Morgan St James
Antique French Drapes & Textiles & Collectables
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French Antique textiles coming from Huge Castles, Chateaus and private estates in France plus antique French accessories.
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Raised Silk Brocade Antique French Valance. Gorgeous color in addition to the quality of the silk fabric having a very slight raised velvet effect. Lined at opposite side and French Antique Trimming surroundings as shown. Due to its age the one side of the trim work is slightly narrow on the left however does not effect the quality or beauty of this piece whatsoever. It more of a light weight piece to adorn any window. The color is a very rich reddish burgundy background having a deeper rich burgundy slight raise in addition to the trim work.
Measures" 71" long/wide by 47" tall at sides and 17" tall at center. Price: 235.00
French Antique 2 piece Aubusson panels. These came off of a sofa and remain in as found condition being rips, holes, tears, raveling, soils, dirt and will need to be cleaned by hand or professional. They will need to be mended or perhaps one could use for projects or quilting pieces. My photos are part of this description--please kindly view them. Being sold in as is condition.
Measures: #1. 30" Tall by 64" long and #2 is 58.5" long/wide by 25.5" tall. Price: 255.00 for both
Pg.10DeepRaspberry. Gorgeous Antique French Panel with 2 additional matching pieces. This panel is eye catcher having the color or rich deep Raspberry with fading due to age. The appearance is beautiful and in addition it has two extra matching pieces if you wish to cover a chair or table or make pillows or whatever. Each piece having additional wheat color stitching which has been machine sewn. There is a opening at upper for your rod making this easy to hang. The fabric is thick cotton velvet texture having an addition cotton liner between the back liner and front fabric. Its a good strong piece to add to any window. Some areas seem to be hand sewed and are loose which is easy to mend or leave alone. There is antique French fringe added on each piece and surrounds the main larger panel at base and side as shown. You might even with to add these extra two piece at the base of the larger panel to make longer. This is a marvelous appearance even with the heavy fading..
Measurements: Larger Panel is: 8 ft 10" tall by 4 ft wide. The 2 extra pieces are: 1st: 28.5" tall by 23.5" wide. 2nd pc.: 26.5" tall by 23" wide.
Price: $ 370. for all three pieces.
Pg. 10/4pc.Needlept. French Antique 4 piece set Needlepoint Panels in wonderful colors of golden, ginger, greens and so many more to match just about anything. Each can be used for upholstery or wall panels surrounded by think wood if you prefer to make a fantastic wall display. Each panel is in as found condition and remains having the edge trimmings frayed and mostly off--would benefit more beauty with fresh trimmings surrounding each. Each having treads worn or removed due to age as well. One of the panels is more faded then others as shown also. There is an immense amount of hand stitch workmanship done on each in the making in addition to the consuming time.
Measurements: 42" tall by 18 3/4" wide.
Pg.10. Gorgeous Antique French Drapes / Curtains in beautiful condition for their age. The color is gold having a wide banding on each and hemmed at base. The photos were taken upside-down as it was easier to slide the rod through the hemline as shown. The uppers having not pleats. They are line at back which also remain in lovely condition due to their age. This is a pair and being 11 inches in length which are more difficult to come by. In the making someone added extra fabric to make this length in addition to the trimmings where are cut and attached as shown in photos. In no way does it distract form their beauty or high quality. The hem is another 3 inches if you wish to make longer or perhaps slide a rod through this end as I did for my photos. Their is a small paint mark on one which is minor and several splashes of white paint on them.. however one would barely notice as I barely did along with a flaws here and there. This set is gorgeous and the silk having a satin like effect. There appears to have a inner liner as well and they appear hand sewn.
Measures: 11" Tall by 25" wide with trimmings and 24" wide without trimmings and the wide trimmings are 2 3/4" wide. ... There is a 3" hem.
Price: 585.
Pg1. Gorgeous Antique Silk Drapes Curtains Panels. This comes in a set of 4 stunning panels Magnificent high quality silk and the slanted base ones are extremely long which are more difficult to come by due to this age. Each Panel is Lined and the set (2 Panels) having a slant at each base-- having an addition inner lining. The slanted base set has a beautiful, well done, quality upper gathering as shown. The fronts remain lovely due to their age other then musty and the linings are tea stained and several spotting however the front sides remain lovely for their age. The other matching pair having the straight base across and the upper having a pinch pleat as shown. Soiled at the base however can be hidden well within the folds. On this set with the straight base on one panel only-- there is fraying --as shown by my hand inside the fraying and it continues from upper to lower base however not on the matching panel of this. The lining is soiled and tea stained in a charming way. This entire set is Magnificent and gorgeous and the silk is of highest quality. The color background is cream having small flowers of raspberry-peach surrounded by green color and the entire set is a Trellis like pattern from far back. This will surely adorn any room and give an illusion of richness to any window or bed surroundings.
Price for entire 4 piece set... total of 4 Gorgeous Magnificent French Antique Panels, Curtains, Drapes. $ 1,900.
Pair with slanted bases shown below here.
Slanted Base Measurements: 12 ft tall x 23.5" wide Upper x 4 ft wide lower base. Each Panel is this size on this set.
Pair with Straight Bases shown below here.
Measurements on Straight Base Pair. 9 ft 3 inches tall x 4 ft base x 34 inches at top upper.
Velvet/ Outstanding French Antique Silk Velvet and Paisley hand done Wall Display or Table throw. Magnificent in the making and close up photos of how each stitch was hand done in such an amazing way. A Gorgeous piece -even with its issues -which one could do themselves, with a little knowledge of sewing. Each piece is hand sewn onto a Rich Antique fine quality of French Velvet in a glamorous blue color with multiple colors of Antique French Paisley fabric surrounding the edges and then appliqués of the same paisley fabric cut and sewed onto the French silk velvet. The center is hand Embroidered with explicit workmanship in addition to the time consuming effect put forth. Issues/flaws: Due to its age it has many surrounding holes surrounding mainly the Paisley area on all sides--in addition to areas on the inner. Photos were taken with the wide Paisley border folded down to approx. half the size on all sides for you to see if you prefer to have it left and not sewn and perhaps stitch this area down on the opposite side. And, photos again taken with all sides of Paisley showing all the hole damage one would have to repair. If you have this framed and used as a Wall display--all four sides could be tucked behind the frame however if you wish to use as a throw or whatever you would have to sewn all side backward having then half the width border on all sides. All workmanship was done on a antique Linen backing. Motifs are Flowers, Scarabs and in so many colors to match just about anything. This piece is extremely gorgeous and with the quality of the time consuming workmanship, it is sure to adorn any wall or area. It is a marvelous piece with so much to admire.
Price: $785.
Measures: 76" (6 feet) by 43". Entire piece. One of the Scarab size is approx. 8"x6" and the largest area at center having the Antique French Velvet surroundings is approx. 10" x 6" to give you an idea on sizes. Each Embroidered flower rages in different sizes and each piece being magnificent in colors and workmanship.
Silk Valances / Swags / center piece-- Professionally/Custom made and barely used total of 7 pieces to this set. Each piece is totally reversible and each having a thicker interior for added darkness of light. Each is filled with long fringe in a somewhat metallic faux threads as shown. The main color is copper surrounded within are many snowflake designing in addition to the same for the backside with the same snowflake designing. The backside are a rich gold somewhat having a sheen to both the fronts and backs as these are all silk. Minor spotting however remain in beautiful charming condition. The silk has a taffeta texture. Sizes are as follows:
Measures: Total of 2 pieces shown are: 48" tall with fringe and 44" without by upper is 17" across top. Each piece.
Total of 4 pieces shown are: 71" tall with fringe and 67" without by upper is: 20" going across the top. .. Each piece being this size.
Total of 1 center piece shown: 38" tall with fringe and 34" without by upper is 8" going across top.
Price: $ 565.00
Pg.1. Antique French Drapes Curtains Panels. Gorgeous Floss Silk with a medium texture having lovely scroll motifs within as shown. Each panel is very wide as two panels were used to make one panel. Each have French fringe in addition to the uppers being slightly gathered for use of your own rings for hanging. The color is rich having a deeper Raspberry with no flash and lighter with flash and will appear on your windows this way with the sun up or down. They both remain in lovely condition however having fading within and surroundings each panel--which blends well with the color. Each has a nice hem at base and each is very long and wide, The feel of silk floss is not a silky texture--it is more of a coarser feel to ones hands.
Measurements Each Panel is the approx. the same being 11 feet tall (132") by 8 ft wide at base by 5 ft 9" at uppers (top). Magnificent in length and width and if you prefer and a good seamstress you might wish to split the panels to make 4... as mentioned above each panel is very wide using two panels to make one huge one.. You will be receiving total of 2 pieces/panels.
Price: $ 685. SOLD
Etoffe/Makara: Fantastic in appearance total of two Etoffe Makara Textiles # 1 & 2 in Gorgeous Celery like Green color having lavish gold surroundings in addition to the high quality trimmings at edges. Fabulous high quality in the making of these and each is stuffed with duck and down making them heavier in weight and being able to maintain their beauty while on display. These are each remarkable in appearance and surely to make a statement anywhere you choose to display. The rich velvet is thick and each pillow is high as shown in addition to a great size. The quality stuffed cushion within is removable however they were not removed for measuring. The surrounding ruffle sides are embellished with a rich gold color velvet approx. 3". The beauty of the roping surrounding colors are a slight hint of greenish blue along with gold. Opposite is the celery green plain velvet is you wish to display it this way. Only used for display and remain in gorgeous condition as shown in photos.
Pillow # 1 & 2 are the same size: 32"-33" squared including the ruffle when measured. Each was measured using the tape measure going over the high area to each end as shown. Each was measured with the gold ruffle included. Price: 665.00 for both
Etoffe/Makara: # 3 total of 1 and stands alone with its high quality beauty. Made by Etoffe Makara Textiles and remain in like new condition. Colors of Celery green in addition to the lavish bright gold surroundings. Heavy in weight due to the high quality again in the duck & down fillings within. The velvet is very rich and thick in appearance and stands out anywhere you choose to display. This is made with very high quality to maintain their remarkable in beauty. The designer on this is amazing along with the workmanship. The beauty of the roping surrounding colors are a slight hint of greenish blue along with gold. Opposite is the celery green plain velvet is you wish to display it this way. The gorgeous ruffle is double folded to give a rich appearance as displayed and maintain its beauty. This one is fabulous both in quality and beauty.
Measures: approx 32" squared when measured bringing over the tape measure to the highest area as shown and the inner duck pillow was not removed however can be if you wish at any time. SOLD
Etoffe/Makara: # 4 & 5 Etoffe Makara outstanding lavish duck/down filled pillows. Each is extremely high in quality and rich in appearance. Lavish colors or bluish greens fringe in addition to the gold color of the rich thick velvet. Each having silk gold screening hand done. Opposite sides are the rich velvet in gold if you wish to display them this way. Heavy in weight being the fillings of duck and down making each pillow fabulous in appearance and full when displayed. Only used for display and remain in gorgeous condition nearly like new.
Measures: Approx 36" long with using the tape measurer going over the higher area and not removing pillow within. By approx. 20" deep a great size for an amazing appearance. Price: 665.00 for the two SOLD
Etoffe Makara: Lavish long duck and goose filled throw cushion pillow have long wide thick velvet sides making this a fabulous appearance. Known for their high quality this one makes the statement to add to the end of your bed or can be used for a sofa or bench cushion pillow. Each side having thick rich velvet and at center having the velvet fabric with larger size covered buttons in addition to the silk screening gold surroundings and down by hand. Opposite size having the velvet only if you wish to use this size and not with the gold designing as shown. At opposite side their are several folded area shown in the velvet however nothing to distract this amazing beauty. The designer along with the quality is breathtaking on this. Heavy and made to last and measures approx. 91"Colors or gold and celery green in addition to the bluish green surroundings trimmings... truly rich in colors and quality.
SOLD
Measures: approx.91" long including each of the long gold velvet sides. 665.00 for one long bench or bottom / top of bed.
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