descent

Sold for £450
Estimated at £500 - £800


 

One with 2cm by 1cm hole at edge. Some minor staining . All with small pin head sized hole. 170317

 


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Auction: Autumn Fine Art Sale, 18th Nov, 2017

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