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AN ENGLISH BLACKWORK COIF
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AN ENGLISH BLACKWORK COIF
Price Realized
(Set Currency)
  • £5,520
  • ($9,179)
  • Price includes buyer's premium
Estimate
    £4,000 - £6,000
  • ($6,651 - $9,977)

Sale Information

Sale 6072
The Mayorcas Collection of Tapestries and Textiles
12 February 1999
London, King Street





Lot Description

AN ENGLISH BLACKWORK COIF
Circa 1600
Embroidered with gilt metal-thread details, the ground scattered with spangles, with stylised floral sprigs including borage and hearts ease, framed and glazed, slight wear
24 in. x 17 in. (61 cm. x 45 cm.)