Vintage Scottish Thistle & Purple Emperor Butterfly Woven in Silk Matted in Wood Gold Frame Made in England Ralph Lauren Table Linens 75" handle to opposite rim

75" handle to opposite rim

Each side of the coffeepot depicts a Colonial Victorian home set against a lake with a sailboat on the water

almost a greige / taupe color

Measures: 3 3/4 "

Vintage Scottish Thistle & Purple Emperor Butterfly Woven in Silk Matted in Wood Gold Frame Made in England Ralph Lauren Table Linens 75" handle to opposite rimThis 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. I have a few in my own home (shown in last