A pair of gentleman's braces, of ivory silk embroidered in brightly coloured silks with roses, violets, daisies and other flowers emerging from urns topped with flaming hearts, one couched <I>M M</I> in gilt thread, the other with <I>F E(?), early 19th century</I> | Christie's

Sale 9733

Fine European Needlework, Costume, Textiles and Fans

London, South Kensington

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11 November 2003

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Lot 375

A pair of gentleman's braces, of ivory silk embroidered in brightly coloured silks with roses, violets, daisies and other flowers emerging from urns topped with flaming hearts, one couched M M in gilt thread, the other with F E(?), early 19th century

Price realised

GBP 212

Estimate

GBP 150 - GBP 200

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A pair of gentleman's braces, of ivory silk embroidered in brightly coloured silks with roses, violets, daisies and other flowers emerging from urns topped with flaming hearts, one couched M M in gilt thread, the other with F E(?), early 19th century
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