17th Century Brocatelle Silk Table Mat antique baroque decor is a fine example

is a fine example

A Very rare late 16th early 17th century Florentine tassel completely hand made using silk and metallic threads

Antique gold metallic trims to 2 sides

82 inches x 19 inches (208cm x 48cm)

PLEASE NOTE On a genuine ancient needlework we would of course expect to see evidence confirming its 400 years of use

17th Century Brocatelle Silk Table Mat antique baroque decor is a fine exampleA 17th century Brocatelle silk table mat Brocatelle Italy Circa 1650 Finished with 17th century dark pink and silver silk tassel fringe at each end Together with 19th century dark cream silk tassel trim and gold metallic braid Backed with 17th century home spun linen Antique time worn appeal with general signs of wear commensurate with age and use Please study photographs as they do form a very important part of the description SIZE 24 inches