Witney Antiques

Witney Antiques Specialising in 17th-century embroidered needlework and samplers, 1600-1900. Open Wed-Saturday, 12-5

A rare mid eighteenth century sampler worked by a boy , Thomas Mead . The sampler retains lovely original colour and con...
11/09/2026

A rare mid eighteenth century sampler worked by a boy , Thomas Mead . The sampler retains lovely original colour and condition .

I have always loved the samplers worked during the eighteenth century . This example of a tablet sampler has a particul...
03/09/2026

I have always loved the samplers worked during the eighteenth century . This example of a tablet sampler has a particular strength which is very appealing. A sampler almost certainly worked under the same instruction by Ann Bay in 1722 is in the collection of the V&A Museum, London . This example worked by Mary best worked in her eleventh year bears the date 17289 , reflecting the calendar used in the early 18th century in England .The sampler retains excellent original condition and colour.

Here is a smaller sampler dating from 1772 but almost certainly worked under the same instruction as the last sampler I ...
28/08/2026

Here is a smaller sampler dating from 1772 but almost certainly worked under the same instruction as the last sampler I posted . These two samplers are from a small but fascinating group of Scottish samplers , all of which date to the second half of the 18th century .

A wonderful Scottish sampler , worked by Margaret Davie in fabulous original condition with good colour.
27/08/2026

A wonderful Scottish sampler , worked by Margaret Davie in fabulous original condition with good colour.

I still find it amazing that this sampler found its way back to Witney via Florida . This sampler appeared on the front ...
02/08/2026

I still find it amazing that this sampler found its way back to Witney via Florida . This sampler appeared on the front cover of our very first sampler catalogue and of course being worked in Corn Street where our shop is it could never be sold . It was purchased in Florida by an English dealer who knew my mother and knew she would want it , I would love to hear the story of how it got to America ! The house where Catherine lived and where she attended school are still standing in Witney .

Believed to have been worked in Norfolk by Anna Bland in 1761 this lovely sampler displays a number of clues which indic...
26/07/2026

Believed to have been worked in Norfolk by Anna Bland in 1761 this lovely sampler displays a number of clues which indicate that Anna was taught under Quaker tuition .

And here is the interior and although you don’t see them here all the original perfume bottles survive perfectly intact ...
25/07/2026

And here is the interior and although you don’t see them here all the original perfume bottles survive perfectly intact , with this cabinet .

And here we have the second side of the perfume cabinet . Wait till you see the interior ….!
24/07/2026

And here we have the second side of the perfume cabinet . Wait till you see the interior ….!

Here is the first of the side panels from this fabulous perfume cabinet . The second will be posted later , please enjoy...
24/07/2026

Here is the first of the side panels from this fabulous perfume cabinet . The second will be posted later , please enjoy ! I have the best job in the world , being able to see the needlework and embroidered textiles up close is such a privilege . I know it’s not quite the same but I do hope you all enjoy the images we post here and we are always pleased to welcome you to come and see the pieces in person .

Here is a shot of the back of the cabinet
18/07/2026

Here is a shot of the back of the cabinet

Address

100 Corn Street
Witney
OX286

Opening Hours

Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

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+441993703902

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