Tablecloth, Wreath of Leaves at Center (.+/-43"x43") (6) Cloth Napkins, Leaf Embroidery at one corner (.+/-10.5x10.5)
Tablecloth, Wreath of Leaves at Center (.+/-43"x43") (6) Cloth Napkins, Leaf Embroidery at one corner (.+/-10.5x10.5)
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Hi Abigail,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
This set, and the others you've submitted for appraisal, are LOVELY, and its regretable that the auction market for vintage linens is pretty soft at the moment.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A seven-piece white table linen set
Probably French, dating between late 19th/early 20th Century and mid 20th Century
Comprising a square table cloth and six square napkins. All hand-worked using Bourdon point embroidery, French knots and Richelieu cutwork, with a leaf motif.
Tablecloth centering wreath of leaves (approximately 43 by 43 inches)
Napkins with corner leaves (approximately 10 1/2 by 10 1/2 inches)
CONDITION: all appear to be in good condition; value assumes no stains, tears or repairs
PROVENANCE: inherited
$300-500 for the set*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, and thank you again for using Mearto.