An absolutely exquisite Antique English Crewelwork Curtain Dating from Circa 1800
Skillfully embroidered in coloured wools featuring impressive Tree Of Life with Birds, Animals and Insects etc
large over size exotic Flowers and leaves Upon a natural linen ground
The gold silk brocade lining is 19th century
This curtain has for many years formed part of the interior design within an English Country House
Such a wonderful discovery A very rare genuine period textile
Antique beautifully time worn condition with general sgns of wear commensurate with age and use. Tiny antique darned restorations in places . Wear to portions of outside edge due to curtain pulled open and closed over the generations . Some marks
Please study the many photographs as they do form a very important part of the description
The raised three dimensional crewel embroidery is in good condition throughout with wonderful colours well preserved
Displays beautifully As you can see
this curtain was custom made to fit a very large window If your widow / door does not require this long length an idea would be to shorten from the top and then have pillows or a pelmet made from the separated top section
PLEASE NOTE I do have two of these curtains ,both from the same Estate Each sold separately
SIZE 130 inches x 60 inches (330cm x 153cm)
LAYAWAY AVAILABLE
S3879