Hand Painted Victorian Metal Plate - Papavers machine lace Layers of paint has been

Layers of paint has been applied to evoke light and depth

Fine applique embroidered detailing on a netted base

Either lean aga9inst a shelf or cupboard top or hang on the wall like a painting

7cm in height and 29

Hand Painted Victorian Metal Plate - Papavers machine lace Layers of paint has beenThese beautiful tin plates were very fashionable in the late 19th century to adorn the walls, a decorative development (or trend in today's terms) that moved strongly through the art nouveau period. This is an earlier example of just that. There is a slight mark to the main flower (see photos) but it doesn't alter the overall appearance too much. There is a hook hanger on the reverse at the to, the reverse is black and has rusted and flaked in areas.