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Amongst our important collection of 17th 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. 17th 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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Pair of Work Panels A charming pair of small canvas work panels depicting a fashionable man and women. Each in a central cartouche surrounded by floral blooms. Each measuring 30cm x 30cm (12in x 12in).	Bobbin Lace Panel: 'The Nativity' This charismatic and very rare panel of Valenciennes lace was possibly intended as a table cover. Worked with scenes from The Nativity including Herod in his palace, the soothsayers foretelling the birth of the Infant king and the journey of The Magi. English. Circa 1700. Size: 117 cm (46 in) x 107 cm (42 in). Framed in a museum quality UV protective Plexiglas case

Needlework depicting Fashionable Couple A 17th Century embroidery, very finely stitched, depicting a fashionably dressed couple. The whole of the background solidly stitched with ivory silk thread. In superb condition. English. Mid 17th Century. Framed size: 52 x 42 cm.	Unfinished Embroidery of Judith and Holofernes A very interesting 17th century panel which has been only half completed showing rest of the design already drawn out.The main subject is most likely the Old Testament story of Judith and Holofernes. English . Circa 1660. Framed size: 57 x 47 cm.

Jeptha Raised work panel depicting the triumphant return of Jeptha whose homecoming is greeted by his daughter playing a lute. With animals, insects, flowers, fruit, a fountain and a palace with mica windows. English. Circa 1660. Framed size: 54 x 45 cm.	French Pastoral Canvas Work A highly decorative and colourful textile worked in petit point and gros point using silk, wool and metallic threads. The classical central subject surrounded by an exuberant border of scrolls, flower heads etc. Mid 18th Century. Framed size: 100 x 84 cm.

Cartouche with Couple in Landscape A brightly coloured embroidery with a central raised work cartouche centrally positioned and placed above two royal beasts. Oversized plant slips applied to all four corners. Worked in floss silks. English. Circa 1660. Framed size: 63 x 43 cm.	Counter-Reformation Embroidery Some of the symbolism is taken from the Book of Revelation. Other images include: the Judgement of Solomon and Peter's release from prison (Acts 12.1-11) and four mounted figures representing the four Continents, a motif used in the Counter-Reformation to symbolise the worldwide spread of Catholicism. Circa 1650. Framed size: 73 x 47 cm.