18th Century Silk Brocade Gold Silver Metallic Threads
18th Century Silk Brocade Gold Silver Metallic Threads
18th Century Silk Brocade Gold Silver Metallic Threads
18th Century Silk Brocade Gold Silver Metallic Threads
18th Century Silk Brocade Gold Silver Metallic Threads
18th Century Silk Brocade Gold Silver Metallic Threads
18th Century Silk Brocade Gold Silver Metallic Threads
18th Century Silk Brocade Gold Silver Metallic Threads

18th Century Silk Brocade Gold Silver Metallic Threads

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An exquisite panel {fragment} of the very finest 18th Century French Silk

The blue silk beautifully brocaded using opulent Silver and Gold Metal Threads (most likely real Gold and Silver wrapped silk) Which sparkle superbly (hard to capture the sparkle on camera)

The silk dates from mid 18th Century most likely from Lyon

Very rare to find this truly exceptional quality fabric Would have been extremely expensive in the 18th century

Can you imagine a spectacular a gown of this silk sparkling in the candlelight at an important ball A few faint marks otherwise in good antique condition with gentle signs of wear commensurate with immense age and use. 

Blue is slightly lighter than appear in photos

 Overall good for age and type. One selvage edge present

Please study photographs as they do form a very important part of the description

PLEASE NOTE I found an example very similar in design to this panel on display currently at the V & A Museum. See last two photographs

 SIZE 40 inches x 6.5 inches (102cm x 16cm)

 S5212