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45 X 28cm Early 17th Century English Coif
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45 X 28cm Early 17th Century English Coif

17th century
Sold 1 January 1900 · James Cohen Antique Carpets
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Breathtakingly fine early English silk embroidered hairpiece, with metal thread and sequins. A cornucopia of different flowers growing off the same magical vine, with birds, butterflies and caterpillars. An exceptional item.

Frame size is 45 x 28cm or 1'6" x 9"

Date of Manufacture

James Cohen Antique Carpets has dated this 17th Century Embroidered Coif to the 17th Century.

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Breathtakingly fine early English silk embroidered hairpiece, with metal thread and sequins.
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A cornucopia of different flowers growing off the same magical vine, with birds, butterflies and caterpillars.
James Cohen Antique Carpets

An exceptional item.

Frame size is 45 x 28cm or 1'6" x 9"

Date of Manufacture

James Cohen Antique Carpets has dated this 17th Century Embroidered Coif to the 17th Century.

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SA1209858
James Cohen Antique Carpets
James Cohen Antique Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2021

Specialist in antique rugs, carpets and textiles 16th-19th centuries

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An unstitched early 17th-century rectangular linen embroidery panel decorated with scrolling metallic tendrils and polychrome silk flowers. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An unstitched early 17th-century rectangular linen embroidery panel decorated with scrolling metallic tendrils and polychrome silk flowers. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

45 X 28cm Early 17th Century English Coif

Archive II An unstitched early 17th-century rectangular linen embroidery panel decorated with scrolling metallic tendrils and polychrome silk flowers. View II
Archive III An unstitched early 17th-century rectangular linen embroidery panel decorated with scrolling metallic tendrils and polychrome silk flowers. View III
Archive IV An unstitched early 17th-century rectangular linen embroidery panel decorated with scrolling metallic tendrils and polychrome silk flowers. View IV
Archive V An unstitched early 17th-century rectangular linen embroidery panel decorated with scrolling metallic tendrils and polychrome silk flowers. View V
Archive VI An unstitched early 17th-century rectangular linen embroidery panel decorated with scrolling metallic tendrils and polychrome silk flowers. View VI
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James Cohen Antique Carpets

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An unstitched early 17th-century rectangular linen embroidery panel decorated with scrolling metallic tendrils and polychrome silk flowers.
45 x 28cm Early 17th Century English Coif
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An unstitched early 17th-century rectangular linen embroidery panel decorated with scrolling metallic tendrils and polychrome silk flowers.
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  • ObjectAntique Textiles
  • Period17th century
  • StyleJacobean
  • MaterialLinen, Silk, Metallic Thread
  • ColourCream and Multicolour
  • MotifsScrolling tendrils, Polychrome silk flora, Metal thread couching, Botanical motifs

This early 17th-century Jacobean English coif is an antique textile presented as a rectangular unstitched linen embroidery panel mounted on a light neutral backing. The composition exhibits polychrome silk flora in shades of red, yellow, green, and blue, accompanied by metallic thread couching, sequins, and scrolling tendrils forming botanical motifs across a cream-coloured ground. Visible details include stylized flowers, birds, caterpillars, butterflies, and intricate vine patterns stitched in fine detail, showing characteristic age-related softening to the edges of the fabric. The frame measures 45 cm by 28 cm. Placed in a home today, it suits a narrow wall space in an English country house interior, displayed under glass as a framed decorative textile wall hanging.

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A coif was a close-fitting linen cap worn by women in late 16th and early 17th century England. Often worked in silk and metal threads with floral patterns, unstitched panels were frequently preserved as decorative art objects when coif fashions shifted.

Jacobean needlework typically employed a plain-woven linen ground embroidered with polychrome silk threads and metallic threads made of silver or gilt-silver wire wrapped around a silk core.

Authentic pieces feature irregular hand-spun linen bases, natural dye variations in the silk, and noticeable oxidisation or tarnishing on metal wrapped threads. Stitches commonly include buttonhole stitch, seed stitch, and couching along defined scrolling stems.

Displaying early needlework in a bespoke UV-protective acrylic or glass frame creates a striking gallery wall focal point. Dark wood or neutral backdrop mounts allow the intricate threadwork and botanical detailing to contrast effectively.

Keep textiles in a climate-controlled environment away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity. Ensure mounting materials are acid-free and museum-grade to prevent fiber degradation and chemical staining over time.
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