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Rare Set of 3 Map Samplers by A Charles. Italy, Spain & France

$3,420.39per set
£2,485per set
€2,912.82per set
CA$4,669.49per set
A$5,194.61per set
CHF 2,723.08per set
MX$63,476.91per set
NOK 34,675.05per set
SEK 32,641.76per set
DKK 21,743.10per set
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Set of 3 Map Samplers by A Charles. All depict countries, cities, seas and landmarks of the respective countries. The first entitled, 'SPAIN and PORTUGAL'. The second, 'MAP OF FRANCE'. The third, 'ITALY'. The samplers are worked in silk thread on linen ground, in a variety of stitches. Borders showing latitude and longitude coordinates. Colours black, green, gold, copper, pink. Signed on the Italy and Spain/Portual examples, 'A Charles'. Framed in refreshed, antique frame, with old, rippled glass. Gilt slips. Fixed to wood stretcher frames. The frames backed with card and sealed with tape.. Dimensions exclude the frame and slip.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.3 in (16.01 cm)Width: 8.3 in (21.09 cm)Depth: 1.6 in (4.07 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 3
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1800
  • Condition:
    All: Uniform age darkening of ground. No staining. No stitch losses. No colour run. Spain & Portugal: Generally good. A number of holes. Map of France: Good. A few small holes. Slightly uneven stretching causing sag. Italy: Good. A few tiny holes.
  • Seller Location:
    Chelmsford, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 228211stDibs: LU4246129339642

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