Antique Velvet Cushion 17th Century Textiles coat of arms pillow Please study the photographs as

Please study the photographs as they form an important part of the description

worked entirely by hand using gold metal wrapped threads and spangles

worked entirely by hand using gold metal wrapped threads

sought after wide width trimming

Silk and metallic gold embroidery on a burgundy dark red velvet ground

Antique Velvet Cushion 17th Century Textiles coat of arms pillow Please study the photographs asHand made bespoke cushion Early 17th century Venetian Silk Velvet 17th century French Aubusson Verdure Tapestry Panel 18th Century gold metallic braids The pale gold fabric backing is much more recent Exquisite faded grandeur appeal which can only be achieved over centuries of use. The rare Venetian velvet is approx 400 years old and of course shows evidence of this immense age which in my opinion only adds further to its appeal The 350 year old