Monthly Archives: December 2010

Ebay Alerts! Three items – December 9, 2010

Posted on December 9, 2010 by lacenews

http://tinyurl.com/32n2dbl Antique Hand Made Point de Venice Lace Tablecloth MINT Current offer: $47.00, 8 bids Auction ends: Dec 10, 2010 15:55:14 PST Offered by: Ebay Seller hannasattic, Seattle Washington Comments: This is a Venise tablecloth of the type often associated … Continue reading →

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Collecting: Belgian 1000 Frank/200 Belga Banknotes

Posted on December 7, 2010 by lacenews

This banknote is of interest to lace collectors due to the wonderful engraving of a lacemaker at work on the reverse. The front shows a portrait of the Belgian King Albert I (1875-1934, reigned 1909-1934), and Queen Elisabeth (1876-1965), along … Continue reading →

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Ebay Alerts! Five Items – December 5, 2010

Posted on December 5, 2010 by lacenews

http://tinyurl.com/2g5gybw ANTIQUE LACE HANDMADE BELGIAN FLANDERS WIDE FLOUNCE Current offer: $275.00, no bids Auction ends: Dec 06, 2010 20:02:27 PST Offered by: Paivi Roberts, Ebay Seller greatlace, Paris-Palm Beach Comments: Excellent Flemish piece, nice design, good length, good workmanship and … Continue reading →

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Collecting: French Billets de Nécessité

Posted on December 3, 2010 by lacenews

The Billets de Nécessité issued in France around the time of WWI have many similarities with the English tokens previously discussed on this blog. Local governments issued small currency notes to compensate for a shortage in nationally issued bills.  The … Continue reading →

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Ebay Alerts! Three Items – December 2, 2010

Posted on December 2, 2010 by lacenews

http://tinyurl.com/23oxh32 ANCIEN CARREAU NORMAND DE DENTELLIERE Current offer: 40.00 EUR, 1 bids Auction ends: Dec 03, 2010 09:38:56 PST Offered by: Ebay Seller rosedesvents1, France Comments: Normandy pillow in what looks like good original condition. These were usually covered with … Continue reading →

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