Lot 68
68
A fine needlelace linen sampler, comprising a series of cutwork and Reticella bands, featuring button hold triangles and loops and including stylised X and S details, with tassels to each corner, 28 x 9in. (71 x 23cm), Italian mid 16th century
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A fine needlelace linen sampler, comprising a series of cutwork and Reticella bands, featuring button hold triangles and loops and including stylised X and S details, with tassels to each corner, 28 x 9in. (71 x 23cm), Italian mid 16th century

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A fine needlelace linen sampler, comprising a series of cutwork and Reticella bands, featuring button hold triangles and loops and including stylised X and S details, with tassels to each corner, 28 x 9in. (71 x 23cm), Italian mid 16th century
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis

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Similar designs may be found in Matio Pagano, 'Giardinetto Nicovo', Venice 1542 and Giovanni Ostaus, 'La Vera Perfestione del Desegno', Venice 1557

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