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Antique Velvet Pillow 18th Century Genoa Velvet

$2,534.81
£1,850
€2,157.93
CA$3,472.05
A$3,861.68
CHF 2,016.45
MX$46,992.56
NOK 25,753.15
SEK 24,151.91
DKK 16,105.42
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Antique Velvet Pillow Hand made incorporating early textiles Early 18th Century Italian Genoa Silk and Metallic Velvet Front. Jardiniere Design Antique gold metallic trims to 2 sides. Antique Dark Gold Mohair velvet backs. Antique gently time worn appeal that can only be achieved over centuries of use The velvet is approx 300 years old. and shows signs wear commensurate with immense age and use Please study photographs as they do form a very important part of the description SIZE 20 inches x 22 inches (51cm x 56cm) Velvets such as this were termed jardinière, or giardino, for the floral designs and the variety of colours. The five colours present here would have necessitated five supplementary warp threads in addition to that used to create the satin ground, these being passed over rods to make a looped pile. Some of these loops were subsequently cut to create the two heights of pile known as ciselé. Velvets of this type were much in demand for the upholstery of furniture. One example is in the collection of the V & A (accession number: 340A-1891) S5238 LAYAWAY AVAILABLE
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22 in (55.88 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)Depth: 10 in (25.4 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    18th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Canterbury, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10026242355892

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