17th Century Needlework Panel lyon_silk 17th Century Velvet panel

17th Century Velvet panel

Finished with 19th century metallic braid and tassel fringe

The fine quality Cisele velvet is Venetian

Trimmed with a Late 18th century Crimson Silk

Edged with antique Silver metallic tassel trim and gold metallic braid

17th Century Needlework Panel lyon_silk 17th Century Velvet panelBeautiful Antique Needlepoint Panel Most likely English Dating from late 17th century hand embroidered in coloured wools and silks on a linen ground predominantly in satin and tent stitch depicting beautiful floral sprays Stitched onto a later backing on two sides Would make a lovely pillow front or perhaps framed In a time worn antique condition with general signs of wear commensurate with immense age and use Please study photographs as they do form