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Pair of English 18th Century Blackwork on Silk Embroideries
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Pair of English 18th Century Blackwork on Silk Embroideries Pair of rare late 18th century black
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Antique Late 18th Century English Tudor Decorative Art

Materials

Silk, Thread, Glass, Giltwood

Pair of English 18th Century Blackwork on Silk Embroideries
Pair of English 18th Century Blackwork on Silk Embroideries

Pair of English 18th Century Blackwork on Silk Embroideries

H 24 in W 28 in D 1.75 in
17th Century English Charles II Stumpwork Silk Embroidery 3 Wise Men Panel
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional and early RARE Charles II stumpwork embroidery panel. Cavalier period work of art
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Antique 17th Century Tapestries

Materials

Silk, Thread, Wood, Paper

17th Century English Charles II Stumpwork Silk Embroidery 3 Wise Men Panel
17th Century English Charles II Stumpwork Silk Embroidery 3 Wise Men Panel

17th Century English Charles II Stumpwork Silk Embroidery 3 Wise Men Panel

H 13.25 in W 17 in D 2 in
20th Century English Folk Art Framed Flag Naval War Memorial Embroidery
Located in Queens, NY
English (20th century) ebonized framed memorial embroidery of flags and ships with photograph of a
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Antique 19th Century British Country Tapestries

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Silk

20th Century English Folk Art Framed Flag Naval War Memorial Embroidery
20th Century English Folk Art Framed Flag Naval War Memorial Embroidery

20th Century English Folk Art Framed Flag Naval War Memorial Embroidery

H 20 in W 20.5 in D 2 in

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19th Century English Silk Embroidery
Located in Boston, MA
19th century English silk embroidery.
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Antique 19th Century English Tapestries

Materials

Silk

19th Century English Silk Embroidery
19th Century English Silk Embroidery

19th Century English Silk Embroidery

H 19.5 in W 17 in D 1 in
19th Century English Silk Embroidery of Woman Fishing
Located in Boston, MA
Framed 19th century English silk embroidery of woman fishing.
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Antique 19th Century Decorative Art

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Silk

19th Century English Silk Embroidery of Woman Fishing
19th Century English Silk Embroidery of Woman Fishing

19th Century English Silk Embroidery of Woman Fishing

H 12 in W 9.75 in D 1.5 in
Set of 3 English Silk Embroideries in Gilt Frame
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 3 unique English silk embroideries featuring Chinese scenes. Beautiful muted colors in
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Early 20th Century English Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Set of 3 English Silk Embroideries in Gilt Frame
Set of 3 English Silk Embroideries in Gilt Frame

Set of 3 English Silk Embroideries in Gilt Frame

H 46 in W 22 in D 1 in
English 1920's Floral Framed Silk Embroidery
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Floral and fruit embroidery on silk in a gold gilt square frame. Signed by the artist.
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20th Century English Decorative Art

English 1920's Floral Framed Silk Embroidery
English 1920's Floral Framed Silk Embroidery

English 1920's Floral Framed Silk Embroidery

H 18 in W 18 in D 1.5 in
Early-Mid 19th Century English Pair of Oval Embroidery Works on Silk
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early-mid 19th century pair of oval embroidery works on silk, English. Each of a woman in the
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Antique Early 19th Century British Decorative Art

Materials

Silk

Early-Mid 19th Century English Pair of Oval Embroidery Works on Silk
Early-Mid 19th Century English Pair of Oval Embroidery Works on Silk

Early-Mid 19th Century English Pair of Oval Embroidery Works on Silk

H 13.38 in W 11.13 in D 0.5 in
Pair of Late 18th Century Needlework Embroidery
Located in Katonah, NY
A pair of English silk needlework embroidery and watercolor pictures: the first depicting a young
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Decorative Art

Materials

Watercolor

Pair of Late 18th Century Needlework Embroidery
Pair of Late 18th Century Needlework Embroidery

Pair of Late 18th Century Needlework Embroidery

H 16.5 in W 14.75 in
Early 19th Century English Needlework
Located in Katonah, NY
An English silk needlework embroidery in excellent condition and retaining good original colors
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Antique Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Tapestries

Materials

Silk

Early 19th Century English Needlework
Early 19th Century English Needlework

Early 19th Century English Needlework

H 16 in W 13.5 in D 1.25 in
English Silk Embroidery
Located in Wilson, NC
This English silk embroidery has a central vignette with birds in flight touching beaks. They are
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Antique 1890s English Tapestries

Materials

Wood, Silk, Glass

English Silk Embroidery
English Silk Embroidery

English Silk Embroidery

H 40 in W 27.5 in D 1.5 in
Framed Two Sided English Silk Embroideries of Regency Twins
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Framed two sided English silk embroideries of Regency twins, each side, with a similar well dressed
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Early 20th Century English Regency Tapestries

Materials

Silk, Wood

Framed Two Sided English Silk Embroideries of Regency Twins
Framed Two Sided English Silk Embroideries of Regency Twins

Framed Two Sided English Silk Embroideries of Regency Twins

H 9 in W 6.5 in D 0.5 in
17th Century English Silk Embroidery – 'Couple by Well'
Located in Basildon, GB
Seventeenth century handstitched silk embroidery of a couple by a well, 11 x 15 inches.
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Antique 17th Century English Restauration Tapestries

Materials

Silk

17th Century English Silk Embroidery – 'Couple by Well'
17th Century English Silk Embroidery – 'Couple by Well'

17th Century English Silk Embroidery – 'Couple by Well'

H 11 in W 15 in D 1 in
Antique 18th Century English Silk Needlework Embroidery with Cornucopia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique English embroidery. On a pale silk backing using silk thread. Signed "Mary
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Decorative Art

Materials

Silk

Antique 18th Century English Silk Needlework Embroidery with Cornucopia
Antique 18th Century English Silk Needlework Embroidery with Cornucopia

Antique 18th Century English Silk Needlework Embroidery with Cornucopia

H 14 in W 12.5 in D 1 in
Two Late 18th Century George III period Silkwork Pictures, England, circa 1790
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Two English George III period silk embroidery pictures, one of oval form measuring 12.75" by 10.94
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Antique Late 18th Century English Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Silk

Two Late 18th Century George III period Silkwork Pictures, England, circa 1790
Two Late 18th Century George III period Silkwork Pictures, England, circa 1790

Two Late 18th Century George III period Silkwork Pictures, England, circa 1790

H 12.75 in W 10.94 in D 1.25 in
"King John Signing Magna Charta, " Early English Silk Embroidery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Silk embroidery showing a detailed depiction of "King John Signing Magna Charta," as it is titled
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Antique 19th Century English Decorative Art

Materials

Silk

"King John Signing Magna Charta, " Early English Silk Embroidery
"King John Signing Magna Charta, " Early English Silk Embroidery

"King John Signing Magna Charta, " Early English Silk Embroidery

H 23 in W 21 in
English Embroidery on Silk
Located in Sausalito, CA
Late 18th century English cream colored silk with a vertical pattern warped ground embroidered in a
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Silk

English Embroidery on Silk
English Embroidery on Silk

English Embroidery on Silk

H 42 in W 21 in
Large 17th Century English Silk & Metal Threaded Embroidery, circa 1680-1700
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
Of large size, at over eight feet, the beautiful silk embroidery frieze, backed onto linen and
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Antique Late 17th Century English William and Mary Tapestries

Materials

Metallic Thread

Large 17th Century English Silk & Metal Threaded Embroidery, circa 1680-1700
Large 17th Century English Silk & Metal Threaded Embroidery, circa 1680-1700

Large 17th Century English Silk & Metal Threaded Embroidery, circa 1680-1700

H 26 in W 98 in D 0.94 in
Antique English Crewelwork Embroidery Pillow
By Atelier Lam
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Antique embroidery textile crewelwork pillow, framed with silk velvet and decorative metallic trim
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Pillows and Throws

Materials

Metallic Thread

Antique English Crewelwork Embroidery Pillow

Antique English Crewelwork Embroidery Pillow

H 19 in W 19 in D 7 in
English Embroidery "Sampler" Bolster Pillow
By Atelier Lam
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Linen embroidery bolster pillow, depicting sampler technique. Silk on linen embroidery antique
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Antique 19th Century English Edwardian Pillows and Throws

Materials

Down, Feathers, Linen, Silk

English Embroidery "Sampler" Bolster Pillow
English Embroidery "Sampler" Bolster Pillow

English Embroidery "Sampler" Bolster Pillow

H 17 in W 25 in D 7 in
17th Century English Embroidery Needlework Tapestry
Located in Oakland Park, FL
. M. R.” inside a flaming sun. Among the vines there are delicate embroideries of tulips, carnations
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Antique 17th Century English Jacobean Tapestries

Materials

Silk, Cotton

17th Century English Embroidery Needlework Tapestry
17th Century English Embroidery Needlework Tapestry

17th Century English Embroidery Needlework Tapestry

H 36 in W 26.5 in D 1 in
CLOSE OUT SALE: 18th Century Small English Embroidery Tapestry Panel
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Offered by the Antique Textiles Galleries: Antique embroidery tapestry panel finely tent-stitched
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Antique 18th Century English Jacobean Tapestries

Materials

Cotton, Silk

CLOSE OUT SALE: 18th Century Small English Embroidery Tapestry Panel
CLOSE OUT SALE: 18th Century Small English Embroidery Tapestry Panel

CLOSE OUT SALE: 18th Century Small English Embroidery Tapestry Panel

H 13.5 in W 21 in D 1 in

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18th Century Needlework of a Bouquet of Lilies, Peonies, Tulips, and Wildflowers
Located in Richmond, London
This exquisite petit-point needlework picture showcases a beautifully arranged bouquet of lilies, peonies, cornflowers, tulips, and other delicate flowers. The intricate craftsmanshi...
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Wood

18th Century Needlework of a Bouquet of Lilies, Peonies, Tulips, and Wildflowers
18th Century Needlework of a Bouquet of Lilies, Peonies, Tulips, and Wildflowers

18th Century Needlework of a Bouquet of Lilies, Peonies, Tulips, and Wildflowers

H 22.45 in W 19.3 in D 0.79 in
Large Chinese Silk Embroidery, Framed
Located in Bradenton, FL
This tall Chinese silk embroidery depicts Asian figures and scenes of boats, bridges and Asian landscapes. Features red, green, salmon and white colors on a beautiful serene blue bac...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tapestries

Materials

Silk

Large Chinese Silk Embroidery, Framed
Large Chinese Silk Embroidery, Framed

Large Chinese Silk Embroidery, Framed

H 78 in W 35 in D 0.5 in
Antique Georgian Applique Embroidery of a Country Scene
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Antique Georgian Applique Embroidery depicting a country scene. The embroidery is worked in a variety of threads and materials, on a felt-like ground. Figures faces and hands are wor...
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Antique Early 19th Century Tapestries

Materials

Felt

Antique Georgian Applique Embroidery of a Country Scene
Antique Georgian Applique Embroidery of a Country Scene

Antique Georgian Applique Embroidery of a Country Scene

H 11.8 in W 11.8 in D 1.6 in
English Country House Bar Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
A very finely carved flame mahogany veneered architectural bar cabinet of the Althorp House façade, the upper section with a gabled brass galleried roof with 8 dormers, with a Spence...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese George II Dry Bars

Materials

Wood

English Country House Bar Cabinet
English Country House Bar Cabinet

English Country House Bar Cabinet

H 82.25 in W 62.75 in D 22.75 in
American Needlework Sampler by Eliza Jordan, Aged 12, Late 18th Century
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique American needlework sampler by Eliza Jordan, aged 12, late 18th century, a very fine and fanciful pictorial needlework sampler on linen panel featuring a great variety of ani...
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Antique Late 18th Century American Folk Art Tapestries

Materials

Linen

American Needlework Sampler by Eliza Jordan, Aged 12, Late 18th Century
American Needlework Sampler by Eliza Jordan, Aged 12, Late 18th Century

American Needlework Sampler by Eliza Jordan, Aged 12, Late 18th Century

H 19.63 in W 15.25 in D 1 in
Japanese Silk Embroidery Tapestry Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A spectacular Japanese embroidered silk panel beautifully presented in a gilt frame suspended in a lucite shadow box with gilt wood border. The silk picture is dated to 1890-1910s to...
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Antique 1890s Japanese Japonisme Textiles

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Lucite

Japanese Silk Embroidery Tapestry Meiji Period
Japanese Silk Embroidery Tapestry Meiji Period

Japanese Silk Embroidery Tapestry Meiji Period

H 64.5 in W 43 in D 4 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Other

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
English Charles II Silk Needlework with Figures and Animals
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of an English Charles II silk needlework picture framed under glass with figures and animals in its border, and foliate decoration throughout, circa 1660 in very good ...
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Antique 1660s English Charles II Decorative Art

Materials

Silk

English Charles II Silk Needlework with Figures and Animals
English Charles II Silk Needlework with Figures and Animals

English Charles II Silk Needlework with Figures and Animals

H 27.13 in W 24.5 in D 1.75 in
Fine Pair of English 18th Century Silkwork Pictures
Located in Lymington, GB
A fine pair of English George III-period silkwork pictures, dated 1797. These are charming Georgian (late 18th century) needleworks of children playing. In one scene a boy is attemp...
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Antique 1790s English Decorative Art

Materials

Silk

Fine Pair of English 18th Century Silkwork Pictures
Fine Pair of English 18th Century Silkwork Pictures

Fine Pair of English 18th Century Silkwork Pictures

H 21.26 in W 17.33 in D 1.97 in
17th Century Venetian Embroidery Panel
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning and monumental 17th century stump work - Embroidery Panel from Venice, Italy. Exquisitely crafted with silks and metallic thread and beading - housed in a wooden frame. A ...
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Antique 17th Century Italian Tapestries

Materials

Metallic Thread

17th Century Venetian Embroidery Panel
17th Century Venetian Embroidery Panel

17th Century Venetian Embroidery Panel

H 37.75 in W 84.5 in D 4 in
17thC Miniature Silkwork Embroidery Reversable Picture
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Late 17th Century, Miniature Silkwork Embroidery Reversable Picture. The embroidery is extremely finely worked in coloured silk threads on a paper or felt ground. Colours blues, gree...
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Antique 17th Century Tapestries

Materials

Silk

17thC Miniature Silkwork Embroidery Reversable Picture
17thC Miniature Silkwork Embroidery Reversable Picture

17thC Miniature Silkwork Embroidery Reversable Picture

H 2.6 in W 3.4 in D 1 in
Pair of Framed Circular Floral Needlework Pictures
Located in Folkestone, GB
Fine quality pair of circular floral needlework pictures. These pictures depict bouquets of English flowers. They are mounted and framed in their original and elaborate, fret-cut ro...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Tapestries

Materials

Tapestry, Rosewood

Pair of Framed Circular Floral Needlework Pictures
Pair of Framed Circular Floral Needlework Pictures

Pair of Framed Circular Floral Needlework Pictures

H 15 in Dm 15 in
Framed Dutch 18th Century Silk and Metal Thread Embroidery
Located in Basildon, GB
An antique Silk and Metal thread embroidery. Three 18th century figural vignettes surmounted by an armorial device, all in coloured silks and with metal thread borders. The somewhat...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Rococo Tapestries

Materials

Metallic Thread

Framed Dutch 18th Century Silk and Metal Thread Embroidery
Framed Dutch 18th Century Silk and Metal Thread Embroidery

Framed Dutch 18th Century Silk and Metal Thread Embroidery

H 19.69 in W 8.67 in D 0.1 in
Silk Work Embroidery – John The Baptist, 17th Century
By Achille Collas
Located in London, by appointment only
A 17th-century silk embroidery with the central subject of decollation of Saint John the Baptist presented on a large plate to the daughter of Herodias. The reserve with the sun & mo...
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Antique 17th Century English Adam Style Tapestries

Materials

Silk

Silk Work Embroidery – John The Baptist, 17th Century
Silk Work Embroidery – John The Baptist, 17th Century

Silk Work Embroidery – John The Baptist, 17th Century

H 16.93 in W 20.28 in D 20.28 in
Antique American Hand-Embroidered Three Dimensional Paintings, Circa 1820
Located in New Orleans, LA
Rare antique American Hand-Embroidered three dimensional paintings, Circa 1820. Paintings were mounted in shadowboxes to protect the embroidery.
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Antique Early 19th Century American Shadow Boxes

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Fabric, Wood

Antique American Hand-Embroidered Three Dimensional Paintings, Circa 1820
Antique American Hand-Embroidered Three Dimensional Paintings, Circa 1820

Antique American Hand-Embroidered Three Dimensional Paintings, Circa 1820

H 34 in W 36 in D 5 in
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English Silk Embroidery For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of English silk embroidery on 1stDibs. A piece of English silk embroidery — often made from fabric, silk and linen — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an item from our selection of English silk embroidery — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A choice in our collection of English silk embroidery, designed in the Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Atelier Lam each produced at least one beautiful object in our assortment of English silk embroidery that is worth considering.

How Much is an English Silk Embroidery?

Prices for a piece of English silk embroidery start at $395 and top out at $3,600 with the average selling for $1,893.
Questions About English Silk Embroidery
  • What is Chinese silk embroidery?
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Chinese silk embroidery is an art form that involves stitching highly detailed traditional images onto silk fabric by hand. The Chinese name for the art form is xiuhua or zhahua. On 1stDibs, you can shop a selection of Chinese silk embroidery.