Antique French Heraldic Velvet and Metallic Thread Applique antique_silk With stylised pomegranate motifs

With stylised pomegranate motifs

The embroidery is exquisite and in very good condition

SIZE  90 inches x 22 inches   (229cm x 56cm)

Spanish or Italian and dating from early 17th century Circa 1620

A set of 4 completely hand made

Antique French Heraldic Velvet and Metallic Thread Applique antique_silk With stylised pomegranate motifsA large and inpressive Heraldic Applique French and dating from mid 19th Century I have had this in my collection for a long time , initially intended to use as a pillow front. However I have literally hundreds of textiles in the Queue and have decided to let this one go As you can see its beautifully hand embroidered using silks and metallic threads together with magenta velvet Good antique condition , superb gently time worn appeal SIZE 18 inches x