A hanging composed of two joined lengths of pale blue silk, brocaded in white silk, with a pattern of rows of meandering ribbons interspersed with sprays of roses--74in x 32in., circa 1780; and the front of a cloth of silver waistcoat worked in coloured silks, gilt threads and spangles with flowers, late 18th century (2)

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A hanging composed of two joined lengths of pale blue silk, brocaded in white silk, with a pattern of rows of meandering ribbons interspersed with sprays of roses--74in x 32in., circa 1780; and the front of a cloth of silver waistcoat worked in coloured silks, gilt threads and spangles with flowers, late 18th century (2)

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