Continental antique silk brocade apron (45 x 53cm)

45 x 53 cm  //  1ft 6” x 1ft 9”

This brightly coloured brocade was most likely a part of ecclesiastic costume at some stage. That or the hanging from a lectern only the item seems barely used. Silk brocading worked onto  damask The edges surmounted with unoxidised gilt braid.
 Backed with a fine green silk. In lovely fresh condition without fading or stain save for some minor abrasion

Probably Italian

Ref. 16918