L968 Crystal 18th century Aubusson tapestry border

18th century Aubusson tapestry border framed in an 18th century print room border which were a popular form of decoration in England and Ireland from the 1750's to the 1820's

and baroque pearls which coordinate beautifully with the sleek selenite

its beautiful shape

Size: 10 1/2" high x 4" round

The 18th century hand carved fragment base is originally from Tuscany

L968 Crystal 18th century Aubusson tapestry border18th century Italian gold leaf fragment with natural forming baroque pearls on a selenite slab. The Italian fragment originally came from a church in Italy. It is adorned with baroque pearls. It is placed onto a selenite slab. Selenite is a transparent mineral that is a form of gypsum. It was used to create the windows of the Santa Sabina Basilica in Rome, Italy during the 5th century, hence the name "Window Pane Selenite." The elements create a