Charles II Beadwork Basket, dated 1662

Property from the Estates of Dudley & Constance Godfrey
Charles II Beadwork Basket
Dated 1662

initialed MB and dated 1662 on a white beaded ground, the base depicting a man and woman flanking the Royal Oak with the face of Charles II surrounded by deer, a leopard, dogs and a fox; the openwork sides and handles worked in multicolor stripes; some losses
Height 7 in. by Length 18 1/2 in. by Depth 13 1/2 in.

Condition Report:
Scattered losses to beads, visible in catalogue photographs. Metal handles and frame slightly mis-shapen in places with consequent light undulating to beaded panels, consistent with age and handling. Beaded ribbon borders surrounding bottom of basket slightly lifting in places with small losses.

Provenance:
Alistair Sampson Antiques, Ltd., London