Bidspirit auction | COVERLETS, SIGNED CHARLES MEILY

COVERLETS, SIGNED CHARLES MEILY - Two jacquard coverlets, both signed Charles Meily. The first, jacquard coverlet in pink, indigo, and white. Centerfield features double roses offset by blossoms and stars. Grapevine borders with additional bands of stars at sides. Corner block inscribed ”Chs Meily Wayne County Ohio” and bottom edge inscribed 1848. Fringed on bottom edge, with center seam. 72” long, 69” wide w/o fringe; the second, One half of a jacquard coverlet in gold, red, indigo, and white. Centerfield consists of rows of foliate crosses offset by botanical filler. Side border contains roosters in crescents, over blossoms. Bottom border contains distelfink and rosebush. Corner block inscribed ”Charles Meily, Crawford County Illinois.” Fringed on two sides. 84” long, 36” wide w/o fringe. Provenance: The Collection of the late Dr. Virginia Gunn, Wooster, Ohio. NOTE: We are happy to answer questions and take additional photos of lots prior to the auction (the sooner submitted the better). Any updates or new photographs will be posted to the catalog on our website. Please check there prior to placing bids to ensure that you have the most up-to-date information. SHIPPING: We offer in-house shipping on all lots in this auction. Please see the terms for more information and contact us for a packing/shipping estimate. Condition: Wayne County coverlet: Significant fringe loss and wear along edges. Seam separated in a couple places. Significant fading and weave breakage. Large holes. Some stains. Crawford County coverlet: Half missing. Significant fringe loss. Some weave damage. One repaired hole. Some staining and discoloration.