http://tinyurl.com/cpnr4ke Collar & matching Cuffs 19thc Bruges Duchesse Bobbin Lace Dentelle Brussels Col
Size: collar: 55″ outside edge, 49.2″ inside edge, 3.2″ deep. Cuffs: 5″ x 11″
Starting Price: $145.00
Auction ends: Dec 03, 2012 19:09:54 PST
Offered by: Ebay seller sirjle, Paris, France
Comments: A Duchesse de Bruges shawl collar and two cuffs – they look in original condition. The term ‘Duchesse de Bruges’ is a general term for a Duchesse without any Point de Gaze inserts. Something going more toward Bruges Bloemwork has a different design aesthetic and technique. It’s actually a range, and this has some Bloemwerk characteristics, such as in how the brides are handled.  This example is well done with tightly woven motifs. There is some staining especially around the neck area, and a few spots, but no damage that I can see. Basically good condition.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/brkpmtn 19thc Bertha Brussels Duchesse Point de Gaze & Bobbin Lace Large Collar Dentelle
Size: 43″ outside edge, 90.5″ inside edge, 5.9″ deep
Starting Price: $195.00
Auction ends: Dec 03, 2012 19:11:58 PST
Offered by: Ebay seller sirjle, Paris, France
Comments: A Brussels Duchesse bertha collar (“Brussels Duchesse” means a Duchesse bobbinlace with Point de Gaze inserts). Raised rose petals in the Point de Gaze, while the bobbinlace has a bit of a flatter more Bruges style work. But it all comes together very well. Condition is very good, seller notes only 3 tiny orange dots, and I can’t see any sign of damage. Nice piece.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/bqv7woq 350″ x 4″ Brussels Lace for Wedding Veil 19thc Dentelle Application 8,90m x 10cm
Size: 4″ x 234.2″, 79.5″, 10.6″ and 3.5″ x 13.8″, 12.2″
Starting Price: $195.00
Auction ends: Dec 03, 2012 19:11:58 PST
Offered by: Ebay seller sirjle, Paris, France
Comments: These five lengths of Brussels application on Machine net appear to match in the design – so I’m not sure why the different widths. Might be a condition thing. They are middle market pieces, lots of points for the long lengths on two of them. A bit worn, especially the shorter ones, with a few small holes and marks – need evaluation on condition piece by piece. The longer ones look quite good.

   Sold for $290.00, 4 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/cfwe749 19thc Limerick Lace Long Large Veil / Shawl 108″x 40″ Dentelle Etole 2,75m x 1m
Size: 40″ x 102″
Starting Price: $175.00
Auction ends: Dec 03, 2012 19:17:11 PST
Offered by: Ebay seller sirjle, Paris, France
Comments: A large rectangular veil of embroidered net, perhaps Limerick. I don’t know enough about the different styles to assign it to a specific country. The work is nicely crisp and well filled in. It has a simple border of flowers with sprigs throughout the ground. Looks in very good condition, seller cites a few tiny repairs which indicates that this was a valued piece. Machine net is not easy to repair.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/bv5op3q LOVELY HAND FRENCH CHANTILLY SHAWL LIGHT AS A FEATHER BEAUTIFUL DESIGN
Size: 54″ x 102″
Starting Price: $24.99 with reserve
Auction ends: Dec 04, 2012 12:13:13 PST
Offered by: Ebay seller heartnsoul1, Hollis, New Hampshire, United States
Comments: A large triangular Chantilly shawl. The form is meant to drape over a large crinoline skirt. We see so many machine-made ones on Ebay that it’s a real pleasure to see a handmade one in original condition. I do wish there were some detailed closeups so one could see the stitches, and also where the Racroc lines are. A shawl like this could take a year to make and involve the work of 10-12 women. There is a line down the center back that’s bothering me a little, I wonder if it isn’t a seam on the manikin? It does look in very good condition, seller cites one racroc slit, and I can’t find anything obvious wrong.

      $198.50, 9 bidders, reserve not met.

http://tinyurl.com/cpzcd49 Tablecloth, Collector piece
Size: 72″ x 111″, napkins 12″ square
Starting Price: $275.00, $320.00 Buy-it-Now
Auction ends: Dec 05, 2012 09:55:32 PST
Offered by: Ebay seller psorianof, Chula Vista, California, United States
Comments: A tablecloth that has incorporated a large number of ñanduti round and oval pieces, as well as a border all around the piece. I’ve never seen anything quite like it. The lace appears very well done with well thought out roundels and filling grids. Seller says it was purchased in Paraguay in 1965, and looks like it has never been used. Exceptional condition.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/cldcjvh STUNNING 3D ANTIQUE WHITE IRISH CROCHET COLLAR
Size: 15″ neckline, 7″ deep center back
Starting Price: 25.00 GBP
Auction ends: Dec 05, 2012 12:57:59 PST
Offered by: Ebay seller ladypendolls, Gillingham, Kent, United Kingdom
Comments: A collar of Irish Crochet with pinwheel and flower motifs. Tightly done, some raised work, and note the picots along the edges of some motifs. The bride picots look crocheted, not Clones. Overall very good condition, I don’t see any problems from the photos.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/cfxfnyr ANTIQUE LACE-C. 1700’s,EXQUISITE BRUSSELS LACE LAPPET
Size: not given
Starting Price: $45.00 with reserve
Auction ends: Dec 06, 2012 15:57:32 PST
Offered by: Ebay seller mithya, Irvington, New York, United States
Comments: A single lappet of Brussels bobbinlace with brides, and for me it doesn’t get any better. All I want to know is where the other one is.  The lappet is complete and in outstanding condition, don’t worry about any little marks, they are trivial. This piece is so dense and so beautifully worked that it almost redefines the definition of lace. 1720 to 1730.

   Sold for $1,053.99, 4 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/c9rt4eu 19thc BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE FINE BRUSSELS LACE FAN LEAF W/ BEES AND FOLIAGE
Size: 6″ deep, outer edge 21.5″ across
Starting Price: $34.00
Auction ends: Dec 06, 2012 17:24:49 PST
Offered by: Ebay seller snakey03rr, Bourbon, Missouri, United States
Comments: Fan leaf of Brussels bobbinlace application on machine net, with a complex, well-worked design including some figural insects. The net has a few small holes, unfortunate, but not too bad. Overall good condition.

   Sold for $53.00, 4 bidders.