Fine Early 19th Century Adam & Eve Sampler Christina Braid

19th century

Sold by Rams Head Antiques

Description

This is an exceptional 19th century sampler with particularly fine work by Christina Braid aged 10 completed in the year 1810.

The sampler is worked with simplistic figures either side of the tree of life which is entwined with the serpent. There is a house below surrounded by peacocks and other birds, rabbits, dog, hearts, trees, flowers, thistles and other plants. There are various crowns above the families initials throughout all set within a detailed foliage border. This is worked by Christina Braid in 1810. The sampler is in very good original condition overall with slight age colouration and a couple of very small holes to the top right hand edge. (See last photo).

The sampler is in its original rosewood frame which measures 63 cms by 50 cms.

UK insured delivery is £20

Physical Dimensions

Height

63cm (24.80")

Width

50cm (19.69")

Depth

3cm (1.18")

Declaration

Rams Head Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA637273

Dealers Notes

Rams Head Antiques is a family business based in Wolsingham in Weardale where we have had shop premises for 28 years. The shop is generally open every Saturday from 11 am till 3 pm.

You are most welcome to visit the shop but please always check to confirm we are open before travelling. We have been in the antiques trade for well over thirty years now and stock a wide and varied range of antiques and decorative items specialising in carpets and Eastern and Oriental items as well as Georgian and Victorian furniture, mirrors, oil paintings, prints, ceramics and clocks.

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Description

This is an exceptional 19th century sampler with particularly fine work by Christina Braid aged 10 completed in the year 1810.

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The sampler is worked with simplistic figures either side of the tree of life which is entwined with the serpent.

Rams Head Antiques

There is a house below surrounded by peacocks and other birds, rabbits, dog, hearts, trees, flowers, thistles and other plants. There are various crowns above the families initials throughout all set within a detailed foliage border. This is worked by Christina Braid in 1810. The sampler is in very good original condition overall with slight age colouration and a couple of very small holes to the top right hand edge. (See last photo).

The sampler is in its original rosewood frame which measures 63 cms by 50 cms.

UK insured delivery is £20