Sale 6072
London
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12 February 1999
Price realised
GBP 1,840
Estimate
A GERMAN LONG HORIZONTAL BORDER OF DARK GREEN FACECLOTH 18th Century Finely embroidered in coloured wools with silk details with scrolling flowers and fruit including carnations, pears, tulips and pansies, with a pair of pheasants, butterflies, a parrot and other birds, the centre with the coat of arms of the Wer of Cologne and von Gayl, edged with later gilt metal braid, some wear, re-backed 114 in. x 9 in. (289.5 cm. x 23 cm.)
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