An apron of ivory silk, the borders embroidered in coloured silks and gilt metal threads with trailing carnations and other flowers, with uncut pockets, mid 18th century; and a coverlet woven in purple and white with figures and pagodas in Canton style, with knotted fringe--64 x 68in. (160 x 170cm.), 20th century (2)

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An apron of ivory silk, the borders embroidered in coloured silks and gilt metal threads with trailing carnations and other flowers, with uncut pockets, mid 18th century; and a coverlet woven in purple and white with figures and pagodas in Canton style, with knotted fringe--64 x 68in. (160 x 170cm.), 20th century (2)

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