18th May, 2019 11:30 GMT/BST

Costume, Accessories & Textiles

 
Lot 2087
 

2087

Late 17th Century Needlework Band Sampler, comprising six bands, two worked in white thread in...

Late 17th Century Needlework Band Sampler, comprising six bands, two worked in white thread in geometric patterns, the others in pale coloured silk threads, with primarily green outline, possibly depicting James II and his wife Mary, standing either side of a rose tree, an attendant with flowers to one side, two small dogs by their feet, floral motifs, later framed, 53cm by 25cm

Provenance: From the Estate of The Late Josephine Orskey 

Sold for £1,500
Estimated at £600 - £800


 

Couple of areas don't appear to have been finished off ie. the face fo the attendant on left hand side. The bottom band - the diagonal line on left side comprising small circles terminates to empty green edged 'link', whereas the others in the band are filled with green. Very, very slight brown discolouration to right hand side. Possible fading. Bears label to reverse 'Jennifer Gill Textile Conservator 967/94'

 


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

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