Lot 161
  • 161

A GROUP OF DAMASK AND COTTON DOMESTIC LINEN, 19TH CENTURY AND LATER |

Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description

  • various sizes
A group of small linen glass mats, plain linen with drawn work border, approximately 16 by 16cm (qty 17) A group of linen hand towels, plain and ends with band with tulip design, embroidered with blue work R.O.S. G.C. 72.35, approximately 97 by 58cm (qty 15) A group of linen hand towels, plain and ends with band with cornucopia and shield design, embroidered with red work R.O.S.36.35, approximately 95 by 57cm (qty 21) A group of linen damask napkins, circa 1900, with ‘Art Nouveau’ strapwork design, embroidered with red work G.O.S.24.1900, approximately 64 by 55cm, one especially stained (qty 1) A group of linen damask napkins, circa 1908, with stripes, and border incorporating parrots in scrollwork, embroidered with red work G.O.S.24.1900, approximately 55 by 52cm (qty 8) A group of linen damask napkins, circa 1932, with scrollwork and urn design, embroidered with red work R.O.S. C. 24.32, approximately 59.5 by 59.5cm (qty 10); good condition A group of linen damask napkins, circa 1877, with hunting deer and boar design, embroidered with red work O.A.S.24.77, approximately 87 by 74cm (qty 12); good condition A group of linen damask napkins, circa 1908, with horizontal stripes, and geometric interlocking border, embroidered with red work G.O.S.24.1908, approximately 55 by 53cm, some stains and speckles (qty 16) A group of linen damask napkins, circa 1910, with shamrock design and fringed edges, with ink mark G.O.S.24.10, approximately 32 by 31cm, very stained (qty 14) A group of linen damask napkins, circa 1906, with humming bird and kingfisher design, and banded border, embroidered with red work G.O.S.24.06, approximately 55 by 54cm, some stains (qty 6) A group of cotton pillowslips, plain with buttons, two embroidered with red work R.O.S.6.38, approximately 47 by 44cm, 45 by 38cm, and 49 by 35cm (no embroidery), some stains (qty 3) A group of linen hand towels, plain and ends with foliate scroll design, embroidered with blue work R.O.S. G.C. 72.33, approximately 98 by 63cm (qty 14) A group of cotton pillowslips, plain with buttons, drawn work edges, embroidered with white work I.C.S, approximately 78 by 76cm, two very stained (qty 4) Two cotton pillowslips, plain with buttons, drawn work edges, approximately 80 by 77cm (qty 2) A mixed group with drawn work lace insets, including towels and very narrow cylindrical covers, various sizes (qty 13) A group of linen damask napkins, early 20th century, with embroidered feather motif design at one end, approximately 53 by 35cm, some stains, qty 11) A group of linen damask runners, for use on tables or over chair upholstery, with bird and hexagon design, various lengths approximately: three 140 by 57cm (one with large orange stain), two 140 by 58cm, 142 by 57cm (stained), 240 by 57cm and 332 by 57cm (overall qty 8) Two linen damask double runners, circa 1909, with ‘Art Nouveau’ design, comprised of two panels joined along the vertical by an inset of lace drawn work, embroidered with white work G.O.S.09, approximately 308 by 66cm and 312 by 66cm (some staining) (qty 2) A damask linen table cloth, mid 20th century, with shamrock design, embroidered with red work J.C. 1950, R.0.S.G., approximately 175 by 170cm (qty 1) A damask linen table cloth, 20th century, with large cartouche and palmette, compartmentalised border design, approximately 268 by 180cm; one small hole (qty 1) A damask linen table cloth, circa 1914, with shamrock design, embroidered with white work G.O.S , 4.1914, approximately 491 by 220cm; reduced in length, with ends turned under, large yellow stain centre of one end and other small stains (qty 1) A damask linen table cloth, circa 1914, with shamrock design, embroidered with white work G.O.S., 4.1914, approximately 491 by 220cm; reduced in length, with ends turned under, large yellow stain centre of one end and other small stains (qty 1) A group of damask linen table cloths, circa 1933, with flowers and ‘c’-scroll cartouche design, with central reserve of same design, embroidered with white work R.O.S., G.C.4.33: approximately 216 by 170cm, surface dirt one section of corner from folding; 217cm by 170cm, minor small dark mark; 217 by 170cm, and 218 by 173cm, whiter in colour overall from laundering, surface marks (qty 4) Two damask ‘ovalesque’ linen table cloths, circa 1933, with circlets of rose pattern design with drawn work stepped cross motif in centre, scalloped edges, mis-shapen oval ‘egg’ shape, approximately 220 by 210cm, stain one edge; 231 by 211cm, stains on some edges (qty 2) A damask linen table cloth, 20th century, with stripe design, and scrolling oak and laurel border, embroidered with white work G.O.S., approximately 482 by 220cm; reduced in length, with ends turned under, minor rust marks and small holes (qty 1) A damask linen table cloth, 20th century, with stripe design, and geometric border, embroidered with white work G.O.S., approximately 495 by 225cm; reduced in length, with ends turned under, yellow stain one end (qty 1) A damask linen table cloth, 20th century, plain and banded design, embroidered with white work G.O.S., approximately 264 by 181cm; some minor stains (qty 1) A damask linen table cloth, 20th century, with diaper design, approximately 341 by 124cm; some large stains (qty 1) A damask linen table cloth, 20th century, with polka dot design, embroidered with G.O.S.3, approximately 175 by 174cm, very good condition (qty 1) A damask linen table cloth, 20th century, plain with drawn work edging, embroidered with red work G.O.S., approximately 145 by 137cm; minor dirt on edges (qty 1) A linen floral embroidered and drawn work cloth, 20th century, approximately 242 by 194cm (qty 1) A group of damask ‘ovalesque’ linen table cloths, 20th century, with fleurs de lys and vases design, centred  with drawn work motif, mis-shapen oval ‘egg’ shape, approximately 225 by 216cm, 220 by 216cm, 222 by 213cm and 222 by 215cm, all with some stains and speckles (qty 4) A group of runners, for tables or covering upholstery, reduced lengths, and some fragments, including: Three damask linen cloth fragments, 20th century, bird and butterfly design (qty 3); A damask linen runner, 20th century, dots and stripes design, with inset drawn work band (qty 1); A damask linen cloth fragment, 20th century, dots design (qty 1) A mixed group, 20th century, including two square placemats, embroidered with white work I.C.S.; discoloured (qty 7); A mixed group of various linen napkins (qty 5); A mixed group of various linen and cotton napkins and towels, in pastel colours (qty 16); A mixed group of plain, diaper pattern and drawn work napkins and towels (qty 9) 39 bundles (253 pieces)  

Condition

General condition, some have been laundered more than others, there is some discolouration and differences in colour, most have surface dirt on edges from folding which can be laundered, some speckles and marks from rust and damp. Some have some small holes and old darns, where reduced or holed, specific condition of some noted in on-line description.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."