{"product_id":"item-26-237","title":"Item 26-236","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ii gt\" id=\":q0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a3s aiL\" id=\":q1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ii gt\" id=\":nf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a3s aiL\" id=\":zf\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ii gt\" id=\":qn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a3s aiL\" id=\":qo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ii gt\" id=\":vo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a3s aiL\" id=\":vp\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ii gt\" id=\":151\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a3s aiL\" id=\":152\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ii gt\" id=\":na\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a3s aiL\" id=\":qa\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ii gt\" id=\":pu\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a3s aiL\" id=\":qh\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ii gt\" id=\":1ca\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a3s aiL\" id=\":1cb\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ii gt\" id=\":p3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a3s aiL\" id=\":ne\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ii gt\" id=\":qs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a3s aiL\" id=\":qt\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ii gt\" id=\":1c4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a3s aiL\" id=\":1c8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\":r8\" class=\"ii gt\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\":p1\" class=\"a3s aiL\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ii gt\" id=\":ri\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a3s aiL\" id=\":rj\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ii gt\" id=\":pb\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a3s aiL\" id=\":pc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ii gt\" id=\":ps\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a3s aiL\" id=\":pr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yj6qo\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are fascinating examples of French antique passementerie ornaments, specifically what are often called cannetille or bullion-wire trimmings. They are hand-made decorative elements measuring approximately 6.5cm long and 3.5cm wide that would have been applied to clothing, ecclesiastical textiles, military dress, or luxury furnishings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are exactly the sort of fragments that many collectors of French haberdashery and costume treasure. Even detached from their original garment, they are miniature examples of the extraordinary decorative arts industry that flourished in France during the Belle Époque. Their sculptural quality and hand-worked metal construction make them attractive display pieces alongside antique lace, beadwork, silk flowers, and sewing ephemera.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pieces are constructed from:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine coiled metal wire (called cannetille) wrapped in grey silk. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWrapped metal strips formed into loops, petals, and scrolls.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e•\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-twisted cords forming the central structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach loop is made from a hollow spiral of metal wire rather than solid cast metal, which is characteristic of traditional passementerie techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBased on the construction and style, we would estimate they are aged in the l\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eate 19th century to early 20th century (c. 1880–1920). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis was a period when France remained a major centre for luxury trimming manufacture, particularly in Paris, Lyon, and Saint-Étienne.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hq gt\" id=\":rg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hq gt\" id=\":w0\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Forage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48784680288500,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/1621\/7332\/files\/unnamed-1_e0eb1b3e-3444-4b8d-b7bb-7bee8848d9e7.jpg?v=1782534975","url":"https:\/\/www.foragebylisamattock.com.au\/products\/item-26-237","provider":"Forage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}