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Antique Silk Velvet Altar Frontal

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£1,450per item
€1,691.66per item
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CHF 1,580.75per item
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NOK 20,188.64per item
SEK 18,933.38per item
DKK 12,625.51per item
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Antique French Altar Frontal / Valance Finest quality silk velvet. Decorated with gold metallic braid . Edged with the most opulent gold metallic tassel trim Backed with glazed cotton Dating from circa 1800 Good antique condition throughout. With gentle signs of wear commensurate with age and use. The gold metallic tassel fringes are in very good condition with no losses PLEASE NOTE I currently have two of these, both exactly the same each sold separately. Should you require both please change number in quantity box SIZE 61 inches x 24 inches (155cm x 61cm) S5387
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 61 in (154.94 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Style:
    Empire (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Velvet,Other
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1800
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Canterbury, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10026241835642

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