A Chasuble Back with an Orphrey Cross. The dark red silk velvet chasuble back with applied embroidered Orphrey Cross. Worked in silk and gilt metal wrapped threads. Italian Dating from late 15th early 16th century. Finished with an 18th century metallic lace edging. Mounted at top to an antique wood hanger for wall display. Expected [Continue]
15th to 19th Century. Antique Italian Ecclesiastical Chasuble Back. Beautifully embroidered in silks and wools in a naturalistic pattern on a hand woven linen ground. Roses, peonies, morning glories, tulips , carnations and strawberries, among large scale meandering garlands. The orphrey band is simply indicated with yellow and cream embroidery. Dating from late 17th century. [Continue]