18th century tassel repair & restoration

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These wonderfully large and intricate tassels from a Stately home were in desperate need of recovering and repair - one had broken entirely. Shown is the repaired tassel, along with the other one not yet complete so that a comparison can be made.

The colours are true to the original, before fading and dirt took its toll - the new silk was matched to the silk remaining inside of the moulds. New decorative cords needed to be spun for some parts.

A pdf report of the restoration can be downloaded here
(Please note, as with all images/info contained in this site it is protected by copyright).

Tassel & Knop Types and styles (work-in-progress)
Tassel & Knop Timeline (work-in-progress)
18th century silk tassels -repair & restoration
Tudor style silk and gold girdle tassels
Shield tassel - based on Victorian design
Various purse tassels and knops
Tudor style silk dagger tassel
Silk sash tassels
Tassels for interior decoration