An oval medallion of ivory silk embroidered in coloured silks with a lady and gentleman in a landscape surrounded by flowers, fruit and insects, within a straw work border of various flowers, including pansies and honeysuckle mounted on a red paper (?) ground--11in x 13in., framed and glazed, probably from the top of a casket, English, circa 1660

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An oval medallion of ivory silk embroidered in coloured silks with a lady and gentleman in a landscape surrounded by flowers, fruit and insects, within a straw work border of various flowers, including pansies and honeysuckle mounted on a red paper (?) ground--11in x 13in., framed and glazed, probably from the top of a casket, English, circa 1660

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