Antique Sampler, 1821, by Mary Skirrow

George IV, dated 1821. 15.5ins by 12.5ins wide. 1821 Castle Sampler by Mary Skirrow.

Framed in an old, gilt over wood frame, with rippled, old glass.

Fixed to linen with chipboard backing.

The sampler is finely worked in silk on linen ground, in a variety of stitches.

Meandering floral border.

Colours browns, cream, blue, red, pale blue, white, greens and black.

Verse reads

'Reason's whole pleasure, all the joys of sense

Lie in three words, health, peace, and competence

But health consists with temperance alone

And peace, O virtue peace is all thy own'.

Signed and dated

'Mary Skirrow Octbr 8th 1821'.

A good set of motifs, including a castle,

fir trees,

stags

and a spaniel.

CONDITION: Generally Good.

A few holes.

A few pale patchy stains

and some dark stain specks.

One stitch loss to the border.

Colours are all good and strong with no noticeable fading.

No colour run.

Neatly and evenly stretched.

Frame showing wear and chips, but structurally sound.

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