A spot motif sampler initialled GB dated 1717 embroidered in coloured silks with motifs including a peacock, stork, beetle and double headed eagle--<I>14¾ x 21in. (37 x 53cm.), framed and glazed | Christie's

Sale 7908

COSTUME AND TEXTILES

London, South Kensington

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3 March 1998

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Lot 89

A spot motif sampler initialled GB dated 1717 embroidered in coloured silks with motifs including a peacock, stork, beetle and double headed eagle--14¾ x 21in. (37 x 53cm.), framed and glazed

Price realised

GBP 1,150

Estimate

GBP 400 - GBP 800

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A spot motif sampler initialled GB dated 1717 embroidered in coloured silks with motifs including a peacock, stork, beetle and double headed eagle--14¾ x 21in. (37 x 53cm.), framed and glazed
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