Pair
of Antique embroidered Face Screens depicting birds The birds are in 3d.
1820
Beautifully
embroidered on mesh, a pair of birds one stretching its wings, the other
sitting contented. They are both perched on a winding branch of leaves and
daisies.
The embroidery is slightly raised
from the flora. The birds are very skillfully
plumped, the centre of the body very rounded, gradually flattened for the feet
and adjusted for the feathers: 3d Embroidery!
The embroiderer was indeed a talented person
both in the execution and design. Although somewhat faded, the subtle
combination of colours shows a true gift.
Embroidery was one of the few arts
in which women were allowed to excel, and what better way to show one’s skill
than in a personal accessory like a face screen.
The
handles are exquisitely and ornamentally turned in ivory.
The turning is extremely fine.
They
harmonises well with the
delicate nature of the screens.
They are a delight to behold and photograph.
Origin:
UK ; Circa: 1820; Materials: silk and ivory .
Size: Screen 20
cm
wide by 21.5 cm; handle 17.5 cm long: 8 inches wide by 8.2 inches;
handle 6.9 inches.
Condition:
Please
refer to the above photographs for details of condition. Two breaks on
one handle secured by internal pin. some wear, water staining
to edges
 (Small).JPG)
.JPG)
.JPG)
.JPG)
.JPG)
.JPG)
.JPG)
.JPG)
.JPG)
.JPG)
.JPG)
.JPG)
