Double Damask an 18th century gilt leather design

— Article written by Fred, 03/03/2022 —

Double Damask is one of those designs sitting in our collection for ages, there is hardly any demand for it and I wonder why. It was one of the first designs we made after we got hold of the book "Spanish Leather" by John W. Waterer published by Fabre and Fabre in 1971 Plate 61 shows 2 pictures of the design

Double Damask design Plate 61
Detail of Double Damask pattern

Mr Waterer analyses and describes so well the pattern that I just have his text copied ;) As he says the leather panel in V&A is tooled leather, which we modified so to add the embossing. Why ? Anyone's guess I don't remember.

Interior in Boston
An interior in the Boston area
Yacht interior gilt leather
By Annabel Hall (Private Lives) in a Yacht

Its a tricky design, difficult to explain I'll try to illustrate, stay with me !

Tapestry 9 sets of 4 panels
A tapestry of 9 sets of 4 panels
Set of 4 quarters
A set of 4 quarters 100 X 74 cm (39.37" X 29.1")
Double Damask quarters
A set of 4 quarters
Gilt leather quarters
A set of 4 quarters
Full tapestry assembly
A tapestry of 9 quarters carries the 3 designs made of 4 quarters each, as shown above ... As clear as crystal !

As Always,
Fred