A large impressive cover
Bizarre silk lampas dating from early 18th century circa 1720
Italian Still retains the original lead export seal to the reverse which rough translation is
OFFICE EXPORTS ANTIQUE ART ROME OFFICE
It is very rare to find the original seal still attached
Brocaded with in silk , together with gold and silver metal threads Edged with 18th century braid and backed with antique magenta silk damask
Comprising three loom widths plus one other piece
The lampas is approx 300 years old. Overall good for age and type with signs of wear commensurate with this immense age.
Please study photographs and Video as they do form a very important part of the description
SIZE 163cm x 148cm (64 inches x 59 inches)
A panel with the same decoration kept at the Abbeg Foundation, (Inv. Nt.727). Bibliography: Ackermann (H.C), Bizare Seiden, Abegg-Stiftung Riggisberg, 2000. No. 121 p. 227.
S5626
LAYAWAY AVAILABLE
