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Help Identify a Vintage Scarf with Nautical and Astrological Motifs

Discussion in 'Textiles, Needle Arts, Clothing' started by IvankA, Dec 16, 2024.

  1. IvankA

    IvankA Member

    Hello! I woud like to help identifying a scarf I recently purchased at a charity sale. The items at the sale were brought from Liechtenstein, and I suspect the scarf is vintage.
    There are inscriptions written in cursive script on the golden ornaments, but they are difficult to decipher.
    Material: Likely natural silk (based on touch).

    There is no visible tag or designer signature, and I have been unable to find this design using Google image search.
    Does anyone recognize this design? Could it be from a well-known brand or a specific designer? Any information regarding its origin or similar examples would be greatly appreciated
    Dimensions: 76 x 76 cm
    Weight: 34 grams

    Thank you ❤️
     
  2. IvankA

    IvankA Member

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  3. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Is the hem hand-rolled? (It appears to be.) But not silk twill? (It doesn't appear to be.)

    Debora
     
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  4. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Nautical theme. Good quality. But doesn't look like Hèrmes. Without a brand signature or tag... Hum... Not going to be easy to identify maker. Colorway is 1970s.

    Debora
     
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  5. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Here's one from Hérmes with similar motif in similar colorway for comparison. Could well be the inspiration for yours.

    Debora

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  6. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Hérmes example both signed and named. Difference in quality easy to see.

    Debora
     
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  7. IvankA

    IvankA Member

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  8. IvankA

    IvankA Member

    Thanks for the help
    I couldn't find the signature
     
  9. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Hem is hand-rolled. Does look like silk twill. Those aren't golden ornaments, by way. They are astrolabes, ship wheels and compass roses, all navigational aids. (The central image is, of course, a sterncastle.) I don't see Hérmes quality in design, fabric, printing or stitching but an attractive scarf with what appears to be minor condition issues.

    Debora
     
    Last edited: Dec 17, 2024
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