18th Century French Embroidered Panel opus anglicanum Rare hard to find braid

Rare hard to find braid Approx 300 years old

SIZE 39 inches x 20 inches  (100cm x 51cm)

Hand embroidered entirely in gold metallic threads

The exquisite needlework in silks and metal threads on a canvas ground

18th Century French Embroidered Panel opus anglicanum Rare hard to find braidAntique Ecclesiastic Panel French and dating from 18th century The cream silk hand embroidered using silks and metal threads Would have originally been the middle section of an elaborate Altar Frontal Antique condition. There are some marks and signs of wear to silk ground The actual needlework is in very good antique condition Perfect for re working SIZE 35 inches x 20 inches (90cm x 50cm) S5690