Rare and Wonderful Antique White Linen Figural Damask Tablecloth Edged with Bobbin Lace, with Provenance, Embroidered with Crown and Royal "G" Monogram, 72x65"

This superb white linen damask cloth is woven with a sensational pattern of a family coat-of-arms and is edged and joined with rows of lovely Cluny bobbin lace. The woven pattern is intricate and sharp and the quality is superb. It includes a shield-shaped device surmounted by a bull's head and an eagle. Inside the crest, among other things, are a tower and a bird.

There are four quadrants; each is embroidered with a small crown coronet above a "G" monogram, above the numeral 72. (crown/G/72) This cloth measures 65x72".

The condition is very good, but not flawless because one section has a sprinkling of tiny holes. Otherwise, it is perfect. One would choose this cloth for its rarity, sensational pattern, indisputable age, historic value and provenance. Early 20th century; c. 1900-1915.

Provenance: From Property of a member of the Princely House of Saxe-Meiningen.

Stock 18023.