A GROUP OF DAMASK AND COTTON DOMESTIC LINEN, 19TH AND 20TH CENTURY |

Mrs GUY SMITH’S LINEN BOOK, Walpole Bros Ltd 89 - 90 New Bond Street, London, W, with gold lettering on tooled leather cover and marbled paper lining, listing linen cupboard contents 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 noted below. A group of linen hand towels, circa 1936, plain and ends with band with tulip design, embroidered with red work R.O.S. 36.36, approximately 99 by 57cm (qty 22) A group of linen hand towels, circa 1935, plain and ends with band with tulip design, embroidered with blue work R.O.S. G.C. 72.35, approximately 97 by 58cm (qty 31) A group of linen damask napkins, circa 1904, with scattered leaf design, and border incorporating passion fruit, embroidered with red work R.O.S.72.04, approximately 54 by 53cm (qty 30) A group of linen damask napkins, circa 1904, with scattered fleur de lys design, and border incorporating foliate strapwork, embroidered with red work G.O.S.72.04, approximately 64 by 63cm (qty 18) A group of linen damask napkins, circa 1900, with foliate medallion design, and border incorporating ferns and leaves, embroidered with red work G.O.S.24.1900, approximately 68 by 64cm (qty 3) A linen damask napkin, circa 1933, with lilac floral medallion, and border incorporating lilac scrollwork, with ink mark R.O.S.12.33, approximately 52 by 52cm, stains and rust spots (qty 1) A linen damask napkin, circa 1903, with lily design, with ink mark, G.O.S.36.1903, approximately 54 by 54cm; several darns and stained edges (qty 1) A group of linen damask napkins, circa 1932, with flowering vine design, embroidered with red work, R.O.S. C. 24.32, approximately 58 by 58cm, overall good condition (qty 5) A group of linen damask napkins, circa 1908, with ribbon and bows design, embroidered with red work G.O.S.24.1908, approximately 54 by 52cm, some stains, (qty 3) Another linen damask napkin, circa 1906, with ribbon and bows design, embroidered with red work G.O.S.48.06, approximately 54 by 52cm, stains and holes, (qty 1); A linen damask double runner, circa 1908, with ribbon and bows design, comprised of two panels joined along the vertical by an inset of lace drawn work, embroidered with red work G.O.S., approximately 252 by 57cm (qty 1) A group of linen damask napkins, circa 1910, with medallion and floral swag design, and fringed border, embroidered with red work G.O.S.24.10, approximately 33 by 32cm (qty 15) A linen damask armorial napkin, early 20th century, with coat of arms of female allegorical figure, and motto Justitia, Virtutum, Regina, approximately 33 by 32cm (qty 1) A group of circular linen glass and place mats, with pulled work motifs, in shades of beige, yellow and pink, large circles (30), small circles (39) with complimentary coloured embroidered O.C.S cypher, 1210-12, and small squares (9), (qty overall 77) A group of three small linen table cloths, probably late 19th century, each with a different shaped central drawn work reserve, and plain centre, approximately 106 by 103cm (inverted scallop shell reserve), 104 by 90cm (rectangular reserve), and 106 by 106cm (circular reserve) (qty 3) A group of linen damask runners, for use on tables or over chair upholstery, circa 1895, with mythological design of Apollo and chariot, with cupid, doves and lions, embroidered with red work C.O.S. 1895, approximately 220 by 68cm, 309 by 67cm (slight red stain), 314 by 66cm, and two similar (qty 5) Two linen damask table cloth fragments, ‘room slips’, early 20th century, with melons, fruit and flower swags and Greek-key design, approximately 158 by 45cm and 158 by 47cm (one very stained) (qty 2) Two linen damask double runners, circa 1909, with chrysanthemum 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 222 by 66cm and 224 by 66cm (some staining) (qty 2) A damask linen table cloth, 20th century, with birds in medallions design, approximately 243 by 206cm; reduced in size, with some holes (qty 1) A damask linen table cloth, 20th century, with giant fern leaf design, approximately 261 by 222cm; damaged, with some holes and darns (qty 1) A damask linen table cloth, 20th century, with exotic leaf design, approximately 514 by 229cm; very good condition (qty 1) A damask linen table cloth, 20th century, with giant acanthus design, with central cartouche with scrollwork border, approximately 218 by 178cm; one small circular rust mark (qty 1) A damask linen table cloth, 19th century, with ‘Chinoiserie’ design, embroidered with red work 05.85, approximately 315 by 222cm; overall very good condition, minor dirt on one edge (qty 1) A linen damask double runner, 20th century, with bird and scrolls design, comprised of two panels joined along the vertical by an inset of lace drawn work, each section embroidered with white work C.O.S., approximately 222 by 125cm, reduced in length (no borders at ends), staining on edges (qty 1) A damask linen table cloth, circa 1924, centred with fruit (melons and plums) design, with scrolling acanthus border, embroidered with 12.24, approximately 333 by 159cm; stains on edges (qty 1) A group of damask ‘ovalesque’ linen table cloths, circa 1894, with scattered bunches of grapes, centred with fruit (pineapple and melons) design, with double border with bank of scrolling rocaille and band of acanthus, embroidered with white work crowned cypher, some with 12.94, size altered, reduced pattern on outer curves, mis-shapen oval ‘egg’ shape approximately 345 by 330cm, 326cm by 313cm, 325 by 316cm, 321 by 316cm, 324 by 312cm, 324 by 315cm (orange stains), and 323 by 315cm: some dirt on edges (qty 7) Two damask linen table cloths, circa 1908 and 1906, plain with ribbon and trellis design side borders, one embroidered with red work G.O.S.1908, approximately 313 by 220cm, and one embroidered with red work G.O.S., 12.06; 182 by 167cm, both with speckled marks (qty 2) A damask linen table cloth fragment, with tulip design, faint ink mark G.O.S.5…, approximately 138 by 71cm; reduced in size (qty 1) A damask linen table cloth, circa 1894, rambling rose design, embroidered with red work G.O.S.3.94 approximately 320 by 220cm; reduced in size, rust marks and stains (qty 1) A damask linen table cloth fragment, 20th century, with waterlily design, approximately 272 by 87cm, reduced in size (qty 1) A group of runners, for tables or covering upholstery, reduced lengths, including: A damask linen runner, 20th century, fern design side borders (qty 1); A damask linen runner, 20th century, overall rose design (qty 1); A damask linen cloth fragment, diagonal rows of flowers and foliage (qty 1); A group of modern plain textiles, including napkins, various small sizes (qty 17); 34 bundles, 1 book (259 pieces)

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, some specific condition noted in the on-line descriptions.
"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."