THIS ITEM HAS SOLD*** Antique French Ecclesiastic Velvet Veil Paschal Lamb
$325.00
The luscious crimson red velvet combined with gilt metallic bouillon give a regal air to this veil. It originates from a beautiful Ecclesiastic vestment collection in France.
This textile would have been used to adorn the front of a religious tabernacle. The panels open to reveal the tabernacle door. The Paschal Lamb is placed at the top center of these panels. It is an exquisite applique work. Rows of tiny looping threads appear as fleece, many fine gilt threads are woven in a linear panel around the edge of the halo and on the staff. The Lamb stands on a medallion of metallic cloth.
There are hand sewn hooks across the top back for use in hanging. The back is lined with crimson cotton. The outer edges of the top panel have an edging border of 1/2" gilt brocade braid. Gilt metallic bouillon braid (1") edges the top panel and sides and bottom of the side panels.
The veil measures 25 1/2" x 29". The Paschal Lamb medallion measures 4" x 5 3/4". It is in good antique condition: top panel back has some fading; please study the photos as they are the best description.
Much hand sewing work can be seen on the back of the veil. The triumphant representation of the Paschal Lamb is simply beautiful.
Related Items
Magnificent Antique 19th Century French Stumpwork Embroidery Bejeweled Ecclesiastic Chasuble
$895.00
An extraordinary example, it is embellished with glass stones, gilt and silver stumpwork embroidery and gilded brass cabochons. It originates from Normandy and dates circa 1860.The gold fabric is interwoven...
Spectacular Antique 19th Century French Silk Chalice Veil with Crewel Work Applique Embroidery
$325.00
***SOLD***The rich golden hue of the textured silk is the perfect background for the crimson, sapphire and deep greens of the chenille threads. This is a chalice veil which would...
Antique Nineteenth Century French Ecclesiastic Red Silk Damask Chasuble Cope
$325.00
This priest's cope hood with central Christogram JHS, is a magnificent vision, embellished with silver over gold metallic braid, gilt sequins and gilt bouillon. It would have attached to a...