£2,500
SCOTTISH - A CREWELWORK TEXTILE FRAGMENT, PURPORTEDLY EXECUTED BY THE MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS
Of floral/foliate design, mounted within an inverted "T"-shaped gilt frame, with printed label beneath reading
From a bed curtain, embroidered by Queen Mary of Scotland, while in prison. Presented by the Countess of Elgin, a member of the Stuart Family, to Mrs. Salena C Lynch, nee Girdler, wife of James C. Lynch and mother of Dr. Henry C. Lynch
And beneath a printed portrait after Zucchers, the whole measuring approx. 53cm high x 50.5cm wide, the visible textile measuring approx. 34cm x 13cm
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Room and Absentee Bids:
28.80% inc VAT*
Online and Autobids:
31.8% inc VAT*
