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Weekly featuring Textiles and London Festival Opera Costumes - Monday 21st October 2024
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Lewes, East Sussex
BN7 2PD
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Weekly featuring Textiles and London Festival Opera Costumes - Monday 21st October 2024

Auction dates
21 Oct 2024 09:30 BST
Viewing dates
18 Oct 2024 09:00 - 16:00 BST
19 Oct 2024 09:00 - 13:00 BST
21 Oct 2024 08:00 - 09:30 BST
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Two 19th century Chinese silk embroideries, one of a Chinese a musician on horseback and a boy
Lot 1015
Two 19th century Chinese silk embroideries, one of a Chinese a musician on horseback and a boy
130 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A hand woven hand dyed Ikat Sumbanese Hinggi (shoulder cloth), together with an Indian chain
Lot 1016
A hand woven hand dyed Ikat Sumbanese Hinggi (shoulder cloth), together with an Indian chain
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50 - 100 GBP
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A turquoise satin floral silk brocaded panel of four 59cm widths, boldly embroidered in yellow and
Lot 1017
A turquoise satin floral silk brocaded panel of four 59cm widths, boldly embroidered in yellow and
50 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A framed, 19th century, possibly Scandinavian, red felt circular multi-coloured silk embroidery of
Lot 1018
A framed, 19th century, possibly Scandinavian, red felt circular multi-coloured silk embroidery of
0 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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Three Chinese early 20th century embroidered roundels of five claw dragons, embroidered in gold
Lot 1019
Three Chinese early 20th century embroidered roundels of five claw dragons, embroidered in gold
40 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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Two pairs of 18th century embroidered silk dress panels, one pair sleeve panels, the other pair
Lot 1020
Two pairs of 18th century embroidered silk dress panels, one pair sleeve panels, the other pair
100 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Two unusual 19th century intricately white worked children’s dresses, one hand worked with fine
Lot 1021
Two unusual 19th century intricately white worked children’s dresses, one hand worked with fine
100 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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An unusual framed Chinese embroidered cloud shaped child's collar, embroidered with figures and
Lot 1022
An unusual framed Chinese embroidered cloud shaped child's collar, embroidered with figures and
150 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A framed Chinese ornate embroidered collar with scalloped edge, embroidered on cream silk, with
Lot 1023
A framed Chinese ornate embroidered collar with scalloped edge, embroidered on cream silk, with
150 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A late 18th century polychrome floral silk work embroidery of a cornucopia of flowers and a
Lot 1024
A late 18th century polychrome floral silk work embroidery of a cornucopia of flowers and a
100 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A 19th century unused Berlin beadwork tea cosy, worked in pink, turquoise, brown and white beads,
Lot 1025
A 19th century unused Berlin beadwork tea cosy, worked in pink, turquoise, brown and white beads,
0 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Two framed pairs of early 20th century Chinese silk embroidered sleeve bands; one pair embroidered
Lot 1026
Two framed pairs of early 20th century Chinese silk embroidered sleeve bands; one pair embroidered
50 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Two samplers; one late 18th century, the other early 20th century, the 18th century sampler by
Lot 1027
Two samplers; one late 18th century, the other early 20th century, the 18th century sampler by
180 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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A fancy crochet and anglaise hand worked tablecloth, together with a collection of lawn and linen
Lot 1028
A fancy crochet and anglaise hand worked tablecloth, together with a collection of lawn and linen
110 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Three inspired Christopher Dresser white linen embossed bedcovers, with wide borders and ornate
Lot 1029
Three inspired Christopher Dresser white linen embossed bedcovers, with wide borders and ornate
140 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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An 18th century cream silk sprig embroidered child’s bodice (unfinished) with two later 19th century
Lot 1030
An 18th century cream silk sprig embroidered child’s bodice (unfinished) with two later 19th century
160 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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An Edwardian table cover in brightly coloured wools, with a floral design, together with a later
Lot 1031
An Edwardian table cover in brightly coloured wools, with a floral design, together with a later
0 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Twelve large damask dinner napkins, eleven smaller damask napkins, together with a cream monogrammed
Lot 1032
Twelve large damask dinner napkins, eleven smaller damask napkins, together with a cream monogrammed
95 GBP
80 - 100 GBP
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Three late 19th century white linen ‘Marcella’ style bedcovers, with inspired Christopher Dresser
Lot 1033
Three late 19th century white linen ‘Marcella’ style bedcovers, with inspired Christopher Dresser
30 GBP
50 - 100 GBP
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Four 19th century ornately hand made, lace inserted and anglaise worked Christening gowns. Condition
Lot 1034
Four 19th century ornately hand made, lace inserted and anglaise worked Christening gowns. Condition
30 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A grey 19th century linen bedcover, four wide table runners and a novelty tennis racket
Lot 1035
A grey 19th century linen bedcover, four wide table runners and a novelty tennis racket
0 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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Two Chinese polychromed silk embroidered panels, early 20th century, one on a black silk ground of
Lot 1036
Two Chinese polychromed silk embroidered panels, early 20th century, one on a black silk ground of
95 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A 19th century ornately carved paw foot, Berlin beadwork upholstered footstool, the bead work a
Lot 1037
A 19th century ornately carved paw foot, Berlin beadwork upholstered footstool, the bead work a
50 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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An early 20th century West Bengal Kantha embroidered quilt, embroidered on cream cloth (possibly
Lot 1038
An early 20th century West Bengal Kantha embroidered quilt, embroidered on cream cloth (possibly
180 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A gilt framed 19th century Spanish hand painted and decorated paper and sandalwood fan, from the
Lot 1039
A gilt framed 19th century Spanish hand painted and decorated paper and sandalwood fan, from the
120 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A late George III / George IV gentleman’s cream silk embroidered and cut steel waistcoat front,
Lot 1040
A late George III / George IV gentleman’s cream silk embroidered and cut steel waistcoat front,
110 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A Hannah Hack, York School, 1801 sampler, sewn within an embroidered black oval border, headed
Lot 1041
A Hannah Hack, York School, 1801 sampler, sewn within an embroidered black oval border, headed
260 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A gilt framed, fine French 1820’s blonde tortoiseshell brisé fan, originally from the Norte
Lot 1042
A gilt framed, fine French 1820’s blonde tortoiseshell brisé fan, originally from the Norte
190 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Two early 20th century Japanese cream silk polychromes embroidered panels of flowers birds and
Lot 1043
Two early 20th century Japanese cream silk polychromes embroidered panels of flowers birds and
95 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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Four 19th century needlework samplers, one by Ellen Anna Waite, 1878 and three by Louisa Harriet
Lot 1044
Four 19th century needlework samplers, one by Ellen Anna Waite, 1878 and three by Louisa Harriet
120 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A 20th century Suzani wall hanging, possibly Uzbekistan, embroidered in bright polychrome silk
Lot 1045
A 20th century Suzani wall hanging, possibly Uzbekistan, embroidered in bright polychrome silk
150 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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Two Victorian framed samplers; a large colourful floral sampler with short verse by Mary Burton 1862
Lot 1046
Two Victorian framed samplers; a large colourful floral sampler with short verse by Mary Burton 1862
140 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A Chinese framed Kesi gold dragon embroidery, probably originally part of a robe, together with a
Lot 1047
A Chinese framed Kesi gold dragon embroidery, probably originally part of a robe, together with a
50 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Two early 19th century finely worked samplers: One 'A Sublime Thought', dated 1822 by Ann Dudley,
Lot 1048
Two early 19th century finely worked samplers: One 'A Sublime Thought', dated 1822 by Ann Dudley,
340 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A 19th century Arts and Crafts floral polychrome silk embroidery on cream silk, in the William
Lot 1049
A 19th century Arts and Crafts floral polychrome silk embroidery on cream silk, in the William
130 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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An unusual charming circular gilt framed sampler, by Elizabeth Hughes, aged 11 years, dated 1795,
Lot 1050
An unusual charming circular gilt framed sampler, by Elizabeth Hughes, aged 11 years, dated 1795,
120 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A large framed cross stitch sampler, by Helen Rae, dated 1851, worked mostly in red and green,
Lot 1051
A large framed cross stitch sampler, by Helen Rae, dated 1851, worked mostly in red and green,
170 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A framed Continental late 18th / 19th century heavily embroidered and deeply couched gold thread and
Lot 1052
A framed Continental late 18th / 19th century heavily embroidered and deeply couched gold thread and
100 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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Two framed 19th century Indian Kalamkari boteh block printed prayer Niches, possibly from
Lot 1053
Two framed 19th century Indian Kalamkari boteh block printed prayer Niches, possibly from
650 GBP
150 - 250 GBP
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Two mid 19th century samplers worked by Elizabeth White, one dated 1842 aged 8 years, the other 1844
Lot 1054
Two mid 19th century samplers worked by Elizabeth White, one dated 1842 aged 8 years, the other 1844
260 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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A Victorian fire screen inset with a Japanese cream silk embroidered panel of a cockerel, hen and
Lot 1055
A Victorian fire screen inset with a Japanese cream silk embroidered panel of a cockerel, hen and
140 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A gilt framed finely worked Regency gauze sampler, by Amelia Artus, aged 8 years, dated 1813, worked
Lot 1056
A gilt framed finely worked Regency gauze sampler, by Amelia Artus, aged 8 years, dated 1813, worked
0 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A sampler with spot motifs and central cartouche, embroidered with Ann Richardson, her work aged
Lot 1057
A sampler with spot motifs and central cartouche, embroidered with Ann Richardson, her work aged
70 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A framed cross stitch, alphabet sampler, by Kathleen Pearson, aged 8, dated 1911, worked in cross
Lot 1058
A framed cross stitch, alphabet sampler, by Kathleen Pearson, aged 8, dated 1911, worked in cross
40 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A spot motif and verse sampler, by Sarah Stow dated 1833, worked in multi-coloured silks, with a
Lot 1059
A spot motif and verse sampler, by Sarah Stow dated 1833, worked in multi-coloured silks, with a
90 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A 19th century cross stitch sampler by Mariah Williams age 15 dated 1879, worked with an outer
Lot 1060
A 19th century cross stitch sampler by Mariah Williams age 15 dated 1879, worked with an outer
110 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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An early 19th century sampler dated 07, by Sarah Baker, ‘Henry IV’s Soliloquy of Sleep’, together
Lot 1061
An early 19th century sampler dated 07, by Sarah Baker, ‘Henry IV’s Soliloquy of Sleep’, together
80 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A framed 1835, dated sampler, embroidered by Mary Walker, worked in fine coloured silks, with a
Lot 1062
A framed 1835, dated sampler, embroidered by Mary Walker, worked in fine coloured silks, with a
380 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A George III needlework sampler, by Sarah Brotherton, dated 1815, a simple graduated monochrome
Lot 1063
A George III needlework sampler, by Sarah Brotherton, dated 1815, a simple graduated monochrome
50 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A framed sampler, initialled and dated 1874, worked with nine detailed pictorial motifs below a band
Lot 1064
A framed sampler, initialled and dated 1874, worked with nine detailed pictorial motifs below a band
60 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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An Edwardian French black velvet and elaborately beaded evening over collar, with makers label, ‘
Lot 1065
An Edwardian French black velvet and elaborately beaded evening over collar, with makers label, ‘
240 GBP
100 - 120 GBP
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A late 1930’ early 40’s black sequin evening jacket and black chiffon beaded evening stole, the
Lot 1066
A late 1930’ early 40’s black sequin evening jacket and black chiffon beaded evening stole, the
90 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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An Edwardian ladies white lace bolero, a tape lace Edwardian cap sleeve bolero with hand sewn
Lot 1067
An Edwardian ladies white lace bolero, a tape lace Edwardian cap sleeve bolero with hand sewn
80 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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An early Edwardian fine lawn ladies hand made and embroidered crochet dress, embroidered with a
Lot 1068
An early Edwardian fine lawn ladies hand made and embroidered crochet dress, embroidered with a
160 GBP
200 - 250 GBP
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A 1930s printed sheer bias cut summer dress, hand made in a bright floral pattern silk organza style
Lot 1069
A 1930s printed sheer bias cut summer dress, hand made in a bright floral pattern silk organza style
80 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A 1930s black lace evening dress and matching jacket, together with a black taffeta and lace evening
Lot 1070
A 1930s black lace evening dress and matching jacket, together with a black taffeta and lace evening
65 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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An Edwardian black velvet and black lace evening cape together with a purple chiffon and cream lined
Lot 1071
An Edwardian black velvet and black lace evening cape together with a purple chiffon and cream lined
55 GBP
40 - 60 GBP
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A 1930’s Harrods labelled saffron silk chiffon evening dress and jabot, lined in the same coloured
Lot 1072
A 1930’s Harrods labelled saffron silk chiffon evening dress and jabot, lined in the same coloured
500 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A 1940’s multi coloured striped silk and taffeta evening dress, designed with a blue taffeta
Lot 1073
A 1940’s multi coloured striped silk and taffeta evening dress, designed with a blue taffeta
50 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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An early 1940’s floral lurex evening dress and bolero, handmade brightly coloured floral lurex, bias
Lot 1074
An early 1940’s floral lurex evening dress and bolero, handmade brightly coloured floral lurex, bias
380 GBP
120 - 150 GBP
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