An absolutely exquisite Antique English Crewelwork Curtain
Dating from Circa 1800
Skillfully embroidered in coloured wools featuring impressive Tree Of Life with large Animals , Birds and Insects .
large over size exotic Flowers and leaves Upon a natural linen ground
The gold silk brocade lining is 19th centurury.
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 signs 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 .
The raised three dimensional crewel embroidery is in good condition throughout with wonderful colours well preserved
Please study the many photographs as they do form a very important part of the description
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