Part of a set of 19th century silver work embroideries that we we recently acquired and all the pieces are listed on our website.
This listing an early 19th century table cover gold work embroidery on a fine hand woven muslim linen. Suspect East European in origin. Center a small floral and leaf motifs with larger bands of florals and scrolled leaves around the sides. All edges of the linen have been hand rolled and hand stitched. Crocheted silver metallic thread edging along all sides. High metal content in the silver metal threads with a good weight to it.
A written discription of the collection (in French) was enclosed with the collection stating that the collection is from ancestores. We will enclose a photocopy of the discription with this set.
Photos are a good representation of actual color.
Measurements
50 x 49 cm
Condition
Good condition with no obvious damage. A few loose threads on the crochet edging. Two old repairs in the muslin done in the same silver metal thread as the embroidery. Some light age spots a couple of darker stains.
Left in "as found" condition and not laundered.
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An Early 19h Century Gold Work Embroidered Table Cover
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