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Click here to subscribeA 19th century needlework sampler - undated, probably mid-19th century, with a central bouquet of flowers above the initials 'EG', surrounded by animals, birds, flowers and baskets of fruit, within a floral meander border, 40.5 x 40.5cm, in a mahogany bevelled frame with gilt slip, 54.25 x 54.25cm.
Twenty four Jazz / Jazz Rock / Jazz Funk / Punk / Soul / Dance / Reggae LPs including Miles Davies Bitches Brew, three Chuck Mangione, two Chick Corea, Windham Hill Records Sampler '02, Liz Story, Rough Trade, two Spyrogyra, two Police, Ultravox, Eurythmics, The Pretenders, Boz Scaggs, Pete Tosh, Joan Armatrading, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, George Benson etc. Vinyl generally appears Ex to NM, vendor advises LPs were played once and transferred to cassette tape and then stored, many are in open shrink wrap so covers are clean and most are Canadian pressings, with some UK and a few German
A Victorian needlework sampler, signed by 'Charlotte Butler Aged 8' and dated 1851, worked in predominantly red, blue and green threads on a hessian ground with alphabet, numerals and cross stitch pattern, depicting baskets of flowers, trees and birds 56 x 51cm, framed and glazed Condition ReportThe frame with knocks and wear. With some fading to some of the pales colours and discolouration due to age and sun damage. Not viewed out of glazed frame. Hanging eyletts to the back a little loose and in need of attention.
An early Victorian needlework sampler bearing the hymn "Time by moments steals away, first the hour, and then the day: small the daily loss appears, yet it soon amounts to years. Thus another year is flown, and is now no more our own", being the work of Naomi Sower, dated May 1st, 1844, in gilt slip and wooden frame under glass, 54 cm x 49 cm overall
This lot features the Decca Records promotional vinyl record Designed for 57, a disc jockey sampler issued in 1957. This long-play 33 1/3 RPM record was distributed as a sample copy, not for sale, showcasing a curated selection of music from Decca's catalog. The album cover design includes bold typography and a mid-century modern aesthetic, emphasizing the label’s promotion of new sounds for the era.Issued: 1957Dimensions: 12.5"HCondition: Age related wear.
AN EARLY GEORGE III NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER. With central verse "Be ye Perfect, Perfection is the task required of the whole human Race, which would not be difficult, if, the free will was always determined in it's fittest Persuit: this full acomplishment cannot have a better emblem, than a uniform Industry in each laudable practice. A continual Improvment, therefore, in Persons of all ages, and Stations in virtuous designs, is certainly the Properest, and only method, to acquire this happy Attainment. Anna Bland her Work Oct'r 10th 1761" (SIC), within a polychrome foliate needlework border, housed in a glazed frame, the sampler 28cm wide, 29.5cm high, the frame 45cm wide, 49cm high. *CR The colours of the sampler are good with minor fading, Some small holes visible, the largest to the lower left hand corner, some brown staining to the lower section.
A GEORGE III QUAKER MAP SAMPLER DATED 1783 Woven inscription 'A New Map of England and Wales worked at Tottenham by Ann Hopkins Smith 1783', in later glazed frame the sampler approximately 54cm x 47.5cm, the frame 62cm x 56cm Provenance: Works of Art from the collection of the late Roger Warner Esq, offered by his family "... be patterns, be examples in all countries... that your carriage and life may preach among all sorts of people and to them; then you will come to walk cheerfully over the world, answering that of God in everyone." George Fox The Quaker or Society of Friends movement was established in Tottenham in the late 17th century with George Fox recording his visit to the movement in 1689 and the Tottenham Monthly Meeting established in 1691. Ann Hopkins Smith (1768-1851) and her sister Mary Smith (1770-1857) were devout Quakers and neither of them married. Ann became a noted philanthropist as well as participating in many social causes such as the anti-slavery movement and penitentiary reform. Her obituary in 1852 records the numerous legacies she left together with the substantial number of building works, good works and charitable deeds executed within her lifetime. Condition Report: With wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. all details seem to be hand stitched The whole with rumpling and puckering as surface has pulled between threading. Staining to margins notably lower left corner, lower edge, left hand edge and scattered spot and water stains throughout. Creasing and fold marks, colour muting and wear. Loose threads and some loss around stitching- see around Yarmouth East Anglia and sections of main writing "England" for example. Unexamined out of sealed frame- frame with knocks and losses and wear.The whole will greatly benefit from remedial work, restretching and flattening- if possible. Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items. All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Potential buyers should note that condition reports are matters of opinion only, they are non-exhaustive and based solely on what can be seen to the naked eye unless otherwise specified by the cataloguer. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description. If you have physically viewed an item for which you request a report, the condition report cannot be a reason for cancelling a sale. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection.Condition Report Disclaimer
Textiles - an early Victorian pictorial and alphabetical woolwork sampler, worked with lettering and a house among birds and trees, monogrammed NW, 18cm x 20.5cm; another, later, depicting Hockerill College; a Liberty silk scarf, worked with butterflies; a Belgians type crucifix form tapestry, worked with Mary holding Christ’s body; a pair of banjara bags; 19th century and later baby’s shoes, etc (qty)
A Victorian wool work sampler, late 19th century, worked by Mary Hughes aged ten and dated 1884, depicting a manor house and garden with figures and animals, framed and glazed, 40cm x 43cm overall; with a further wool work embroidery depicting a young girl and her dog, maple framed and glazed, 63.5cm x 57cm (2) (at fault) CONDITION REPORT:Both pieces are framed under glass and have not been removed for inspection. The Mary Hughes sampler shows some small losses to the left and bottom edges which are visible in the frame. The lower central section shows an area of discoloration. The colours overall are quite bright, but are likely to have faded somewhat over time. The girl and dog embroidery shows staining to the backing fabric in the upper half of the picture, and some fading to the colours.
Framed and matted autographed photograph featuring the Isley Brothers, a legendary R&B and soul group. The signed album sampler cover of "Baby Makin' Music" includes signatures from Ronald Isley and other band members. The display is professionally arranged with a second live concert image, making it a great collector's piece for music memorabilia enthusiasts.Artist: The Isley BrothersIssued: 20th centuryDimensions: 14"LCondition: Age related wear.
A George V needlework sampler, signed by 'Ann Calvert Aged 12 Years' and dated 1836, worked in predominantly red and green threads with verse and spot motif pattern, including baskets of flowers, trees, birds and stags,48 x 41cm, framed and glazedProvenance: Christie's, 'The Edward James Collection', 6 June 1986, lot 2052.Condition ReportA few holes and small areas of wear to the canvas ground. Pictorial and verse threads in good order.
A grass sampler display by Sutton & Sons, c.1930, titled 'Useful Grasses/Useless Grasses', inscribed to the reverse 'Presented to the Royal Veterinary College by Messrs Sutton and Sons Ltd., June 1933',50 x 82cm, mounted and glazedProvenance: Given to the present vendor c.1970s by the farm manager at the Royal Veterinary College, North Mymms.Condition ReportChip to the glass top right. Display good - card with some stains.
A Regency needlework sampler, by M A Clifton, dated 'Sepbr. 19th 1821', worked in multicoloured silks and wools on linen, with a verse to the centre above two large beehives surrounded by bees, flanked by columns surmounted by flowering urns, a floral wreath and garland,34 x 30cm, in a glazed and ripple-moulded frameCondition ReportFrame size 51 x 48cm. Overall the sampler is in good condition. Colours good. Small fray to upper right edge. Moderate water marks to the right edge. Soot/dust to the lower right hand edge. Small areas of stitching missing to the named 'plaque'. There's two small pieces of moulding missing to the bottom edge of the frame. Light wear to the frame. Wear and cracks to the gilt slip. Fittings strong and ready for hanging. Please see additional images.
William IV needlework sampler, decorated with a tree, stag and doe, birds, shepherd and shepherdess, "Mary Pepper Shelton's work Ag'd 12 Years May the 11th 1832", 46x48cm, framed under glass.Condition report:Colours bright but several darned repairs and numerous holes. The white backing board serves to disguise the repairs making it look rather better in a photograph than it is. Additional photographs will be uploaded shortly.
A George IV hand stitched sampler, alphabetical and numerical, with a verse "All you my friends who now expect to see...", birds and floral decoration to centre, floral border, by Elizabeth Fisher, Aged 10 years, 1823, wooden frame, 40x40cm. Condition report:Badly (and sadly) faded. Stitching generally good. Some holes within the woven ground - espcially LL just outside the meandering bramble - other small tears. Walnut frame probably early 20th century.Additional images have been uploaded to the lot page on our website foro you to view.
A Victorian hand stitched sampler depicting Adam, Eve and the serpent in the Garden of Eden, surmounted with text "be though faithful unto death and I will the give thee a crown of life", with verses "May I Love thee and adore thee..." and "Teach me what I am by nature", additional birds in trees and floral decoration and border, by Hannah Moates, age 10, 1860, wooden frame, 41x42.5cm.Condition report:Quite faded and stained with a paler border, holed to the right of centre near the tree, some deterioration to edges, mainly the lower left.
Mary Croesley, 1841, an early Victorian needlework sampler depicting a house and flowering plants, by Mary Croesley Aged 11, 30 x 22.5cm Honest untouched condition, colours remain strong, ground fabric slightly discoloured towards the right, housed in the original glazed rosewood frame which is in fair order.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A Victorian sampler The sampler with alphabet, motto and vases of flowers, all within a floral border and worked by Louisa Cox, 9 years, dated April 2 1851.19cm x 29cm. The frame 23.5cm x 33.5cm.Qty: 1Some fading of the colours, some signs of old moth damage and slight staining, the old frame re-backed.
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