18c Tassel repair, restoration

These wonderfully large and intricate tassels from a Stately home were in desperate need of recovering and repair - one had broken entirely. Below 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 molds. 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).