Rare Gilt and Silk Thread Embroidered Book Binding with Carnation (symbolising devotion) : C17th Europe 18th century A wonderful watercolour

A wonderful watercolour

Smallest panel: 72

He told me this is the best quality linen he’s ever had…

Each panel: 34 x 17cm approx

Rare Gilt and Silk Thread Embroidered Book Binding with Carnation (symbolising devotion) : C17th Europe 18th century A wonderful watercolourItem Details. A framed embroidery dating from the 1600s composed of metallic wrapped silk threads, couched metallic threads with silk thread embroidery worked onto a hand loomed linen ground. After careful research we believe this fine embroidery was made to cover a book,possibly a Bible or book of psalms. It is presented in an unglazed frame from a later date. Embroidered with a pink carnation (which represents devotion) in full bloom with buds