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Magnificent Antique Pillow A spectacular and very rare pillow featuring an impressive large oversize Heraldic Crown Dating from late 16th early 17th Century at some time salvaged from what have been the most opulent embroidered Coat of Arms Worked in Gold and Silver wrapped threads Upon an early 18th century finest quality Florentine Crimson Silk Velvet decorated with a border of metallic scrolling stumpwork Edged with 18th century gold metallic tassel fringe and ribbon braid Backed with French antique silk brocade Exquisite antique time worn condition Most of the textiles within this unique Museum worthy pillow are over 300 years old and of course show appropriate signs of wear commensurate with this great age Which give the most enchanting gently faded grandeur which can only be achieved over centuries of use Please do study photographs as they form a very important part of the description SIZE 20 inches x 18 inches (51cm x 46cm) S3379
