Antique Samplers

Silk Sampler

Framed Samplers

Category

1810s Scottish Regency Antique Samplers

Materials

Silk

Regency Scottish Sampler, 1812, by Margaret Christie

$1,699

Antique Miniature Sampler, 1795 by Mary Milligain

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Antique sampler, 1795 by Mary Milligain. The sampler is finely worked in silk on linen ground, in

Category

1790s English Folk Art Antique Samplers

Antique Miniature Sampler, 1795 by Mary Milligain

$1,261

Antique Sampler, 1780 s, by Elizabeth Brenchley

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

178? Sampler by Elizabeth Brenchley. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in mainly cross

Category

1780s Antique Samplers

Materials

Silk

Antique Sampler, 1780 s, by Elizabeth Brenchley

$2,063

Antique Band Sampler, 1796, by Margaret Hoskin

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Georgian Band Sampler, 1796, by Margaret Hoskin. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a canvas

Category

1790s Antique Samplers

Materials

Canvas

Antique Band Sampler, 1796, by Margaret Hoskin

$1,185

Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Mini Sampler Rug

Located in New York, NY

an early 20th Century Antique Turkish Sampler Mini Size Rug Details rug no. j4362 size 1' 2" x 2

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Gustavian Antique Samplers

Materials

Wool

Zabihi Collection Antique Turkish Mini Sampler Rug

$500

Antique Heriz sampler Tree and Life Rug

Located in Evanston, IL

Measures: 3.4" x 4.9". Antique Heriz sampler tree and life rug. A good example of tree and life

Category

1910s Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Samplers

Materials

Wool

Antique Heriz sampler Tree and Life Rug

$1,150

Victorian Sampler, 1850, Sarah Roberts Aged 13

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Victorian Sampler, 1850, Sarah Roberts Aged 13. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a linen

Category

1850s Antique Samplers

Materials

Silk

Victorian Sampler, 1850, Sarah Roberts Aged 13

$2,652

Antique Commemorative Sampler, 1793, by Elizabeth Holden

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

1793 'Long Live the King and Queen' Commemorative Sampler by Elizabeth Holden. The sampler is

Category

1790s English Folk Art Antique Samplers

Materials

Textile

Antique Commemorative Sampler, 1793, by Elizabeth Holden

$1,233

Antique Sampler, 1830, by Mary Ann Smith

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Regency period Sampler, circa 1830, by Mary Ann Smith. The sampler is worked in silk a on linen

Category

1830s English Antique Samplers

Materials

Silk

Antique Sampler, 1830, by Mary Ann Smith

$2,488

Georgian Sampler, 1815, Ann Smith Aged 9

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Georgian Sampler, 1815, Ann Smith Aged 9. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a linen ground

Category

1810s Antique Samplers

Materials

Linen

Georgian Sampler, 1815, Ann Smith Aged 9

$2,666

Regency Sampler, c.1820, by Phebe Wallington

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Regency Sampler, stitched in the 1820's, by Phebe Wallington. The sampler is worked in silk threads

Category

1820s Antique Samplers

Materials

Silk

Regency Sampler, c.1820, by Phebe Wallington

$2,940

Early 19th Century Sampler by Harriett Bayliss

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Early 19th century Sampler by Harriett Bayliss. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in a

Category

1820s English Folk Art Antique Samplers

Materials

Textile

Early 19th Century Sampler by Harriett Bayliss

$2,865

Small Antique Sampler, 1781 by Elizabeth Royce

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

1781 Antique Sampler by Elizabeth Royce. Framed in an old ebonised wooden frame, with rippled old

Category

1780s English Folk Art Antique Samplers

Small Antique Sampler, 1781 by Elizabeth Royce

$1,000

Antique American Folk Art Sampler Dated 1814

Located in Astoria, NY

An American folk art sampler. Originally these were intended to diplay a persons skill with

Category

19th Century American Antique Samplers

Materials

Fabric

Antique American Folk Art Sampler Dated 1814

$1,500

Antique Band Sampler, 1741, by Elizabeth Buckingam

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

1741 Band Sampler by Elizabeth Buckingam. The sampler is worked in silk and linen ground, in a

Category

1740s British George II Antique Samplers

Materials

Silk, Wood, Linen

Antique Band Sampler, 1741, by Elizabeth Buckingam

$1,960

Antique Scottish Sampler, 1811, by Elisabeth Murray

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Antique Scottish House Sampler stitched by Elisabeth Murray in 1811. The sampler is worked in silk

Category

1810s Scottish Georgian Antique Samplers

Materials

Linen

Antique Scottish Sampler, 1811, by Elisabeth Murray

$2,426

Regency Sampler, 1827, by Mary Ann Ragen

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Regency period Sampler, 1827, by Mary Ann Ragen. The sampler is finely worked in silk threads on a

Category

1820s Antique Samplers

Materials

Silk

Regency Sampler, 1827, by Mary Ann Ragen

$2,351

Scottish Sampler, 1803 by Jannet Anderson, 10

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Scottish Sampler, 1803 by Jannet Anderson. The sampler is finely worked in silk on linen ground, in

Category

Early 1800s English Other Antique Samplers

Materials

Silk

Scottish Sampler, 1803 by Jannet Anderson, 10

$2,604

Antique Scottish Sampler, 1812 by July Orr

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

1812 Scottish House Sampler by July Orr. The sampler is worked in silk on a very fine ground, in a

Category

1810s English Folk Art Antique Samplers

Materials

Silk

Antique Scottish Sampler, 1812 by July Orr

$2,714

Pair Antique Samplers, 1803, by Ruth Orsmond

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Pair Georgian Samplers, worked in 1803 by Ruth Orsmond. Both examples are worked in silk threads on

Category

Early 1800s Antique Samplers

Materials

Silk

Pair Antique Samplers, 1803, by Ruth Orsmond

$5,127 / set

Shabby Antique Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Sampler Rug

By Ziegler Co.

Located in New York, NY

Exquisite late 19th century Persian Sultanabad Sampler rug Beginning in the second half of the

Category

Late 19th Century Persian Sultanabad Antique Samplers

Materials

Wool

Shabby Antique Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Sampler Rug

$2,000

Framed Early 19th Century Needlework Sampler - The Red Dog

Located in Corsham, GB

A colourful early 19th-century needlework sampler detailing cases of the alphabet, flowers and a

Category

Early 19th Century Antique Samplers

Materials

Tapestry

Framed Early 19th Century Needlework Sampler - The Red Dog, Early 19th Century

$595

Blush Pink Antique Turkish Oushak Sampler Rug

Located in New York, NY

A one of a kind antique Oushak in muted colors with soft and lustrous wool. Blush, gray, ivory accents, circa early 20th century. Measures: 6' x 7'.

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Samplers

Materials

Wool

Blush Pink Antique Turkish Oushak Sampler Rug

$7,600

19th Century French Miniature Commode or Sampler

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th century French Louis Philippe miniature commode, or chest of drawers, made of solid walnut with waxed finish. Three dovetailed drawers with old fabric lining and original bras...

Category

19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Samplers

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Miniature Commode or Sampler

$1,200

Antique Miniature Sampler, c.1835, by Sarah Martyn

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Antique miniature sampler, by Sarah Martyn. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in cross

Category

1830s English Victorian Antique Samplers

Materials

Silk

Antique Miniature Sampler, c.1835, by Sarah Martyn

$774

Antique Scottish Sampler, circa 1820, by Mary Souter

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Early 19th century Scottish sampler by Mary Souter. The sampler is worked in wool and silk on a

Category

1820s Antique Samplers

Materials

Canvas

Antique Scottish Sampler, circa 1820, by Mary Souter

$1,288

Antique Sampler, 1837, by Mary Peckham Aged 9

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

1837, antique Sampler by Mary Peckham Age 9. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in

Category

1830s English Other Antique Samplers

Materials

Silk

Antique Sampler, 1837, by Mary Peckham Aged 9

$904

Early 20th Century Marbler and Grainer s Sampler Cabinet

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century marble and grainer's sampler cabinet, the twenty graduated drawers with later

Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Samplers

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century Marbler and Grainer s Sampler Cabinet

$1,713

Antique Sampler, 1824, by Mary Richards aged 13

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

1824 Sampler by Mary Richards aged 13. The sampler is finely worked in silk on a linen ground

Category

1820s English Georgian Antique Samplers

Materials

Linen

Antique Sampler, 1824, by Mary Richards aged 13

$2,399

American Sampler, Circa 1928 by "Edith E.. Jewett"

By Edith E. Jewett

Located in Incline Village, NV

Charming American Sampler "Wrought by Edith E. Jewett" from "Portland, Oregon" in the year "1928

Category

1920s American Folk Art Antique Samplers

Materials

Linen, Thread

American Sampler, Circa 1928 by "Edith E.. Jewett"

$1,485

Antique Sampler, 1814, by Phoebe Shorten Aged 7

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

1814 Sampler by Phoebe Shorten. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in cross stitch

Category

1810s English Folk Art Antique Samplers

Materials

Textile

Antique Sampler, 1814, by Phoebe Shorten Aged 7

$1,178

Antique Scottish Sampler, 1808, by Flora Kerr, Glasgow

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Scottish sampler, 1808, by Flora Kerr, Glasgow. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in

Category

Early 1800s Georgian Antique Samplers

Materials

Silk

Antique Scottish Sampler, 1808, by Flora Kerr, Glasgow

$1,912

Antique Sampler, 1783, by Eliz Taylor Aged 9

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Georgian Sampler, 1783, by Eliz Taylor Aged 9. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a linen

Category

1780s Antique Samplers

Materials

Silk

Antique Sampler, 1783, by Eliz Taylor Aged 9

$2,453

Victorian Bristol Orphanage Sampler, 1879, by M Mountain

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

1879 Bristol Orphanage sampler by M Mountain. The sampler is worked in red thread on linen ground

Category

1870s English Folk Art Antique Samplers

Materials

Linen, Silk

Victorian Bristol Orphanage Sampler, 1879, by M Mountain

$8,376

Antique Sampler, 1834, by Martha Young Aged 9

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

1834 Sampler by Martha Young Aged 9. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in cross stitch

Category

1830s Antique Samplers

Materials

Silk

Antique Sampler, 1834, by Martha Young Aged 9

$1,014

Antique Sampler, 1814, by Deborah Smith, Ackworth School

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

1814 Ackworth School Sampler, by Deborah Smith. The sampler is worked in black silk thread on a

Category

1810s English Folk Art Antique Samplers

Materials

Linen, Silk

Antique Sampler, 1814, by Deborah Smith, Ackworth School

$3,975

Regency Period Norfolk Sampler, 1827, by Maria Curtis

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Regency period sampler, 1827, by Maria Curtis. The sampler is worked in fine wool and silk on linen

Category

1820s English Regency Antique Samplers

Materials

Linen

Regency Period Norfolk Sampler, 1827, by Maria Curtis

$2,947

Antique Sampler, 1829 by Elizabeth Trill Aged 8

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Antique sampler, 1829 by Elizabeth Trill. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in cross

Category

1820s English Folk Art Antique Samplers

Materials

Linen, Silk

Antique Sampler, 1829 by Elizabeth Trill Aged 8

$1,864

Antique Sampler, 1834, by Hannah Prince Aged 13

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Sampler by Hannah Prince stitched in 1834. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in a

Category

1830s Antique Samplers

Materials

Silk

Antique Sampler, 1834, by Hannah Prince Aged 13

$9,781

Antique Sampler, 1839, by Elizabeth Higgins Aged 14

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Victorian Sampler, stitched in 1839 by Elizabeth Higgins Aged 14. The sampler is worked in silk

Category

1830s Antique Samplers

Materials

Linen

Antique Sampler, 1839, by Elizabeth Higgins Aged 14

$2,090

19THC APPLIQUED AND PIECED SAMPLER QUILT FROM PENNSYLVANIA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

THIS FOLKY SAMPLER QUILT HAS MANY DIFFERENT BLOCKS OR SQUARES OF DIFFERENT FABRIC. THE QUILT IS

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19th Century American Antique Samplers

Materials

Cotton

19THC APPLIQUED AND PIECED SAMPLER QUILT FROM PENNSYLVANIA

$850

Early 19th Century Alphabet "Reflections" Sampler, circa 1829

Located in San Francisco, CA

Early 19th century alphabet "Reflections" sampler, circa 1829 Alphabet and Reflections Dated

Category

Early 19th Century Antique Samplers

Materials

Textile

Early 19th Century Alphabet "Reflections" Sampler, circa 1829

$1,250

Framed Antique Needlepoint Folk Art Sampler, circa 1822

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique framed needlepoint Folk Art sampler features home with trees beneath lettering, circa 1822

Category

Early 19th Century American Antique Samplers

Materials

Textile

Framed Antique Needlepoint Folk Art Sampler, circa 1822

$595

Georgian Antique Textile Sampler, 1779, by Mary Elley

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

1779 Sampler by Mary Elley. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in cross stitch

Category

1770s English Other Antique Samplers

Materials

Silk

Georgian Antique Textile Sampler, 1779, by Mary Elley

$1,288

English Regency Straw and Felt Sampler Serving Tray

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting a gorgeously rare regency straw and felt sampler serving tray. English from the

Category

Late 18th Century English Regency Antique Samplers

Materials

Felt, Straw, Oak

English Regency Straw and Felt Sampler Serving Tray

$1,250

19thc Schoolgirl Sampler from New England of ABC s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful miniature schoolgirl 19thc sampler from New England in the original frame and done on

Category

19th Century American Antique Samplers

Materials

Wood

19thc Schoolgirl Sampler from New England of ABC s

$950

Small Antique Sampler, circa 1770, by Lydia Peakins

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Small antique sampler, circa 1770, by Lydia Peakins. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground

Category

1770s English Folk Art Antique Samplers

Small Antique Sampler, circa 1770, by Lydia Peakins

$1,699

1827 Sampler made by Susan Gillings, Anglo-American

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

1827 Sampler made by Susan Gillings, Anglo-American. "The Promises of God", Susan Gilling, six

Category

Early 19th Century American Antique Samplers

Materials

Linen, Silk

1827 Sampler made by Susan Gillings, Anglo-American

$600

19th Centiury Letter And Number Sampler - Signed And Dated

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19TH C. LETTER AND NUMBER SAMPLER SIGNED "AGNES AMOS". ALSO DATED "SEP 13, 1837". SAMPLER IS DONE

Category

19th Century English Antique Samplers

Materials

Wood, Linen

19th Centiury Letter And Number Sampler - Signed And Dated

$1,250

RARE AMERICAN SAMPLER FROM PENNSYLVANIA DATED 1804 AND SIGNED

Located in Los Angeles, CA

RARE AMERICAN SAMPLER FROM PENNSYLVANIA SIGNED BY MARTHA SCODDER BORN OCTOBER 17, 1794 AT AGE 9

Category

19th Century American Antique Samplers

RARE AMERICAN SAMPLER FROM PENNSYLVANIA DATED 1804 AND SIGNED

$1,850

Framed 19th Century English Silk Sampler with Flower Basket

Located in Atlanta, GA

Framed 19th Century English Silk Sampler with Flower Basket

Category

19th Century English Antique Samplers

Materials

Silk, Wood

Framed 19th Century English Silk Sampler with Flower Basket

$1,250

Scottish Sampler, circa 1830, by Ann Brown of Kilmarnock

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Scottish Sampler, circa 1830, by Ann Brown. The sampler is worked in fine wool and cotton on a

Category

1830s Scottish Folk Art Antique Samplers

Materials

Textile

Scottish Sampler, circa 1830, by Ann Brown of Kilmarnock

$658

American Sampler, 1840, by Cornelia Metford of New York

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

American Sampler, 1840, by Cornelia Metford. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a linen

Category

1840s American Antique Samplers

Materials

Silk

American Sampler, 1840, by Cornelia Metford of New York

$1,281

Map of England and Wales Early 19th Century Sampler

Located in San Francisco, CA

Map of England and Wales early 19th century sampler Superb early to mid-19th century sampler

Category

Early 19th Century British Primitive Antique Samplers

Materials

Silk

Map of England and Wales Early 19th Century Sampler

$550

Antique Scottish sampler Gang East Gang West Hame s Best

Located in Stow on the Wold, GB

Wonderful Scottish Sampler dated 1932. Beautifully executed. Initialled ETM. "Gang East Gang West

Category

1920s Scottish Antique Samplers

Materials

Tapestry, Glass, Oak

Antique Scottish sampler Gang East Gang West Hame s Best

$493

19th Century Georgian Salesman Sampler Small Rosewood Chest

Located in Manhasset, NY

19th century three-drawer rosewood marble-top small chest. This fine Georgian salesman samples is made of the finest quality. The marble top having been cracked and repaired as shown...

Category

19th Century English Georgian Antique Samplers

19th Century Georgian Salesman Sampler Small Rosewood Chest

$1,260

Folk Art Textile Sampler, circa 1830, by Harriet Pellen

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Antique Sampler, circa 1830, by Harriet Pellen. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in

Category

1830s English Folk Art Antique Samplers

Materials

Linen, Silk

Folk Art Textile Sampler, circa 1830, by Harriet Pellen

$1,028

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Antique Samplers For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique samplers available for sale. Each of these unique antique samplers was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, silk and linen. Antique samplers have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique samplers to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Folk Art, Georgian and Victorian antique samplers are of considerable interest. Many antique samplers are appealing in their simplicity, but Ziegler Co., Ann Lee Burtin and Atelier Lam produced popular antique samplers that are worth a look.