Vintage English Woven Silk Mistle Thrush Bird in Branc Matted & Gold Frame equestrian plate the artery which provided it

the artery which provided it with coal and the raw materials for earthenware

This pattern is hard to find in blue

antique teacup and saucer from Staffordshire England’s Ridgway potteries

Circa 1876 Antique Large Flow Blue Chinoiserie Soup Tureen

Tom turkey transfer on English Ironstone with a stunning floral border

Vintage English Woven Silk Mistle Thrush Bird in Branc Matted & Gold Frame equestrian plate the artery which provided itThis beautiful picture is by Cashs, an English ribbon weaving firm since 1846. Over 100 years ago the Free Trade Bill was passed which put thousands of ribbon weavers out of work and forced them into poverty. One mill owner began making silk bookmarks and pictures using the same looms and skills needed for ribbon making. They became popular and collectible are today still sought out for their unique beauty. This silk details a single Mistle Thrush