Arts and Crafts - 20th June 2018

Lot 196

'The Empire Quilt' a rare and large Barlow & Jones satin applique made for Queen Victoria's...

Estimate £2,000 - £3,000 | Hammer £2000

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Description

'The Empire Quilt' a rare and large Barlow & Jones satin applique made for Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee designed by Dr Christopher Dresser, 1887, unbleached cotton, decorated with heraldic devices from the British colonies around a central royal arms, bordered with wreaths and seaweed, the corners with the Star of India and Prince of Wales plumes, 272 x 246cm. Literature Widar Halen Christopher Dresser, Phaidon page 114 figure 113 for an example illustrated.