A large early Victorian needlework sampler Dated 1838

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A large early Victorian needlework sampler Dated 1838 By Emily Ann Brown Aged 9 years, decorated with floral filled twin handled urns, birds and miniature houses, with a central prayer all enclosed by a floral border, mounted in later maple frame, size including the frame: 63.5cm wide, 3.5cm deep, 63cm high (25in wide, 1in deep, 24 1/2in high) 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 large early Victorian needlework sampler Dated 1838

Lot 0018

Estimate £600-£800

Nov 17, 2026, 5:17 AM EST

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London, UNITED KINGDOM, United Kingdom

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London, UNITED KINGDOM

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London, UNITED KINGDOM

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£400

London, UNITED KINGDOM

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£300

London, UNITED KINGDOM

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£500

London, UNITED KINGDOM

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London, UNITED KINGDOM

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