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British Sailor's Woolwork of a Ship in Dramatic Seas off a Coastline
British Sailor's Woolwork of a Ship in Dramatic Seas off a Coastline

British Sailor's Woolwork of a Ship in Dramatic Seas off a Coastline

Located in Downingtown, PA

British Sailor's Woolwork of a Ship in Rough Seas, Circa 1875 The British sailor's woolie depicts a starboard view of a three-masted ship under sail in extremely rough weather as th...

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1870s English Folk Art Antique Woolwork

Materials

Wool

British Sailor's Woolwork Pair of Pictures or Woolies with Ship and Flags
British Sailor's Woolwork Pair of Pictures or Woolies with Ship and Flags

British Sailor's Woolwork Pair of Pictures or Woolies with Ship and Flags

Located in Downingtown, PA

The pair of large Sailor's woolwork pictures are within maple frames and a gilt inner border with a sand colored mat.

Category

1860s English Folk Art Antique Woolwork

Materials

Wool, Textile

Sailor's Woolwork of a Confederate & British Ship Passing on the High Seas
Sailor's Woolwork of a Confederate & British Ship Passing on the High Seas

Sailor's Woolwork of a Confederate & British Ship Passing on the High Seas

Located in Downingtown, PA

Sailor's Woolwork of A Confederate & British Ship Passing on the High Seas, Circa 1861 The small British sailor's woolwork depicts two ships under full sail passing on the high s...

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1860s Folk Art Antique Woolwork

Materials

Wool

Unusual Sailor's Woolwork 'Woolie' of Two Royal Navy Ships, Titled "Wood Versus
Unusual Sailor's Woolwork 'Woolie' of Two Royal Navy Ships, Titled "Wood Versus

Unusual Sailor's Woolwork 'Woolie' of Two Royal Navy Ships, Titled "Wood Versus

Located in Downingtown, PA

Unusual Sailor's Woolwork (Woolie) of Two Royal Navy Ships, Titled "Wood versus Iron", circa 1865 The chain-stitched sailor's woolie depicts two Royal Navy ships sailing towards...

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Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Antique Woolwork

Materials

Wool

Sailor's Woolwork of HMS Conqueror Entering Malta Harbor with Five Other Ships
Sailor's Woolwork of HMS Conqueror Entering Malta Harbor with Five Other Ships

Sailor's Woolwork of HMS Conqueror Entering Malta Harbor with Five Other Ships

Located in Downingtown, PA

British Sailor's Woolwork of HMS Conqueror Entering Malta Harbour with Five other Ships Offshore Circa 1857 The large sailor's woolwork or woolie depicts six different ships off Mal...

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Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Antique Woolwork

Materials

Wool

Sailor's Woolwork of a Fleet, HMS Octavia, HMS Constance & Hms Arethusa 'Large'
Sailor's Woolwork of a Fleet, HMS Octavia, HMS Constance & Hms Arethusa 'Large'

Sailor's Woolwork of a Fleet, HMS Octavia, HMS Constance & Hms Arethusa 'Large'

Located in Downingtown, PA

Sailor's Woolwork Woolie of a Fleet Passing Two Forts, HMS Octavia, HMS Constance, HMS Arethusa on a Power Trip, Circa 1865 The large sailor's wool depicts three named Royal Nav...

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1860s English Folk Art Antique Woolwork

Materials

Wool

British Sailor's Woolwork Folk Art Woolie of Ship with Cliffs Behind, circa 1875
British Sailor's Woolwork Folk Art Woolie of Ship with Cliffs Behind, circa 1875

British Sailor's Woolwork Folk Art Woolie of Ship with Cliffs Behind, circa 1875

Located in Downingtown, PA

British sailor's Woolwork Folk Art Woolie of ship with cliffs behind, circa 1875 Ref: NY9541-ninr) A charming Folk Art sailor's woolwork or woolie depicting a starboard-side vie...

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1870s English Folk Art Antique Woolwork

Materials

Textile, Wool

Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship with Red Ensign with Two Bermudan Ketches
Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship with Red Ensign with Two Bermudan Ketches

Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship with Red Ensign with Two Bermudan Ketches

Located in Downingtown, PA

Sailor's Woolwork of Royal Navy Ship with Red Ensign off the Coast of Bermuda, Circa 1865 The British sailor's woolwork or woolie, as this type of artwork is called, depicts a port ...

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Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Antique Woolwork

Materials

Wool

British Sailor's Woolwork Picture of a Ship on Unusual Green Sea, circa 1875
British Sailor's Woolwork Picture of a Ship on Unusual Green Sea, circa 1875

British Sailor's Woolwork Picture of a Ship on Unusual Green Sea, circa 1875

Located in Downingtown, PA

British sailor's woolwork picture of a ship on unusual green sea, circa 1875   An unusual portside view of a ram-bow ship, under sail, coming into land on an unusual wavy green ...

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1870s English Folk Art Antique Woolwork

Materials

Wool

Sailor's Large Woolwork Woolie of Three Royal Navy Ships with Trapunto Sails
Sailor's Large Woolwork Woolie of Three Royal Navy Ships with Trapunto Sails

Sailor's Large Woolwork Woolie of Three Royal Navy Ships with Trapunto Sails

Located in Downingtown, PA

Sailor's large wool work woolie of three royal navy ships with trapunto sails, circa 1865-1875. The sailor's wool picture, known as a woolie, is of an unusually large size. It dr...

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Mid-19th Century Great Britain (UK) Folk Art Antique Woolwork

Materials

Wool

Folk Art English Sailor's Woolwork Picture of a Ship in Extreme Weather
Folk Art English Sailor's Woolwork Picture of a Ship in Extreme Weather

Folk Art English Sailor's Woolwork Picture of a Ship in Extreme Weather

Located in Downingtown, PA

The Folk Art English sailor's woolie depicts a royal navy ship in extreme weather sailing across large deep swells. This is a very unusual and rare subject.   

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1860s English Early Victorian Antique Woolwork

Materials

Wool

A Fine Sailor's Woolwork Picture of a 1st Rate Royal Navy Battleship,

A Fine Sailor's Woolwork Picture of a 1st Rate Royal Navy Battleship,

Located in Downingtown, PA

The fine and striking woolie depicts a port side view of a Royal Navy First Rate Battleship, The sky is heavily and distinctly striated. The ship flies the Red Ensign and is under f...

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19th Century British Antique Woolwork

A Pair of British Sailor's Woolworks of The H.M.S Marlborough
A Pair of British Sailor's Woolworks of The H.M.S Marlborough

A Pair of British Sailor's Woolworks of The H.M.S Marlborough

Located in Downingtown, PA

The very rare pair of woolies depict the H.M.S. Marlborough with numerous other ships in the foreground as she passes a large lighthouse. One picture shows a port side view and has ...

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19th Century English Folk Art Antique Woolwork

British Sailor's Woolwork with Port Side view of Ram-bowed Royal Navy Ship
British Sailor's Woolwork with Port Side view of Ram-bowed Royal Navy Ship

British Sailor's Woolwork with Port Side view of Ram-bowed Royal Navy Ship

Located in Downingtown, PA

A Unique Square Presentation The woolwork is notable for its unusual and attractive near-square format, offering a distinct aesthetic among nautical woolies.

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Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Woolwork

Materials

Wool

British Sailor's Woolwork of a Fully Dressed Ship with Town Behind, Circa 1865
British Sailor's Woolwork of a Fully Dressed Ship with Town Behind, Circa 1865

British Sailor's Woolwork of a Fully Dressed Ship with Town Behind, Circa 1865

Located in Downingtown, PA

British Sailor's woolwork of a fully dressed ship with town behind, Circa 1865-75 The large well-crafted sailor's woolie depicts a Second Rate Royal Navy Ship off-shore with land...

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1760s English Folk Art Antique Woolwork

Materials

Wool

British Sailor's Woolwork Woolie of a Port Scene with Four Ships, Circa 1875
British Sailor's Woolwork Woolie of a Port Scene with Four Ships, Circa 1875

British Sailor's Woolwork Woolie of a Port Scene with Four Ships, Circa 1875

Located in Downingtown, PA

British sailor's woolwork woolie of a port scene with four ships, Circa 1875 A lovely woolie depicting a village by the waterside with a zig-zag-shaped seawall.  

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1870s English Folk Art Antique Woolwork

Materials

Wool

Sailor's Woolwork Woolie of Fully Dressed Ship with Coastal Village on the Shore
Sailor's Woolwork Woolie of Fully Dressed Ship with Coastal Village on the Shore

Sailor's Woolwork Woolie of Fully Dressed Ship with Coastal Village on the Shore

Located in Downingtown, PA

Sailor's woolwork of a fully dressed Royal Navy ship Circa 1865-75 The sailor's woolie depicts a starboard view of a fully dressed three-masted British Royal Naval Vessel flying ...

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1860s Folk Art Antique Woolwork

Materials

Wool

English Sailor's Woolwork Picture of the Named St. Jean D' Arcre, 101 Guns
English Sailor's Woolwork Picture of the Named St. Jean D' Arcre, 101 Guns

English Sailor's Woolwork Picture of the Named St. Jean D' Arcre, 101 Guns

Located in Downingtown, PA

Jean D' Arcre, 101 Guns, circa 1860-1870. The sailor's woolwork depicts a starboard view of the St. Jean D'Arcre under full sail on a stylized choppy sea with bands of blue sk...

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Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Antique Woolwork

Materials

Textile, Wool

British Sailor's Woolwork of HMS Victor Emanuel with Red and White Ensign Border
British Sailor's Woolwork of HMS Victor Emanuel with Red and White Ensign Border

British Sailor's Woolwork of HMS Victor Emanuel with Red and White Ensign Border

Located in Downingtown, PA

British Sailor's Woolwork of HMS Victor Emanuel with Red and White Ensign Border, Named after Victor Emanuel, King of Sardinia (also known as Piedmont-Sardinia) and future King of It...

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1870s English Folk Art Antique Woolwork

Materials

Wool

Sailor's Woolwork with Fully Dressed Ship at Anchor in Bay with Deer and Ruin
Sailor's Woolwork with Fully Dressed Ship at Anchor in Bay with Deer and Ruin

Sailor's Woolwork with Fully Dressed Ship at Anchor in Bay with Deer and Ruin

Located in Downingtown, PA

British Sailor's Woolwork-Large with Landscape Scene of Ruins and Deer, Circa 1865 A large wonderful sailor's woolwork picture of a starboard view of a full-dressed ship anchored...

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1860s English Folk Art Antique Woolwork

Materials

Wool

English Sailor's Woolwork Picture of a Port Side View of a Royal Navy Frigate
English Sailor's Woolwork Picture of a Port Side View of a Royal Navy Frigate

English Sailor's Woolwork Picture of a Port Side View of a Royal Navy Frigate

Located in Downingtown, PA

English Sailor's Woolwork Picture of a Port Side View of a Royal Navy Frigate, Circa 1865 A very attractive and unusual sailor's woolwork of a Royal Navy Frigate flying the Blue Ens...

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Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Antique Woolwork

Materials

Wool

British Sailor's Woolwork of a Royal Navy Ship Passing Land with the Sun Set
British Sailor's Woolwork of a Royal Navy Ship Passing Land with the Sun Set

British Sailor's Woolwork of a Royal Navy Ship Passing Land with the Sun Set

Located in Downingtown, PA

British Sailor's Woolwork Picture of a Royal Navy ship passing land with the sun setting in the background, Circa 1870-80 The British sailor's woolie depicts a portside view of a...

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Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Antique Woolwork

Materials

Wool

Sailor's Woolwork of the Royal Navy Frigate H.M.S. Warrior with White Ensign
Sailor's Woolwork of the Royal Navy Frigate H.M.S. Warrior with White Ensign

Sailor's Woolwork of the Royal Navy Frigate H.M.S. Warrior with White Ensign

Located in Downingtown, PA

Large dated sailor's woolwork of the Royal Navy Frigate H.M.S. Warrior with White Ensign, Old Label attached reading, Weather view of H.M.S.

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1880s English Victorian Antique Woolwork

Materials

Wool

French Sailor's Silk and Woolwork of Sailors Working on the Masts of a Ship
French Sailor's Silk and Woolwork of Sailors Working on the Masts of a Ship

French Sailor's Silk and Woolwork of Sailors Working on the Masts of a Ship

Located in Downingtown, PA

French Sailor's Silk & Wool of Sailors Working the Masts of a French Battleship. 19th Century Océan-class ships of the line were a series of 118-gun three-decker ships of the line o...

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1870s French Folk Art Antique Woolwork

Materials

Wool, Silk

Folk Art Sailor's Large Woolwork Woolie of the Royal Navy Ship H.M.S. Crocodile
Folk Art Sailor's Large Woolwork Woolie of the Royal Navy Ship H.M.S. Crocodile

Folk Art Sailor's Large Woolwork Woolie of the Royal Navy Ship H.M.S. Crocodile

Located in Downingtown, PA

Folk Art Sailor's Large Woolwork Woolie of The Royal Navy Ship H.M.S. Crocodile, A Euphrates-class Troopship, circa 1875-1890.

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19th Century Great Britain (UK) Folk Art Antique Woolwork

Materials

Wool

English Regency Wool and Silk Picture Unusually Decorated with a Sailor and Boat
English Regency Wool and Silk Picture Unusually Decorated with a Sailor and Boat

English Regency Wool and Silk Picture Unusually Decorated with a Sailor and Boat

Located in Downingtown, PA

Sailor's silk and woolwork unusually decorated with a Sailor holding an Oar approaching his small Fishing Smack, circa 1820-1840.

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Woolwork

Materials

Wool, Silk

Tunbridge Ware Stationery Box
Tunbridge Ware Stationery Box

Tunbridge Ware Stationery Box

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Side panels decorated with chain banding and another Berlin woolwork band. Size : 22cm x 17 and height 11.5 Condition : Excellent.

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Woolwork

Materials

Wood

19th Century Sailor's Woolie with Trapunto Sails
19th Century Sailor's Woolie with Trapunto Sails

19th Century Sailor's Woolie with Trapunto Sails

Located in Nantucket, MA

The woolwork remains in very good condition with strong colors and only a few loose or frayed yarns.

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Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Antique Woolwork

Materials

Wool

A Charming British Wool Picture Depicting Three Guinea Pigs.

A Charming British Wool Picture Depicting Three Guinea Pigs.

Located in Downingtown, PA

An absolutely charming woolwork picture of three pet guinea pigs eating a leaf within a fenced landscaped garden, a circular red bowl nearby with food.

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19th Century English Antique Woolwork

Materials

Wool

Pair of American Whaling Woolies
Pair of American Whaling Woolies

Pair of American Whaling Woolies

Located in Nantucket, MA

Extremely rare and important pair of woolwork pictures depicting American whale ships.

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Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Woolwork

Materials

Wool

Tunbridge Ware Writing Stand with Faceted Inkwells c1870
Tunbridge Ware Writing Stand with Faceted Inkwells c1870

Tunbridge Ware Writing Stand with Faceted Inkwells c1870

By Tunbridge Ware

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

The side panels of the top of the box with foliate woolwork banding. Side panels of the body with floral woolwork banding.

Category

1870s British Victorian Antique Woolwork

Materials

Wood

19th Century Sailor's Woolie with Triple Decker Ship of the Line, circa 1860
19th Century Sailor's Woolie with Triple Decker Ship of the Line, circa 1860

19th Century Sailor's Woolie with Triple Decker Ship of the Line, circa 1860

Located in Nantucket, MA

This is a bold and striking woolwork in a good large size. The woolwork is in fine condition with bold stitching and strong colors.

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Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Antique Woolwork

Materials

Wool

Sailor's Woolie with American & British Yachts Racing in an America’s Cup Race
Sailor's Woolie with American & British Yachts Racing in an America’s Cup Race

Sailor's Woolie with American & British Yachts Racing in an America’s Cup Race

Located in Downingtown, PA

Sailor's woolwork woolie, Possibly representing the 1887 America’s cup races with Volunteer & Thistle, circa 1887 This sailor's woolie has a rare subject matter, as this woolwor...

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Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Woolwork

Materials

Wool

Mid 19th Century Sailor's Elaborate Woolie
Mid 19th Century Sailor's Elaborate Woolie

Mid 19th Century Sailor's Elaborate Woolie

Located in Nantucket, MA

Antique Sailor's elaborate woolwork, circa 1855, with a photograph of the sailor held in a woolwork frame set on the British flag on a cruciform reserve; with the "Honi Soit Qui Mal ...

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1850s English Folk Art Antique Woolwork

Materials

Wool

Tunbridge Ware Glove Box c1860
Tunbridge Ware Glove Box c1860

Tunbridge Ware Glove Box c1860

By Tunbridge Ware

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

The side panels of the main body with a berlin woolwork band within keylines. Stickware escutcheon.

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1860s British Victorian Antique Woolwork

Materials

Wood

18th Century Embroidery - Beneath the Trees
18th Century Embroidery - Beneath the Trees

18th Century Embroidery - Beneath the Trees

Located in Corsham, GB

A delightful 18th-century woolwork depicting a couple leisurely resting in a blooming meadow beneath lush, leafy trees.

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Early 18th Century Antique Woolwork

Materials

Tapestry

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of a Topsail Schooner, circa 1860
19th Century Sailor's Woolie of a Topsail Schooner, circa 1860

19th Century Sailor's Woolie of a Topsail Schooner, circa 1860

Located in Nantucket, MA

Really quite strikingly beautiful woolie. The woolwork remains in excellent condition with no discernible fading or damage.

Category

Mid-19th Century English Folk Art Antique Woolwork

Materials

Wool

Large 19th Century Sailor's Woolie of Double Decker Ship of the Line, circa 1870
Large 19th Century Sailor's Woolie of Double Decker Ship of the Line, circa 1870

Large 19th Century Sailor's Woolie of Double Decker Ship of the Line, circa 1870

Located in Nantucket, MA

This is a bright, pastel hued woolwork and in an exceptional huge size. The woolwork remains in bright and strong condition with no discernible fading; there are some dark spots and...

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1870s English Folk Art Antique Woolwork

Materials

Wool

Embroidered Picture of Girl Feeding Chickens
Embroidered Picture of Girl Feeding Chickens

Embroidered Picture of Girl Feeding Chickens

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Embroidered silk and woolwork picture of girl feeding chickens. Fixed to board.

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1870s English Folk Art Antique Woolwork

Materials

Silk

19th Century Sailor's Woolie Depicting a "Sailor's Farewell" circa 1850
19th Century Sailor's Woolie Depicting a "Sailor's Farewell" circa 1850

19th Century Sailor's Woolie Depicting a "Sailor's Farewell" circa 1850

Located in Nantucket, MA

The theme is known but fairly scarce in woolworks. This particular woolie is extremely unusual and rare in that the sailor and sweetheart are Black Britons, (while the sailor in the ...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Woolwork

Materials

Wool

Tunbridge Ware Jewellery Box with Boy with Hawk Image c1855
Tunbridge Ware Jewellery Box with Boy with Hawk Image c1855

Tunbridge Ware Jewellery Box with Boy with Hawk Image c1855

By Tunbridge Ware

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

The image comes from a berlin woolwork pattern, examples of which we have on display at the Pantiles Arcade.

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1850s British Victorian Antique Woolwork

Materials

Wood

Sailor's Wool and Silk Landscape Picture
Sailor's Wool and Silk Landscape Picture

Sailor's Wool and Silk Landscape Picture

Located in Downingtown, PA

The sailor's woolwork or woolie depicts a landscape scene with a young woman walking along a path to a red brick house past a small garden which is fenced with bricks and metal raili...

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Woolwork

19th Century Sailor's Small Woolie of Three Naval Vessels, circa 1850
19th Century Sailor's Small Woolie of Three Naval Vessels, circa 1850

19th Century Sailor's Small Woolie of Three Naval Vessels, circa 1850

Located in Nantucket, MA

A gorgeous and very stylish woolwork. The woolie remains in excellent condition with no discernable fading or damage at all.

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1840s English Folk Art Antique Woolwork

Materials

Wool

Exceptional Tunbridge Ware Double Compartment Tea Caddy with Rare Image of Pensh
Exceptional Tunbridge Ware Double Compartment Tea Caddy with Rare Image of Pensh

Exceptional Tunbridge Ware Double Compartment Tea Caddy with Rare Image of Pensh

By Tunbridge Ware

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

The side panels of the main body have Berlin woolwork banding. Four bun feet. Internally, the compartments' covers have geometric borders.

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1860s British Victorian Antique Woolwork

Materials

Wood

Tunbridge Ware Thermometer by Henry Hollamby c1860
Tunbridge Ware Thermometer by Henry Hollamby c1860

Tunbridge Ware Thermometer by Henry Hollamby c1860

By Tunbridge Ware

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

The base is decorated with geometric mosaic with dentil stringing, floral woolwork banding, and has four bun feet. Size : 9cm x 5.8cm base, 12.8cm height Condition : Excellent, min...

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1860s British Victorian Antique Woolwork

Materials

Wood

Framed Tunbridge Ware Image of The Pantiles c1880
Framed Tunbridge Ware Image of The Pantiles c1880

Framed Tunbridge Ware Image of The Pantiles c1880

By Henry Hollamby

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Heading : Framed Tunbridge ware image of the Pantiles Date : c1880 Period : Victoria Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent Decoration : Central mosaic image of the Pantiles behind glass - B...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Woolwork

Materials

Wood

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