A Large 17thC English Silk & Metal Threaded Embroidery c.1680-1700Origin: English Period: William & Mary William III Queen Anne Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1680 1700 Width: 98 Height: 26 (size without hessian bordering) Of large size, at over eight feet, the beautiful silk embroidery frieze, backed onto linen and hessian, worked in gold, blue and green silk and metal threads, spangles; stem, plaited braid and knots, depicting a repeating pattern of opposing parrots and songbirds amongst flower heads and foliage,