Search 0
55,820  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 225 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
GIFTS
225 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Antiques dealer?
Join as a Seller
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA1134639
FOR SALE
£140
Email Phone
Save
Antique Sampler
For sale by The Ark Stores
for sale €164     $178
£140

The Ark Stores

Sellingantiques Verified Since Jun 2016
Browse dealers 53 items
↓ Relevant Links
Id #SA1134639
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Antique Sampler

19th century
For Sale by The Ark Stores
Description

An antique alphabet sampler

By Margaret Falcon

Dated 1813

One small hole

Framed and glazed

Physical Dimensions
Height
41.5cm (16.34")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

The Ark Stores has dated this Antique Needlework Alphabet Sampler to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1134639
Description
An antique alphabet sampler

By Margaret Falcon

Dated 1813

One small hole

Framed and glazed

Height
41.5cm (16.34")
Width
38cm (14.96")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

The Ark Stores has dated this Antique Needlework Alphabet Sampler to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1134639
The Ark Stores
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2016
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the The Ark Stores Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
A framed nineteenth-century needlework sampler stitched with alphabet rows, numbers, and a signature on a natural linen ground within a gilded frame.
1 / 6
Archive I A framed nineteenth-century needlework sampler stitched with alphabet rows, numbers, and a signature on a natural linen ground within a gilded frame.

Antique Sampler

Archive II A framed nineteenth-century needlework sampler stitched with alphabet rows, numbers, and a signature on a natural linen ground within a gilded frame. View II
Archive III A framed nineteenth-century needlework sampler stitched with alphabet rows, numbers, and a signature on a natural linen ground within a gilded frame. View III
Archive IV A framed nineteenth-century needlework sampler stitched with alphabet rows, numbers, and a signature on a natural linen ground within a gilded frame. View IV
Archive V A framed nineteenth-century needlework sampler stitched with alphabet rows, numbers, and a signature on a natural linen ground within a gilded frame. View V
Archive VI A framed nineteenth-century needlework sampler stitched with alphabet rows, numbers, and a signature on a natural linen ground within a gilded frame. View VI
Enlarged Archival View

The Ark Stores
Telephone 01428 641817
Location
Town Car Park
Haslemere
Surrey
GU27 2HG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/ark
Verified Since Jun 2016
Items For Sale 53
Items Sold 701
The Ark Stores
Verified Since Jun 2016
View Dealer Info
Location: Town Car Park, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 2HG, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/ark
Verified
Jun 2016
For Sale
53
Sold
701
A framed nineteenth-century needlework sampler stitched with alphabet rows, numbers, and a signature on a natural linen ground within a gilded frame.
Antique Sampler
Ref: SA1134639
A framed nineteenth-century needlework sampler stitched with alphabet rows, numbers, and a signature on a natural linen ground within a gilded frame.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTextile Art
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialLinen, Thread, Gilt Wood
  • ColourWarm Beige
  • MotifsAlphabet bands, Greek key border, Stitched signature and date
  • SizeH 41.5 cm (16 in) x W 38 cm (15 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

This nineteenth-century needlework sampler is presented in a Georgian style as textile art for an English country house interior. The composition consists of a natural linen ground embroidered with polychrome threads in shades of green, red, and blue, featuring rows of alphabets, numerical sequences, a Greek key border, and a stitched signature reading Margaret Falcon alongside the date 1813. The textile shows one small hole and rests within a glazed mount enclosed by a simple gilded wooden frame with a warm beige presentation surround. The piece measures 41.5 cm high, 38 cm wide, and 2 cm deep. It hangs on an interior vertical surface such as a hallway or staircase wall to bring historic character and traditional needlework detail into a residential setting.

FAQs

An antique alphabet sampler is a piece of hand needlework created as a demonstration of stitching skill, historically produced by young students as part of their education during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

Most historic samplers were hand-stitched onto woven linen or wool canvas substrates using silk, wool, or cotton threads to execute various tension and decorative stitches.

Authentic samplers often feature natural thread fading, minor discolouration, hand-spun irregular linen weaves, and stitched inscriptions incorporating names, dates, or educational verses.

Mount the framed sampler within a gallery wall alongside contemporary line drawings or hang it as a standalone accent above traditional timber furniture.

Protect historic textiles by housing them behind UV-protective glass with acid-free backing materials, keeping them clear of direct sunlight and damp conditions.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories