17th Century English Coif 45 x 28cm / 1'6" x 9" Catalogue

17th Century English Coif 45 x 28cm / 1'6" x 9" CatalogueBreathtakingly fine early English silk embroidered hairpiece, with metal thread and sequins. A cornucopia of different flowers growing off the same magical vine, with birds, butterflies and caterpillars. An exceptional item. Frame size is 45 x 28cm or 1'6" x 9"

A beautiful piece of embroidery

not just abrashes

well balanced rug

animated design with a light blue broad border of blossoms and vines

with their relatively limited pallete

This beautiful embroidery from Uzbekistan has a strong Moghul feel in the winey-red and the small flowering sprigs dispersed over the field

light blue flowers and the green leaves it is terribly pretty

A sturdy Heriz carpet with rich

The emerald hue of this lovely antique Oushak from Western Turkey is particularly attractive and well complemented by the dark cream border

A small central panel features a hunter and a stag in a rugged setting

Freshly lined

otherwise very good