Vintage Red Cardinal in English Woven Silk - Matted & Framed the cosmopolitan club burgundy / red and persimmon

burgundy / red and persimmon on a rich aubergine / eggplant purple background

All are earthenware

For consideration is this leaf shaped dish in the Charlotte pattern depicting a pretty Victorian basket filled with flowers

dinner plates and platters

There are faint surface scratches which can be seen when turned in light at an angle

Vintage Red Cardinal in English Woven Silk - Matted & Framed the cosmopolitan club burgundy / red and persimmonThis beautiful picture is by Cashs, an English ribbon weaving firm since 1846. Over 100 years ago the Free Trade Bill was passed which put thousands of ribbon weavers out of work and forced them into poverty. One mill owner began making silk bookmarks and pictures using the same looms and skills needed for ribbon making. They became popular and collectible are today still sought out for their unique beauty. The scene depicts a red Cardinal Stunning