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Large Silk Patchwork for Hammerfield House
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Large Silk Patchwork for Hammerfield House

19th century
Sold 8 October 2026 · William Carr Antiques
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A wonderful double sided Aesthetic Movement silk patchwork by Ann Elizabeth Nasmyth (1817-1893).

The patchwork boasts fascinating ranges of pattern designs throughout, a real masterpiece of craftsmanship.

Ann's work displays such an elaborate use of fabrics and threads, such materials would have been very costly and tricky to acquire at the time.

Ann signed this patchwork in 1886 'Hammerfield, Kent' which relates to a large house in Sevenoaks where she lived with her husband James Nasmyth from the year 1857. Upon purchasing they employed well known architect George Devey to extend the house.

Ann's husband - James Nasmyth is the celebrated engineer, artist, inventor and astronomer. James was most famous for inventing the steam-hammer.

https://www.penshurstlivingarchive.org.uk/content/places/houses/hammerfield

Date of Manufacture

William Carr Antiques has dated this Victorian Silk Patchwork Panel to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
149cm (58.66")
Width
149cm (58.66")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
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SA1225549
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A wonderful double sided Aesthetic Movement silk patchwork by Ann Elizabeth Nasmyth (1817-1893).
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The patchwork boasts fascinating ranges of pattern designs throughout, a real masterpiece of craftsmanship.
William Carr Antiques
fig 1. A large square framed Victorian silk patchwork panel featuring octagonal segments with intricate embroidered floral motifs and a dated section in the corner.
fig 1. Large Silk Patchwork for Hammerfield House

Ann's work displays such an elaborate use of fabrics and threads, such materials would have been very costly and tricky to acquire at the time.

Ann signed this patchwork in 1886 'Hammerfield, Kent' which relates to a large house in Sevenoaks where she lived with her husband James Nasmyth from the year 1857. Upon purchasing they employed well known architect George Devey to extend the house.

fig 2. A large square framed Victorian silk patchwork panel featuring octagonal segments with intricate embroidered floral motifs and a dated section in the corner.
fig 2. Large Silk Patchwork for Hammerfield House

Ann's husband - James Nasmyth is the celebrated engineer, artist, inventor and astronomer. James was most famous for inventing the steam-hammer.

https://www.penshurstlivingarchive.org.uk/content/places/houses/hammerfield

Date of Manufacture

William Carr Antiques has dated this Victorian Silk Patchwork Panel to the 19th Century.

Height
149cm (58.66")
Width
149cm (58.66")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1225549
William Carr Antiques
William Carr Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2022

Lover of all things interesting and extraordinary. Furniture - folk art - english country house.

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Archive I A large square framed Victorian silk patchwork panel featuring octagonal segments with intricate embroidered floral motifs and a dated section in the corner. SOLD8 OCT 26

Large Silk Patchwork for Hammerfield House

Archive II A large square framed Victorian silk patchwork panel featuring octagonal segments with intricate embroidered floral motifs and a dated section in the corner. View II
Archive III A large square framed Victorian silk patchwork panel featuring octagonal segments with intricate embroidered floral motifs and a dated section in the corner. View III
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Archive V A large square framed Victorian silk patchwork panel featuring octagonal segments with intricate embroidered floral motifs and a dated section in the corner. View V
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Archive VII A large square framed Victorian silk patchwork panel featuring octagonal segments with intricate embroidered floral motifs and a dated section in the corner. View VII
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Archive IX A large square framed Victorian silk patchwork panel featuring octagonal segments with intricate embroidered floral motifs and a dated section in the corner. View IX
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A large square framed Victorian silk patchwork panel featuring octagonal segments with intricate embroidered floral motifs and a dated section in the corner.
Large Silk Patchwork For Hammerfield House
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A large square framed Victorian silk patchwork panel featuring octagonal segments with intricate embroidered floral motifs and a dated section in the corner.
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  • ObjectTextile Art
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilk, Wood, Glass
  • ColourMulticoloured
  • MotifsOctagonal grid layout, Hand-embroidered florals, Dated corner patch, Dark timber frame
  • SizeH 149 cm (59 in) x W 149 cm (59 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

This large square Victorian textile art piece consists of a silk patchwork panel mounted inside a dark brown timber frame with glass. The composition uses an octagonal grid layout containing multicoloured segments of patterned and hand-embroidered floral silks, alongside a dated corner patch. The panel measures 149 cm high, 149 cm wide, and 8 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this textile artwork suits placement in a living room, hallway, or study, positioned above a sideboard where it provides a focal point. The surface displays intricate stitching details across the various patterned fabrics, protected beneath the glass front of the frame.

FAQs

Victorian silk patchwork panels are decorative textile works constructed from geometric or irregular pieces of silk, satin, and velvet fabrics, popular during the late nineteenth century.

These pieces typically incorporate silk dress fabrics, brocades, ribbons, and hand-embroidered details, often pieced using paper-shaping techniques or foundation fabrics.

Authentic examples display hand-stitched construction, age-related patination or shattering of delicate silk fibres, historical dyes, and period-specific embroidered motifs or dates.

A large framed textile functions as a focal wall hanging above a console or fireplace, bringing texture and colour balance to modern or traditional schemes.

Keep silk textiles away from direct sunlight to prevent ultraviolet degradation, maintain stable humidity levels, and ensure UV-filtering glass or acrylic is used in framing.
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