Samplers at Auction

This fabulous darning pattern sampler is for auction at Charterhouse Auctions on 24/25 May and is Lot 878. It is down as being Dutch, but I think it is certainly from the Norwich area of the UK. It is very interesting that these darning samplers were very popular in that area just as the local weaving industry was going into decline. Is there a link? It is late 18th or ealy 19th century. It measures 36.5 x 36 cm and has an estimate of £120-£180. Click here for more details.

Meanwhile at Canterbury Auctions on 22/23 May is thisd other more humble darning pattern sampler from Sheepscar School signed E Sharp and dated 1814. I don't know Sheepscar School, but this looks Quaker taught to me. It is Lot 378 and has an estimate of £80-£120. Click here for more details.

David Lay has two pretty sampelrs for auction on 17/18 May. The first is Lot 114 which is an early Victorian needlework sampler by Jane Crabb aged 13 years, 1844, decorated with a religious verse and vases of flowers, trees and bird motifs. It measures 35 x 31cm and has an estimate of £40 - £60. Click her for more details. The second one below from David Lay is Lot 255. It is a William IV sampler by Ann Jamieson, 1836, decorated with religious verse, a building with peacock and floral motif - I think this is Scottish. It measures 49 x 42cm and has an estimate of £80 - £120. Click here for more details.