LATE 18TH CENTURY, PROBABLY 1796
Details
A linen damask banqueting cloth
Late 18th century, probably 1796
Woven with a large urn of flowers, the border with vines, embroidered 'N' with a coronet above '96'
80 x 288in. (203 x 732cm.)
Late 18th century, probably 1796
Woven with a large urn of flowers, the border with vines, embroidered 'N' with a coronet above '96'
80 x 288in. (203 x 732cm.)
Provenance
Possibly purchased for Elizabeth, Duchess of Northumberland, and by descent in the Linen Rooms, Alnwick, Northumberland until sold from the 10th Duke of Northumberland's Will Trust, Syon House, Middlesex, Sotheby's House Sale, 10-12 May 1997, lot 1196.
Special notice
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Sale room notice
Please note that the measurement should read:-
80 x 146 in. (203 x 371 cm.)
80 x 146 in. (203 x 371 cm.)