19th Century French Silk Metallic Brocade

Stunning is the word here! A wonderful 19th C. French Silk Brocade with a gorgeous design. Meandering leaves and flowers are worked with shades of green, brown, pink, apricot, blue, and gold metallic threads. Measuring apprx. 165" by 22" wide. Unused and in good condition. This elegant fabric's colors have a vibrant three- dimensional effect against the cream silk background.

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19th C. Chinese Kesu Dragon Robe

A royal blue Chinese Kesu Dragon robe in near mint condition. The decoration on the robe consists of four full-faced dragons with five claws. Chinese philosophy played an important part in these robes. Below the main full-faced dragon are two other dragons in profile, with the same design on the back. Good condition.

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Rare Castelo Branco Coverlet

In Portugal, Castelo Branco became famous for their fine silk embroideries. A small factory that was run by Nuns produced these coverlets from the 17th. Century and are still produced there today. This is a beautiful and rare coverlet with a gorgeous palette of colors. There is a central medallion surrounded by undulating flowers and leaves, with large birds and playful monkeys. In mainly good condition, there are some areas of wear.

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Japanese Landscape Textile

Late 19th or early 20th Century textile or Obi with a very nice design of mountains, clouds, and trees. The colors are subtle and very effective. Good condition, piece has a fold mark down the center. Measuring approximately 152" by 25" wide.

$ 495.00

Circa 1780 Man's Silk Waistcoat

Circa 1780, A ornate man's silk waistcoat embellished with silk embroidered roses, leaves, sequins and metallic embroidery. On either side there is a vignette containing a urn with classical figures and cherubs. Possibly altered, there is some loss of sequins also some loose embroidery and wear on edges. Basically a item for the early textile collector.

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19th C. Beadwork Chair Covers

The Arum lily was a very popular design during the late 19th C. in England. The main part of the chair covers is worked with silk and wool threads. The Arum lilies have grisaille beadwork, which was done mainly in grey and white beads. This gave the beadwork a three dimensional look. Two pieces, measuring 16 1/2" by 16 1/2" and 20 1/2" by 16" wide. Good condition.

$ 495.00

Circa 19th C. Silk Brocade Panel

A cream silk French brocade that measures apprx. 113" by 22" wide. The design is elegant trellis work surrounding a large bouquet of blue, amethyst, yellow, and rose flowers. Smaller flowers embellish the design on each side of the fabric panel. Very good condition, seems unused. Some very small age related stains on edges, very minor.

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French Metallic Brocade Panel

Circa 18th-19th French woven metallic brocade panel measuring approximately 43" long by 25" wide. The silver metallic trim is approximately 2 1/2" long. There are only three tassels, which are a work of art themselves. Mainly in good condition, some related wear in brocade and metallic part, and a few holes and stains on the back silk lining. One tassle is missing. A perfect piece for cushion, etc.

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Metallic Embroidered Velvet Panel

A late 19th Century velvet panel with a mythological theme of serpents and ornate fountains. The work is extremely well done with cut velvet designs interspersed with gold and silver metallic threads. There are four very ornate tassles worked in velvet and gilt threads. The lining is made of silk. Measuring approximately 20" by 23". Good condition.

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19th C. Chinese Dragon Robe

Late 19th C. oilcloth robe with gold silk embroidered dragons. The embroidery is quite lavish with large coiling dragons. The robe has a inner lining and seems unused. The rich visual effect of gold silk threads against the oilcloth makes this a wonderful robe for display. Measuring 44" long, in good condition.

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Circa 1900, Dong Dragon Robe

Chinese Dragon robe with coiling Dragon. There are six Dragons on this short robe. In the above listing we have a similar robe from the same estate. The other robe was glazed and this one is unglazed. Measuring approximately 34" long. Unused and in good condition.

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Metallic and Petitpoint Bedspread

Circa 1900, a very ornate bedspread made of metallic lace, with insertions of rose bouquets worked in Petitpoint. A lovely central oval vignette is surrounded by metallic lace bows. The spread is backed with silk satin. In mainly very good condition, a few minor openings, a small part of the fringe is damaged, and the satin lining has some light staining. Measuring 93" by 71" wide, with additional 2 1/2" metallic fringe on two sides.

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19th C. Victorian Beadwork Slippers

Circa 1860, a lovely pair of Victorian slippers. The design is of foxglove flowers and is beautifully executed. Grisaille work, the art of using grey or white beads to acheive a three dimensional look was very popular during the Victorian era. Worked well against a maroon, silky wool background, the turqouise, gold, brown, and hazel beads create excellent color. For beawork collector, they can be finished off into slippers or framed. Good unused condition

$ 295.00