Early 1800s Tapestries

Wonderful and very rare Japanese tapestry made in the 1900s, made of woven silk and cotton, of absolute fineness. The tapestry is developed in length ...

Georgian Woolwork Embroidered Picture of Guinea Pigs in a garden scene. The embroidery is worked in wool threads on a canvas ground, in a variety of stitches. Pictorial scene depicts...

Georgian Hussif Portable Sewing Kit Holder. The term housewife first appeared in the mid-18th century to describe these compact, portable sewing kits. Over time, the name evolved int...

Georgian Sampler, 1803, Jane Muncy Aged 9. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a linen ground, mainly in cross stitch. Meandering floral border. Colours gold, blue, green, coppe...

Georgian Sampler, 1801, by Sarah Banes. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a linen ground, mainly in cross stitch. A finely worked meandering floral border surrounds outside. C...

Georgian Miniature Sampler, circa 1800, by Sophia Honey. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a linen ground, in cross stitch throughout. Silk border with bows. Colours green, gold, silver, brown and red. Inscription reads, 'The Lord himself will keep, His people safe from harm, Will hold the helm and guide the ship, With his Almighty arm.'. Signed 'Sophia Honey'. A scattering of motifs, including potted flowering plants, stars, fruit trees and birds. Framed in an old wood frame with rippled, old glass. Mounting: The sampler is stitched onto a linen backing, which is framed with the red silk ribbon border. This is loose mounted onto wooden board. (When removed from the frame, this can be hung, without the need for a frame.) Frame sealed...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this rather stunning, 1806 dated needlework sampler signed by Mary Hart depicting a...