Antique 1825 English Sampler Eve Riley School Burbury Start Price USD 0.99 Current Price USD 127.50 Time Left - Bid Count 13 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, November 29, 2008 End Time Saturday, December 06, 2008 Location Dallas, Texas See more about 'Antique 1825 English Sampler Eve Riley School Burbury ' Description This Auction is for a Sampler In Original Frame With Original Glass Up for auction is A Sampler dated May 14th, 1825.  This piece is believed to be in the original Mahogany Veneer Frame with original wavey glass, with outside measurement: 21 7/8" by 21 1/2"   Epitaph on a poor and virtuous man STOP, reader, here, and deign to look On one without a name' Ne'er enter'd in the ample book Of fortune, or of fame. Studious of peace, he hated strife; Meek virtues fill'd his breast: His coat of arms, "a spotless life;" An honest heart," his crest. Quarter'd there with was innocence, And thus his motto ran "A conscience void of all offence Before both God and man." In the great day of wrath, tho' pride Now scorns his pedigree, Thousands shall wish ther'd been allied To this great family.   Martha Mullock Aged 13 May 14th E Riley's School Burbury 1825   This sampler is worked on Linen cloth with lovely colors and fine execution.   Fine design and workmanship throughout.  There is some age discoloration and the green in the floral pattern along the bottom, has run.   I have tried to picture all parts and elements of the piece.    If you have questions, please ask!  We combine shipping on multiple purchases. 50% off shipping for each additional item.   The items we are selling on E-bay are part of our family's estate.  Thanks, Mamashobby   Place a Bid!