A fine bible cushion, the ivory satin ground embroidered and couched in coloured silks, metal thread and purl, with a central king in ermine robes holding a sceptre, and queen holding a fan, both their robes trimmed in lace, possibly representing Charles I and Henrietta Maria, the queen passing a laurel wreath denoting victory to the king, a pond in the foreground and castle in the background, the remaining ground with castle, squirrel climbing a pear tree, creepy-crawly, birds and flowers, trimmed in silver lace--7 x 9½in. (18 x 24cm.), in case (locked)

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A fine bible cushion, the ivory satin ground embroidered and couched in coloured silks, metal thread and purl, with a central king in ermine robes holding a sceptre, and queen holding a fan, both their robes trimmed in lace, possibly representing Charles I and Henrietta Maria, the queen passing a laurel wreath denoting victory to the king, a pond in the foreground and castle in the background, the remaining ground with castle, squirrel climbing a pear tree, creepy-crawly, birds and flowers, trimmed in silver lace--7 x 9½in. (18 x 24cm.), in case (locked)
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This lot is subject to Collection and Storage Charges. 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

拍品专文

Although this cushion appears to be English, the sceptre held by the king is tipped by a fleur-de-lys which normally relates to the French monarchy (an orb or cross is more usual for English kings).
Please note that there is no key to open the case.