A George IV needlework sampler by Margaret Bishop Dated 1825

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A George IV needlework sampler by Margaret Bishop Dated 1825 The needlework embroidered with a moralising poem above a large country house flanked by trees and birds, a seated spaniel and a seated deer surmounted by floral swags, within a rosewood frame, 52cm wide, 32cm high (20in wide, 12 1/2in high) Footnotes: Provenance: With Mac Humble Antiques, Bath where acquired in 1984 This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the UK, see clause 13. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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A George IV needlework sampler by Margaret Bishop Dated 1825

Lot 0019

Estimate £600-£800

Nov 17, 2026, 5:18 AM EST

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