Superb antique manuscript ledger with two bound leaves, showcasing a range of gold and silver metallic cords and trimmings, fixed with wax. Each reference is annotated in pen with technical specifications (dimensions, compositions, references), indicating professional use in a passementerie or clothing workshop. The whole exudes a strong visual presence, blending old script, textile materials, and the patina of time, characteristic of late 19th-century workshop tools.
✦ Origin: Germany ✦ Estimated period: Late 19th century ✦ Dimensions: approx. 30.5 x 30 cm (open) ✦ Material: Metallic threads (brass / gilded copper / cotton), paper, wax ✦ Condition: Good overall condition, signs of use, handling marks, slight oxidation and occasional minor losses, stable and very decorative overall
Authentic textile workshop piece, ideal for a characterful decoration or a collection dedicated to old trades and fiber arts.
