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Antique Framed Sampler, English, Needlepoint Tapestry Panel, Victorian, C.1850
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Antique Framed Sampler, English, Needlepoint Tapestry Panel, Victorian, C.1850

19th century
Sold 20 September 2025 · London Fine Antiques
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This is an antique framed sampler. An English, needlepoint tapestry panel, dated to the Victorian period and later, circa 1850.

Delightful early Victorian period sampler

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order

Charming needlepoint with an attractive colour palette

Bird's Eye Maple figuring to the frame, with ebonised edge

A cheerful dog chases a bird through a riverside scene

Foliate border of alternating flowerheads adds further detail

Named and dated to 1853 by a Mary Ann Shaw

Dressed with hanging wire to the rear for ease of mounting

This is an appealing antique framed sampler, with a wonderfully naive scene and personalised by the artist. Delivered waxed, polished and ready to display.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 62cm (24.5'')

Max Depth: 1.5cm (.5'')

Max Height: 61cm (24'')

Picture Width: 56cm (22'')

Picture Height: 55cm (21.75'')

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Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Needlework Sampler to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA992227
Dealers Internal Reference
18.8878
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Description
This is an antique framed sampler. An English, needlepoint tapestry panel, dated to the Victorian period and later, circa 1850.

Delightful early Victorian period sampler

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order

fig 1. A framed Victorian needlework sampler featuring a central pastoral scene within a floral border and wooden frame.
fig 1. Antique Framed Sampler, English, Needlepoint Tapestry Panel, Victorian, C.1850

Charming needlepoint with an attractive colour palette

Bird's Eye Maple figuring to the frame, with ebonised edge

A cheerful dog chases a bird through a riverside scene

Foliate border of alternating flowerheads adds further detail

fig 2. A framed Victorian needlework sampler featuring a central pastoral scene within a floral border and wooden frame.
fig 2. Antique Framed Sampler, English, Needlepoint Tapestry Panel, Victorian, C.1850

Named and dated to 1853 by a Mary Ann Shaw

Dressed with hanging wire to the rear for ease of mounting

“
This is an appealing antique framed sampler, with a wonderfully naive scene and personalised by the artist.
London Fine Antiques

Delivered waxed, polished and ready to display.

fig 3. A framed Victorian needlework sampler featuring a central pastoral scene within a floral border and wooden frame.
fig 3. Antique Framed Sampler, English, Needlepoint Tapestry Panel, Victorian, C.1850

Dimensions:

Max Width: 62cm (24.5'')

Max Depth: 1.5cm (.5'')

Max Height: 61cm (24'')

Picture Width: 56cm (22'')

Picture Height: 55cm (21.75'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

fig 4. A framed Victorian needlework sampler featuring a central pastoral scene within a floral border and wooden frame.
fig 4. Antique Framed Sampler, English, Needlepoint Tapestry Panel, Victorian, C.1850

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Needlework Sampler to the Victorian era.

Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
62cm (24.41")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA992227
Dealers Internal Ref
18.8878
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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Archive I A framed Victorian needlework sampler featuring a central pastoral scene within a floral border and wooden frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Framed Sampler, English, Needlepoint Tapestry Panel, Victorian, C.1850

Archive II A framed Victorian needlework sampler featuring a central pastoral scene within a floral border and wooden frame. View II
Archive III A framed Victorian needlework sampler featuring a central pastoral scene within a floral border and wooden frame. View III
Archive IV A framed Victorian needlework sampler featuring a central pastoral scene within a floral border and wooden frame. View IV
Archive V A framed Victorian needlework sampler featuring a central pastoral scene within a floral border and wooden frame. View V
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Archive VII A framed Victorian needlework sampler featuring a central pastoral scene within a floral border and wooden frame. View VII
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A framed Victorian needlework sampler featuring a central pastoral scene within a floral border and wooden frame.
Antique Framed Sampler, English, Needlepoint Tapestry Panel, Victorian, C.1850
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A framed Victorian needlework sampler featuring a central pastoral scene within a floral border and wooden frame.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWall Art
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialWool, Cotton, Linen, Burr Wood
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsFloral border, Pastoral landscape, Calligraphic text, Geometric frame
  • SizeH 61 cm (24 in) x W 62 cm (24 in) x D 1.5 cm (1 in)

FAQs

An antique needlework sampler is a piece of textile art created by individuals, traditionally young girls, to demonstrate their proficiency in various embroidery stitches, alphabets, numbers, and motifs.

These pieces typically utilised a linen or wool canvas ground fabric, worked with silk, wool, or cotton embroidery threads, and were frequently housed in wooden frames.

Authenticity is determined by examining the fibre ageing, hand-spun thread characteristics, weave consistency of the backing fabric, and the construction methods of the accompanying period frame.

Such textiles provide historical texture and visual warmth, making them suitable for hanging on neutral walls within traditional, transitional, or eclectic schemes.

Preservation requires framing behind UV-filtering glass to prevent fading, avoiding direct sunlight exposure, maintaining stable humidity levels, and keeping the textile away from heat sources.
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