Spitalfields Silk Stole
c 1800
Marvellous and unusual.
Cataloguing
The gold background woven with a silvery shaded silk, each end with a large palmette sporting upright flowers and leaves, the borders with a scalloped edge containing small sprays of flowers and leaves, the central field with bands of self colour but where the twill weave lies in opposite direction, short fringe.
4ft 2 in x 18 in; 1.27 x 46 cm.
Condition
Very very good. A small wear to the centre field.
Price: on request
Ref N°: 8690