Lot 52
52
A fine sampler dated 1732, worked in coloured silks on linen, the lower half with bands of darning samples, the upper half with alphabets, numerals and various spot motifs including a key, monogram and coronet in fine metal threads, a peacock, dog, bird, tree, butterfly and vase of flowers, all within a narrow floral border--17½ x 13½in. (44.5 x 34cm.), possibly German, framed and glazed
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A fine sampler dated 1732, worked in coloured silks on linen, the lower half with bands of darning samples, the upper half with alphabets, numerals and various spot motifs including a key, monogram and coronet in fine metal threads, a peacock, dog, bird, tree, butterfly and vase of flowers, all within a narrow floral border--17½ x 13½in. (44.5 x 34cm.), possibly German, framed and glazed

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A fine sampler dated 1732, worked in coloured silks on linen, the lower half with bands of darning samples, the upper half with alphabets, numerals and various spot motifs including a key, monogram and coronet in fine metal threads, a peacock, dog, bird, tree, butterfly and vase of flowers, all within a narrow floral border--17½ x 13½in. (44.5 x 34cm.), possibly German, framed and glazed
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Special notice
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.
Further details
See lot 42 from 14 June 2001 Important Needlework Collected by the late Sir Frederick Richmond Bt, Christie's King Street, for a similar sampler.

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