An exciting sale comprising some wonderful consignments from around the UK, including:
Lots 2035-2054: from the Collection of Peta Smyth, who recently closed the doors of her Pimlico, London shop from which she had been trading for over 40 years, selling early tapestries, silks and passementerie etc.
Lots 2081-2088: from the Shawl Collection of Helen Hoyte MBE, an expert on the Norwich shawl making industry and responsible for co-founding the Costume & Textile Association with Pamela Clabburn.
Lots 2193-2200: a Private Collection of Samplers.
Lots 2202-2275: from the Late Robert Bogdan, Barra Castle, Aberdeen, a fascinating gentleman who inherited a wealth of textiles and costume from earlier generations.
Lot 2248 - Quantity of Assorted Paisley Shawls and Other...
Sold for £1,600
Estimated at £100 - £200
Lot 2259 - Early 20th Century Indian and Ottoman Textiles,...
Sold for £1,000
Estimated at £100 - £200
Lot 2267 - Large Cream Wool Shawl with red and pink woven...
Sold for £4,200
Estimated at £100 - £200
Lot 2274 - William Morris (1834-1896) Pair of ‘Tulip and...
Sold for £1,500
Estimated at £1,200 - £1,800
Lot 2275 - 18th/19th Century Pair of Palampore Decorative...
Sold for £13,000
Estimated at £1,200 - £1,800