http://tinyurl.com/8nwhybp D66 SPLENDIDE VOLANT DE DENTELLE DU PUY NOIRE POUR BAS DE JUPON EP. ART NOUVEAU
Size: 21 cm x 270 cm
Starting Price: 7.00 EUR
Auction ends: Oct 15, 2012 11:39:22 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller claude580_0, Pazy Nièvre Bourgongne, France
Comments: A black silk Le Puy flounce. One seam 20 cm from one end, otherwise very good condition. A fairly complex design with cartouches of flowers on point ground, and some elaborate ground at the top. No gimp that I can see. A good, typical piece of moderate width, and a nice collectible length.

   Sold for 11.50 EUR, 4 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/98obdwk Vtg Antique Rose Point de Gaze Handmade Needle Lace Hand Fan Wedding Bridal
Size: 9.5″ long closed, 15″ wide open
Starting Price: $595.00 Buy-it-Now or Make Offer
Auction ends: Oct 15, 2012 12:46:36 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller twist-in-time, Philadelphia / DFW, United States
Comments: A Point de Gaze fan with dark imitation tortoise-shell sticks. The design is fairly conventional, but nicely set off with the dark translucent sticks. Large raised leaf roses center and sides, and some good decorative fillings. The lace mesh has some small holes, sticks are in good condition, no breaks.

   Unsold.
Relisted, same terms, #300797812462 ending Nov 16, 2012 13:18:24 PST.

http://tinyurl.com/9yuavkg Vtg Lovely Antique Maltese Lace Silk Mantilla Headdress Shawl TLC Repair Problems
Size: 21″ x 64″
Starting Price: 12.99 GBP
Auction ends: Oct 15, 2012 12:55:13 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller grenagen, Chester, United Kingdom
Comments: A Maltese white silk mantilla, with a pointed oval center and lappet ends. The major focus is on the central roundel of guipure with wide elements of guipure flowers and leaves. Extensive woven leaf grid ground.  Condition is a bit problematic, not just the usual separation of seams, but some real holes especially in the center portion. Difficult to repair, but not extremely serious.

   Sold for 17.00 GBP, 2 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/9k7qqbz EXQUISITE Antique BRUSSELS Point de Gaze Needlelace lace collar lappet
Size: 4″ x 45″
Starting Price: $29.99
Auction ends: Oct 15, 2012 18:04:17 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller countryliving, Pennsylvania, United States
Comments: A Point de Gaze lappet scarf. This is one of those Point de Gaze pieces with no raised work, but very good technique and design. I love the juxtaposition between of the flowers and leaves on the gauzy ground at the ends with the more solid work around the borders – almost like a Duchesse design. It also doesn’t go overboard on fillings, just a simple ring pattern well used to accent the design. Condition looks very good – seller notes a few (5?) pinholes in the mesh. It also looks quite wrinkled, and some photos show an aged beige color. Altogether quite a successful piece – not the very highest quality, but not bad at all.

   Sold for $138.51, 7 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/92uzsty Exquisite Antique Belgium Lace Handkerchief Hankie Royal Crosns Castles Net
Size: 13″ x 12″
Starting Price: $35.99
Auction ends: Oct 15, 2012 19:37:59 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller mspatter, St. Paul, MN, United States
Comments: An embroidered net square – the size of a hanky, but I doubt it was intended as such. The design is quite interesting, and feels like it might be a war lace. I’ve tried to identify the coat of arms with no luck – can anyone help here? The embroidery is dense and well done, edges nicely finished. I don’t see any obvious holes in the net although there are some dark spots that are obviously weak. Basically good condition.

   No bidders.
Relisted as #160902619220, $48.00 Buy-it-Now.

http://tinyurl.com/8vp9gp3 Antique Maltese silk handmade lace scarf
Size: 6.25″ to 7″ x 49″
Starting Price: 39.99 GBP
Auction ends: Oct 16, 2012 05:33:37 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller discover4, London, United Kingdom
Comments: A very cleanly designed Maltese narrow scarf. Note the sunflower alternating with star motifs around the edges and down the center. A simple, effective concept. Seller cites a few pulls, but overall it looks in very good condition from the photos.

   Sold for 39.99 GBP, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/8sjkt58 Antique Irish Crochet handmade large lovely collar
Size: 47″ inside edge, ~8″ center back width
Starting Price: 29.99 GBP
Auction ends: Oct 16, 2012 06:18:21 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller discover4, London, United Kingdom
Comments: A tightly worked small motif Irish Crochet collar. Lots of narrow loops in the design giving it a rather open look. Hard to see the bride decoration, I don’t think they are Clones knots, but probably tightly crocheted loops.  The motifs are a rather scattered about. Actually the sub-unit of three small motifs arranged in a trefoil is nicely done and rather varied in design.  Overall condition looks very good from the photos – seller cites some minor pulls.

   Sold for 29.99 GBP, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/9l54dbm Antique Brussels mixed handmade lace very pretty length with bows
Size: 3.5″ x 1 yard 17″
Starting Price: 34.99 GBP
Auction ends: Oct 16, 2012 07:14:18 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller discover4, London, United Kingdom
Comments: A Brussels application on machine net using both bobbin and needle motifs. Quite a complex piece for such a narrow width. And note the extensive needlelace rings used as esprits in the ground.  A naturalistic design of bows and flowers, although the needlelace looks much more delicate than the bobbinlace. From a distance is works very well, closeup the contrast is a bit much for me. Seller cites a few minor pulls in the tulle, and I do spot a few holes in the net too. Overall good condition looks good.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/9cf6sc3 Antique Brussels with point de gaze lace lovely bodice insert
Size: 3.5″ x 1 yard 17″
Starting Price: 34.99 GBP
Auction ends: Oct 16, 2012 07:14:18 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller discover4, London, United Kingdom
Comments: A Brussels Duchesse frontpiece with an elaborate Point de Gaze insert. Can’t tell if the rose petals are raised. I do like the rather elaborate needlelace fillings, unfortunate about the scattered pinholes in the Point de Gaze mesh.  Overall the needlelace and bobbinlace designs are nicely balanced, and all technique is very good. Overall condition appears good from the photos – I’d rate it higher if it weren’t for the pinholes in the net.

   Sold for 36.00 GBP, 3 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/8vel3rd Antique Brussels needlelace large hat veil
Size: 47″ x 46″
Starting Price: 59.99 GBP
Auction ends: Oct 16, 2012 09:04:15 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller discover4, London, United Kingdom
Comments: A veil of Brussels needlelace application on machine net. I think it’s a bit large for a hat veil, and there is a deep border on one side, the other three are finished with smaller motifs. Most hat veils would have one edge plain that could be gathered. The needlelace is quite flat and light; a very good compliment to contemporary fine bobbinlace applications. Note, no esprits in the main part of the net. The motifs don’t seem all that crisp – might be a sign of a past washing. A few pinholes in the net, and some loose areas around a few motifs. Overall good condition. This is an unusual piece, needlelace appliques of this quality don’t come up that often.

   Sold for 73.55 GBP, 5 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/9k8tulw D83 MAGNIFIQUE MOTIF EN COURS D’ EXÉCUTION DENTELLE D’ ALENÇON SUR SON SUPPORT
Size: 12 cm x 9 cm
Starting Price: 4.00 EUR
Auction ends: Oct 16, 2012 11:41:35 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller claude580_0, Pazy Nièvre Bourgongne, France
Comments: Wow. Here’s something you are unlikely to ever see again – a piece of Alençon needlelace in progress. It’s quite a modern piece and looks very accurate (having studied in Alençon, take my word for it). It does look like a green parchment backing, which would be correct. I’m writing to the seller to see if there’s a provenance here.
Fair warning, I’m after this one.

   Sold for 46.49 EUR, 5 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/9yk7qg6 Length of Antique Handmade Lace- 106 inches by 6&1/2 inches
Size: 6.5″ X 106″
Starting Price: 9.99 GBP
Auction ends: Oct 16, 2012 12:03:24 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller baraud, Newton Abbot, United Kingdom
Comments: This involves a lot of looking through books without a lot of success. I know of one other piece, not so symmetric, where the seller labels it early Flemish. But I’m thinking it has more in common with the l’Aquila tape laces of the 18th-19th c, and the decorative border seems more Italian than Flemish. Yet the fine thread and straight border are more Flemish. It’s a mystery.  I see a few spots in the photos, but no obvious damage. Overall very good condition.

   Sold for 123.99 GBP, 6 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/9lu5aph Antique/vintage silk needlelace bodice front, collar, cuffs, skirt front
Size: front: 7..5″ x 15″. choker: 1.75″ 17″ neckline. cuffs: 4″ x 10.5″ each. skirt front: 14″ to 6″ x 42.5″
Starting Price: 65.00 GBP
Auction ends: Oct 16, 2012 12:17:24 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments: Silk Irish Crochet is relatively rare, and this is as complete a parure as you might want to find. The small, beautifully done motifs with raised work reflect the Italian Gros Point and Rosepoint origins of the lace. Note the little looped picots used on the brides and as edges to the motifs. Overall condition looks very good – I might spot a small stain here and there, but nothing important.

      Sold for 272.00 GBP, 5 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/98oonuv Beautiful Antique Honiton Lace wedding Veil. 1896
Size: 76″ x 72″
Starting Price: 9.99 GBP
Auction ends: Oct 16, 2012 12:17:56 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller baraud, Newton Abbot, United Kingdom
Comments: This seller listed a very similar piece in September (http://tinyurl.com/bnwfdqd). Seller states that both were examined and dated by Pat Perryman at the Honiton museum. Both were also cleaned but not repaired in 2009. This one is Honiton appliqued on machine net. A bit beyond the snails/slugs era, although the border and sprigs are a bit more traditional (which might account for the slightly later date). The condition is very good, I love the fluid draping of the net. Occasional small hole in the net and seller states there are some small repairs, nothing major.

   Sold for 230.00 GBP, 10 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/9nwylt2 SUPERB HANDMADE Antique Vtg BELGIAN POINT D’ANGLETERE LACE COLLAR DRESS FRONT
Size: 28.5″ neckline, 4.75″ widest width.
Starting Price: $49.99
Auction ends: Oct 16, 2012 18:04:44 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller adtjmd, RED VELVET BENCH, United States
Comments: A later 19th c Point de Angleterre collar, which is basically fine bobbinlace motifs and a Point de Gaze ground. This one is nicely done, some of the raised rings in the smaller flowers almost recall Rosaline. It isn’t quite as over-the-top as you sometimes see (I think this was one of the finest Belgian laces), and it doesn’t have any needlelace decorative fillings. I do like the light areas with the needlemade mesh contrasted with the feathery outer bobbin border.  Condition looks very good, although there are a few tiny holes in the mesh.

      Sold for $177.50, 6 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/9n4yp6h HANDMADE Antique Vtg BELGIAN POINT D’ANGLETERE POINT DE GAZE LACE HANDKERCHIEF
Size: 28.5″ neckline, 4.75″ widest width.
Starting Price: $399.99
Auction ends: Oct 16, 2012 18:06:18 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller adtjmd, RED VELVET BENCH, United States
Comments: Another Point d’Angleterre piece, although this one departs from the formula a bit by including flat needlelace motifs in the inner corners. Normally the needlelace is confined to the ground and decorative fillings. No fillings here. Overall the design is quite effective, with small, well-done motifs.  A few breaks in the mesh, not serious, and generally very good condition.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/8ol4fdw Antique handmade Brussel lace collar from cream cotton
Size: 122 cm neck edge, 13 cm wide
Starting Price: $74.99
Auction ends: Oct 17, 2012 01:29:10 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller mylittleboyke, Borgloon, Belgium
Comments: A Bruges Bloemwerk collar with pointed ends, demonstrating just how nice this lace can be. Well thought design and good technique. The  condition looks very good from the photos – I can’t spot any problems. Seller does say it is a cream color while the photos look white, which is probably an effect of the background color.,

      No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/9qd6m9w Merveilleuse mantille du XIXème en Dentelle d’Alençon à l’aiguille
Size: 73 cm x 150 cm
Starting Price: 55.00 EUR
Auction ends: Oct 17, 2012 05:25:11 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller florencel4670, Palaiseau, France
Comments: This is a small triangular shawl. It appears to have a machine tulle base with needlelace motifs appliqued on. I wish there were closer photos of the needlelace – they are in many ways consistent with Alençon. Fairly solid clothwork, raised edges, and I think I see horsehair around the edges. No decorative modes, which is unusual. But the whole concept of applique would be atypical for Alençon. Use of machine net in Alençon is not unknown, but it was used as a base for the brides bouclé or tortillée, not for simple application work. But this could be an attempt to compete with contemporary Brussels applique work (see the 10th example down in today’s Alerts for a Belgian needlelace example). Which would date it to the 1830-1840 time period.  There are some holes in the net, but overall good condition.
It could also be a Belgian needlelace application – closer photos would help decide.

   Sold for 126.00 EUR, 5 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/9px2d22 Antique Brussels lace with Point de Gaze inserts lovely Bertha collar
Size: 36.5″ neck edge, 5″ wide
Starting Price: 49.99 GBP
Auction ends: Oct 17, 2012 06:25:41 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller discover4, London, United Kingdom
Comments: A Brussels Duchesse bertha with five Point de Gaze inserts. Raised petals on the needlelace roses, and a few tiny holes in the mesh in places. The Duchesse bobbinlace is well executed and the condition crisp and basically undamaged. One small gap center front and the seller cites a few minor pulls – overall good condition. A good middle market product.

   Sold for 67.89 GBP, 3 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/9qzjutz Antique early Milanese handmade lace long length…af… collector
Size: 7.5″ x 3 yards 13″
Starting Price: 19.99 GBP
Auction ends: Oct 17, 2012 06:49:47 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller discover4, London, United Kingdom
Comments: Probable Milanese border – I won’t speculate on the date which might not be too early (see comments on the next piece). Note the typical plaited ground. It’s not the most inspiring Milanese piece ever made, but is intact and exceptionally long. Nice design of scrolling leaf tapework. There is unfortunate damage to the ground and top edge, so I’d say the condition is a bit less than good.

   Sold for 36.00 GBP, 4 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/9a2t6ys Antique Milanese early handmade lace…… collector
Size: 4.5″ x 48″
Starting Price: 19.99 GBP
Auction ends: Oct 17, 2012 07:51:45 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller discover4, London, United Kingdom
Comments: Same seller, a similar ‘Milanese’ piece. This one is narrower and shorter, but in better condition. The pattern in both is very similar, with the narrower one scaled down a bit. This one has an interesting edge which looks like it was made at the same time as the rest of the lace. I almost wonder if something similar wasn’t cut off the other piece. The edge has a more modern look, so I’m guessing these are later products. Condition on this one is good.

   Sold for 25.50 GBP, 2 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/9otf9zd Length of Antique Handmade Lace-92 inches by 5&1/4 inches
Size: 5.25″ x 92″
Starting Price: 9.99 GBP
Auction ends: Oct 17, 2012 12:00:29 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller baraud, Newton Abbot, United Kingdom
Comments: Quite a long length of Honiton guipure. It is in the snails/slugs tradition, but densely work with  large areas of tally fillings. Lots of extra points for condition on this one.

   Sold for 92.00 GBP, 8 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/8jef7z4 Old Bobbin Lace Winder
Size: not given
Starting Price: 175.00 GBP Buy-it-Now or Make Offer
Auction ends: Oct 18, 2012 13:04:27 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller libby6457, cornwall, United Kingdom
Comments: An English windmill bobbin winder. Seller says it might be made of Yew, which is interesting since most examples I’ve seen are oak. The vanes to the windmill are unfortunately missing. It seems to have been nailed together with square headed nails, a good early sign. Comes with three inscribed bone bobbins.  Overall condition looks very good. Warping on these things is sometimes a problem which makes the drawer difficult to pull out. I don’t know what the state on that is here.

   Unsold.

http://tinyurl.com/98ljvaj EXQUISITE BRUSSELS POINT DE GAZE HANDKERCHIEF
Size: ~15″ square
Starting Price: $495.00 Buy-it-Now
Auction ends: 3 days 23 hours from 10/14/2012 3:09 PM MST
Offered by: Maria Niforos, Ebay seller mithya, London-New York, United States
Comments: A Point de Gaze handkerchief with the lace in excellent condition although seller notes one small repair which I can’t even find in the photos. Some staining in the center cloth.  This is one of those exceptional flat needlelaces with an interesting architectural design and well placed ring fillings that compliment, not overwhelm the pattern. An impressive looking piece.
By the way, Maria is opening a shop in New York quite soon. I’ll post the details when it is ready – in fact I just might go out to visit to see for myself!

   Unsold, relisted.

http://tinyurl.com/9g7zxs7 Antique/Vintage Hand Made Renaissance Battenburg Needlelace Dioly…STUNNING !!
Size: 23″ diameter
Starting Price: $39.99
Auction ends: Oct 18, 2012 14:28:04 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller 248, Deerfield, Illinois, United States
Comments: A well-done figural bobbinlace, the challenge is to figure out from where. Most of this type of lace comes from Italy, the Genoa area. But the lace border seems more Bruges to me. Opinions are always welcome.  Beautiful detail work on the central figure.  There is a little staining, but the lace itself is nicely intact.  Very good condition in general.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/8mennah  BEAUTY Antique Wedding LACE Hankie Handkerchief BRIDAL ~Rare Denmark TONDER Lace
Size: 13″ square
Starting Price: $9.99
Auction ends: Oct 18, 2012 18:02:21 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller things*most*delightful, Sacramento, Claifornia, United States
Comments: Very nice.  I agree with the Tønder attribution, in fact, Emil Hannover in his outstanding work Tønderske Kniplinger shows almost the exact design on page 18. I’ll need to fire up Google Language to see if I can find the name of the pattern since the book is in Danish. The piece is in excellent condition, I don’t see any problems from the photos. Seller notes a little discoloration, nothing major.

   Sold for $383.99, 5 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/8s6yxtd  Antique/vintage hand made Brussels Duchesse lace 2 yards 23 ins.
Size: 8.5″ x 2 yards 23″
Starting Price: 14.95 GBP
Auction ends: Oct 19, 2012 10:12:18 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments: I’d call this a Bruges piece, particularly from the little ‘islands’ where a lot of the brides meet. And the absence of any needlelace. It is a good, open design, and a nice collectible size. Condition looks very good from the photos, seller cites occasional broken bride.

   Sold for 133.65 GBP, 12 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/8tcvjuk  LATE 19TH, EARLY 20TH CENTURY SILK MALTESE LACE SHAWL, CAPE, MUSEUM QUALITY
Size: 28-29″ x 104″ around bottom
Starting Price: $344.95 Buy-it-Now
Auction ends: Oct 19, 2012 14:28:10 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller jjvann, Florence, Massachusetts, United States
Comments: A semi-circular Maltese cape, which is a bit unusual form. Typical construction of several different lengths sewn together – wish it had been opened up for the photograph so the pattern would be more evident. Lots of good guipure, a dense woven leaf ground, and note the typical undulating border on the outside. Condition appears very good, seller notes only minor defects. Nice looking piece, and whiter than it appears from some of the photos.

   Actually, I don’t think it sold, since it’s relisted as #230868052151 ending Oct 26, 2012 17:30:20 PDT, starting bid $294.95, Buy-it-Now $344.95.