Antique Toile de Nantes ‘Chariot of Dawn’ Pelmet: C18th France antique miniature watercolour Some marks and and signs

Some marks and and signs of wear as you would expect in a panel from a dress of this antiquity

In overall timeworn condition with surface wear

with crocheted panels at the top and bottom

but it may be French

which often represent power or protection

Antique Toile de Nantes ‘Chariot of Dawn’ Pelmet: C18th France antique miniature watercolour Some marks and and signsA superb long Toile de Nantes pelmet with a print called Chariot of Dawn, a beautiful design dating from the 18th century. The long length of this pelmet means it may have been part of a set of bedhangings. It would look great above a window, under a shelf or as a wallhanging. With lots of interesting details including boats, sea monsters, the three graces and a mythical horse drawing the chariot of Dawn, its a beautiful and interesting piece. Backed