Georgian Silk Stumpwork Picture Antique Oak Chairs One antique plumbers turnpin in

One antique plumbers turnpin in boxwood and two antique plumbers bobbins or 'dollies' in lignum vitae

These fabulous antique stools are wonderfully solid and have a deep rich patina

Stool: 26" (66cm) wide x 22" (56cm) deep

but these are minor and do not detract from from the beauty of the piece

Georgian Silk Stumpwork Picture Antique Oak Chairs One antique plumbers turnpin inThis wonderful Georgian picture portrays a delightful scene, embroidered on silk, depicting a lady with two children under an oak tree. Stumpwork and a variety of stitches have been used in this antique needlework and the faces have been very well painted. Organic materials used in this period are prone to fading, but the colours here are still strong. There is a tiny blemish just over the back of the chair, but considering this work is over 200 years