Superb Antique French Beadwork Screen, 18" x 16" in Silk Needlepoint, For Pillow Top text the mark "Inox" meaning stainless)

the mark "Inox" meaning stainless)

It's most noticeable flaw is that the original silk liner has typical tatters and silk deterioration - but it is original and preferable to a refitting

There is a single flaw to note in the half-gone round ring carved at the base of the trap in which the fox is caught

it was known as a Cossack Republic

Fine antique French Napoleon III era white opaline glass egg shapeded casket

Superb Antique French Beadwork Screen, 18" x 16" in Silk Needlepoint, For Pillow Top text the mark "Inox" meaning stainless)Another Stunning antique Victorian era (Napoleon III in France, which is the origin for this one) large fire screen still with the original silk needlework, needlepoint, emphasized with glass and metallic beads really beautiful palette. Ready to hang or to incorporate into a pillow top for one of those luxuriant down filled decorator sofa or throw pillows. You know the ones i mean. Selling off my own collections now. Will leave it to you to make them