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A truly Magnificent Antique Altar Frontal
An Italian Baroque Silk Velvet panel
The central Embroidered Heraldic Coat of Arms within a raised and padded wreath Surrounded by silk needlework scrolling vines all bordered with hand made metallic cording
The edges retain the original 17th century Silk Velvet Braid
home spun linen backing
dates from early 17th century (circa 1620)
The panel is a very rare and beautiful Work of Art, almost Four Hundred years old of course shows appropriate signs of wear commensurate with this immense age With a historic, time worn faded grandeur that only centuries of age can achieve
An area of ancient candle wax
Please study photographs as they do form a very important part of the description
SIZE 80 inches x 24 inches (203 cm x 61 cm)
an extremely rare and totally original 17th century example Direct from an English country house estate.
PLEASE NOTE The last photograph shows two pillows also from the same English Estate . Each Sold Separately
S3516
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