Description: You are bidding on an antique handmade fiddleback chasuble vestment made in France, possibly in the 18th century. The chasuble is made of two different red silk fabrics. The main damask fabric is a paler red and has a scrolling leaf design. The slightly darker red fabric of the orphreys is unpatterned, but it is heavily decorated with images in tapestry and embroidery. At the center of the back orphrey is St. Anne with the child Mary at her knee. On the front orphrey are the images of four saints. The figure on the lower right appears to be St. Clare holding a Gothic monstrance, so the lower left figure may be St. Francis of Assisi. There is a male saint at the upper left holding a book and what appears to be a female saint holding a narrow object at the upper right. The figures on both front and back are surrounded by embroidered and silk flowers in a variety of colors. The figures are highlighted with gold metallic thread. The chasuble is trimmed in metallic gold banding. The piece is lined with coarse buckram fabric.This chasuble is hand stitched. It would make a beautiful display piece for the antique vestment or fabric collector. The chasuble measures 43.5 inches from the top of the shoulder to the back lower hem and 26 inches wide in the back. The antique fabric has rubbing wear and small tears, mostly on the rear orphrey. There are considerable losses to the tapestry and embroidery threads on the back, and some losses on the front. The metallic gold trim and buckram lining fabric are intact. There is some soiling. There are only remnants of the tying cords. Please look at photos carefully. Bid with confidence. After 14 years and hundreds of eBay transactions, I have 1034 positive feedbacks. I try very hard to accurately describe my items. Because I deal mostly in vintage collectibles and antiques, most of my items will have signs of previous use or age wear. If I have inadvertently missed something on an item, please contact me as soon as possible to discuss a return/refund. I will do my best to find a satisfactory resolution. I provide feedback after the item has been received and the buyer has left feedback for me. This way I know you have received your item and are satisfied. Please email with questions. Domestic shipping is by your choice of USPS Ground Advantage or Priority Mail, with tracking and insurance. International shipping is by USPS Priority Mail International. International buyers are responsible for shipping charges and any customs taxes or duty, as these are not included in the selling price of the item. Consult your country's customs office for their fees.
Price: 763.85 USD
Location: Summerfield, Florida
End Time: 2025-01-06T01:46:34.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Religion: Christianity
Country/Region of Manufacture: France
Handmade: Yes
