http://tinyurl.com/8pv7o8e 2 x MALTESE LACE HANDKERCHIEF EDGES
Size: both 10.5″ square
Starting Price: 10.00 GBP
Auction ends: Oct 20, 2012 08:27:46 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller salmac46, Edinburgh, Edinburgh (City of), United Kingdom)
Comments: Two silk Maltese handkerchief edges. I like the one in the upper left the best, nice sunflower pattern and other guipure. The other one is more conventional. Both look in good condition from what I can see of in the one photo.

   Sold for 11.40 GBP, 2 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/9ncrk4m Flemich pottery lacemaker by Vande Voorde denteliere
Size: 15.5 cm high, 13 cm long, 7.8 cm wide
Starting Price: 49.90 EUR
Auction ends: Oct 20, 2012 11:35:13 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller revenir1, GAGNY, Île-de-France, France
Comments: See the LaceNews collecting post on Vlaams Aardewerk lacemakers at http://tinyurl.com/4baktku. This is a signed and dated Vande Voorde piece, about 6″ high.  There is some damage at the back righthand corner.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/8bsbd59 5 yards 10″ of fantastic honiton lace on net 1900 – 1907
Size: 5 yards 10″ x 21″
Starting Price: $199.00   Buy-it-Now for $900.00
Auction ends: Oct 20, 2012 12:14:24 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller munchydj, Neward, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Comments: This is pretty amazing.  A huge length of bobbinlace applique – although I would favor a Brussels rather than a Honiton origin. The motifs are smaller with some simple needlemade fillings – in Honiton you would expect a larger design with extensive bobbin fillings. It comes with a shipping container dated 1907 from a London company (company name not given in the listing).  One end of the lace is unfinished, wonder if it is the same at the other end. There are a few minor holes in the net, but I can’t speak for the entire length. Overall it looks in very good condition from the photos.

   Sold for $900.00 Buy-it-Now

http://tinyurl.com/92ghy35 ANTIQUE NEEDLE LACE TRIANGULAR SCARF OR SHAWL
Size: 29″ x 93″
Starting Price: $35.00
Auction ends: Oct 20, 2012 12:14:59 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller hope-werness-unlimited, Turlock, CA, United States
Comments: A long triangular shawl of what Belgian manufacturers seem to have called “Point de Milan”. Bobbinlace pieced motifs somewhat resembling Bruges Bloemwerk or a coarse Duchesse, united by various needle made meshes. It’s never very high on anyone’s collecting list because there are a lot of really awful pieces out there. But this one is nice. From what I can see the piece is intact with an appropriate pattern well executed. Wish there was a photo showing the whole thing laid out flat so you can see the design better. Seller cites a few minor holes and one rust spot, otherwise it looks in very good condition.

   Sold for $63.00, 7 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/8vwtm7k BRUSSELS POINT DE GAZE NEEDLELACE Ca 1880 220 x 8 cms
Size: 8 cm x 220 cm
Starting Price: $10.00 with reserve
Auction ends: Oct 20, 2012 15:00:01 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller hope-werness-unlimited, Turlock, CA, United States
Comments: A flat Point de Gaze border with good filling work. Narrow, but definitely a higher end piece – note the well-done fillings.  The little spiky picots along the border are a sign of a particular manufacturer, we just don’t know who. Seller doesn’t comment on condition – looking closely at the photos I see one small spot, but overall very good condition.

   Sold for $210.00, 7 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/8k4jjjs FRENCH ALENCON NEEDLE LACE Ca 1850 of SUPERB QUALITY
Size: 3.5″ x 112″ and 3.5″ x 31.5″
Starting Price: $10.00 with reserve
Auction ends: Oct 20, 2012 15:05:01 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller eastayton, London, England, United Kingdom
Comments: An Alençon border with the romantic design typical of the Second Empire period. Note the use of the more open rempli clothwork, typical of the period. The decorative modes are varied and beautifully done. A smaller piece has been cut from the main, other than that I can’t find anything wrong from the photos. Very good condition.

   Sold for $585.00, 6 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/8vwq3mr MILANESE BOBBIN LACE 18th CENTURY 360 x31 cms
Size: 13″ x 143″
Starting Price: $10.00 with reserve
Auction ends: Oct 20, 2012 15:10:01 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller eastayton, London, England, United Kingdom
Comments: A dense 17th or 18th c Milanese pattern – hard to date something like this. Little decoration of the tape itself, and note the woven leaf fillings resembling Genoese techniques. And there is no ground, which would also argue for an earlier date. I find the design quite sophisticated from a distance, and the technique is fairly involved in the tape turnings. I’d go a little earlier on this piece.  The condition appears very good from the photos I can’t spot any problems. Which in itself might argue for a slightly later date.

   Sold for $390.00, 4 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/8gx444h ROSALINE BOBBIN LACE CIRCULAR COVER with RAISED NEEDLELACE PERLE.
Size: 25″ diameter
Starting Price: $10.00 with reserve
Auction ends: Oct 20, 2012 15:25:01 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller eastayton, London, England, United Kingdom
Comments: I’ve seen circular mats in Rosaline like this before – note the lack of a center hole so I don’t think it’s a parasol cover. There are 8 division forming a kind of overlapping oval pattern, quite impressive. The perls are needle-made. The work is finely done, and aside from 2 minor stains, it looks in very good condition. Rosaline at its best.

   $56.55, 3 bidders, reserve not met.

http://tinyurl.com/9x7jdzj MECHLIN BOBBIN LACE Ca 1780 490 x 8 cms
Size: 2.8″ x 194″
Starting Price: $10.00 with reserve
Auction ends: Oct 20, 2012 15:30:01 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller eastayton, London, England, United Kingdom
Comments: An exceptionally long mid 18th c Mechlin border – and for a collector it’s one of the better pieces I’ve seen in a long time (design, size, condition all positive). A few tiny pulls or maybe a repair at the top edge in some photos, but that’s trivial. The design is quite light despite the large areas of clothwork. The clothwork itself doesn’t have much relief, and it isn’t quite as crisp as some examples. Might have been a little rushed because of the length.  But that’s nitpicking on my part.

   Sold for $616.99, 8 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/98bbrlu 1851 GREAT EXHIBITION SOUVENIR CUSHION IN ORIGINAL GLASS TOPPED BOX
Size: 11.5″ x 9.5″ x 4.5″ box, 10.5″ x 8″ cushion
Starting Price: $10.00 with reserve
Auction ends: Oct 20, 2012 15:35:01 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller eastayton, London, England, United Kingdom
Comments: A souvenir of the 1851 Great Exhibition in London, note the Honiton lace around the pillow. Documents from this event are some of the earliest descriptions of lace that we have in English. And a rare piece like this, with a dead-on provenance in excellent condition is pretty amazing.

   Sold for $650.00, 3 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/9hah73m 1851 BRUSSELS BOBBIN LACE LAPPET Ca. 1780 88 x 10 cms
Size: 4″ x 35″
Starting Price: $10.00 with reserve
Auction ends: Oct 20, 2012 15:40:01 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller eastayton, London, England, United Kingdom
Comments: A pieced bobbinlace lappet with droschel ground. It is quite long, and the left end in the photo looks a bit funny, not the usual termination for a lappet. But I can’t spot any addition that would have lengthened a single lappet – I’d also put it ~3rd quarter 18th c. The design is rather plain, no fancy fillings. So I’m wondering if this just might be an English piece, which could explain the nonstandard elements. Condition looks very good, it’s unusual to see something like this so intact without serious pulls in the mesh.

   $41.00, 2 bidders, reserve not met.

http://tinyurl.com/8hab8p6 Médaille Argent – Chambre de Commerce de Calais 1e juin 1828 par Bottée
Size: 4.0 cm diameter
Starting Price: $9.00
Auction ends: Oct 21, 2012 06:39:30 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller meerschaert, menen, w vl, Belgium
Comments: The French and Belgians produced some wonderful medallions commemorating various aspects of lacemaking, and this silver piece is one of the hardest to find (which makes it amazing that 3 of them have shown up on various sites in the past month). The design is by Louis Bottée (1852-1941). So you can see that even though the medallion has a date of June 1, 1828, it is actually a much later piece. It was issued by the Calais Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the establishment of machine lace in Calais – and you can see both a piece of lace and a leavers pattern on the reverse.  Actually, the first lace machines showed up in Calais in 1821, so I’m not entirely sure why they chose 1828. I also don’t know the significance of the rooster, but it might be related to cock fighting. The silver is a bit tarnished, but I’d advise against cleaning. Otherwise the impression is quite clean.

   Sold for 34.50 EUR, 7 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/8ssj2dj ANTIQUE HONITON POINT HANKERCHIEF WITH BOBBIN LACE MOTIFS & NEEDLEPOINT GROUND
Size: 17″ square
Starting Price: 24.99 GBP
Auction ends: Oct 21, 2012 07:50:29 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller tuffnut2002, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, United Kingdom
Comments: A Honiton Point handkerchief – Honiton motifs with needlemade ground. Some nice naturalistic motifs, I especially like the little flowers along the cloth edge. Some good tally fillings.  Seller cites a small hole in the cloth, no damage to the lace. Overall very good condition.

   Sold for 27.00 GBP, 3 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/8nxqazx Ethereal Antique Hairpin Lace Wedding Handkerchief,Cream Cotton & Wool 11″ x 12″
Size: 11.5″ x 12.5″
Starting Price: $49.99
Auction ends: Oct 21, 2012 10:43:15 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller hjgmillinery, Shrewsbury, Selville, OH, United States
Comments: This piece only has two motifs, which could put it in the amateur Teneriffe category. But the central cloth is so nicely shaped, one is tempted to think more Nanduti – although there aren’t any characteristic palm leaves or grids. A little spotting on the cloth, and the edge motifs are a bit wrinkled, but overall good condition.

   Says sold for $49.99, but I’m not so sure.

http://tinyurl.com/8wo8j8z 5 METRES BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE FRENCH BLACK CHANTILLY LACE IN UNUSED CONDITION
Size: 11″ deep, 5.5 yards long
Starting Price: 45.00 GBP
Auction ends: Oct 21, 2012 11:12:11 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller 123pem, la Garnache, France
Comments: A reasonably wide Le Puy guipure black silk flounce – very long, even for Le Puy. The bellflower is an interesting design and quite non-standard for Le Puy. Unusual and quite effective. Also a nice elaborate ground – I see a small hole here and there, nothing serious.  Seller says it is finished on both ends, but the one shown looks like an addition.  Overall very good condition.

   Sold for 45.00 GBP, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/9vg838a Ancien Eclairage Dentelle aux Fuseaux Lampe à Huile et Doulhi XIX0 Art Populaire
Size: lamp – 8 cm diameter, 12.5 cm high.  Glass – 7 cm diameter, 16.5 cm high.
Case – 12 cm diameter, 11 cm high
Starting Price: 20.00 EUR
Auction ends: Oct 21, 2012 11:12:11 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller barrioux, SERMENTIZON, Auvergne, France
Comments: This is the second set that has come up with this seller in the past year (see http://tinyurl.com/6vx5dkh). I like this seller a lot, he sends me wonderful emails, and actively searches out lacemaking equipment in the Haute-Loire area. He’s the one who told me that the bobbins clacking at French lace days sound like 1000 Harleys all going at once.   This set is complete and appears to be in excellent condition. Look for French bidders to try and keep it in the country!

   Sold for 506.50 EUR, 8 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/8djhazw HANDMADE Antique Vtg BRUSSELS DUCHESSE POINT DE GAZE LACE DRESS FRONT CUFF
Size: 4″ x 10.5″
Starting Price: $12.99
Auction ends: Oct 21, 2012 18:03:51 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller adtjmd, RED VELVET BENCH, United States
Comments: A Brussels Duchesse cuff with raised petal rose in the Point de Gaze insert.  No raised work on the bobbinlace.Simple design, looks nice, and is in very good condition – just a little spotting.

   Sold for $12.99, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/9tf7fwa SUPERB DAINTY HANDMADE Antique Vtg IRISH CROCHET LACE CAMISOLE CAMI TOP
Size: underarm width 18.25″, panel length, 8.5″
Starting Price: $29.99
Auction ends: Oct 21, 2012 18:04:14 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller adtjmd, RED VELVET BENCH, United States
Comments: This looks so nice on the dress form.  Large Irish Crochet motifs form a horizontal band, the rest is a kind of Rose of Sharon pattern used as dress material. Very effective. Seller cites some discoloration and a few loose threads, otherwise very good condition.

      Sold for $66.00, 5 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/8gmpvkr Antique cream fine net lace collar STUNNING
Size: 16″ neckline
Starting Price: 14.99 GBP
Auction ends: Oct 22, 2012 11:08:45 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller vickysilk, somersert, United Kingdom
Comments: A Carrickmacross applique dress front. A nice looking design, but it has some aging condition issues. Not very crisp along the edges, and extensive staining. But the machine tulle is basically intact. Might clean up well with a careful wash.

   Sold for 14.99 GBP, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/8lptf4f Antique fine cotton drawn threadwork nightdress case/cushion cover beautifull
Size: ~20″ x 15″
Starting Price: 29.99 GBP
Auction ends: Oct 22, 2012 11:30:38 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller vickysilk, somersert, United Kingdom
Comments: I’m very fond of the Mexican drawnworks, and this is a good example. Rather than the flat square usually seen, this does seem to be a case for something.  The drawnwork extends over a large range – difficult to do, and nicely done. The condition looks very good, I don’t see any problems from the photos. Seller notes some light marking.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/94hzumh Antique cream handmade floral bobbin linen lace collar38 x 6 inches stunning
Size: 38″ x 6″
Starting Price: 48.00 GBP
Auction ends: Oct 22, 2012 11:30:40 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller vickysilk, somersert, United Kingdom
Comments: Bruges bloemwerk bertha collar.  Good trefoil and flower pattern, fairly typical elements in bloemwerk. There’s some fraying at the neck tape where it ends, almost like it was cut. The ends themselves don’t match like they normally do in berthas, but that’s due to the asymmetry of the overall pattern. It just sticks to a regular repeat. Overall condition looks very good, just that puzzling thing at the ends. Minor issue.

   Sold for 50.20 GBP, 2 bidders.