Lot 13
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A gentleman's waistcoat of ivory silk, the high collar, front opening and pockets densely embroidered in brightly coloured silks with trailing roses, dianthus, violets and forget-me-nots amongst foliage, circa 1800; and a panel of silk organza finely embroidered in coloured silks and metal thread with waving, flowering plants, late 18th/early 19th century, probably for a dress or waistcoat
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A gentleman's waistcoat of ivory silk, the high collar, front opening and pockets densely embroidered in brightly coloured silks with trailing roses, dianthus, violets and forget-me-nots amongst foliage, circa 1800; and a panel of silk organza finely embroidered in coloured silks and metal thread with waving, flowering plants, late 18th/early 19th century, probably for a dress or waistcoat

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A gentleman's waistcoat of ivory silk, the high collar, front opening and pockets densely embroidered in brightly coloured silks with trailing roses, dianthus, violets and forget-me-nots amongst foliage, circa 1800; and a panel of silk organza finely embroidered in coloured silks and metal thread with waving, flowering plants, late 18th/early 19th century, probably for a dress or waistcoat
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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.
Sale room notice
Please note that this court waistcoat is embroidered with patriotic emblems, that is to say roses, thistles and shamrock. By family tradition this waistcoat is said to have been worn by the kinsman of the vendor, who was a Lord of the Bedchamber to King George III from 1799 - 1819.

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