Bidspirit auction | A 1935 King George V

A 1935 King George V and Queen Mary Silver Jubilee Commemorative Needlework Sampler - A framed commemorative cross-stitch needlework sampler produced to mark the Silver Jubilee of King George V and Queen Mary in 1935. The piece is worked in coloured threads on an even-weave linen ground. The central composition features a text-filled panel reading: SILVER JUBILEE OF THEIR MAJESTIES KING GEORGE V & QUEEN MARY. This central text is flanked by the commemorative dates 1910 and 1935. Above the text is a royal crown positioned over a cursive monogram GRI (George Rex Imperator), flanked by two red heraldic lions rampant. The lower register depicts a stylised representation of a royal residence, likely Buckingham Palace, guarded by two sentries in traditional red tunics and bearskin hats. The entire composition is enclosed within a decorative zigzag border interspersed with stylised floral and geometric motifs. The item is housed in a simple black-finished wooden frame under glass. Frame Height: 17.5 inches (44.5 cm) Frame Width: 13.5 inches (34.3 cm).