Anthony J Sargeant Collection of Antique Textiles - Large Medallion Susani

This wonderful 19th century embroidery was bought by Anthony J Sargeant at auction in Leominister, Shropshire in August 2015. A large medallion susani (bed cover) it was embroidered by young women early in the 19th century as a dowry piece. It is a sensational work of art. It is over 2 metres in length.

17th Century Iznik Tile in the collection of Anthony Sargeant

Bought at auction in Amsterdam in about 1990 this tile although cracked represents a great period in Islamic ceramics.