Lot 50
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A fine sampler by Elizabeth Meltby 1767, worked in coloured silks on linen, the central section worked with alphabets and numerals, a band of crowns in order of significance and Adam and Eve either side of the tree, various creatures scattered around, the border decorated with figures, including a milkmaid, flora and fauna--17.5 x 15in. (44.5 x 38cm.), framed and glazed
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A fine sampler by Elizabeth Meltby 1767, worked in coloured silks on linen, the central section worked with alphabets and numerals, a band of crowns in order of significance and Adam and Eve either side of the tree, various creatures scattered around, the border decorated with figures, including a milkmaid, flora and fauna--17.5 x 15in. (44.5 x 38cm.), framed and glazed

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A fine sampler by Elizabeth Meltby 1767, worked in coloured silks on linen, the central section worked with alphabets and numerals, a band of crowns in order of significance and Adam and Eve either side of the tree, various creatures scattered around, the border decorated with figures, including a milkmaid, flora and fauna--17.5 x 15in. (44.5 x 38cm.), framed and glazed
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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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