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Antique Welsh Hand Stitched Reversible Quilt
Hand of Glory
for sale €281     $305
£240
Hand of Glory

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Antique Welsh Hand Stitched Reversible Quilt

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Hand of Glory
Description

An antique Welsh hand-stitched reversible broadcloth quilt, early 20th century, one side in a deep gold cotton sateen, the reverse in a slate grey/blue, the central medallion and quartered fan borders within double line borders and further wide borders of fans and overlapping concentric quartered circles. Completeley hand stitched other the machine sewn edge and where the fabric widths are joined.

The quilt is quite heavyweight and I believe has wool battoning. In very good condition with no fading or staining. There are two very small areas of wear to the gold side and a larger area of wear to the sateen on the blue side (see photographs).

184cm wide, 235cm long.

Physical Dimensions
Height
234cm (92.13")
Width
184cm (72.44")
Declaration

Hand of Glory has dated this Antique Welsh Stitched Quilt to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1132494
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SKU00000815
Description
An antique Welsh hand-stitched reversible broadcloth quilt, early 20th century, one side in a deep gold cotton sateen, the reverse in a slate grey/blue, the central medallion and quartered fan borders within double line borders and further wide borders of fans and overlapping concentric quartered circles. Completeley hand stitched other the machine sewn edge and where the fabric widths are joined.

The quilt is quite heavyweight and I believe has wool battoning. In very good condition with no fading or staining.

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There are two very small areas of wear to the gold side and a larger area of wear to the sateen on the blue side (see photographs).
Hand of Glory

184cm wide, 235cm long.

Height
234cm (92.13")
Width
184cm (72.44")
Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this Antique Welsh Stitched Quilt to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1132494
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00000815
Hand of Glory
Hand of Glory
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A close-up view of an antique reversible quilt featuring dense hand stitching in spiral and leaf motifs, displaying a grey satin face folded over a champagne gold backing.
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Archive I A close-up view of an antique reversible quilt featuring dense hand stitching in spiral and leaf motifs, displaying a grey satin face folded over a champagne gold backing.

Antique Welsh Hand Stitched Reversible Quilt

Archive II A close-up view of an antique reversible quilt featuring dense hand stitching in spiral and leaf motifs, displaying a grey satin face folded over a champagne gold backing. View II
Archive III A close-up view of an antique reversible quilt featuring dense hand stitching in spiral and leaf motifs, displaying a grey satin face folded over a champagne gold backing. View III
Archive IV A close-up view of an antique reversible quilt featuring dense hand stitching in spiral and leaf motifs, displaying a grey satin face folded over a champagne gold backing. View IV
Archive V A close-up view of an antique reversible quilt featuring dense hand stitching in spiral and leaf motifs, displaying a grey satin face folded over a champagne gold backing. View V
Archive VI A close-up view of an antique reversible quilt featuring dense hand stitching in spiral and leaf motifs, displaying a grey satin face folded over a champagne gold backing. View VI
Archive VII A close-up view of an antique reversible quilt featuring dense hand stitching in spiral and leaf motifs, displaying a grey satin face folded over a champagne gold backing. View VII
Archive VIII A close-up view of an antique reversible quilt featuring dense hand stitching in spiral and leaf motifs, displaying a grey satin face folded over a champagne gold backing. View VIII
Archive IX A close-up view of an antique reversible quilt featuring dense hand stitching in spiral and leaf motifs, displaying a grey satin face folded over a champagne gold backing. View IX
Archive X A close-up view of an antique reversible quilt featuring dense hand stitching in spiral and leaf motifs, displaying a grey satin face folded over a champagne gold backing. View X
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Hand of Glory
Telephone 07867 305451 or 01249 447478
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Hand of Glory Antiques
34 Market Place
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 3HP
United Kingdom
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Location: Hand of Glory Antiques, 34 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HP, United Kingdom
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A close-up view of an antique reversible quilt featuring dense hand stitching in spiral and leaf motifs, displaying a grey satin face folded over a champagne gold backing.
Antique Welsh Hand Stitched Reversible Quilt
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A close-up view of an antique reversible quilt featuring dense hand stitching in spiral and leaf motifs, displaying a grey satin face folded over a champagne gold backing.
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Welsh wholecloth quilting developed as a distinct regional craft during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, characterised by using continuous lengths of fabric rather than pieced scraps. Local itinerant quilters often travelled between farms to stitch these items, creating defined regional patterns that were passed down through generations.

These quilts were typically constructed using silk, satin, fine wool, or cotton top fabrics paired with natural wool wadding produced in local mills. The layers were joined using fine cotton or silk thread, executed entirely by hand with short, consistent running stitches.

Authentic pieces are identified by their characteristic motif layouts, including central medallions, spiral scrolls, leaves, and feather stitching. They also feature dense hand-stitching tension that creates a textured, raised relief surface across wholecloth panels rather than patchwork blocks.

Designers frequently layer these textiles across the foot of a bed over neutral linen sheets to add texture and visual depth. They can also be folded over a sofa end, placed over an upholstered bench, or hung on a neutral wall as decorative textile art.

Historic textiles should be kept out of direct sunlight to prevent fiber degradation and colour fading. Cleaning should be undertaken by a specialist textile conservator, and storage requires folding with acid-free tissue paper inside breathable cotton storage bags.
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