A fascinating rare Charles II panel of silk and metal thread embroidery, circa 1660

A fascinating rare Charles II panel of silk and metal thread embroidery, circa 1660
A fascinating rare Charles II panel of silk and metal thread embroidery, circa 1660
A fascinating rare Charles II panel of silk and metal thread embroidery, circa 1660
A fascinating rare Charles II panel of silk and metal thread embroidery, circa 1660
A fascinating rare Charles II panel of silk and metal thread embroidery, circa 1660
A fascinating rare Charles II panel of silk and metal thread embroidery, circa 1660
A fascinating rare Charles II panel of silk and metal thread embroidery, circa 1660
A fascinating rare Charles II panel of silk and metal thread embroidery, circa 1660

A fascinating rare Charles II panel of silk and metal thread embroidery, circa 1660

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Textiles Framed Textiles

Textiles Silk

Textiles Needlework

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2981

Designed as the surround for a mirror, unused and uncut, worked in coloured silks, metal threads and purl threads on a silk ground, the series of motifs including Prudence, a gentleman with a laden cornucopia, a lady with a tulip, a lion, a leopard, a unicorn and a stag as well as flowers, insects and a sundial amongst oak leaves, framed with conservation grade glazing.

For an example of an identical embroidered pattern made up into a mirror surround see the last image on the listing.

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Dimensions:

Height 50.5 cm / 20"
Width 60.5 cm / 24"
Depth 6.5 cm / 2 3⁄4"