Georgian Silk Stumpwork Picture Animal Print Velvet This striking piece of railwayana

This striking piece of railwayana dates from the mid 20th Century and replicates the coat of arms on the railway company door panels from early in the 20th Century

An unusual and highly decorative Victorian japanned embroidery frame

Length: 16

The circular images are enclosed in black and gilt glass mounts

A very unusual polished steel candle sconce standing on a tri form base and terminating in pad feet

Georgian Silk Stumpwork Picture Animal Print Velvet This striking piece of railwayanaThis wonderful Georgian picture portrays a delightful scene, embroidered on silk, depicting a lady with two children under an oak tree. Stumpwork and a variety of stitches have been used in this antique needlework and the faces have been very well painted. Organic materials used in this period are prone to fading, but the colours here are still strong. There is a tiny blemish just over the back of the chair, but considering this work is over 200 years