Antique Gold Metallic Embroidered Panel cushion most likely Florence

most likely Florence

The needlework is 17th century and is Worked in beautiful coloured silks Edged in gold metallic threads these rare and beautiful embroideries were extremely expensive and treasured family heirlooms and would then be carefully removed from shattered silk grounds to enable re appliqué

This ancient panel in an antique

Goldwork on a silk velvet ground

Over the decades would have had additions alterations to suit the current owners Evidence of old hand stitching throughout Please study photographs as they do form part of the description This is a genuine antique pillow which for many years formed part of the furnishing in an English Country House Ideal for those having interior design requiring a Country House

Antique Gold Metallic Embroidered Panel cushion most likely FlorenceAntique Vestment Panel Most likely an Orphrey panel from an elaborate ceremonial dalmatic French and dating from 19th century Very difficult to capture the sparkling silver metallic ground which is decorated with raised and padded goldwork Good antique condition with a few faint surface marks Please study photographs as they do form a very important part of the description SIZE 18 inches x 5. 5 inches (46cm x 14cm) S50520