Collection Antique Silk Rosettes Ribbons Interior Decor: C20th Britain
My heart skipped a beat when I found these….a collection of exquisitely made antique rosettes.
Ok, ok, they were awarded for riding, but I couldn’t resist photographing them on my collection of Staffordshire dogs! And don’t they look great….
There are 5 rosettes, 2 larger size and 3 smaller all with metal ‘medal’ centres. Some of the ribbons are printed with the date and number of prize awarded.
If I were planning a wedding or special occasion I would use these as corsages or button holes. They’re perfect for design inspiration for a milliner or designer.
Measurements:
Large: 13cm long x 10cm wide with 20cm ribbons
Smaller: 8cm across with 19cm ribbons
Condition:
All the rosettes and ribbons have an overall patina of age and are faded - in my humble opinion to just the right degree. The colours are beautiful, there are a few marks and one repair professionally done by our conservation studio.