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A circa 1870 French Fashion Doll and an early 20th Century Bisque Head Doll – estimate: £600-800.A circa 1870 French Fashion Doll and an early 20th Century Bisque Head Doll – estimate: £600-800.
A circa 1870 French Fashion Doll and an early 20th Century Bisque Head Doll – estimate: £600-800.
​The Costume, Accessories and Textiles Sale at Tennants Auctioneers on May 26 will include a good offering of antique quilts, which are still much in demand at auction.

Leading the colourful array of quilts is an unusual early 19th century cotton coverlet, which incorporates a delicate sampler into the centre of the design (estimate: £500-800 plus buyer’s premium).

The sampler, which depicts Adam and Eve, is signed Martha Curchin and is dated 1826.

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The same hand most likely made the rest of the fine quilt too, which features intricate appliqué flowers and animals, and it will be sold alongside a further sampler worked by Sally Cole Curchin.

Detail from an early 19th Century Cotton Coverlet with Sampler – estimate: £500-800 plus buyer’s premium.Detail from an early 19th Century Cotton Coverlet with Sampler – estimate: £500-800 plus buyer’s premium.
Detail from an early 19th Century Cotton Coverlet with Sampler – estimate: £500-800 plus buyer’s premium.

There were numerous Curchins recorded around the Newark area in the 19th century, and indeed this was where the current vendor purchased the quilt.

A similar fine early 19th century cotton appliqué bed cover from the same collection is offered with an estimate of £400-600.

Also incuded in the sale is a good private collection of late 19th and early 20th century quilts from Great Britain, the United States and Canada, including a vibrant silk log cabin quilt made circa 1890 (estimate: £250-350): from another vendor are quilts from Cumbria, such as a cotton patchwork example (estimate: £300-500).

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Again, with North West interest, are two pairs of early 20th century crewelwork curtains, depicting a tree of life adorned with large exotic flower heads and birds.

Section of three Louis Vuitton 80 Monogrammed Canvas Suitcases – estimates starting at £700-1,000Section of three Louis Vuitton 80 Monogrammed Canvas Suitcases – estimates starting at £700-1,000
Section of three Louis Vuitton 80 Monogrammed Canvas Suitcases – estimates starting at £700-1,000

The curtains once hung in the Billiard Room at Whittington Hall, Kirkby Lonsdale and are offered with an estimate of £300-500.

Among the luxury designer goods in the sale are a selection of Louis Vuitton luggage, including three Louis Vuitton 80 Monogrammed Canvas Suitcases, sold separately with estimates starting at £700-1,000.

An interesting collection of 1990s designer outfits are also on offer, which belonged to Janet Menzies, a London journalist.

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Alongside fine dresses by the likes of Versace, Lacroix and Herve Leger is a circa 1996 Alexander McQueen Black Leather Jacket from the Bondage Collection which won McQueen designer of the year (estimate: £200-300).

A wide variety of 20th century costume will also be on offer, alongside a collection of modern perfumes, and a good selection of dolls that includes a circa 1870 French fashion doll with an estimate of £600-800, and a collection of 1960s and 1970s Sasha dolls.

Prices quoted are an estimated hammer price, which is subject to 22 per cent buyer’s premium plus VAT. Estimates are subject to change.

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