Antique French Gold Thread Flower Applique S5251 catholic and shows signs wear commensurate

and shows signs wear commensurate with immense age and use

Beautiful Silk Lampas skillfully hand woven in crimson / pink silk upon an opulent gold metallic ground

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Perfect for framing or re working into a pillow

The deep pile Magenta silk velvet voided to reveal a gold metallic ground

Antique French Gold Thread Flower Applique S5251 catholic and shows signs wear commensurateAntique 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