Antique Foot Stool with Original Silk Brocade: C18th England Ottoman The punched repouse decorative work

The punched repouse decorative work has an overall repeating pattern with foliate  motifs while the central band has depictions of: 2 lions attacking an elephant and a deer

A rare and beautiful find

L'hyver depicts a family gathered close around a roaring fire inside a well-appointed hall as children eat and servants assist

Some splits in the surrounding border

Dating from the late 20th century

Antique Foot Stool with Original Silk Brocade: C18th England Ottoman The punched repouse decorative workFrom England this elegant little Georgian footstool with original Spitalfields(?) silk brocade covering dating from the 18th century. It is just extraordinary that this stool has survived and is in good condition, with its original braid, polished mahogany frame and ionic capital figured brass feet. As the stool is a small size we like to think this was made for a woman to rest her weary feet. It would look wonderful in the right setting and because