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Witney AntiquesAmongst our important collection of seventeenth century embroidery will be found raisedwork (sometimes referred to as stump work) oftain embellished with precious stones, pearls, beads, spangles and coral, these charming items are highly collected. Other techniques including canvas work and tent-stitch pictures are to be found with both religious (usually old testament) and domestic subjects. Although such objects as coifs, caskets and purses are increasingly rare we aim to have examples of the highest quality. Seventeenth century samplers of spot motif and band form along with white work and black work (Spanish work) may also be seen in the collection. |
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The Wilby House Casket. English. Circa 1660.This magnificent 17th century embroidered casket is one of the finest examples to come onto the market in recent years. It’s brightness and condition are no doubt due to the fact that it has remained in one family and of having been kept in the original wooden carrying box (pictured below) which accompanies the casket. Embroidered in rich floss silks, the bottom section with opening doors revealing a series of drawers embroidered with bells and flower heads and a mirrored recess with eight gilt wood half columns. The top section with alternating panels of flora and fauna encloses a silk lined mirrored interior. Provenance. Marriott Family. Wilby House, Suffolk.
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Four Stitched Slips. First Half Seventeenth CenturyIt is exceptionally rare to find a panel such as this example of 'slips' fully worked but for some reason never used. Framed Size 12 X 26ins 30 X 66 cms |
Rococo Stitch Cushion Cover.This unusual, remarkable and labour intensive embroidery is composed of a number of slips which have been worked individually and couched onto the satin weave silk ground. First Half 17th Century. |
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Scenes from the life of AbrahamTent stitch with wool and silk. Abraham kneels before three angels annunciating the birth of Isaac. Hagar and Ishmael reveal a hidden well in the desert. And the sacrifice of Isaac is quickly halted by Archangel Michael and the ram, caught in a thicket, is provided as an alternative. English Mid 17th Century. Framed size: 132 x 81 cm. |
Spot Motif CushionA rare English spot motif cushion with original silver lace edging. Worked in coloured silks on a silk ground with areas of raised work and bead work. Circa 1660. Unframed size: 55 x 45 cm. |
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Solomon Receiving the Queen of ShebaWorked in a variety of complex stitches in coloured silks. Dressed in contemporary costume, Solomon bears a strong resemblance to Charles I. The subject is set within an exotic landscape with royal beasts. Mid 17th Century. Framed size: 67 x 48 cm. |
English Pastoral LandscapeA charming canvas work embroidery depicting an elegantly dressed young woman standing before two young men, one playing a pipe, who lounge on a leafy hillock. In fine condition retaining a clear, bright colour pallette. Framed size: 46 x 46 cm. |
Purl Work Panel. 17th CenturyA complete panel composed of metallic wrapped silk threads ( purl ) couched metallic thread and spangles on a silk ground in a formal design of scrolling leaves and flower heads. Possibly intended to be used for the lid of a box. |
Mirror. Late 19thCentury.Worked in the early 18th century style this mirror is set within a walnut frame and consists of tent stitched panels depicting rural pursuits Size. 30 x 19 ins. 67 x 39 cm |
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