A very impressive late 17th century Heraldic textile
Depicting a Baroque Crowned Lion Rampant
A three dimensional padded appliqué , hand woven entirely using various shades of Metallic Gold thread
Mounted onto antique olive green velvet
Within a later antique gold carved wood and gesso frame
English circa 1680
beautiful gently faded , time worn patina throughout
with appropriate signs of wear commensurate with immense age
Some surface marks to green velvet ,
Frame in antique condition
Please study photographs as they do form a very important part of the description
size of frame 24 inches x 19 inches (61cm x 48cm)
actual Lion appliqué is 18 inches x 12 inches (46cm x 30cm)
S3285
