http://tinyurl.com/4yy8qqx 2 antique Point de France needle lace panels 1680-1690
Size: each 58 cm long; 7cm wide one end, 12 cm wide opposite end
Starting price: 180.00 GPB
Auction ends: Apr 10, 2011 10:05:11 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller linskapet, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries & Galloway DG6 4UU, United Kingdom
Comments: These pieces have more the random design appearance of Italian Corraline; but it is always hard to tell the difference between French and Italian products of this period. I’ve stared at these a lot, especially the edges. They have a bit of a messy remade look especially along one edge, but it would have been done early on. In that case they are probably lappets – they do have appropriate lengths and widths. Some localized damage.

. Did not sell.
Relisted Ebay #200596613600

http://tinyurl.com/3gp22ms LOVELY H/M CANTU LACE RUNNER BUTTERFLIES & 3D FLOWERS
Size: 52″ x 19″
Starting price: $44.99
Auction ends: Apr 10, 2011 17:49:11 PDT
Offered by: Paivi Roberts Ebay seller greatlace, Paris – Palm Beach, United States
Comments: Good Cantu runner with design of butterflies and raised flowers. Typical scrolls and trefoil flower heads.  Condition looks very good.

Sold for $374.99, 6 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/3kacxwl EXQUISITE EDWARDIAN NEEDLELACE POINT DE GAZE COLLAR
Size: 15″ neck, 8 1/2″ from the top of the collar to the point. Width ~37 1/2″
Starting price: $9.99
Auction ends: Apr 10, 2011 18:00:53 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller i*mtrying, San Anselmo, California, United States
Comments: Several of the photos of this piece are taken from the wrong side, so it’s actually a lot better than it sometimes looks.  A distinctive technique, clothwork rather open, note the windows in the rose petals. No raised work, limited fillings, and design is a little informal. Condition very good, few minor pinholes. Overall a nice looking piece.

Sold for $122.50, 6 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/3pxkr5z Antique Vtg BRUSSELS APPLIQUE NET LACE Flounce *98in
Size: 10-1/2″ x 98″
Starting price: $49.99
Auction ends: Apr 10, 201118: 06:47 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller adtjmd, RED VELVET BENCH, United States
Comments: Good wide length of Brussels application on machine net. Good design, typical romantic swags and flowers.  Needlelace seems confined to a few fillings. Very reasonable condition, I can see a few minor pinholes, and seller has more details.

Sold for $255.00, 6 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/4433str Antique early Alencon needlelace h/made length….study
Size: 5″ wide, 44″ around bottom edge.
Starting price: 24.99 GBP
Auction ends: Apr 11, 2011 08:09:57 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller discover4, London, United Kingdom
Comments: A ‘married piece’.  Lovely border of mid 18th c Alençon, few holes in the net. Upper piece is an early needlelace appliqued onto what looks like machine net.  Excellent study piece.

Sold for 80.99 GBP, 3 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/3qq5zjy Lovely Piece of Antique Handmade Lace(Bertha+ Lappets)
Size: 85″ total length
Starting price: 24.99 GBP
Auction ends: Apr 11, 2011 11:44:18 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller isohex, Sunderland, United Kingdom
Comments: Good collar with attached lappets, Belgian Bruges-type pieced lace. Nicely worked, condition looks excellent. This kind of lace is often disappointing in design, but this is a very nice example.

Sold for 24.99 GBP, 1 bid.

http://tinyurl.com/3vmm4zu PORTE LOUPE DE DENTELLIERE EN BOIS TOURNE
Size: 25.5 cm high, 25.5 cm base diameter.
Starting price: 3.00 EUR
Auction ends: Apr 11, 2011 12:57:17 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller rapatord, la roche blanche, Auvergne, France
Comments: This is a turned wooden base meant to support a French Lacemaker’s Lamp.  I was concerned about the rather pristine condition – the seller says it has been cleaned and waxed.

Sold for 562.00 EUR, 8 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/3aruwn5 19thC VERY FINE HM FLEMISH LACE W/POINT DE GAZE GROUND
Size: 6″ x 116″
Starting price: $9.99 with reserve
Auction ends: Apr 11, 2011 12:57:17 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller snakey03rr, Bourbon, Missouri, United States
Comments: A funny piece, and the light blue background really makes it difficult to examine. The fine mesh seems to be Point de Gaze, and I can’t tell about the coarser mesh. But the motifs, which look like a good quality Bruges, appear to have been appliqued onto both types of meshes.  Probably a later 19th, early 20th c piece. Some small openings in the ground.

$150.00, 6 bidders, reserve not met.