17th Century Brocatelle Silk Table Mat antique baroque decor A Very rare late 16th

A Very rare late 16th early 17th century Florentine tassel completely hand made using silk and metallic threads

Dating from early 1900's

Red silk velvet cut against a gilt metal background

Finished with a large tufted silk pom pom

82 inches x 19 inches (208cm x 48cm)

17th Century Brocatelle Silk Table Mat antique baroque decor A Very rare late 16thA 17th century Brocatelle silk table mat Brocatelle Italy Circa 1650 Finished with 17th century dark pink and silver silk tassel fringe at each end Together with 19th century dark cream silk tassel trim and gold metallic braid Backed with 17th century home spun linen Antique time worn appeal with general signs of wear commensurate with age and use Please study photographs as they do form a very important part of the description SIZE 24 inches