A needlework and appliqué silk cushion cover, Italian or possibly Spanish, circa 1600-40
REF: 4307
Centred by a coronet cartouche within a floral and foliate wreath, scallop shell and crossed staffs spandrels, within a scrollwork border, chenille rope edging, framed and glazed, cushion cover 47cm high, 52cm wide
Provenance: Formerly with H. W. Keil Ltd, Broadway, Worcestershire
For a pair of comparable cushion covers, again centred by a coat of arms, dated to the 16th century, Italian, see the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, acc. no. 59.39.1, .2
- Height 56 cm / 22 "
- Width 64 cm / 25 "
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