A FINE 17TH CENTURY EMBROIDERED SWEETMEAT PURSE finely worked with raised scrolling floral designs in metal threads and silk, with tassel drops and carrying cord. Provenance - Ex. Richmond Collection; Christies, 23 June 1987, Lot 237. By repute said to have been worked by Mary, Queen of Scots during her imprisonment at Loch Leven Castle. In cushioned glazed fabric bound case.

purse - 11cm wide, 13.5cm high / Case - 34cm Sqaure

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