Antique Sampler, 1742, by Mary Ellicott
Title: Antique Sampler, 1742, by Mary Ellicott
Description:
Antique Sampler, 1742, by Mary Ellicott
Description
Antique Sampler, 1742 Verse sampler by Mary Ellicott. Framed in an old wood frame with glass. Mounted to conservator standards on acid free card with chipboard backing. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in cross stitch and Algerian eye. No border, divider lines in various patterns. Colours red, cream, yellow, pink, greens and blues. Alphabets A-Z in upper case and lower case and numbers 1-11. Verse reads 'Remember Now Thy creator in T> he Days of Thy Youth Before The> Evil Days come in Which Thou Sh> all say I Have No pleasure in The> m I Love Them That Love Me And> Those That seek Me Early shall> find Me'. Signed and dated 'Mary Ellicott May 12 1742'. A scattering of motifs, including potted flowering plants, strawberries and diamonds.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Antique Sampler, 1742, by Mary Ellicott
Dimensions:
15.25ins by 7.25ins wide
Period:
George II, dated May 12 1742
Description:
Antique Sampler, 1742 Verse sampler by Mary Ellicott. Framed in an old wood frame with glass. Mounted to conservator standards on acid free card with chipboard backing. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in cross stitch and Algerian eye. No border, divider lines in various patterns. Colours red, cream, yellow, pink, greens and blues. Alphabets A-Z in upper case and lower case and numbers 1-11. Verse reads 'Remember Now Thy creator in T> he Days of Thy Youth Before The> Evil Days come in Which Thou Sh> all say I Have No pleasure in The> m I Love Them That Love Me And> Those That seek Me Early shall> find Me'. Signed and dated 'Mary Ellicott May 12 1742'. A scattering of motifs, including potted flowering plants, strawberries and diamonds.
Condition Report:
Good. A few small holes. A few patchy stains. Some stitch losses to the divider lines. Colours are all good and strong with no noticeable fading. No colour run. Stretching is slightly uneven. Frame in good condition, ready to hang.
Reserve: $750.00
Shipping:
Domestic: Flat-rate of $60.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S.
International: Foreign shipping rates are determined by destination.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Location: This item ships from United Kingdom
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Title: Antique Sampler, 1742, by Mary Ellicott
Description:
Antique Sampler, 1742, by Mary Ellicott
Description
Antique Sampler, 1742 Verse sampler by Mary Ellicott. Framed in an old wood frame with glass. Mounted to conservator standards on acid free card with chipboard backing. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in cross stitch and Algerian eye. No border, divider lines in various patterns. Colours red, cream, yellow, pink, greens and blues. Alphabets A-Z in upper case and lower case and numbers 1-11. Verse reads 'Remember Now Thy creator in T> he Days of Thy Youth Before The> Evil Days come in Which Thou Sh> all say I Have No pleasure in The> m I Love Them That Love Me And> Those That seek Me Early shall> find Me'. Signed and dated 'Mary Ellicott May 12 1742'. A scattering of motifs, including potted flowering plants, strawberries and diamonds.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Antique Sampler, 1742, by Mary Ellicott
Dimensions:
15.25ins by 7.25ins wide
Period:
George II, dated May 12 1742
Description:
Antique Sampler, 1742 Verse sampler by Mary Ellicott. Framed in an old wood frame with glass. Mounted to conservator standards on acid free card with chipboard backing. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in cross stitch and Algerian eye. No border, divider lines in various patterns. Colours red, cream, yellow, pink, greens and blues. Alphabets A-Z in upper case and lower case and numbers 1-11. Verse reads 'Remember Now Thy creator in T> he Days of Thy Youth Before The> Evil Days come in Which Thou Sh> all say I Have No pleasure in The> m I Love Them That Love Me And> Those That seek Me Early shall> find Me'. Signed and dated 'Mary Ellicott May 12 1742'. A scattering of motifs, including potted flowering plants, strawberries and diamonds.
Condition Report:
Good. A few small holes. A few patchy stains. Some stitch losses to the divider lines. Colours are all good and strong with no noticeable fading. No colour run. Stretching is slightly uneven. Frame in good condition, ready to hang.
Reserve: $750.00
Shipping:
Domestic: Flat-rate of $60.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S.
International: Foreign shipping rates are determined by destination.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Location: This item ships from United Kingdom
Your purchase is protected:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
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