Lot 253
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An embroidered Christening blanket of ivory satin, worked in couched gilt thread and gilt strip with a coronet above the monogram 'DLJ' and a laurel wreath, the field scattered with floral sprigs, the borders with a meandering flowering vine, lined with pale blue silk --58 x 39in. (147 x 100cm.), French, late 18th century
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An embroidered Christening blanket of ivory satin, worked in couched gilt thread and gilt strip with a coronet above the monogram 'DLJ' and a laurel wreath, the field scattered with floral sprigs, the borders with a meandering flowering vine, lined with pale blue silk --58 x 39in. (147 x 100cm.), French, late 18th century

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An embroidered Christening blanket of ivory satin, worked in couched gilt thread and gilt strip with a coronet above the monogram 'DLJ' and a laurel wreath, the field scattered with floral sprigs, the borders with a meandering flowering vine, lined with pale blue silk --58 x 39in. (147 x 100cm.), French, late 18th century
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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.

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