Description
A Group of Three 16th/17th Century Textile Pieces: An appliqué fragment run of coloured silk strapwork, stylised flowers and foliage edged in herringbone stitch on a crimson velvet ground, now backed onto a later velvet panel with label NV J Jeberg S.A. Melkmarkt 37-39 Antwerpen to the reverse, 8 in x 31½ in (20.5 cm x 80 cm). An Alter Banner (A/F) emblazoned with an appliquéd depiction of Madonna & Child on a crescent moon, emitting an aureole of golden rays embroidered in metallic threads and coloured silks, on a crimson brocade back edged with gold braid, 13½ in x 9 in (34 cm x 23 cm). A tapestry runner composed from a 17th century fragment woven with flowers and foliage and bordered by gold braid, 30½ in x 8½ in (80 cm x 22 cm).