Lot 315 , A silk coverlet embroidered 1701 with W initial as a centred cartouche,

A silk coverlet embroidered 1701 with W initial as a centred cartouche, a fine silk coverlet with diagonal running stitch as an all over design with multi-coloured flower sprays edged with silk blonde bobbin lace, also with fine coronet monogrammed hankies and a baby gown
Estimate £100-200

The coverlet is in good condition generally. There are a few faint stains on the backing and on the corner embroidered motifs the red embroidery thread has holed slightly onto the backing fabric. The lace edging has torn in one place. The baby dress is clean and stain free. It has a small red embroidered crown at the bottom of the opening. All the lace and white work are sound.
The six fine hankies embroidered with Patricia are in good condition as are the four bobbin lace edged crown monogrammed hankies. The rest have minor stains. The green silk hankie is darned.
Coverlet 77cm wide x 51.5cm (at widest point)


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Sold for £700