Antique French Heraldic Velvet and Metallic Thread Applique 17th century aubusson tapestry 5 inches (18cm x 16

5 inches (18cm x 16

The White Lyon Silk Damask beautifully brocaded in gold wrapped silks threads

Evidence of being re stitched along bottom closing edge

The embroidery is edged with the original Passementerie

Antique French Heraldic Velvet and Metallic Thread Applique 17th century aubusson tapestry 5 inches (18cm x 16A large and inpressive Heraldic Applique French and dating from mid 19th Century I have had this in my collection for a long time , initially intended to use as a pillow front. However I have literally hundreds of textiles in the Queue and have decided to let this one go As you can see its beautifully hand embroidered using silks and metallic threads together with magenta velvet Good antique condition , superb gently time worn appeal SIZE 18 inches x