ENGLISH AND CONTINENTAL, 18TH-19TH CENTURY

The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

Please note antique textiles exhibit wear, losses, soiling and tears from normal use and repurposing. Some elements are re-pieced together with complimentary or contemporaneous textiles to mend.

The English coverlet with shattering to the silk in areas, with small tears and more apparent wear. The panels are pieced in multiple areas. There are separations to the seams and a few patch repairs to joins or tears. With areas of fading and discoloration. Staining and soiling throughout. The silver lace trim with fraying an some losses to the threads.

The cope of irregular shape, with pieced elements to construct the demilune hem and uneven neckline. The gold and silver thread with considerable fraying and loose threads throughout, concentrated to the shoulders and bottom hem. Some small pieced repairs and repairs to small tears. Wear to brocaded polychrome silks and separation to some of the seams.

Christie’s strongly suggests viewing this lot in person. You may wish to contact a professional textile conservator with any additional questions as we are unable to provide in-depth condition analysis.