Antique Georgian Silk Work, Silk Embroidery Mourning Icon, Woman and Spaniel, c.1782 30cm fan One might wish to have

One might wish to have it gilded by a framer to return it to its more original high brilliance

1839 portrait miniature is offered

The Chinoise or Japonaise motifs experienced particular popularity

There are a few small spots of missing enamel and wear to the gilding on the lid portion of the box

The one flaw notable is that

Antique Georgian Silk Work, Silk Embroidery Mourning Icon, Woman and Spaniel, c.1782 30cm fan One might wish to have"Worked by Julia Mary Richards, a copy of a very old piece belonging to her Aunt, Mrs Johnson, wife of ______________ of Colebect _____", written on parchment and attached to the wooden stretcher backing of this thrilling silk embroidery. Along with it, probably in the girl's young cursive, a poem. I've had this good sized panel, on stretcher like you see it, for decades. It's been a background for numerous group photos for Antiques & Uncommon