Vintage Pair of Woven Silk Butterflies & Wild Flowers Matted in Wood Gold Frame Made in England old foley china Where love abides

Where love abides

The pink flowers and green leaves are hand painted within the confines of the transfer

Here is a gorgeous

The pattern is entitled Watteau and depicts Victorians in the garden

Birds and Asiatic Blooms surrounded with a border of geometric stars / flowers and floral cartouche's

Vintage Pair of Woven Silk Butterflies & Wild Flowers Matted in Wood Gold Frame Made in England old foley china Where love abidesThis beautiful pair of pictures 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