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A Victorian Needlework Sampler
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Pre 1900 item# 488931
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A charming Victorian sampler, 19th century done by Sarah Green and dated 1878. Beautiful stitches and the subject matter is very desirable, the condition is excellent.
This sampler is worked in brightly colored threads and there are a variety of stitches. it measures 16 1/2 by 17. It It is full of desirable subjects showing the alphabet, figures of birds, horses, houses, flowers. All the things the sampler collector looks for.
The verse reads: O God my father and my friend Ever thy blessings to me send Let me have virtue for my guide And wisdom always on my side. Samplers served many purposes in the 19th century. for a child they were a permanent reminder of stitches and patterns. for the young woman they were a means to demonstrate skills in the "gentle" art of needlework and to record family genealogy. For the mature woman they were a useful occupation and a way of creating gifts. Schools for young women prided themselves on the needlework skills they taught. I always think of the Henry James novel The Heiress, where the main character has few other accomplishments, and sits sewing while the man she has spurned pounds on the door. for the sampler collector this one is a treat.
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An Early 19th Century Woolwork Picture
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Pre 1837 VR item# 488919
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A woolwork picture depicting a bird on a flowering branch, unsigned, early 19th century. Set in a lovely gilt frame the picture measures 26 1/2" by 20 1/2. there is some slight staining to the picture but nothing to detract from the interest. It is done in neutral tones with the bird and flowers showing color. the work is excellent.
Berlin woolwork pictures such as this were made in large numbers in the 19th century. Subjects vary enormously and can affect the price.
Pictures of birds and dogs are always popular and can cost between $800 and $1,500.
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A 19th Century Whimsie, Nailsea Pipe
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Pre 1900 item# 484598
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A 19th Century Nailsea pipe with twist white threads design and a blue rim with a triple bulb stem. The pipe is 13" and perfect. Nailsea glass is characterized by swirls and loopings, usually on a clear ground. This glass was first made in Nailsea England in 1788-1883.
I love these whimsies, they were usually made during lunch or after regular work was done. The glassworkers would relax by spending time creating unusual glass objects, colorful canes, darners, hats, paperweights and pipes. Whimsies were usually given to family and friends, and they are highly collectable and sought after.
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A 19th Century Whimsey Nailsea Pipe
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Pre 1900 item# 484566
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A 19th Century Nailsea pipe with an applied opaque rim to the bowl. the pipe is of speckled pink and blue, what some people call end of day glass. There is a triple bulbed stem. the pipe is 15" and absolutely perfect. Nailsea glass is characterized by swirls and loopings, usually on a clear ground. This glass was first made in Nailsea England in 1788-1883. I love these whimsies, they were usually made during lunch or after regular work was done. The glassworkers would relax by spending time creating unusual glass objects, colorful canes, darners, hats, paperweights and pipes. Whimsies were usually given to family and friends. these are very collectable and sought after.
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A Stevensgraph Bookmark Merry Christmas
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Pre 1900 item# 338150
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A Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year is the sentiment on this Stevensgraph bookmark. The verse reads A very Merry christmas And A Happy New Year, Joy and Peace and Happiness Be Ever with You Here. A robin singing and standibng on a nest of holly accented with silver threads makes this charming 19th century Stevensgraph so special. And special is the person who will receive this one this year. 6 1/2". there is a tiny bite under Merry which is mentioned only for accuracy..
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Stevensgraph Happy Birthday Bookmark 19th Century
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Pre 1900 item# 338148
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So charming is this Stevensgraph bookmark. Wishing You A Happy Birthday above a bouquet of flowers with a cartouche reading With Best Wishes. The verse on the bookmark says Let Hope Sweet Hope, Thy Birthday Cheer. And Still Be Thine From Year to Year. A beautiful ecru color with tones of burgandy and green. These 19th century bookmarks are full of sentiment as is typical of Victorian things, and very lucky is the person who receives this from someone who cares very much. 6" and perfect.
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Unusual Folk Art Bottle Cap Basket Decorative Art
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Pre 1900 item# 194575
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A very unusual piece of folk art, a basket made entirely of bottle caps. Swags and loops make this piece of folk art a very graceful piece of sculpture. Usually done by prisoners of war or itinerent artists this is a piece of unusual Americana. Probably dating C1900 or earlier it is an intricate design, and I can't think how many individual pieces are involved in its making. The basket is tall and from side to side. I had it filled with Victorian beaded flowers and the look was just dynamite.
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