Lot 10
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A needlework picture, worked in coloured silks, metal thread and purl, with a central rectangular vignette of Orpheus charming the animals, including an elephant, lion, unicorn, camel and squirrel with his lyre, the border embroidered with a tulip, carnation and other flowers, fruit, a snail and insects--17 x 21in. (43 x 53cm.), framed and glazed, 17th century, English
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A needlework picture, worked in coloured silks, metal thread and purl, with a central rectangular vignette of Orpheus charming the animals, including an elephant, lion, unicorn, camel and squirrel with his lyre, the border embroidered with a tulip, carnation and other flowers, fruit, a snail and insects--17 x 21in. (43 x 53cm.), framed and glazed, 17th century, English

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A needlework picture, worked in coloured silks, metal thread and purl, with a central rectangular vignette of Orpheus charming the animals, including an elephant, lion, unicorn, camel and squirrel with his lyre, the border embroidered with a tulip, carnation and other flowers, fruit, a snail and insects--17 x 21in. (43 x 53cm.), framed and glazed, 17th century, English
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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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