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Pair of French Silk Embroideries of Cockerels & Hen, Faux Tortoiseshell Frames C 1870
Whites Antiques
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Pair of French Silk Embroideries of Cockerels & Hen, Faux Tortoiseshell Frames C 1870

19th century
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Description

Pair of French silk embroideries, c.1870, depicting cockerels and a hen in faux tortoiseshell frames - Rich colour, fine handwork and strong decorative appeal

Why We Love These … Decorative textiles of this calibre bring softness, colour and narrative into a room. These French silk embroideries have a timeless charm - the rural subject matter is full of character, and the hand‑worked detail gives them a gentle luminosity. The faux tortoiseshell frames add refinement and contrast, making the pair both elegant and visually engaging. They work beautifully together or as part of a wider gallery wall.

At a Glance - Appeal, Desirability & Collectibility

• Date: Circa 1870

• Origin: France

• Style: Decorative silk embroidery

• Materials: Silk embroidery, glass, faux tortoiseshell frames

• Dimensions (each): H: 55cm (21.7") | W: 39cm (15.4") | D: 2.5cm (1")

• Condition:

 • Good overall condition

 • Embroidery well preserved

 • Frames and glass in sound order

• Notable Details:

 • Hand‑worked silk embroidery

 • Rural poultry subject matter

 • Faux tortoiseshell framing

• Decorative Appeal:

 • Combine textile craftsmanship with strong decorative impact

• Versatility:

 • Ideal for wall display in a wide range of interiors

• Collectibility:

 • 19th‑century French decorative textiles are increasingly sought after

• Delivery is not included

Physical Dimensions
Height
55cm (21.65")
Width
39cm (15.35")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Declaration

Whites Antiques has dated these Framed French Silk Embroideries to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1223370
Dealers Internal Reference
CA010
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Description
Pair of French silk embroideries, c.
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1870, depicting cockerels and a hen in faux tortoiseshell frames - Rich colour, fine handwork and strong decorative appeal.
Whites Antiques

Why We Love These … Decorative textiles of this calibre bring softness, colour and narrative into a room. These French silk embroideries have a timeless charm - the rural subject matter is full of character, and the hand‑worked detail gives them a gentle luminosity. The faux tortoiseshell frames add refinement and contrast, making the pair both elegant and visually engaging. They work beautifully together or as part of a wider gallery wall.

fig 1. A pair of rectangular 19th-century French silk embroideries featuring cockerels, hens, and red flowers on a sage green background, set in dark faux tortoiseshell frames with gilt inner borders.
fig 1. Pair of French Silk Embroideries of Cockerels & Hen, Faux Tortoiseshell Frames C 1870

At a Glance - Appeal, Desirability & Collectibility

• Date: Circa 1870

• Origin: France

• Style: Decorative silk embroidery

• Materials: Silk embroidery, glass, faux tortoiseshell frames

• Dimensions (each): H: 55cm (21.7") | W: 39cm (15.4") | D: 2.5cm (1")

fig 2. A pair of rectangular 19th-century French silk embroideries featuring cockerels, hens, and red flowers on a sage green background, set in dark faux tortoiseshell frames with gilt inner borders.
fig 2. Pair of French Silk Embroideries of Cockerels & Hen, Faux Tortoiseshell Frames C 1870

• Condition:

 • Good overall condition

 • Embroidery well preserved

 • Frames and glass in sound order

• Notable Details:

 • Hand‑worked silk embroidery

 • Rural poultry subject matter

 • Faux tortoiseshell framing

fig 3. A pair of rectangular 19th-century French silk embroideries featuring cockerels, hens, and red flowers on a sage green background, set in dark faux tortoiseshell frames with gilt inner borders.
fig 3. Pair of French Silk Embroideries of Cockerels & Hen, Faux Tortoiseshell Frames C 1870

• Decorative Appeal:

 • Combine textile craftsmanship with strong decorative impact

• Versatility:

 • Ideal for wall display in a wide range of interiors

• Collectibility:

 • 19th‑century French decorative textiles are increasingly sought after

• Delivery is not included

Height
55cm (21.65")
Width
39cm (15.35")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Date of Manufacture

Whites Antiques has dated these Framed French Silk Embroideries to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1223370
Dealers Internal Ref
CA010
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Archive I A pair of rectangular 19th-century French silk embroideries featuring cockerels, hens, and red flowers on a sage green background, set in dark faux tortoiseshell frames with gilt inner borders.

Pair of French Silk Embroideries of Cockerels & Hen, faux tortoiseshell frames c 1870

Archive II A pair of rectangular 19th-century French silk embroideries featuring cockerels, hens, and red flowers on a sage green background, set in dark faux tortoiseshell frames with gilt inner borders. View II
Archive III A pair of rectangular 19th-century French silk embroideries featuring cockerels, hens, and red flowers on a sage green background, set in dark faux tortoiseshell frames with gilt inner borders. View III
Archive IV A pair of rectangular 19th-century French silk embroideries featuring cockerels, hens, and red flowers on a sage green background, set in dark faux tortoiseshell frames with gilt inner borders. View IV
Archive V A pair of rectangular 19th-century French silk embroideries featuring cockerels, hens, and red flowers on a sage green background, set in dark faux tortoiseshell frames with gilt inner borders. View V
Archive VI A pair of rectangular 19th-century French silk embroideries featuring cockerels, hens, and red flowers on a sage green background, set in dark faux tortoiseshell frames with gilt inner borders. View VI
Archive VII A pair of rectangular 19th-century French silk embroideries featuring cockerels, hens, and red flowers on a sage green background, set in dark faux tortoiseshell frames with gilt inner borders. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of rectangular 19th-century French silk embroideries featuring cockerels, hens, and red flowers on a sage green background, set in dark faux tortoiseshell frames with gilt inner borders. View VIII
Archive IX A pair of rectangular 19th-century French silk embroideries featuring cockerels, hens, and red flowers on a sage green background, set in dark faux tortoiseshell frames with gilt inner borders. View IX
Archive X A pair of rectangular 19th-century French silk embroideries featuring cockerels, hens, and red flowers on a sage green background, set in dark faux tortoiseshell frames with gilt inner borders. View X
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A pair of rectangular 19th-century French silk embroideries featuring cockerels, hens, and red flowers on a sage green background, set in dark faux tortoiseshell frames with gilt inner borders.
Pair of French Silk Embroideries of Cockerels & Hen, faux tortoiseshell frames c 1870
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A pair of rectangular 19th-century French silk embroideries featuring cockerels, hens, and red flowers on a sage green background, set in dark faux tortoiseshell frames with gilt inner borders.
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During the 19th century, particularly the Napoleon III era, French silk embroideries were popular decorative textile arts featuring fine silk threads stitched onto woven silk backings, often depicting botanical, avian, or pastoral motifs.

These textiles typically utilised fine silk or metallic threads embroidered onto a silk satin or ground fabric, often mounted within moulded wooden frames finished with gilt slips or faux-tortoiseshell veneering.

Authentic 19th-century pieces display natural age-related patination, slight fading of organic dyes, hand-stitched silk threads with minute irregularities, and period-correct framing techniques such as wood backing and hand-cut glass.

Hang a pair of framed embroideries symmetrically above a console table or sideboard, or integrate them into a gallery wall to introduce texture, historic charm, and subtle colour tones to a contemporary space.

Display silk needlework away from direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent fading and fibre degradation, and ensure they are framed behind UV-protective glass with acid-free mounting materials.
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