Portuguese Castelo Branco Silk Embroidered Panel french silk trim Pair early 18th Century Silk

Pair early 18th Century Silk Brocade Table Mats

Later re lined in pale gold silk and fringed with later passementerie braid

The opulent Dark Crimson silk velvet decorated on both sides with exquisite Silver Bullion embroidery Retains original lining hand made silver tassels

A beautiful Italian needlework Flower

SIZE  17 inches x 17 inches  (43cm x 43cm)

Portuguese Castelo Branco Silk Embroidered Panel french silk trim Pair early 18th Century SilkRare and exquisite Castelo Branco Embroidered Panel Most likely originally intended as a Colcha (Marriage Coverlet) Portuguese and dating from 18th century Silk embroidery upon a Orche linen ground, loosely backed with hand loomed cotton. This lining could quite easily be detached to give a lighter, gossamer effect to the cover, as its only joined along the top edge and then with a few cotton stitched threads here and there Antique gently time worn