An amazing circa 1710 - 50 century Italian ecclesiastical chasuble front with intricately embroidered metal and silk threads. The design of cartouche-like shapes outlined in metal thread among a pattern of curling leaves, peonies, tulips, morning glories, forget-me-nots and rosebuds all in the most remarkable ...

A rare and amazing mid 15th century Italian Renaissance gold thread picture band woven for a church vestment. This piece depicts an angel at the top followed by a sun with the initials IHS, which stand for In His Service, next is another angel and ...