Sold 4 July 2026 · Abersoch Antiques

This “Early Welsh Primitive Maritime Wool Sampler” found a buyer.

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Description

A charming early 19th century wool sampler with maritime theme; in simple black frame, alphabet along the top in multi colour, primitive ship /animals people. General wear as per photos. From a private collection wales

Dimensions:

30cm tall

35cm wide

1cm deep

Date of Manufacture

Abersoch Antiques has dated this Antique Wool Sampler to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

30cm (11.81")

Width

35cm (13.78")

Depth

1cm (0.39")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1151009

Dealers Internal Reference

MARITIME SAMPLER R

Dealers Notes

Delivery arranged to all parts worldwide.

Clocks can be delivered including set up upon request.

Goods bought & sold, part exchange considered.

Description

Dimensions:

30cm tall

35cm wide

1cm deep

Date of Manufacture

Abersoch Antiques has dated this Antique Wool Sampler to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

30cm (11.81")

Width

35cm (13.78")

Depth

1cm (0.39")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1151009

Dealers Internal Ref

MARITIME SAMPLER R

About the Dealer

Abersoch Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2010

Welsh country furniture, treen ,longcase clocks, gold & silver

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An antique framed needlework sampler featuring faded wool embroidery on a pale linen background with motifs of a ship, figures, and an alphabet.

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Abersoch Antiques

Telephone 07769 710 491 or 01758 613173

Location

10 Penlan Street
Pwllheli
North Wales
LL53 5DH
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jadams

Verified Since Dec 2010

Items For Sale 187

Items Sold 42

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EARLY WELSH PRIMITIVE MARITIME WOOL SAMPLER

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectTextiles & Tapestries
Period19th century
StyleFolk Art
MaterialWool, Linen, Wood, Glass
ColourBeige
MotifsAlphabet script, Maritime ship, Human figures, Floral urns
SizeH 30 cm (12 in) x W 35 cm (14 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

FAQs

Antique samplers were traditionally created by young girls to demonstrate their proficiency in various embroidery stitches, alphabets, and motifs, serving as both educational tools and family records.

Early samplers were typically worked using hand-spun wool, silk, or linen threads stitched onto a linen or scrim ground fabric, often mounted within wooden frames.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-woven linen grounds, natural dye variations in the wool threads, traditional stitch types such as cross stitch and eyelet holes, and signs of age-appropriate oxidisation and wear.

Pairing a framed historic textile with clean, contemporary walls allows the primitive texture and muted palette to stand out as a focal point, bringing warmth and historical depth to the room.

To protect fragile fibres and historic dyes, display samplers away from direct sunlight, maintain stable indoor humidity levels, and ensure professional framing using acid-free materials and UV-filtering glass.