A drawstring purse worked in coloured silks, with a gentleman in a medallion reversing to a lady, surrounded by an inscription and flower stems, the ground of silver metal thread and embellished with spangles, with three tassels at the base--4.75 x 5in. (12 x 13cm.), English, 17th century; a book bound in blue figured silk with an appliqué shield and scrolling gilt foliage--3.5 x 5in. (8.5 x 13cm.), 18th century; and a pair of garters appliqué with silver metal thread

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A drawstring purse worked in coloured silks, with a gentleman in a medallion reversing to a lady, surrounded by an inscription and flower stems, the ground of silver metal thread and embellished with spangles, with three tassels at the base--4.75 x 5in. (12 x 13cm.), English, 17th century; a book bound in blue figured silk with an appliqué shield and scrolling gilt foliage--3.5 x 5in. (8.5 x 13cm.), 18th century; and a pair of garters appliqué with silver metal thread
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Lot Essay

The inscription around the lady reads BOTH LVFE AND LOWE TILE DEATHE. Sold with the lot is letter detailing the art of writing in fringe

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