A group of linen tablecloths and napkins, European, 20th century

comprising of twenty-one cloths and twenty-eight napkins of various designs; including a plain white linen table cloth with the Sacchetti armorial shield, with pulled work outer surround depicting the virtues (approximately 280 by 195cm) (detail illustrated on-line), another plain white linen cloth Sacchetti armorial shields, with pulled work outer surround depicting grotesques and fountains (approximately 312 by 222cm) (detail illustrated on-line), and including other cloths incorporating Sacchetti armorial shields, some woven with 1930 and initials EFC in the outer selvedge, and other incorporating Maltese crosses, designs of linen damask include thistle, ribbons and roses, floral trellis and pansy floral and ribbon, lozenge and flowerhead, and ivy and polka dots, some with matching napkins
(qty 49)

Linen is white in colour unless stated otherwise. Overall it is generally in good condition and all is usable. 1 A White Linen Pulled Work Table Cloth with panels depicting the Virtues, approximately 280 by 195 cm Overall very good condition 2. A White Linen Pulled Work Table Cloth, with a Grotesque motif border and whitework embroidery, and crowned shield, approximately 312 by 222 cm, Good condition 3. A Lace-panel, possibly shawl, comprised of two different triangular sections (Different colours), approximately 190 by 184 cm 4. A pulled work ivory coloured geometric pattern table cloth Machine made, approximately 369 by 192 cm, Some rust marks 5. A large linen cream coloured table cloth, pulled work rectangular inset in white, with eagle motifs approximately 570 by 230 cm, Very good condition 6. A Linen damask table cloth With ribbon swag border, shield and rose pattern Scattered with lily of the valley approximately 262 by 200 cm Small rut marks 7. A set of 5 plain table cloths with stripe around the edge, and with small armorials in centre, with date 1930 and initials EFC woven into outer selvedge approximately 415 by 228 cm approximately 315 by 228 cm, some stains approximately 335 by 228 cm approximately 438 by 246 cm, some yellow stains in the centre approximately 335 by 228 cm 8. A set of 4 plain linen table cloths with scattered crowned Maltese Cross motifs across the field approximately 350 by 230 cm, with a small darn approximately 350 by 232 cm, damaged corner, some yellow stains approximately 450 by 230 cm, good condition approximately 456 by 230 cm, very good condition 9. An ivory coloured table cloth with a thistle design, the repeat thistle motif scattered across the field Cloth of a thicker weave than the others, ivory coloured, approximately 270 by 200 cm with 1 matching napkin, 66 by 66 cm, worn. 10. Two table cloths, with floral trellis pattern with pansy and ribbon swag Cloths of a thicker weave, both approximately 237 by 178 cm and 246 by 178cm, good condition, bit dirty with 1 matching napkin 70 by 68 cm 11. Two table cloths, with lozenge and flowerhead pattern, Cloths of a thicker weave approximately 285 by 197 cm, some minor rust marks with 12 matching napkins, 68 by 68 cm, some with stains 12. One table cloth, with ivy and polka dot pattern approximately 284 by 200 cm Cloth of a thicker weave, with some dirt on the folds With 13 matching napkins, 68 by 68 cm 13. One Single napkin With overall scattered leaf motif and border Cloth of a thicker weave approximately 66 by 62 cm, Bit worn
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