Bring the charm of 18th-century decorative art to your table with the Lady Clare Samuel Dixon Birds Small Placemats, featuring colorful birds and flowers inspired by the work of Irish artist Samuel Dixon.
Samuel Dixon, who died in 1769, became known for his distinctive depictions of birds and flowers and for the unusual decorative technique known as basso-relievo. His designs were impressed onto paper so that the birds, flowers and foliage stood slightly in relief and were then carefully hand-painted in watercolor.
These elegant bird and floral compositions were admired as decorative accessories for fine Irish and English homes, making them especially appropriate for Lady Clare's Traditional Collection.
Each boxed set contains four Small Placemats featuring four different Samuel Dixon Birds designs. Colorful birds surrounded by flowers and foliage are beautifully presented against Lady Clare's classic Oxford Blue painted background.
Elegant hand-gilded edges provide a refined finishing touch, giving each placemat the appearance of a miniature framed work of art.
Since 1932, Lady Clare has been known for creating fine English lacquered placemats, tablemats, coasters and home accessories. The Samuel Dixon Birds Small Placemats combine historic decorative artwork with traditional British craftsmanship.
Measuring approximately 11¾ × 8¾ inches, these versatile Small Placemats are ideal for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and smaller place settings. Their more compact proportions are also an excellent choice when the larger Continental Placemats are not required.
The hard-wearing lacquered surface is heat resistant to 150°C / 300°F, while the soft green felt/flock backing helps protect the furniture beneath. Lady Clare's distinctive curved edges help reduce damage during everyday use and prolong the life of the placemats.
With their combination of birds, flowers and traditional craftsmanship, these placemats are particularly at home in an English Country House, country cottage, garden room, conservatory or traditional dining room.
Presented in a gift box, they also make a distinctive gift for a bird lover, gardener, art lover, collector of botanical art or admirer of traditional English and Irish country style.
Pair them with coordinating Lady Clare Samuel Dixon Birds Continental Placemats, Tablemats, Coasters and home accessories to create a complete collection celebrating birds, flowers and 18th-century decorative art.
Product Details
• Boxed set of four Small Placemats
• Features four different Samuel Dixon Birds designs
• Inspired by the bird and floral artwork of 18th-century Irish artist Samuel Dixon
• Part of the Lady Clare Traditional Collection
• Oxford Blue painted background
• Elegant hand-gilded edges
• Hard-wearing lacquered surface
• Heat resistant to 150°C / 300°F
• Soft green felt/flock backing helps protect furniture
• Distinctive curved edges help reduce damage and prolong mat life
• Size: 298 × 222 mm (approximately 11¾ × 8¾ inches)
• Gift boxed
• Made in Great Britain
Combining historic bird and botanical artwork with traditional British craftsmanship, the Lady Clare Samuel Dixon Birds Small Placemats bring the beauty and character of 18th-century decorative art to the table.
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