Beautiful beaded fleur-de-lis or fleur-de-lys tassel. Great to use to adorn the keys to your armoires or other furniture; pulls to blinds, lights, fans; use as napkin rings; or gift decor.
This set of antique needlepoint chair seats or pads, consists of 5 standard size pads and one larger or longer pad. Each have a beautiful needlepoint design which includes a bird. The top is needlepoint and it appears that the underside might be satin. There is wear on the satin and the straps, which would be expected due to their age and use. They feel as if they could be filled with horse hair, or something of similar texture. Estimated age, pre 1900s.
Just in time for Easter. Antique bunny, standing, with floppy ears and pink eyes. Purchased in France, and I suspect it is either French or German made.
Large framed needlepoint classic picture. Estimated age, pre 1950. Purchased approximately 25 years ago at an antique show in Germany. Beautiful textile art.
Sweet French toile tray which almost has the look of black transferware. Great functional piece which could also be used to decorate a wall, side table, dresser, etc. Use to serve a romantic breakfast in bed; basket of French croissant and jam; menu selection served to the bistro table; drinks to the garden or by the pool...
Pair of French chairs with needle point seats. Each chair seat has a separate design. Beautiful, intricate work is on the seat back and the tips of the chair back is in a nautical seashell design.
French antique shoes sit on top of the cream floral garden seat. The folk art shoes are, typical of those worn with the folk costumes in the French villages of olden day. Unique item to decorate any home. Shoes have a thick wooden clog like base and the enclosed toes and strap across the top appear to be leather.
Antique 19th century needlepoint. Theme includes two dogs along side the table, an antique chair to the left and and a peacock in the upper right corner.
This is a sweet, framed English needlework sign. It appears to be a combination of needlepoint and a tapestry like weave. The sign is: To Let on Lease; and it shows separately, a gentleman tipping his hat, a house surrounded by tall trees, a tapestry like weaving in the upper right corner, and a bird on the left. Estimated age, pre-1920.
Sweet piece of Swedish furniture. Petite stool has golden base with beaded needlepoint top. There are rough areas due to age, but it has so much character.