Lot 42 , An interesting heavily embroidered silver and gold thread stump worked liturgical alter hanging, from the Convent of the Visitation, maybe originally from a convent in France. Embroidered in the 17th century style, with

An interesting heavily embroidered silver and gold thread stump worked liturgical alter hanging, from the Convent of the Visitation, maybe originally from a convent in France. Embroidered in the 17th century style, with ornate baroque style raised embroidery and raised jewelled embroidered frame around a metal relief of Christ with a cross and orb, representing ‘the saviour’. The hanging framed in woven silver 18th/19th century braid with scalloped border. Hanging 67cm high x 63cm wide.
£300-500

Condition:
Made in the late 18th early 19th century with a later central plaque replacement to the original. A few acceptable minor pulls to braiding. The cream backing a recent addition.

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