Circa 1830 c.1830 Silkwork Sampler by E.B. Framed in an old wood frame with gilt slip and glass. Mounted to conservator standards on acid free card with chipboard backing.  More »

Circa 1830 c.1830 Silkwork Sampler by E.B. Framed in an old wood frame with gilt slip and glass. Mounted to conservator standards on acid free card with chipboard backing. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in a variety of stitches. Meandering fruit border. Colours olive green, cream, pale blue, dark brown, pink, black and gold. Verse titled ''ON TIME'' reads ''Oh sacred time, how soon thou art gone,> How swift thy circling minutes run:> Oh time, thou chiefest wordly good> If we employ thee as we should> And yet how few thy value know> But think these troublesome and slow.> Motion and rest . fill up our time> And little oh my soul : is thine> we eat, we drink, we sleep, and then> We rise to do the same again:> Young lydia prudent was and fair> Was all that virtuous woman are> And yet how soon her glass was run> How short her fatal thread was spun> Oh then my friends let us be wise> No more the bounteous gift despise> But use it for the end twas given> And prove we''re candidates for heaven''. Signed with initials ''E.B''. A good set of motifs, including fruit baskets, birds, flowers, crowns, diamonds, a heart and trees. Good. A number of small holes. Some losses along the top and bottom edge. Several stains and slight uniform age darkening of the ground. Very minor stitch loss to the verse. Colours are mostly good and strong with no noticeable fading. The silks bright and glossy. No colour run. Neatly and evenly stretched. Frame in very good condition, ready to hang. 16ins by 12.25ins wide   « Less

Grave Cover - DC.5820, Origin: Saudi Arabia, Circa: 18 th Century AD, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Cover Of The Grave Of The Prophet, The Masjid al-Nabawi (Mosque of the  More »

Grave Cover - DC.5820, Origin: Saudi Arabia, Circa: 18 th Century AD, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Cover Of The Grave Of The Prophet, The Masjid al-Nabawi (Mosque of the Prophet) in Medina is, as the final resting place of Muhammad, the second holiest mosque in Islam. The interior walls of the Shrine of the Prophet Muhammad (rawda) within the mosque were historically covered in textiles similar to those of the Ka’ba in Mecca. However, unlike the Meccan Kiswa, they were changed considerably less frequently than once a year and were often made in Ottoman Turkey rather than Egypt.   « Less

Colour Sitara of Kaaba - DC.5821, Origin: Egypt, Circa: 1767 AD to 1768 AD, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Ottoman, Medium: Textile, Condition: Very Fine, This magnificent  More »

Colour Sitara of Kaaba - DC.5821, Origin: Egypt, Circa: 1767 AD to 1768 AD, Collection: Islamic Art, Style: Ottoman, Medium: Textile, Condition: Very Fine, This magnificent work is an external curtain made to cover the door of the Kaaba (Burqa), one of Islam’s holiest sites. It was commissioned in 1181 Hijrah by Sultan Selim III (1761-1808) known for his reforms of the state system as well as for his love of music, poetry, and the arts. It was the custom for whoever ruled Egypt to create over a period of one year a beautiful curtain for the door of the Kaaba in Mecca. Using gold and silver thread, the artisans quoted certain passages from the Qur’an. Each Sitara carried the monogram of the ruler who commissioned such an extraordinary work.   « Less

This is a very lovely antique folding fan circa 1880. Hand painted on skin with a charming family scene; mother, father & baby seated in a park like setting, Dad playing with  More »

This is a very lovely antique folding fan circa 1880. Hand painted on skin with a charming family scene; mother, father & baby seated in a park like setting, Dad playing with the toddler. A third adult, a woman, stands to the side. The artistry is quite nice, and the artist signed the fan. On the back there is a rendering of musical motif. The mother of pearl sicks and guards are engraved and gilt. the loop is gilt with rose gold, and the rivet has a mother of pearl mounted 'bead'. The front of the fan is trimmed with gold sequins. This fan is in very good to excellent condition. Some minor wear along the folded lines of the fan.   « Less

This is quite an elegant fan dating from 1880. Hand-made lace of floral decoration upon black tulle spread across the tortoise shell sticks and guards. The shell sticks and  More »

This is quite an elegant fan dating from 1880. Hand-made lace of floral decoration upon black tulle spread across the tortoise shell sticks and guards. The shell sticks and guards boasts exquisite pique work: inlaid silver polka dots. This theme is carried out on the lace with hand sewn shimmering sequins. In all a dazzling sparkling fan! It comes with the original box, satin lined and bearing the name of the maker: Ernest Kees, 9 Boulevard des Capucines-Paris. The tooled leather box is also in good condition, some modest wear, and engraved in gold with the initials "C.M."   « Less

It's truly not possible to get this sort of exquisite beadwork today, at least not unless you commision it privately. We are offering two lengths of antique beaded fringe  More »

It's truly not possible to get this sort of exquisite beadwork today, at least not unless you commision it privately. We are offering two lengths of antique beaded fringe from Europe circa the early 1900's. One piece is 27", the other 30"; they are otherwise identical 2" fringe. These pieces would be great for lamp shades, necklaces, or simply framed and displayed as the wonderful examples of the history of fashion that they are! Condition is excellent. The small circular beads are a sort of gun-metal gray, there are little faux-pearls and some additional silvery cylindrical beads, mounted on original strong cotton backing.   « Less

Elegantly worked in silks in the famille rose palette, this elegant pair of Chinese embroidered Pheasants will remind you of your earliest memories of your favorite Chinese  More »

Elegantly worked in silks in the famille rose palette, this elegant pair of Chinese embroidered Pheasants will remind you of your earliest memories of your favorite Chinese Restaurant. Companion Pheasants offered here also. Condition: Excent, no damage, original frames Ddimensions: Exact dimensions to follow   « Less

Circa 1890. "Stevengraph" silk picture, made by Anderson Bros of Patterson N.J. This charming scene is titled "Betsy Ross Making the First United States Flag". Silk  More »

Circa 1890. "Stevengraph" silk picture, made by Anderson Bros of Patterson N.J. This charming scene is titled "Betsy Ross Making the First United States Flag". Silk pictures of this type, where originally made in England starting in 1879, by the Stevengraph company. They rapidly became very popular and were made in both England and the United States and are generically referred to as "Stevengraphs" by collectors. This particular, American made silk picture is in exceptional original condition and has probably spent it's entire existence in a frame. The present frame is vintage, gilded wood, that works well with the picture. 13 1/2" wide x 11 1/2" tall, over-all..   « Less

A cloth banner celebrating 100 years of transportation. Begins with barges, goes to covered wagons, then on to speeding deco trains, then to 4 prop deco planes. Banner is in  More »

A cloth banner celebrating 100 years of transportation. Begins with barges, goes to covered wagons, then on to speeding deco trains, then to 4 prop deco planes. Banner is in very good condition, no rips or tears. Fabric shows light wear with no fraying along the edge, and no stains. One inch white margin along top has grommets for hanging. A unique travel banner, makes an unusual textile display.   « Less

Pair of Burmese embroideries of princesses in court attire, holding cheroots, beneath chandeliers. The needlework, some padded, incorporates silver & gold based thread,  More »

Pair of Burmese embroideries of princesses in court attire, holding cheroots, beneath chandeliers. The needlework, some padded, incorporates silver & gold based thread, interspersed with glassine applique, on black background fabric. Burma, c. 1860. Each 50.50 inches H x approx. 33 inches W.Shipping extra. Connecticut residents and buyers picking up in Connecticut add 6.35% state sales tax. Buyers outside the USA are responsible for any taxes,tariffs or customs that might apply. *** If you wish to see examples of similar items we have sold and/or appraised please go to our affiliate site www.OneofaKindAntiques.com and click the Archives / Homepage logo ***   « Less