A George III sampler, from a Wiltshire country house, is being sold by Charterhouse in Sherborne in their specialist sampler and textile auction on Friday 3rd January.

“We have sold a vast array of items from this Wiltshire country house throughout the year, from Asian Art to silver in our range of specialist auctions.” Commented Richard Bromell. “And it seems quite fitting the last item from this lovely country house is a sampler showing another lovely country house!”

The sampler was worked by 11 year old Mary Knight in 1811. Incorporating a country house, its family – a Royal Naval officer standing by his ship, a mother with two children – pets, animals and trees, all within a floral meander border, it has survived in good condition for over 200 years.

The owner, whose family had been in the Grade II listed house for over 100 years, took the difficult decision to downsize and took advantage of the home visit and collection service Charterhouse offers.

Now entered into the Charterhouse specialist auction of textiles and samplers, it is estimated to sell for £200-400.

Richard Bromell and the Charterhouse Team can be contacted for home visits, advice and valuations on single items, collections and complete house contents at The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne, 01935 812277 or via rb@charterhouse-auction.com