Needleworks, Textiles and Clothing

An early Victorian silkwork sampler by Eliza Wales, dated 1841, finely worked with a stylized plant, further plants and animals, 20cm x 24cm, within an inscribed period frame, together with two other Victorian needlework samplers.

A George III needlework sampler by Sarah Ryder, dated August 23rd 1814, finely worked with animals and plants, 37cm x 30cm, framed.

A George III monochrome silk landscape scene, finely worked with a topographical view of the Royal Crescent in Bath, 16cm x 23cm, within a period frame.

A Regency oval silkwork panel depicting Diana the Huntress seated in an armchair, beside a column and stairway, 32cm x 25cm, within a period giltwood frame.

A late Victorian ivory-toned silk and embroidered cape, length 90cm, a Victorian muslin and lacework christening gown and two other infants' garments.

A group of mainly late Victorian and Edwardian table linen and whitework, including some lacework borders and trim.

A collection of mixed whitework, including table and bed linen, various lacework and an embroidered veil.

A collection of mixed textiles, including a mid-20th century velveteen dress by Rumak & Sample, London, a bodice and matching skirt by Carole Pierre, Paris, and a late 19th century lace and net bodice.

A mid-20th century designer wedding dress by Encore, London, with beaded sequin collar and overall gilt thread scrolled quilting, length 145cm (both sleeves detached, one missing), together with a long matching train and associated machine net and a hat by Rodolf.

A collection of mainly late 19th century and early 20th century table linen, including tablecloths and a set of four damask placemats.

A 20th century velvet, silk and cotton patchwork quilt with yellow silk stitching, 180cm x 150cm.

An early 20th century orange silk and floral embroidered piano shawl, 160cm x 160cm, within an openwork border and wide fringe.

A pair of George III oval silkwork and chenille panels, depicting a full-length portrait of a gardener and a lady, 15cm x 11cm, within period giltwood frames.

A George III silkwork map of England and Wales, 'Done at Mrs Cooksley School by H. Luscombe 1785', 50.5cm x 43cm, later framed.

A late 18th/early 19th century silkwork, chenille and metal thread panel depicting a scene of soldiers being greeted by a lady and further figures playing musical instruments beneath an archway, 47cm x 68cm, within a later giltwood frame.

An early 19th century needlework sampler, finely worked in coloured silks with birds, deer, butterflies and plants, 31.5cm x 31.5cm, together with a similar sampler, possibly by the same hand, 27cm x 32cm, both later framed.

A George IV needlework sampler by Mary Powell, dated 1822, 39cm x 23cm, together with another early 19th century sampler, 27cm x 32cm, within a gilt frame.

An early Victorian needlework sampler by Eliza Wilshier, aged 13 years, dated 1841 and detailed 'Huntworth School', finely worked with the Tree of Life surrounded by birds and plants, 41.5cm x 31cm, within an ebonized frame.

A George III needlework sampler by Maria May, indistinctly dated 1811, 30cm x 25cm, together with another early 19th century needlework sampler, 41cm x 24cm, both framed.