Antique French Gold Thread Flower Applique S5251 antique ottoman embroidery With gentle signs of wear

With gentle signs of wear commensurate with age and use

time worn condition with general signs of wear commensurate with over Four Hundred years of use The velvet is worn the nap has in places rubbed away over the centuries revealing underlying  base

Very good condition throughout

Pale yellow and oyster cream silk

Antique Applique

Antique French Gold Thread Flower Applique S5251 antique ottoman embroidery With gentle signs of wearAntique Applique worked entirely by hand using gold wrapped threads and spangles Raised three dimensional padded work Dating from late 19th century Acquired from a convent de concession Large over size example. Exquisite gently time worn appeal Very sparkly. Cannot seem to capture in photographs Perfect for framing, pillows, projects SIZE 6 inches x 6 inches (15cm x 15cm) S5251