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Needlework Sampler by Sarah Ann Marples ,Thorne ,1857
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Needlework Sampler by Sarah Ann Marples ,Thorne ,1857

19th century
Description

A nice busy sampler by Sarah Ann Marples ,Thorne ( there is a village called Thorne near Doncaster)’ an original Birds Eye maple frame with old glass, the sampler is in excellent condition

DIMENSIONS

WIDTH 40 CMS

HEIGHT 47 CMS

DEPTH 5 CMS

Date of Manufacture

Wickersley Antiques has dated this Victorian Cross Stitch Sampler to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09710688
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem is 169 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Stitched date lower right: 1857.
Cross-stitch verse from Ecclesiastes: mid-Victorian moral needlework.
Bird's eye maple cushion frame: contemporary mid-19th-century presentation.
Gentle fading to the coloured threads: natural age from light exposure.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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SA1244384
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Most items can be viewed at the antique centres I sell from. But please contact before travelling as not all my stock is at these centres Delivery can be arranged where necessary.

Please contact me for a quote. Alternatively, items can be collected by the customer. Refunds are offered

within 14 days of delivery if you are not entirely satisfied with your purchase, less the cost of delivery, and returning the item with our transport. Payment can be made via most bank debit cards, by cheque or bank transfer Thank you for viewing a small selection of my stock.

please do not hesitate to contact me if you require any further information. on mobile 07802 196675, or if no answer my home number is 0114 2851486 Sheffield

Description
A nice busy sampler by Sarah Ann Marples ,Thorne ( there is a village called Thorne near Doncaster)’ an original Birds Eye maple frame with old glass, the sampler is in excellent condition

DIMENSIONS

WIDTH 40 CMS

HEIGHT 47 CMS

DEPTH 5 CMS

Date of Manufacture

Wickersley Antiques has dated this Victorian Cross Stitch Sampler to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09710688
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem is 169 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Stitched date lower right: 1857.
Cross-stitch verse from Ecclesiastes: mid-Victorian moral needlework.
Bird's eye maple cushion frame: contemporary mid-19th-century presentation.
Gentle fading to the coloured threads: natural age from light exposure.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
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SA1244384
Wickersley Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2011
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Wickersley Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A framed Victorian needlework sampler dated 1857 featuring hand-stitched floral motifs, birds, an octagonal frame, and a biblical verse in a maple wood frame.
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Archive I A framed Victorian needlework sampler dated 1857 featuring hand-stitched floral motifs, birds, an octagonal frame, and a biblical verse in a maple wood frame.

Needlework Sampler by Sarah Ann Marples ,Thorne ,1857

Archive II A framed Victorian needlework sampler dated 1857 featuring hand-stitched floral motifs, birds, an octagonal frame, and a biblical verse in a maple wood frame. View II
Archive III A framed Victorian needlework sampler dated 1857 featuring hand-stitched floral motifs, birds, an octagonal frame, and a biblical verse in a maple wood frame. View III
Archive IV A framed Victorian needlework sampler dated 1857 featuring hand-stitched floral motifs, birds, an octagonal frame, and a biblical verse in a maple wood frame. View IV
Archive V A framed Victorian needlework sampler dated 1857 featuring hand-stitched floral motifs, birds, an octagonal frame, and a biblical verse in a maple wood frame. View V
Archive VI A framed Victorian needlework sampler dated 1857 featuring hand-stitched floral motifs, birds, an octagonal frame, and a biblical verse in a maple wood frame. View VI
Archive VII A framed Victorian needlework sampler dated 1857 featuring hand-stitched floral motifs, birds, an octagonal frame, and a biblical verse in a maple wood frame. View VII
Archive VIII A framed Victorian needlework sampler dated 1857 featuring hand-stitched floral motifs, birds, an octagonal frame, and a biblical verse in a maple wood frame. View VIII
Archive IX A framed Victorian needlework sampler dated 1857 featuring hand-stitched floral motifs, birds, an octagonal frame, and a biblical verse in a maple wood frame. View IX
Archive X A framed Victorian needlework sampler dated 1857 featuring hand-stitched floral motifs, birds, an octagonal frame, and a biblical verse in a maple wood frame. View X
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Wickersley Antiques
Telephone 07802 196 675 or 01142 851 486
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Exhibiting and Trading from Hemswell Antique Centre
Caenby Corner
Gainsborough
Lincolnshire
DN21 5TJ
United Kingdom
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A framed Victorian needlework sampler dated 1857 featuring hand-stitched floral motifs, birds, an octagonal frame, and a biblical verse in a maple wood frame.
Needlework sampler by Sarah Ann Marples ,Thorne ,1857
Ref: SA1244384
A framed Victorian needlework sampler dated 1857 featuring hand-stitched floral motifs, birds, an octagonal frame, and a biblical verse in a maple wood frame.
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  • ObjectNeedlework Sampler
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialLinen, Wool, Maple Wood, Glass
  • ColourCream and Terracotta
  • MotifsFloral motifs, Biblical verse, Bird figures, Geometric border

This Victorian needlework sampler comes in an original birds-eye maple wood frame with old glass. Hand-stitched with cream, terracotta, red, and green wool on a linen ground, the busy design incorporates floral motifs, birds, an octagonal geometric border, and a biblical verse from Ecclesiastes, complete with the maker name Sarah Ann Marples, Thorne, and the date 1857. The sampler measures 40 cm wide, 47 cm high, and 5 cm deep. Ideal for domestic display, this needlework piece works well hung on a narrow wall space in a living room, hallway, or study to add traditional English country house character to interior schemes.

FAQs

A needlework sampler is a decorative textile panel produced as a demonstration or study of embroidery techniques, historically created by young women during the 18th and 19th centuries. These panels feature hand-stitched alphabets, religious verses, floral motifs, and geometric borders.

Victorian samplers were predominantly hand-stitched onto a plain woven linen or wool canvas ground using silk, wool, or cotton threads. Framed examples from the 19th century were frequently mounted behind glass using birds eye maple, rosewood, or mahogany mouldings.

Authentic 19th-century samplers display fine hand-stitched detail, subtle irregularities in the linen ground, and age-consistent toning across the fabric and threads. Original pieces frequently feature an embroidered makers name, date, location, and period timber framing.

A framed needlework sampler integrates into traditional or eclectic interior schemes, working well within a curated gallery wall or hung in a hallway alcove. Displaying the artwork alongside period wood furniture enhances warm, heritage aesthetic schemes.

To prevent thread fading and fibre degradation, position the sampler away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and extreme temperature fluctuations. Mounting the textile using acid-free board and UV-filtering conservation glass ensures long-term preservation.
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