18th Aug, 2018 10:00 GMT/BST

Textiles Sale

 
  Lot 2104
 

2104

A 19th Century Scottish Sampler by Helen Whitehead, Bridge of Earn, 1829 with central proverb...

A 19th Century Scottish Sampler by Helen Whitehead, Bridge of Earn, 1829 with central proverb to the top, 'Like crowded forest trees we stand, and some are markd to fall, the axe will smite at Gods command, and soon will smite us all', with decorative flowering trees, birds, central thistle with crown, peacocks, dogs, initials, within a floral border, in a maple frame, 52cm by 52cm

Sold for £200
Estimated at £150 - £250


 

. Slight discolouring to the backing cloth, some threads worn, others faded and showing wear. Small stain just under the verse. Scuffing and wear to the frame.

 


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Auction: Textiles Sale, 18th Aug, 2018

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