12th Aug, 2017 10:00 GMT/BST

Textiles Sale

 
  Lot 2011
 

2011

An Early 19th Century Patchwork and AppliquŽ Quilt TOP, with central printed medallion...

An Early 19th Century Patchwork and AppliquŽ Quilt TOP, with central printed medallion depicting Prince of Wales feathers, crowns and 'Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense Dieu Et Mon Droit' emblem, graduating borders appliquŽd with hearts, flowers and other decorative shapes, most likely celebrating George IV's daughter's marriage to Prince Leopold, 230cm by 213cm approx

Sold for £2,300
Estimated at £300 - £500


 

Several areas of wear, various tears and holes, some later repairs and reinforcements, wording in central panel is rubbed in places and embroidered over. External floral border has been reduced and not properly finished.

 


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Auction: Textiles Sale, 12th Aug, 2017

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