Lot Description: An Extremely Rare Mid-Green Silk Letter Case, final quarter of the 1700's to the beginning of the 1800's , exquisitely embroidered with straw. Very high-quality workmanship, likely made in France. To be noted, the use of silk threads forming the diamonds within the lattice, and the use of two-straw plait. Made from cereal crop straw. The case is formed with two panels and a front flap, all panels with a decorative edge and large central design. Lined in cream silk. Approx. 6.25 inches or 16cm by 4.5 inches or 11.5cm when closed. Thanks to Veronica Main, subject specialist, for her invaluable opinion in relation to the straw work. Condition Report: . Evidence of light repair to the silk lining. The linking is lightly soiled. Some light rubbing of the background silk but no actual splitting ARR: Categories: Fans
Lot Description: An Extremely Rare Mid-Green Silk Letter Case, final quarter of the 1700's to the beginning of the 1800's , exquisitely embroidered with straw. Very high-quality workmanship, likely made in France. To be noted, the use of silk threads forming the diamonds within the lattice, and the use of two-straw plait. Made from cereal crop straw. The case is formed with two panels and a front flap, all panels with a decorative edge and large central design. Lined in cream silk. Approx. 6.25 inches or 16cm by 4.5 inches or 11.5cm when closed. Thanks to Veronica Main, subject specialist, for her invaluable opinion in relation to the straw work. Condition Report: . Evidence of light repair to the silk lining. The linking is lightly soiled. Some light rubbing of the background silk but no actual splitting ARR: Categories: Fans
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