Furniture & Works of Art - 6th July 2010

Lot 420

A Victorian Coronation patchwork coverlet

Estimate £1,000 - £1,200 | Hammer £1400

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Description

A Victorian Coronation patchwork coverlet, centred a six point star with two silkwork panels depicting Queen Victoria's profile bust within a crowned garter, bordered by roses, thistles and shamrocks, with motto HONY SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE, to a black ground field with stylized florets, with a black and red tassel border, 94in (239cm) square.