15th to 19th Century. Antique Italian Ecclesiastical Needlework hanging. Dating from 16th century circa 1570. Originally from Important Chasuble Orphrey Panels. Bottom panel worked in silk and Metallic threads depicting a full length Saint. Top panel worked on a Burgundy velvet ground in metallic and silk threads depicting overflowing stylized flowers and scrolling vines. Edged [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]
Antique English Gothic Orphrey Panel. Exquisite large central hand embroidered roundel of Christ and Followers. With motto Feed my Lambs Feed my Sheep. Applied burgundy velvet bands worked in silks and gilt metal thread, set with two cabochon paste stones. Dating from 19th century. Good antique condition with general signs of wear commensurate with age [Continue]
Impressive Antique French Religious Embroidery. Central three dimensional Stump Work Angus Dei, Lamb of God, surrounded by a scrolling vine border all worked in Intricate Silver and Gold Metal threads. Upon a very fine quality Burgundy colour Silk Velvet ground. Dating from late 18th century. Embroidery is in good antique condition with just gentle signs [Continue]