ANTIQUE GEORGIAN PETIT POINT EMBROIDERY SARAH HOBBS & DOG c1825 WITH PROVENANCE

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ANTIQUE GEORGIAN PETIT POINT EMBROIDERY SARAH HOBBS & DOG c1825 WITH PROVENANCE A superb little miniature petit point embroidery by or possibly of Sarah Hobbs and her dog in the original rosewood frame. The work dates to circa 1825-30 and is in excellent condition. The embroidery has been worked in silk on fine muslin, the work is so fine and detailed, incredibly tiny stitches, really exquisite. The muslin has been placed over a hand painted background giving an almost 3D effect of white clouds on a blue sky gradually fading down to the ground colour. I cannot express how lovely and fine the detail is on this piece, one of the nicest needleworks I have had. The condition is perfect, no insect damage and the colours are as bright as the day it was embroidered. The frame is superb, veneered with rosewood with a gilt inner frame and original brass hanging loop at the top, all in lovely condition. There is some hand written provenance on the back which I have further researched as follows: Sarah Pepper was born 27th Feb 1814 in Southwark, London of Parents William & Esther Pepper. Sarah married James Hobbs when she was 23 years old on 25th Feb 1837 at Christ church in Marylebone, London. Sarah & James had a son Joseph, 8 months after they married, born on 24 Oct 1837. James died in 1838 leaving Sarah a widow but she married William Newton 3 years later on 21 March 1840 in St James, Paddington, London. Sarah & William went on to have 7 children. Sarah Pepper died in 1864. The hand written notes on the back are slightly incorrect listing Joseph as Sarah's husband when in fact he was her son so I suspect that a misguided family member wrote the detail some time later. A wonderful piece of work with fascinating history in excellent condition which measures 10 x 8 inches. Postal estimates as follows: UK postage - £6 recorded delivery Europe - £11 via international sign for/airsure delivery USA & Worldwide - £16 international sign for/airsure delivery GOOD LUCK & TAKE A LOOK AT OTHER ANTIQUITIES CURRENTLY FOR SALE IN MY STORE. PLEASE TAKE A LITTLE TIME TO READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION ABOUT MY TERMS WHICH COMPLY WITH EBAY & PAY PAL REGULATIONS. All antique items have the hallmarks of age and use. P lease ask as many questions as you feel necessary to satisfy yourself before bidding that the item is in the condition you require PAYMENT is required within 7 days of the auction end. After 7 days items will be offered to the next highest bidder or re-listed. I accept Pay pal, bank transfers, postal money orders in GB pounds only and UK cheques in GB Pounds. In accordance with eBay regulations I cannot accept cash payment unless the item is personally collected however if this is a problem for you then please contact me by email. I DO NOT accept foreign cheques or foreign money orders. REFUND POLICY If the item is not as described then I will offer a full refund providing the item is returned in the same condition as sold. POST & DELIVERY Please be aware that postage charges cover postage and packing materials. I am happy to combine postage whenever possible. WITHIN THE UK I use Royal Mail recorded delivery, special delivery or parcelforce for large and heavy items. FOR OVERSEAS DELIVERY I use International signed for or airsure insured service. Where overseas items exceed 2kg in weight I use an international courier service. Customers are responsible for all import and local taxes. I will always provide tracking references where appropriate. read more

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