Antique Sampler, 1793 Commemorative Sampler by
Title: Antique Sampler, 1793 Commemorative Sampler by Elizabeth Holden
Description:
Antique Sampler, 1793 Commemorative Sampler by Elizabeth Holden
Description
1793 'Long Live the King and Queen' Commemorative Sampler by Elizabeth Holden. Framed in an old, gilt frame with glass. Stitched to linen with chipboard backing. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in a variety of stitches. Meandering strawberry border. Colours red, cream, green, pale blue, copper, white, pink, brown and gold. Verse reads 'Long may the King Great Britions Scepter fway>While all his Subjects peaceably obey>And when Gods Providence fhall him remove> From thefe below to higheft Realms above>To his own Race may he the Crown refign>Forever to continue in that Line'. Inscription reads 'Long Live the King and Queen 1793'. Signed and dated 'Elisabeth Holden Her Work 1793'. The sampler is possibly commemorative of the war against revolutionary and Napoleonic France. A good set of motifs, some finely embroidered, including angels, flowers, fir trees, fruit baskets butterflies and lions.
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Antique Sampler, 1793 Commemorative Sampler by Elizabeth Holden
Dimensions:
13ins high by 12.75ins wide
Period:
George III, dated 1793
Description:
1793 'Long Live the King and Queen' Commemorative Sampler by Elizabeth Holden. Framed in an old, gilt frame with glass. Stitched to linen with chipboard backing. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in a variety of stitches. Meandering strawberry border. Colours red, cream, green, pale blue, copper, white, pink, brown and gold. Verse reads 'Long may the King Great Britions Scepter fway>While all his Subjects peaceably obey>And when Gods Providence fhall him remove> From thefe below to higheft Realms above>To his own Race may he the Crown refign>Forever to continue in that Line'. Inscription reads 'Long Live the King and Queen 1793'. Signed and dated 'Elisabeth Holden Her Work 1793'. The sampler is possibly commemorative of the war against revolutionary and Napoleonic France. A good set of motifs, some finely embroidered, including angels, flowers, fir trees, fruit baskets butterflies and lions.
Condition Report:
Good. A few holes, and losses to the outer edges. A few pale stain specks. Some stitch losses to the verse, divider lines and border. Colours are all good and strong with no noticeable fading. No colour run. Stretching is very slightly uneven. Frame showing wear and chips, but structurally sound.
Reserve: $600.00
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Location: This item ships from The United Kingdom
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Title: Antique Sampler, 1793 Commemorative Sampler by Elizabeth Holden
Description:
Antique Sampler, 1793 Commemorative Sampler by Elizabeth Holden
Description
1793 'Long Live the King and Queen' Commemorative Sampler by Elizabeth Holden. Framed in an old, gilt frame with glass. Stitched to linen with chipboard backing. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in a variety of stitches. Meandering strawberry border. Colours red, cream, green, pale blue, copper, white, pink, brown and gold. Verse reads 'Long may the King Great Britions Scepter fway>While all his Subjects peaceably obey>And when Gods Providence fhall him remove> From thefe below to higheft Realms above>To his own Race may he the Crown refign>Forever to continue in that Line'. Inscription reads 'Long Live the King and Queen 1793'. Signed and dated 'Elisabeth Holden Her Work 1793'. The sampler is possibly commemorative of the war against revolutionary and Napoleonic France. A good set of motifs, some finely embroidered, including angels, flowers, fir trees, fruit baskets butterflies and lions.
Why Shop With Us
Quality Items At Fair Prices
Careful Packing. Rapid Dispatch. Fast Delivery.
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DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Antique Sampler, 1793 Commemorative Sampler by Elizabeth Holden
Dimensions:
13ins high by 12.75ins wide
Period:
George III, dated 1793
Description:
1793 'Long Live the King and Queen' Commemorative Sampler by Elizabeth Holden. Framed in an old, gilt frame with glass. Stitched to linen with chipboard backing. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in a variety of stitches. Meandering strawberry border. Colours red, cream, green, pale blue, copper, white, pink, brown and gold. Verse reads 'Long may the King Great Britions Scepter fway>While all his Subjects peaceably obey>And when Gods Providence fhall him remove> From thefe below to higheft Realms above>To his own Race may he the Crown refign>Forever to continue in that Line'. Inscription reads 'Long Live the King and Queen 1793'. Signed and dated 'Elisabeth Holden Her Work 1793'. The sampler is possibly commemorative of the war against revolutionary and Napoleonic France. A good set of motifs, some finely embroidered, including angels, flowers, fir trees, fruit baskets butterflies and lions.
Condition Report:
Good. A few holes, and losses to the outer edges. A few pale stain specks. Some stitch losses to the verse, divider lines and border. Colours are all good and strong with no noticeable fading. No colour run. Stretching is very slightly uneven. Frame showing wear and chips, but structurally sound.
Reserve: $600.00
Shipping:
Domestic: Flat-rate of $50.00 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 The 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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