Lot 288
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A brocade cover, woven in coloured silks and metal thread with meandering bands of pink, blue and yellow flowers including carnations, cornflowers and roses against a metal figured ground woven with curving stems and simulated drapery, backed with sky blue silk moiré and trimmed with gilt braid--78 x 63in. (198 x 160cm.), probably French, 1740s
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A brocade cover, woven in coloured silks and metal thread with meandering bands of pink, blue and yellow flowers including carnations, cornflowers and roses against a metal figured ground woven with curving stems and simulated drapery, backed with sky blue silk moiré and trimmed with gilt braid--78 x 63in. (198 x 160cm.), probably French, 1740s

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A brocade cover, woven in coloured silks and metal thread with meandering bands of pink, blue and yellow flowers including carnations, cornflowers and roses against a metal figured ground woven with curving stems and simulated drapery, backed with sky blue silk moiré and trimmed with gilt braid--78 x 63in. (198 x 160cm.), probably French, 1740s
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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 This lot is subject to Collection and Storage charges

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