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]
Antique Italian Religious Needlework hanging. Dating from 16th century circa 1570. Originally Orphrey Panels from an Important 16th century Chasuble. Bottom panel worked in silk and Metallic threads depicting a Saint below an A central Angel between two mythical winged Griffin. Top panel worked in metallic and silk threads depicting an urn overflowing stylized flowers [Continue]
15th to 19th Century. Antique Religious Needlework hanging. Dating from 16th century circa 1570. Originally from an Orphrey Panel. Rectangular panel worked in silk and Metallic threads depicting a Saint. Above a large metallic stumpwork motif. Appliqued onto home spun linen ground. Original hand worked metallic tassel fringe and trimmings. The hanging is almost four [Continue]
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]
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]