Amazing Antique Metallic Embroidery on Silk Ribbon (Collection of Pieces) Japanese plates framing the arena of action

framing the arena of action

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6 5/8" x 6 1/2"

even better a pair of them

and some staining to the horsehair bristles

Amazing Antique Metallic Embroidery on Silk Ribbon (Collection of Pieces) Japanese plates framing the arena of actionThere is a dealer in New Hampshire at a shop I frequent who built an exquisite collection of antique ribbon and trim, culled in Europe. I bought and sold one long stretch of English 17th early 18th century heavy wool and metallic thread trim a month or two ago, and scooped up this group of pieces last week, earlier 19th century I think, maybe even earlier than that, and I would guess French. I just find the metallic thread embroidery, which I think