The Property of a Lady
A shield shaped drawstring sablé purse, two sides worked with cherubs supporting a crown, the other two with formalised patterns of scrolling flowers, each within a fleur de lys border, lined with green silk, the drawstring with beaded tassels--5in x 3in., French, circa 1700
Details
A shield shaped drawstring sablé purse, two sides worked with cherubs supporting a crown, the other two with formalised patterns of scrolling flowers, each within a fleur de lys border, lined with green silk, the drawstring with beaded tassels--5in x 3in., French, circa 1700
See colour illustration
See colour illustration
Provenance
Edward Knight, brother of Jane Austen, and thence by descent.