Superb Antique French Beadwork Screen, 18" x 16" in Silk Needlepoint, For Pillow Top text The leather case would lead

The leather case would lead you to believe it's never been carried or used

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

loss to the ruby flashing

These are perfect conversation starters at those often boring business after-hours events

for an engineer

Superb Antique French Beadwork Screen, 18" x 16" in Silk Needlepoint, For Pillow Top text The leather case would leadAnother 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