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IMPORTANT ANTiQUE 10 COMMANDMENTS GEORGE I 1727 NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER MARY FARRAN

$12,216.44
£8,950
€10,529.35
CA$17,010.78
A$18,279.87
CHF 9,808.21
MX$215,325.67
NOK 123,327.36
SEK 112,658.74
DKK 78,692.17

About the Item

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Museum quality, important and highly collectable 10 Commandment Tapestry sampler made by Mary Farran and dates 24th July 1727 This is the oldest and finest sampler I have ever seen, next year it will be 300 years old since its completion, to put that in to context the United States of America is 249 years old, in English history King George I was King of England until the 11th June 1727 at which time King George II was officially crowned so this piece was started with George I and finished with George II The condition is as you can see in the pictures, its 299 years old so the fact this it still exists is a miracle, it has some light distressing and patina, the glass is exhibition glass so it reflects damaging light, the frame is period and a work of art in its own right, it has some patina to the gilding Dimensions Height:- 42cm Width:- 54cm Depth:- 4cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask Any questions please feel free to ask before you bid Condition Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description around condition Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of cracking creasing and wear, we recommend regular waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.54 in (42 cm)Width: 21.26 in (54 cm)Depth: 1.58 in (4 cm)
  • Style:
    George I (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1720-1729
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1727
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    West Sussex, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2823348187712

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