http://tinyurl.com/9csmzo4 Extremely Fine Antique Length of Handmade Lace/Embroidery
Size: ~41″ x 3″ center, 2″ ends
Starting Price: 9.99 GBP
Auction ends: Oct 22, 2012 12:00:07 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller baraud, Newton Abbot, United Kingdom
Comments: A Dresden-type pulled thread embroidery, looks like a sleeve ruffle but it has some funny patterns making it hard to tell. Works like these were made starting around the mid 18th century as a cheaper alternative to bobbin and needlelace. This is a beautiful example – note the herringbone stitch which gives the solid motifs some relief.  Hard to hazard a guess on the date of this, but it looks like an earlier work. Heather Toomer has some excellent recent books on the subject. I see a few loose stitches on the back that don’t show on the front, overall very good condition.

   Sold for 218.00 GBP, 6 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/8ctxe5h Antique handmade honiton lace edge butterflies handkerchief
Size: ~13″ square
Starting Price: 4.99 GBP
Auction ends: Oct 22, 2012 12:02:19 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller vickysilk, somerset, United Kingdom
Comments: A combination Honiton Guipure and Honiton Point handkerchief. Which makes it pretty confused. There’s a needlelace ground in the section next to the cloth, which also includes some butterflies. But the overall design and technique seems a bit haphazard and very snails/slugs. Condition, however, looks good – I think I see a little staining, but no particular damage. Seller doesn’t comment on condition.

   Sold for 21.00 GBP, 4 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/9cyhleb Antique STUNNING handmade Brussels lace mantilla lappet shawl collar
Size: lappets 28″ x 6″, collar 16″ x 5″ at widest
Starting Price: 14.99 GBP
Auction ends: Oct 22, 2012 12:02:22 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller vickysilk, somerset, United Kingdom
Comments: I’ve seen this form before, but this one has some technical shortcuts. Normally you would call it a Brussels Duchesse, which is a pieced bobbinlace with Point de Gaze inserts.  The bobbinlace here is a little on the simpler Bruges side, and the ‘Point de Gaze’ has needlemade motifs with raised rose petals, but appliqued onto a machine tulle ground. Whether this is original or the result of a repair, I don’t know. It’s an interesting form, and the design is well adapted, but it’s a little middle market for my taste.

   Sold for 177.00 GBP, 8 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/942rpc6 Antique STUNNING handmade Duchesse lace three large pieces
Size: 10″ x 23″, 19″ x 27″
Starting Price: 14.99 GBP
Auction ends: Oct 22, 2012 12:02:23 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller vickysilk, somerset, United Kingdom
Comments: I think it was originally a large shawl collar, and I’m wondering if the pieces couldn’t be put back together. They almost look like the cut parts match – maybe. You could call it Duchesse de Bruges, basically meaning no raised work and no needlelace, but quite high quality. The lace itself is in very good shape, aside from the dismemberment.

   Sold for 140.00 GBP, 14 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/8v77juf Antique/vintage 19th century lace bonnet/wedding veil/apron
Size: 42″ x 40″
Starting Price: 40.00 GBP
Auction ends: Oct 22, 2012 12:14:46 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments: I think it was a large bonnet veil – note the ribbon strung through the top to gather around the back of a hat.  I don’t do nearly enough reviews of embroidered net, and am going to try and correct that in the future.  And I’ll study my Earnshaw “Embroidered Machine Nets” to try and get better at identification. This particular piece is a needlerun net recalling similar work in Brussels Application, or even some of the larger Arras pieces.  I don’t see any holes, but there are a few dark brown spots, and the seller says it is a dark cream color. Would probably wash up (properly done) very nicely.

   Sold for 122.00 GBP, 3 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/9omxlgp 19thc Brussels Lace Veil 112″x 17.7″ Dentelle Application Angleterre 2,85m x45cm
Size: 17.7″ x 112″
Starting Price: $145.00 GBP
Auction ends: Oct 22, 2012 19:03:54 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller sirjle, PARIS, France
Comments: A Brussels bobbinlace application on machine tulle. Good condition, seller cites some well done repairs and several orange dots – minor. It’s quite a delicate piece with a good design, and survivors in this kind of condition are rare. I like how the edge is so nicely sculpted. A few well placed needle-made fillings in the end flowers.

   Sold for $168.50, 3 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/9l5uxkx 19thc Brussels Lace Veil 47″ x 12″ Dentelle Application Angleterre 1,19m x 31cm
Size: 12″ x 47″
Starting Price: $39.00 GBP
Auction ends: Oct 22, 2012 19:13:56 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller sirjle, PARIS, France
Comments: A delicate bobbinlace application on machine net similar to the previous one. Technically I think it’s the better piece, but the size is more a small hat veil. The design elements are quite small and nicely worked, especially the small buds used as esprits. Seller notes a few pinholes and orange rings, overall good condition.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/8z9tndh antique victorian brussels point de gaze wedding hankie encaje antigua
Size: ~11.4″ x 11.8″
Starting Price: $95.00  $195.00 Buy-it-Now
Auction ends: Oct 23, 2012 10:59:51 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller atelier1900, Rhône-Alpes, France
Comments: I’m really glad that this seller is using a white background to help point out where the stains are – that demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of white lace. This is a simple Point de Gaze handkerchief; no raised work, but a few nice fillings, and the lace itself is virtually undamaged. Just those few minor stains.

   Sold for $127.51, 2 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/8jbuth3 Antique/vintage hand made Brussels lace 3 yards 12 ins
Size: 12″ x 3 yds 10″
Starting Price: 53.00 GBP
Auction ends: Oct 23, 2012 11:47:13 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments: A long, reasonably wide collectible length of Brussels Bobbinlace application on machine net. The motifs are well worked with a few tiny needle-made fillings. No esprits in the ground, and the curvilinear design makes me think this is a later 19th c piece.  It is beautiful, but not quite as elaborate as some of the earlier pieces. Seller says it was reclaimed from a garment and has occasional small holes and repairs, some fraying on top edge. Overall good condition.

   Sold for 137.00 GBP, 9 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/8bbuqvx SUPERB HANDMADE REVERSIBLE Antique Vtg BRUSSELS POINT DE GAZE LACE COLLAR
Size: 16.5″ neckline, 8″ deep
Starting Price: $49.99
Auction ends: Oct 23, 2012 18:01:25 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller adtjmd, RED VELVET BENCH, United States
Comments: A wide collar of Brussels Duchesse with 3 Point de Gaze inserts. No raised work in the Point de Gaze, but a nice filling in the flowers. The Duchesse is a little on the Bruges side, no raised work and fairly standard motifs. Very good condition all around, I see a pinhole or two in the needlemade mesh, and a bobbin bride or two that needs re-attaching, but that’s minor.

      Sold for $87.00, 5 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/9x5smmv Antique Honiton applique lace handmade double layer lovely collar
Size: 33″ inside edge (seems long) x 6.5″ center back, 8″ points
Starting Price: 39.99 GBP
Auction ends: Oct 24, 2012 08:30:54 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller discover4, London, United Kingdom
Comments: A double layer Honiton applique collar with a very nice presence. If the measurements are correct, it’s more of a bertha collar, although I think the open edge goes to the front. The motifs are well beyond snails/slugs, nicely done, with extensive tally fillings. Seller cites a few minor pulls, I don’t see anything obvious from the photos – very good condition.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/8muyw7h Antique Bedfordshire bobbin lace handmade lovely collar
Size: 31″ inside edge, 4″ center back
Starting Price: 29.99 GBP
Auction ends: Oct 24, 2012 08:44:41 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller discover4, London, United Kingdom
Comments: A collar of floral Beds – the outer edge looks to have been added separately. It is basically a leaf design down the shoulders, with a spiky plaited and looped edging. Seller cites minor pulls, overall good condition.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/9rx2jo4 Antique/vintage 19th century Brussels muslin appliquée shawl
Size: back neck to edge 27″, front edge to edge ~68″
Starting Price: 29.99 GBP
Auction ends: Oct 24, 2012 10:50:04 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments: An impressive looking shaped shawl. Muslin applique on machine net with areas of needlerun fillings. The central shaped piece is edge with a deep ruffled flounce. Cloth applique work like this was done in many areas and can be difficult to attribute. Carrickmacross has a very distinctive edge (usually), but I don’t think that applies here. Cut cambric applique from Belgium usually has a chain stitch edge – I can’t tell if that applies here. Seller cites a dark cream color – I don’t see any defects from the photos. Very good condition.

   Sold for 410.00 GBP, 6 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/9yusjjb Lovely Antique Handmade Lace Flounce-126″ by 21″
Size: 21″ x 126″
Starting Price: 9.99 GBP
Auction ends: Oct 24, 2012 12:00:23 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller Baraud, Newton Abbot, United Kingdom
Comments: A wide, long flounce of Honiton application on machine net. There are condition issues – lots of holes in the net, with some repairs (obviously not enough). This was a reasonable major piece when new.

   Sold for $115.91, 10 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/9yjgk2z Antique/vintage 19th century tambour lace wedding veil/shawl
Size: 74″ square
Starting Price: 29.99 GBP
Auction ends: Oct 24, 2012 12:28:11 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments: A square tambour (chain stitch) embroidery on machine net. I tried to learn how to do this years ago, it’s not easy.  This has a beautiful dense design of small motifs. Tambour was done in many center; Coggeshall, Luneville, Lierre, Hamilton and in Switzerland – not enough research has been done to tell which in this case. Seller cites occasional mark, and a number of tiny holes. Overall good condition.

   Sold for 371.51 GBP, 9 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/9hkypgt Antique Belgian Lace Handkerchief
Size: 14″ square
Starting Price: $39.99
Auction ends: Oct 24, 2012 21:00:35 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller textiles2012, Hydes, MD, United States
Comments: A Bruges Duchesse handkerchief with fern leaf and various flowers. Crisply worked, and the condition appears unused.

   Sold for $66.00, 4 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/8t5ldzn Antique Carrickmacross gipure lace nice wide length
Size: 11″ x 54″
Starting Price: 19.99 GPB
Auction ends: Oct 25, 2012 05:33:32 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller discover4, Hydes, London, United Kingdom
Comments: Possibly Carrickmacross guipure – this kind of work wasn’t done much outside Ireland. But it lacks the typical looped edge. Note the very interesting raised embroidery and needlelace fillings in some flowers at the lower edge and scattered in the main work. A very interesting, impressive piece.  Doesn’t come up that often.  Seller cites some minor pulls and one bad repair, a few age marks. Overall good condition.

   Sold for 36.70 GBP, 3 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/9377l24 Antique Vintage HONITON BOBBIN LACE COLLAR Handmade floral
Size: 14″ x 18″, 5-6″ deep
Starting Price: $29.99
Auction ends: Oct 25, 2012 13:09:06 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller countryliving, Pennsylvania, United States
Comments: A Honiton guipure collar, typical snails/slugs era patterns. It is a pieced lace, but note how many of the motifs carry over to the next one with a bundle of threads. Seller notes a few imperfections, I see occasional loose bride, nothing serious. Basically very good condition.

   No bids.