Rare Antique Octagon Wheel Quilt – 1880–1910 – Cheddar & White – Exquisite Hand Quilting – 72” x 81”

This striking antique Octagon Wheel Quilt, dating to approximately 1880–1910, is a rarely found pattern and features rich golden-orange cheddar cotton against a crisp white background. It has a beautifully executed geometric design and exceptionally fine, elaborate hand quilting..

The octagonal blocks, each featuring a contrasting white and cheddar center, are arranged in a staggered pattern across generous expanses of white cotton. These open spaces showcase hand-quilted feathered wreaths with intricate crosshatching, and finely stitched geometric designs in the rest of the body of the quilt. Closely spaced diagonal quilting extends through the octagonal blocks.

The quilt is framed by a narrow cheddar border followed by a white border. , with a matching cheddar binding. The back is white cotton while the binding is a cheddar cotton that has been handstitched to both sides. The cotton batting is very lightweight and thin.

Details:
* Pattern: Octagon Wheel / Octagon Nine-Patch variation
* Age: Circa 1880–1910
* Size: 72” x 81”
* Colors: Rich golden-orange cheddar and white
* Fabric: Cotton
* Construction: Machine pieced with extensive hand quilting
* Quilting: Exceptionally fine, dense hand quilting featuring elaborate feathered wreaths, crosshatched centers, diagonal lines, and geometric motifs
* Backing: White cotton with the intricate quilting visible throughout
* Binding: Narrow cheddar-orange binding, hand finished
* Batting: Thin cotton batting characteristic of quilts from this period

CONDITION: Excellent antique condition, with the cheddar fabric retaining its rich, saturated color. The closely spaced hand quilting reflects the exceptional care and workmanship invested in this quilt. Please examine the photographs as they form an important part of the description. The saturated golden-orange fabric is characteristic of late Victorian quilts and has retained its beautiful, vibrant color.

The quilt has been soaked, freshly hand washed and line dried, giving it a light, natural, sun-dried cotton scent (not artificially fragranced).