Beautifully tightly woven. Are they French with the fleur-de-lys on the shield. These livery braids would be great for cushions, for costume makers or re-enactors. Very nice colours and design. If anyone out their can tell me the family these belonged to I would be most appreciative.
In grand households liveried servants - footmen, carriage drivers and servants - were required to wear impressive uniforms. These braids with a fox perched on a suit of armour, reflect a wealthy family.
Seventeen woven lengths featuring a shield divided into four with fleur-de-lys and stars, a knight above with a fox on his helmet, all in shades of red, yellow, mid blue, white, brown on a black ground, edged in yellow.
All approximately 14 in x 1 1/4 in; 36 x 3+ cm
Excellent
The photo is from: What Clothes Reveal. Linda Baumgarten p128-131
Price: £200 | $250 | €240
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