An antique Quillwork diorama, bearing date 1688, worked in coloured and gilt curled paper, with a portrait of a Gentleman above a castle flanked by two urns issuing flowers, date of 1688, with initials M M and two swans, within a border of curls and cones, in black painted frame under glass, 36cm x 42cm x 7cm deep.
Provenance: Ex Blythburgh Priory, Property of Seymour Lucas, the current vendor inherited the property and this lot was part of the contents.
Sold for £2,300
Estimated at £1,000 - £2,000
An antique Quillwork diorama, bearing date 1688, worked in coloured and gilt curled paper, with a portrait of a Gentleman above a castle flanked by two urns issuing flowers, date of 1688, with initials M M and two swans, within a border of curls and cones, in black painted frame under glass, 36cm x 42cm x 7cm deep.
Provenance: Ex Blythburgh Priory, Property of Seymour Lucas, the current vendor inherited the property and this lot was part of the contents.
Auction: Antiques & Interiors, 4th Jun, 2025
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