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Two muslin cushion covers, with fine whitework decoration, one centrally embroidered ANNIE, the other with a cupid beneath a ribbon bow and crown, late 19th century; and a square of filet work depicting the Martyrdom of St Dorothea--8in. (20cm.) square, possibly circa 1600 (3)

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Two muslin cushion covers, with fine whitework decoration, one centrally embroidered ANNIE, the other with a cupid beneath a ribbon bow and crown, late 19th century; and a square of filet work depicting the Martyrdom of St Dorothea--8in. (20cm.) square, possibly circa 1600 (3)
Provenance
The cushion covers were made for Princesse Annie de Lusignan, the wife of Prince de Lusignan, lineal descendant of Guy de Lusignan, Prince of Cyprus, who fought with Richard the Lion Heart in the Crusades.
All three items are from the collection of Mrs A B Triggs of Yass, New South Wales, Australia.
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VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.

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