Lyonnaise silk motif from 18th century - Pattern 5 hare The embroidery on this unique

The embroidery on this unique drawstring bag includes lavish gold and silver metallic threads

His ears are painted leather and he is trimmed in real fur

585 (14 carat) gold with real

3 inches wide

Lyonnaise silk motif from 18th century - Pattern 5 hare The embroidery on this uniqueThis is a unique piece made from 18th or early 19th century "Lyonnaise" French silk. We salvaged these remarkable pieces from an old handmade spread that we sourced from France. The maker used different silk combinations in each one. The variety of silks that have been incorporated suggest that these were perhaps scraps left after clothing was made. These rare and exquisite pieces are antique and showing their age, but still beautiful and strong