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1951 British Sampler of London Tea Tray browse these categories for related items... Directory: Popular Collectibles: Memorabilia: Royal: Pre 1950: item # 1064186 Please refer to our stock # CL0062 when inquiring.
The European Market By Appointment Austin,TX 78746 512-589-4585 $370.00 Includes Shipping and Handling in USA |
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| Huge tea tray, framing a hand embroidered sampler depicting the most recognized areas, landmarks and people of London. the surrounding border of flowers show the emblems of the British Isles...Rose for England, Thistle for Scotland, Shamrock for Ireland,and Daffodil for Wales, interspersed with crowns throughout. Near the top center is a figure of Queen Elizabeth I. The figures at bottom right are the Beefeaters, who guard the Tower of London which is embroidered to the right with a red flag on top. Beneath the Tower is the Tower Bridge over the River Thames. The figures on the bottom left are the Buckingham Palace Guards. The scroll lists "Places of Interest" , and there are embroidered figures such as the "Barrow Boy", hawking fruits and vegetables from his barrow. This would have been made the year before Q.E.II's Coronation. It's embroidered on natural linen and framed under glass in a heavy solid oak tray, measuring 17" X 26". The lettering is legible, but doesn't show well photoed under glass. So delightful and historic! Limited to photos, but I'll be glad to send you more | ||
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