Antique Georgian Silk Work, Silk Embroidery Mourning Icon, Woman and Spaniel, c.1782 30cm fan The one flaw notable is

The one flaw notable is that

There are a few small spots of missing enamel and wear to the gilding on the lid portion of the box

Charming antique needlepoint embroidery sampler worked on linen canvas

The Chinoise or Japonaise motifs experienced particular popularity

Antique Georgian Silk Work, Silk Embroidery Mourning Icon, Woman and Spaniel, c.1782 30cm fan The one flaw notable is"Worked by Julia Mary Richards, a copy of a very old piece belonging to her Aunt, Mrs Johnson, wife of ______________ of Colebect _____", written on parchment and attached to the wooden stretcher backing of this thrilling silk embroidery. Along with it, probably in the girl's young cursive, a poem. I've had this good sized panel, on stretcher like you see it, for decades. It's been a background for numerous group photos for Antiques & Uncommon