A tablecloth of ivory linen, the border with panels of cut work, the central field with alternating squares of similar and of filet work depicting variously a boat, mythical creatures, a peacock and a figure playing a harp, in 17th century style, circa 1900--78 x 51in. (200 x 130cm.); a pair of panels of pulled threadwork, the ivory linen ground worked with crimson thread, with a continuous oak branch laden with acorns and with peacocks and other birds along the edges, with a crimson and ivory fringe, possibly 17th century--157 x 6.5in. (400 x 16cm.) each (3)

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A tablecloth of ivory linen, the border with panels of cut work, the central field with alternating squares of similar and of filet work depicting variously a boat, mythical creatures, a peacock and a figure playing a harp, in 17th century style, circa 1900--78 x 51in. (200 x 130cm.); a pair of panels of pulled threadwork, the ivory linen ground worked with crimson thread, with a continuous oak branch laden with acorns and with peacocks and other birds along the edges, with a crimson and ivory fringe, possibly 17th century--157 x 6.5in. (400 x 16cm.) each (3)
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