Three pairs of strawberry silk damask curtains from the
Three pairs of strawberry silk damask curtains from the Spencer CollectionLate 19th centuryWoven in the early 18th century style with dramatic fruits and blossoms, affixed with retailer's label "Jeffery, Sons & Co. Ltd./Complete Furnishers/Northampton;"each pair sold together with a pair of self-fabric tie backs. (12).H: 120, W: 60 in. (individual, approx.)PROVENANCE:Althorp, Northamptonshire, seat of the Spencer family, by descent, until sold:Christie's South Kensington, The Althorp Attic Sale, July 7, 2010, lot 734.Private Collection, Pennsylvania.
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Three pairs of strawberry silk damask curtains from the Spencer CollectionLate 19th centuryWoven in the early 18th century style with dramatic fruits and blossoms, affixed with retailer's label "Jeffery, Sons & Co. Ltd./Complete Furnishers/Northampton;"each pair sold together with a pair of self-fabric tie backs. (12).H: 120, W: 60 in. (individual, approx.)PROVENANCE:Althorp, Northamptonshire, seat of the Spencer family, by descent, until sold:Christie's South Kensington, The Althorp Attic Sale, July 7, 2010, lot 734.Private Collection, Pennsylvania.