18th May, 2019 11:30 GMT/BST

Costume, Accessories & Textiles

 
Lot 2071
 

2071

19th Century Scottish Sampler, Worked By Agnes Tannahill, Aged 13 Years, worked with an...

19th Century Scottish Sampler, Worked By Agnes Tannahill, Aged 13 Years, worked with an alphabet and four planters of flowers, above a large Georgian house with raised embroidered horseshoe door knocker, the garden with green gates and potting sheds either side, various trees, plants and birds throughout the work, within a rose border, 41cm by 41cm

Sold for £450
Estimated at £150 - £250


 

Slight discolouration to backing cloth. Several loose threads. Brown stain running vertically from steps. Coloured good. Chips to veneer of frame.

 


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Auction: Costume, Accessories & Textiles, 18th May, 2019

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