17th Century English Needlework genoese_velvet An exquisite plaque of very

An  exquisite plaque of very fine quality

PLEASE NOTE I currently have two panels each sold on separate listings

Backed with antique dark gold mohair velvet

SIZE Embroidery is 13 inches x 9 inches (33cm x 23cm)

Very good antique condition throughout (unused from a private collection)

17th Century English Needlework genoese_velvet An exquisite plaque of veryBeautiful English Needlework Panel Dating from early 17th Century Circa 1620 The whole square worked in intricate tiny stitches. Hard to capture the beauty on my camera. Each flower, leaf, plant etc is edged with gold metallic cording which still sparkles when held to to light and give a lovely raised effect to the needlework. Camera makes it look flat which it isn't So pretty Edged with sparkling 18th century gold metallic braid Usually squares like