http://tinyurl.com/otmfrwl 17th C. Belgian lace in Berainesque style Long Barbe or Lappets
Size: 4″ x 2-1/3 yards
Starting Price: $175.00
Auction ends: Aug 10, 2014 16:10:43 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller lacemerchant, Whiting, Indiana, United States
Comments: A late 17th century Flemish piece, probably remade from a flounce to look like a set of lappets. Actual lappets of this style bobbinlace do exist, but with a much more symmetric design down their lengths. And the edging is a later addition. As Point de France needlelace developed in the later 17th century, other countries were quick to follow suite, and this is the low countries’ entry. Jean Bérain the Elder (1637-1711) is often associated with this style, as is his son, Jean Bérain the Younger. The took over for his father at the French court and worked in much the same style.  this piece has a typical design, and note the early raised work on some motifs.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: Reworked, probably from a flounce, with additional bobbin-made border added around ends and up one side. The border on the other side looks more in keeping with this style.  Hard to say when the modification was done.
Damage: A little worn along the edges, occasional broken bride and tiny repair.
Soilage: Seller says it has been freshly washed, but gives no details.
Finish: Looks like a smooth old patina, edges are a bit wrinkled in places.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/ojkc8bc Handmade Lace Fan Mother of Pearl Antiqueinvk28
Size: 10″ long, 18″ wide
Starting Price: $299.95
Auction ends: Aug 10, 2014 16:19:18:03 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller ladyhawthorne, Breckenridge, Texas, United States
Comments: A fan of Duchesse de Bruges with Mother of Pearl (abalone) and bone sticks. The lace is difficult to see against the yellow background. Conventional motifs, no obvious raised work. There are some tiny needlelace accents.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Ivory color
Finish: Expected fan folds.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/o3fe3js Superb brussels mixed lace collar .
Size: ~4.25″ deep
Starting Price: 25.00 GBP
Auction ends: Aug 11, 2014 05:21:34 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller reddolly123, Nottingham, United Kingdom
Comments: A Point de Gaze collar – it seems too small for a fan leaf, and the form isn’t quite right.  Raised petal roses, and many decorative ‘mode’ fillings of about 3 different types – especially note the triangular ones in the various oval cartouches.  Good design, a bit crowded, with excellent technique.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None
Damage: I think I see a tiny bit of wear at the upper right inner corner, minor. Occasional frayed thread along the edges.
Soilage: Slightly greyish cream color.
Finish:Light creasing at center, probably from a fold.  The ends and edges don’t always stay flat.

   Sold for 58.67 GBP, 6 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/oxkjzwp Longue dentelle ancienne 1880/1900 Chantilly Ref Plum 1 Bel état
Size: 2 pieces, 10.5 cm x (475 cm, 280 cm)
Starting Price: 75.00 EUR Buy-it-Now
Auction ends: Aug 11, 2014 10:51:33 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller gede34, Dans des armoires, France
Comments: Two pieces of a narrow Chantilly border. The very black thread contrasts with the lighter ground – this may be a sign of Belgian work.  The design is fairly simple with leaves alternating with a single rose, and a few honeycomb fillings. Minimal esprits, and none in the upper ground.
Provenance:  None cited
Condition:
Modifications: No photos of the ends so can’t tell their conditions, but at least two must be cut.
Damage: One small break in the foot edge.  Occasional pull  and broken thread in the ground.
Soilage: Seems OK, but hard to tell with black lace.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/mt3ma7d BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE NANDUTI LIGHT CREAM SILK LACE OCLLAR. UNUSED
Size: 5.5″ deep center
Starting Price: 50.00 GBP
Auction ends: Aug 11, 2014 11:22:15 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller georginanntiques, London, United Kingdom
Comments: A silk Ñanduti collar. I’ve seen a few of these, and they aren’t too common. Excellent motifs, tightly woven and the design appears to be mirror-symmetric. Parts are so dense that they almost look like Maltese lace.
Provenance:  None cited
Condition:
Modifications: None. It is sewn to the purple tissue.
Damage: One break upper righ inner edge.
Soilage: Seller cites some minor pale marks.
Finish: Light creasing along tissue fold lines.

   Sold for 50.00 GBP, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/ltl8loe Mid 19th C. Point De Gaze Needle lace LAPPETS COLLECTOR Unusual design
Size: 1.75 to 3.5″ x 43″
Starting Price: $225.00
Auction ends: Aug 11, 2014 13:54:07 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller lacemerchant, Whiting, Indiana, United States
Comments: A Point de Gaze lappet scarf. Note the points on the ends, and also note the interesting lappet end motif of a small sprig against a diagonally striped ground.  No raised work, and a number of decorative ‘mode’ fillings arranged in a radial pattern at the end – all the same kind. Nice design with a lot of presence.
Provenance:  None cited
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Seller cites a few small holes in the mesh.
Soilage: A few small stains, a bit ‘dusty’ (lace sellers often use this term which is a bit vague, but sometimes refers to a slightly greyish appearance).
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/nhnezkn 19th C. Fern and Lily English Honiton Bobbin lace Collar Cox Collection
Size: 16″ neck edge, 6″ max depth.
Starting Price: $55.00
Auction ends: Aug 11, 2014 14:10:32 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller lacemerchant, Whiting, Indiana, United States
Comments: A Honiton collar, more advanced design with feathery leaves and tightly spiraled roses. Various woven tally leadwork fillings’, and note the roughly rectangular picoted brides – can’t tell if these are woven or plated.  The design appears intact although not symmetric.
Provenance:  None cited
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: One broken bride.
Soilage: Ivory white color, looks clean.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/os447of ANTIQUE LACE- CIRCA 18THC. FLEMISH LACE
Size: 15″ x 86″
Starting Price: $45.00 with reserve
Auction ends: Aug 11, 2014 14:10:32 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller mithya, Irvington, New York, United States
Comments: A late 17th, early 18th century Flemish flounce, perhaps a furnishing piece. It has the small delicate motifs seen in the ‘lappets’ above, with the symmetric design associated with Bérain. The photos aren’t close enough to really see the mesh, but it’s a plaited 6-sided design often used in this period.  An impressive looking piece. The condition is so good that I have to remember that this type of lace was copied later on, however this one does have an early feel.
Provenance:  Museum deaccession
Condition:
Modifications: Can’t see the ends to tell if they are cut.  Tape has been added separately.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Seller cites a few tiny age spots.
Finish: Some light vertical creasing probably from folding.

   $153.50, 4 bidders, reserve not met.

http://tinyurl.com/mns45wo ANTIQUE LACE- CIRCA 19THC. BRUSSELS LACE BONNET VEIL
Size: ~15″ x 36″
Starting Price: $65.00
Auction ends: Aug 11, 2014 15:31:22 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller mithya, Irvington, New York, United States
Comments: A semi-circular bonnet veil of Brussels bobbin and needle lace appliqued on machine net.  The bobbin-made roses along the border alternate with needlelace leaves. Some delicate sprigs used as esprits, and some simple needle-made decorations in flower centers.
Provenance:  Museum deaccession.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: A small repair that I’m having trouble finding in the photos. It might be in the upper center right of the tulle.
Soilage: Seller cites some age related stains
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   Sold for $65.00, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/mehahga ANTIQUE LACE- MECHLIN LACE
Size: 2″ x 100″
Starting Price: $45.00
Auction ends: Aug 11, 2014 16:25:52 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller mithya, Irvington, New York, United States
Comments: Wish there were more closeups, but I think this is a Lille border. The type of floral motifs, and the straight edge are often found in this lace. And note the woven tallies in the point ground, also characteristic.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: One end looks secured, can’t see the other end.  Looks like the thread strung through the top can be easily removed.
Damage: Some small scattered openings.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: Wrinkled throughout.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/lgjokjj ANTIQUE LACE- LOVELY BRUSSELS POINT DE GAZE LACE COLLAR
Size: ~ 35″, 4.25″ max width.
Starting Price: $125.00
Auction ends: Aug 11, 2014 16:34:44 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller mithya, Irvington, New York, United States
Comments: A Point de Gaze collar with prominent ‘lapels’. No raised work and the design is quite dense. It has a few decorative needlelace rings used as fillings, but no elaborate ‘modes.  Note the single looped picots at the edges, a sign of a now forgotten manufacturer. Interesting design with flower that you don’t typically see in PdG, and this is something aimed at a higher end market.
Note, an Armstrong catalog from ~1900 from Olney, Bucks, calls this form a ‘coat collar’.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Seller cites a few small openings, primarily in the mesh, minor.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: A bit wrinkled, but no obvious creases.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/qdkfv5s ANTIQUE LACE- CIRCA 18THC. FINE ALENCON LACE BORDER
Size: ~3″ x 101″
Starting Price: $195.00
Auction ends: Aug 12, 2014 06:57:40 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller mithya, Irvington, New York, United States
Comments: A border of Herren Alençon – the name comes from the practice of using such lace for men’s lace cuffs.  Later 18th c. Réseau fin at the lower edge, probably brides tortillée in the upper mesh.  It has a variety of sprigs and dots used as esprits, and a rather thin line-drawn design along the header edge. Not much in the way of decorative ‘mode’ fillings.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: Can’t see ends clearly to tell if they are cut.
Damage: A few frayed and broken threads, some pinholes in the mesh.
Soilage: Hard to tell the color, but looks clean.
Finish: No obvious creases, some light wrinkling.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/qhktnnx ANTIQUE LACE- 191″ OF MECHLIN LACE
Size: ~191″, width not given.
Starting Price: $125.00
Auction ends: Aug 12, 2014 07:32:25 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller mithya, Irvington, New York, United States
Comments: A very long, narrow 18th c Mechlin border, Louis XV design.  The design is a fairly simple trail with simple fillings, with a few quatrefoil motifs. It’s in keeping with the width of the piece.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: One end cut, can’t see the other end.  One join.
Damage: Some small repairs. A bit frayed, and the fillings and header edge look a bit worn.  Occasional pinhole in the mesh.
Soilage: Hard to tell the color, but looks clean.
Finish: No obvious creases, but a little wrinkled.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/oju6cd2 ANTIQUE LACE-CIRCA 1890-1900’s ORNATE IRISH CARICKMACROSS LACE SHAWL
Size: ~20″ x 110″
Starting Price: $395.00
Auction ends: Aug 12, 2014 08:40:57 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller mithya, Irvington, New York, United States
Comments: An elaborate Carrickmacross applique rectangular shawl. Note the raised work in the flower centers along the edges, many raised rings, and the fine needle-run fillings.It does have a little cutwork in some of the applique, filled with picoted brides.  Typical looped picot border.  The design looks like ‘bleeding heart’ flowers, and this is not a typical Irish motif.  This is a fairly elaborate piece for Carrickmacross applique.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage:  Occasional tiny wear in the cloth.  The tulle looks quite good.
Soilage: I see an occasional small brown stain.
Finish: Occasional small crease in the tulle.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/pchkha5 5 yards antique/vintage Brussels Point de Gaze lace flounce
Size: 11.7″ x 5 yards
Starting Price: 850.00 GBP
Auction ends: Aug 12, 2014 10:57:21 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments: An impressive Point de Gaze flounce, medium width, a high end market product. No raised work, but that’s not a problem. It has a number of decorate ‘mode’ fillings, not quite as complex as some examples I’ve seen. But this piece relies mainly on design for effect. The design is a highly romantic floral 2nd Empire product.  Technically there’s a curious change of mesh size when going into the downward lines of flowers.  So not only is this a beautiful piece, it’s an interesting technical study.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None. Both ends finished. Engrelure added.
Damage: Occasional small hole in the mesh.
Soilage: Mid ecru with areas of pale age browning. 2 dark brown age marks.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   Sold for 1,226.00 GBP, 3 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/ps9y69s 19TH C. BOBBIN LACE LAPPETS INSPIRED BY VINCIOLA DESIGNS Colelctor reenactor
Size: ~3.5″ x 41-42″
Starting Price: $175.00
Auction ends: Aug 12, 2014 14:34:16 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller lacemerchant, Whiting, Indiana, United States
Comments: This one is a mystery.  A largely plaited narrow scarf, and it does have the early Venetian plaited lace design look, as the seller notes. But the Venetians would not have done the woven leaves – that’s more a Genoese technique.  And the center portion is pure 19th-20th century.  I’ll guess a French Cluny variation.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Light ecru/ivory color. Some very slight staining.  Seller says it has been freshly washed, but gives no details on the process.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/n6dqp2b BEAUTIFUL LARGE ANTIQUE IRISH LACE COLLAR – VICTORIAN HIGHNECK – LINEN THREAD
Size: 30″ around outside edge, 13.5″ neckline. 7″ max depth.
Starting Price: $9.99  with reserve
Auction ends: Aug 12, 2014 14:34:16 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller iloveelliot, Northville, Michigan, United States
Comments: An Irish crochet dress front; the neckpiece seems to be a separate piece. Ilregular brides with crocheted picots. Shamrock and flower designs, tightly worked, with a little raised work in some flowers at the points.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Hard to determine the color against the red background – maybe a bit cream?
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   $11.50, 3 bidders, reserve not met.

http://tinyurl.com/mavmtf9 ANTIQUE FAN BRUSSELS LACE with ABALONE /PEARL HANDLE 19th c GORGEOUS
Size: not given.
Starting Price: $195.00 Buy-it-Now or Make Offer
Auction ends: Aug 13, 2014 02:45 AM PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller antwren, dorset, United Kingdom
Comments: A Bruges Bloemwerk fan with Mother of Pearl (abalone) and bone sticks. Conventional motifs, with a few simple needle-made fillings. No raised work.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Looks to be a cream color. A little spotting.
Finish: Expected fan folds.

   Unsold as of 8/15/2014 8:41 PM MST.

http://tinyurl.com/qfe2khc 1860 ELEGANT GOSSAMER FRENCH HAND CHANTILLY SHAWL
Size: 56″ x 104″
Starting Price: $24.99 with reserve
Auction ends: Aug 13, 2014 11:26:37 AM PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller heartnsoul1, Hollis, New Hampshire, United States
Comments: A triangular Chantilly shawl with elaborate floral design. The areas of half stitch are actually quite large. A few small areas of honeycomb filling, but not a lot – the design relies almost exclusively on the half-stitch motifs. As with many Chantilly pieces having large half-stitch areas, sometimes the tension in the work is a little off, and you see that here in a few places. But this is minor.  I do wish there were a photo of the whole thing spread out, it’s a bit hard to judge the pattern.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: One small racroc repair, one short racroc split, a few pinholes and occasional broken or frayed threads.
Soilage: Looks clean, but hard to tell with black lace.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   $155.00, 9 bidders, reserve not met.

http://tinyurl.com/otsyz6x ANTIQUE LACE-FINE BRUSSELS POINT DE GAZE COLLAR, CUFFS
Size: Not given.
Starting Price: $195.00
Auction ends: Aug 14, 2014 08:06:48 AM PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller mithya, Irvington, New York, United States
Comments: A very unusual small Point de Gaze collar with matching cuffs, although I suspect the cuffs are made up from a longer border. The design of swags held up by bows is nice enough, but then there are the little multi-layered flowers with a heavy buttonhole ring in the center – I’ve never seen something like this before.  I thought they might be machine-made additions, but staring closely, I’m pretty convinced they are hand-done. The outer borders also have the single looped picots, sign of better work from a now forgotten manufacturer.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None to the collar, cuffs appeared assembled.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: No obvious creases or serious wrinkles.

   Sold for $195.00, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/m753mfx EXQUISITE ANTIQUE MID 19th CENTURY BRUSSELS LACE & MOTHER OF PEARL FAN
Size: 12″ long, including loop. 21.25″ wide.
Starting Price: 0.99 GBP
Auction ends: Aug 14, 2014 11:34:19 AM PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller phoenixchild0, Winchester, United Kingdom
Comments: A fan of Brussels bobbinlace application on machine net. Mother of Pearl (abalone) and bone sticks. Small rather delicate some needle-made decorative ‘mode’ fillings, mostly rings in flower centers.  I find the design a little sparse.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: “…mild discoloration and foxing spots.”  Especially where glued onto the guard sticks.
Finish: Expected fan folds.

   Sold for 205.00 GBP, 16 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/nm9aw46 19th C. Honiton Bobbin lace Collar Cox Collection
Size: ~4″ x 27-28″
Starting Price: $25.00
Auction ends: Aug 16, 2014 00:00:58 AM PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller lacemerchant, Winchester, United Kingdom
Comments: A collar of Honiton guipure. Snails/slugs style with minimal fillings, plaited, un-picoted brides. That sounds pretty simple, but the piece actually has a nice look to it.
Provenance:  Ex. coll. Susan Cox, The English Lace School, Tiverton.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: ‘Ivory white’. Looks clean.
Finish: A little wrinkled.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/lpe5a8n LG SUPERB DAINTY Antique Vtg ENGLISH HONITON BOBBIN LACE COLLAR DRESS FT SCARF
Size: ~5″ x ~45″ inside edge, 51″ outside edge.
Starting Price: $299.99 Buy-it-Now or Make Offer
Auction ends: Aug 17, 2014 06:46 AM PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller adtjmd, United States
Comments: A scarf of Honiton with a needle-made point ground.  Motifs are small and delicately worked, and there are some areas of woven tally ‘leadworks’. The design is beyond snails/slugs, but not much. Good raised work on the motifs, and there some interesting fillings. I especially like the edge treatment.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos. Might be unused.
Soilage: ‘Warm ecru’ color.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   Unsold as of 8/16/2014 9:03 AM MST.