Antique Pelmets French Empire Lyon Silk Set of 4 antique tapesry Dating from late 19th early

Dating from late 19th early 20th Century

Exceptionally rare antique Cope

Considering this needlework is almost three hundred years old it is in good antique condition Colors are good

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

The colours are original naturally dyed and mostly un faded

Antique Pelmets French Empire Lyon Silk Set of 4 antique tapesry Dating from late 19th earlyAn exquisite set of Antique French Empire Pelmets Cantonniere Valance A set of 4 completely hand made Early 19th century finest quality Lyon Silk in a beautiful Acid Yellow Gold Edged with complementing wired silk Gimp braid Backed with yellow cotton Most likely from a set of bed hangings (curtains) each custom made in slightly different sizes see photographs for sizes Good antique condition with appropriate signs of wear commensurate with 200 years