Lot 236

A George III needlework sampler





Auction: 24 September 2008 at 12:00 BST
£312
Description
decorated with the alphabet and bands of foliage around the verse: 'May I too humble be for pride, Too self contented to repine, And too benevolent to wish, My neighbours blessings less than mine', the lower border with a tree and flower-filled jardiniere flanking the signature of 'Mary Ann Wales, Aged 7 years, 1776' above a pair of crowned lion motifs, a label verso inscribed: 'For Winnie 18th Nov. 1978, please accept this little gift as a token of our esteem of your beautiful playing and boundless generosity. In deepest gratitude & love, Keith & Francesca'
Dimensions
32cm x 22cm
Footnote
Provenance: the Geraint Jones and Winifred Roberts collection.




