Exquisite 19th-20th Century Chinese Silk and Metallic Textile piece, framed, under glass. Repeat of elegant, winged dragon, and other motifs. Textile measures 5.5" x 7.75" (13.75 x 19.68 cm), framed in early 20th C. copper-colored, wood frame to 7" x 9" (17.78 x 22.86 cm). Very good condition, with perhaps some loss to the gloss from the metallic threads. c. 1890-1910. $12 US Shipping.
Large Pillow made from fragment of an early 20th Century, antique woven Jacquard Tapestry, "Made in Belgium" (on reverse of design). The scene shows a town square in the background with fountains and tall Spanish or Portuguese buildings; foreground is of dancers beautifully clad in their National costume. Fringe without tassels. 34" x 17" (86.36 x 43.18 cm). Excellet condition. c. 1915-1925. $15 US Shipping. ...click for details
Straight from the attic to our Pre-Retirement Sale, 14" x 11.5" x 1.75"; Metallic Textile, antique, entirely hand-embroidered, within an antique wood tray with original, very attractive solid brass hardware. Little dots within the textile are cross stitches to hold down the metallic threads. Note knotted stitches in the bird's head piece, and in the mons. Original seam down the center. Original brass hardware, original damask backing. Discoloration along the top, indicate ...click for details
