18th Century Silk Brocade Altar Frontal PAIR embroidered cross Rare Antique Orphrey Portrait roundal

Rare Antique Orphrey Portrait roundal depicting a Pope

Exquisite Antique Pillow

19th and 20th century metallic and silk passementerie and trims

Venetian  Dating from 19th century

As with all quality velvet it changes colour when at different angles and light

18th Century Silk Brocade Altar Frontal PAIR embroidered cross Rare Antique Orphrey Portrait roundalA pair of antique Altar Frontals Dating from 18th Century Gold silk ground brocaded with a Crown above Eight Point Stars , Cross, and stylized Pomegranates Lined in crimson silk Full loom width with both selvage edges present There is very much an Ottoman influence to the panels Perhaps Ottoman for the European Market (Spain or Italy) Antique time worn appeal with general signs of wear surface marks commensurate with age and use. Overall good for age