A chalice veil of crimson satin, the centre appliqu and embroidered in coloured silks and metal threads with a saint surrounded by a halo, the borders with silver and gilt metal thread embroidery and appliqu forming stylised flowers and foliage--21 x 21in. (53 x 54cm.), 17th century, backed; and two other textiles (3)

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A chalice veil of crimson satin, the centre appliqu and embroidered in coloured silks and metal threads with a saint surrounded by a halo, the borders with silver and gilt metal thread embroidery and appliqu forming stylised flowers and foliage--21 x 21in. (53 x 54cm.), 17th century, backed; and two other textiles (3)

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