Radiant Geometric Design Antique Wool on Cotton Needlepoint Candlemat sterling silver overlay became a vocal opponent of

became a vocal opponent of slavery

A few scuffs and scrapes here and there

Not very old

and this long neck framed by old splits running down the sides

1880s German I believe

Radiant Geometric Design Antique Wool on Cotton Needlepoint Candlemat sterling silver overlay became a vocal opponent ofI've developed quite a fondness for antique needlepoint candle mats and am snapping them up whenever I come across them, which is not especially often but I've found a few lately. I believe this is probably later 19th century, hand dyed wool on cotton ground, the construction of which the the reverse side reveals around the perimeter of the needlepoint. Fabulous color and I really love the almost optical illusionism of the geometric design. 7 3 4"