1831 Silkwork Sampler by Ann ?ambidges William IV, dated November 12th 1831. Guaranteed Authen Start Price USD 470.00 Current Price USD 470.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, September 02, 2008 End Time Tuesday, September 09, 2008 Location www.madelena.com See more about '1831 Silkwork Sampler by Ann ?ambidges' Description DATE: William IV, dated November 12th 1831. DIMENSIONS: 17.25ins by 17ins wide.DESCRIPTION: 1831 Silkwork Sampler by Ann ?ambidges. Framed in an old, wood frame with gilt slip and glass. Mounted to conservator standards on acid free card with chipboard backing. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in a variety of stitches, some very fine. Meandering floral border. Colours olive green, cream, light brown, gold and dark brown. Verse reads 'To you> my dear friend,> this work, I present,> and hope it will please> you, and give you content> and I'll, through my Life,> use my utmost endeavours;> to please you, and merit,> your further kind, favours.'. Signed and dated 'Ann ?ambidges Work Novr 12th 1831'. A wonderful set of motifs, including a house with a fence either side, butterflies/bees, birds, flowers, a fruit basket, fruit trees, ducks, potted flowering plants and crowns.. CONDITION: Generally Good. A number of holes. Loss of ground along the top and bottom edge. No stains other than patchy uniform age darkening of the ground. Stitch losses to the verse and signature. Colours are all good and strong. The silks bright and glossy. No colour run. Neatly and evenly stretched. Frame in very good condition. Wire and hooks included for hanging. CLICK here to see MORE IMAGES of this itemPAYMENTS: All major credit cards accepted in US$ or GB£ through our own merchant account. PayPal also accepted. Checks in US$ to our GA address. Cheques in GB£ to our UK address.SHIPPING COSTS: Fully tracked Shipping/insurance within US and Canada included in reserve. For other countries, contact us for a quote.RETURNS: We guarantee this item is exactly as described. We operate a 'money back' Return Policy and a Satisfaction Guarantee. For more information, email us at sales@madelena.com. Powered by eBay Turbo ListerThe free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. Place a Bid!