Tablecloth (7) - 165 cm - 140 cm - Fiandra, loom selvage

Rare Cotton Flemish Damask Tablecloth with 6 Napkins (Late 19th / Early 20th Century) - Jacquard Weave and Loom Selvage Edges
Splendid and intact antique dinner service for 6 people, datable between 1890 and 1910. The set consists of a tablecloth and 6 coordinated napkins in premium white cotton Flemish damask. The ensemble is distinguished by a refined Jacquard-woven damask with geometric and floral motifs arranged in panels. The play of glossy and matte contrasts creates an elegant raised visual effect depending on the light. A very high-value lot for collectors of antique textiles, characterized by construction details from another era.
Technical specifications and historical dating:
• Type: Antique Flemish damask tablecloth with 6 large napkins
• Era: Late 19th century / Early 20th century (circa 1890-1910)
• Material: 100% heavy white cotton Flemish damask
• Weave: Jacquard-woven damask with geometric-floral motifs
• Manufacture and Edges: The tablecloth and napkins feature the classic loom-origin selvage on two sides (a typical feature of the late 1800s when the fabric came off the loom already finished and did not require hemming due to anti-fraying). The remaining sides are finished with a simple hand-stitched hem, whose millimetric and fascinating stitch differences attest to the artisanal authenticity.
• Napkin detail: The napkins are particularly large (62 x 58 cm), a generous cut typical and exclusive of noble household ensembles from the late 19th century. They bear the same identical damask design as the tablecloth.
• Total weight of the lot: 1190 grams (dense, substantial fabric of excellent quality)
Measurements:
Condition of the item: excellent vintage/antique condition. The fabric is structurally solid, healthy and retains its original luster. No stains, tears or later restorations are reported. A piece of Italian linen heritage preserved impeccably.