http://tinyurl.com/nwydz4b Beautiful Antique Long Deep Victorian Lace Flounce – from a C19th Gown – 420 cms
Size: 28 cm x 420 cm
Starting Price: 20.00 GBP
Auction ends: Nov 23, 2014, 06:31 AM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller supa-troopa, Redditch, Worcestershire, United Kingdom
Comments: A heavy black silk guipure flounce. Recently I bought a small collection of fairly large pieces with a very good Spanish provenance, and this piece is quite similar to those. The motif outlines are fairly thin, and there’s no well defined ground structure. You do see elaborate grounds in Spanish guipures, but sometimes they are left out. And the fillings are a bit more complex than the simple point ground seen in Le Puy guipures. The rather elaborate foot edge also seems typical.
Provenance:  Taken from a Victorian gown.
Condition:
Modifications: Sewn into a circle.
Damage: Broken threads throughout.
Soilage: Looks clean, but hard to tell with a black lace.
Finish: No obvious creases, it is a bit wrinkled.

   Sold for 20.00 GBP, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/poap7du Super Vintage Handmade Russian Bobbin Lace Doily- Russian Lady
Size: 13.5″ x 7.25″
Starting Price: 8.00 GBP
Auction ends: Nov 23, 2014, 09:15 AM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller pbur3053, Selkirk, United Kingdom
Comments: A figural tape lace piece, which looks Russian. Certainly the design has a Russian Flair, especially with the headdress.There are quite a few techniques in this small piece. Excellent precise work, quite an effective and well thought out design.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: A little light creasing.

   Sold for 19.30 GBP, 3 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/pwxu456 Short length antique handmade Brussels lace Point de Gaze
Size: 11 cm x 70 cm
Starting Price: 42.00 GBP
Auction ends: Nov 23, 2014, 09:40 AM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller linskapet, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries & Galloway DG6 4UU, United Kingdom
Comments: A border of Brussels bobbinlace applique on machine net. Note the Point de Gaze mesh fillings in some of the motifs, along with a few needle-made rings and knots. Technically well done delicate  floral design. No esprits in the ground.  A higher end market piece.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: Can’t see the ends to tell if they are cut.
Damage: A little frayed in places along the header edge. Occasional small localized hole in the tulle along the foot edge
Soilage: I love the way the seller has referred to color #264 (Oxford Stone) on the Farrow & Ball color chart.  I’ll have to look into that.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   Sold for 42.00 GBP, 2 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/mquzak8 Stunning Antique Linen Table Cloth- Point de Venise Needle Lace Swans & Monogram
Size: 40″ x 41″
Starting Price: 46.00 GBP
Auction ends: Nov 23, 2014, 11:15 AM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller pbur3053, Selkirk, United Kingdom
Comments: A small square tablecloth with a needlelace border. I think it’s Belgian. There’s some Point de Gaze mesh used a a filling, and the raised edges have widely spaced buttonhole stitches much like Point de Gaze.  Interesting designs, good technique.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Some broken brides.
Soilage: Seller says it is in ‘freshly laundered and professionally pressed condition’. No details on the laundering process.
Finish: Horizontal and vertical fold creases.  Unfortunately there’s no photo of the whole thing.

   Sold for 46.00 GBP, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/ocfrphe Antique Hand Done ENGLISH HONITON Bobbin LACE TRIM Flounce~Victorian 4×50 Floral
Size: 4″ x 50″
Starting Price: $89.00
Auction ends: Nov 23, 2014, 5:35 PM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller countryliving, Auburn, Pennsylvania, United States
Comments: A Honiton border that is interesting, although the design is fairly messy. It have a variety of atypical motifs with some nice raised work, and several types of plaited leadworks in the fillings.  Plaited, irregular picoted brides sometimes meeting in ‘islands’. It is rather far off the typical Honiton style, but it does have Honiton techniques. But still I’m wondering about origin.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: One end looks finished, can’t see the other end..
Damage: Some broken brides and holes.
Soilage: Seller says it has ‘a few dots’.
Finish: No obvious creases, slightly wrinkled.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/laovnwp Antique Ecru Handmade Irish Crochet Lace Collar Intricate Detail
Size: 10″ wide, not sure of length measurements.
Starting Price: $19.00
Auction ends: Nov 23, 2014, 6:00 PM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller lovevictorian, Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Comments: An Irish Crochet triangular dress front with attached choker neckpiece.  Raised work in padded rings and rose leaves. Rather geometric design to the motifs, although a little ordinary in technique.  It’s unusual to find a matched pair like this.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/kz2kuby ORIGINAL 19thC MOTHER OF PEARL & BRUSSELS LACE FAN
Size: 14.5″ high, 26.5″ wide
Starting Price: AU $19.99
Auction ends: Nov 24, 2014, 2:15 AM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller osxlanda, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Comments: There aren’t any closeup photos of the lace, but I’m fairly certain it is Belgian Point d’Angleterre. Meaning delicate bobbinlace motifs with a Point de Gaze ground. The lower central flower appears to be needle-made.   Mother of Pearl sticks.
I’m wondering if this is the correct photo for the piece, since the seller says there is a carved and inlaid frame (I think that means the sticks), and that the lace is discolored along the ‘frame’ and backed with chiffon. I don’t see this in the photos.  I wrote to the seller to ask for clarification.
11/23/14 – Seller has ended the listing and will get things straightened out.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: Expected fan creases.

   Ended early.

http://tinyurl.com/nv7o3ex ANTIQUE MOTHER OF PEARL AND LACE HAND FAN
Size: 20.47″ wide, 10.62″ long
Starting Price: $399.00 Buy-it-Now
Auction ends: Nov 24, 2014, 6:46 AM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller socios22-2009, Castelar, default, Argentina
Comments: A fan of Brussels bobbinlace applique on machine net, with Mother of Pearl gilded sticks.  Good romantic design that really pops out at the viewer – nice technique. A few simple needlelace rings used as decorative ‘mode’ fillings.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None, although I’m not sure why the lace is glued to the same side of the guard sticks on both ends.
Damage: Sticks repaired in several places. The lace is a bit frayed along the outer edge in places. Tulle looks intact.
Soilage: Lace looks like it might be stained where glued to the sticks.
Finish: Expected fan folds.  Lace does not look well attached to the guard sticks.

   Unsold as of 11/25/2014 7:12 AM MST.

http://tinyurl.com/k4pkyfh ANTIQUE IMPORTANT HAND PAINTED MOTHER OF PEARL AND LACE HAND FAN 12.70 X 24.60′
Size: 24.60″ wide, 12.79″ long
Starting Price: $1,990.00 Buy-it-Now or Make Offer
Auction ends: Nov 24, 2014, 8:08 AM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller socios22-2009, Castelar, default, Argentina
Comments: A fan of Duchesse de Bruxelles. Needlelace inserts are limited to single roses with no Point de Gaze ground.  Note the elaborately pierced and gilded sticks, and the original tassel.  Good raised work in the bobbinlace against halfstitch background. No raised work n the needlelace which includes simple rings and knots as decorative ‘mode’ fillings.  Good dense floral design, quite typical of this kind of lace.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: One repaired guard stick.
Soilage: Some brown stains in the lace, especially on the left side.  Seems almost corresponding to the position of the ribs, but not exactly.
Finish: Expected fan creases.

   Unsold as of 11/25/2014 7:12 AM MST.

http://tinyurl.com/on67xdt antique 18th c Valenciennes bobbin lace lappet
Size: 24.60″ wide, 12.79″ long
Starting Price: $70.00
Auction ends: Nov 24, 2014, 8:41 AM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller atelier1900, Galliard, France
Comments: A single lappet of 3rd quarter 18th c round hole Valenciennes.  Just wish the other one was there. This is one of my favorite laces, with beautiful ‘line drawn’ solid motifs. This particular example has 1-1/2 repeat of the design – in the highest form of this lace there would probably be no repeat.  Still it’s an excellent example of the type.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: Top end cut.
Damage: One small hole.  Mesh looks in good shape. Slightly frayed along edges, especially at the round end.
Soilage: A few small brown stains.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   Sold for $109.77, 3 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/pn867kd Dentelle a l’aiguille Point de Gaze 2,15m x 22cm Brussels Needle Lace 19thc
Size: 8.7″ x 84.6″
Starting Price: EUR 275.00
Auction ends: Nov 24, 2014, 11:01 AM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller sirjle, Paris, France
Comments: A moderately wide flounce of Point de Gaze, no raised work. Excellent naturalistic romantic design – this is a high-end market piece. Well done decorative ‘mode’ fillings, very appropriate to the work. Upper ground is dotted with esprits.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: Cut one end, can’t see the other end. Engrelure added.
Damage: One large hole in the mesh near left end. Some small holes, see seller’s description for locations.
Soilage: Cream color.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   Sold for 527.00 EUR, 7 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/qc7k37r Dentelle a l’aiguille Point de Gaze 6,95m x 10 cm 172″ Brussels Needle Lace 19thc
Size: 4.1″ x (12″, 114″, 20.5″, 20.5″)
Starting Price: EUR 650.00
Auction ends: Nov 24, 2014, 11:04 AM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller sirjle, Paris, France
Comments: Four sections of the same length of Point de Gaze. No raised work, simple fillings, and a very effective short repeat design.  It has a kind of verticality of the pattern which is good for ruffling.  Again, a very effective lace.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: Cut on all ends – one short length sewn in a ring, probably for a cuff.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Seller cites a few orange dots.
Finish: Some vertical fold creases.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/q464bjw Dentelle aiguille Alencon Napoleon III Crin de Cheval 2m x 6cm Neddle Lace 19thc
Size: 2.4″ x 78″
Starting Price: EUR 200.00
Auction ends: Nov 24, 2014, 11:06 AM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller sirjle, Paris, France
Comments: A narrow border of 2nd Empire Alençon, quite a bold design, although fairly simple in concept. Picoted rings and bars used as decorative ‘mode’ fillings. Réseau fin, which tends not to survive well, so this is a nice piece for condition. Note the horsehair left in the lines of picots.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: One end cut, the other looks intact. Engrelure added.
Damage: Occasional small hole in the mesh, minor.
Soilage: Seller cites a few orange dots.
Finish: No obvious creases, a little wrinkled in the engrelure area.

   Sold for 200.00 EUR, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/nwtj2ys Dentelle a l’aiguille Alencon 1,50m x 8cm 60″ x3″ French Needle Lace 18thc
Size: 3″ x 60″
Starting Price: EUR 65.00
Auction ends: Nov 24, 2014, 11:10 AM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller sirjle, Paris, France
Comments: A border of late 18th c Alençon, quite delicately made.  Réseau fin along the lower edge, and it looks like brides tortillée in the upper part.  The motifs are quite sparse and delicate, with decorative ‘rempli’ patterns used as fillings. A few single buttonhole rings also used as fillings.  Note seller is also listing two other Alençon pieces, #331385160746  and #331385239817.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: Ends cut.
Damage: There is evidence of a few repairs, and what looks like a join at regular intervals – this I think was part of the manufacturing process. A few pulls and pinholes in the mesh.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: One vertical fold crease that I can see.  The piece lies flat quite nicely.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/ptxsf4y ANTIQUE LACE EARLY HANDMADE VALENCIENNES LACE CAP BACK C 1770
Size: 11″ wide, 10″ high.
Starting Price: $495.00
Auction ends: Nov 24, 2014, 3:55 PM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller greatlace, Palm Beach, Florida, United States
Comments: A cap back of 2nd quarter 18th c Valenciennes with cinq trou ground. Cap back of Valenciennes are extremely rare, and this is an excellent example.  Good line-drawn design with some snowflake and quatrefoil fillings.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: A few small wear holes in the clothwork
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: One vertical fold crease.  The edges are a bit scalloped, I think from having been sewn to something. Hopefully an original ruffle.

   Sold for $517.92, 2 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/qhvjf8z 19thc Brussels Duchesse Lace Collar Bobbin lace With Needle Lace Point de Gaze
Size: neck circumference 12″.  19″ x 8.3″ if laid flat.
Starting Price: $75.00
Auction ends: Nov 24, 2014, 6:56 PM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller sirjle, Paris, France
Comments: A Brussels Duchesse dress front with attached choker collar.  Raised rose petals in the Point de Gaze inserts; no decorative ‘mode’ filings outside of flower centers. A little raised work on halfstitch background in the bobbinlace – conventional motifs.  Nice set kept together, hard to say if the pieces match.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: Support added at the neckline.
Damage: A few loose brides, some pinholes in the PtdG mesh.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/phj7d7e Belle dentelle ancienne milieu XIXe Bel état A laver. Ref Max 3
Size: 7 cm x 62 cm
Starting Price: 22.00 EUR
Auction ends: Nov 25, 2014, 4:58 AM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller gede34, Dans mes armoires, France métropolitaine
Comments: A border of Mechlin with the type of thin design often associated with the early 19th century.  Good light feathery design with 5-pointed buds and circles used as esprits. Various grounds used as fillings, and I think I see a few woven tallies along the lower border.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: One end cut, can’t see the other end.
Damage: A few pinholes in the mesh.
Soilage: Off-white color
Finish: Vertical fold creases, a little wrinkled.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/pg6uxl4 Belle dentelle ancienne fin XIXe Bel état A laver. Ref Max 7
Size: 4.5 cm x 200 cm
Starting Price: 22.00 EUR
Auction ends: Nov 25, 2014, 5:12 AM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller gede34, Dans mes armoires, France métropolitaine
Comments: A border of square mesh Valenciennes, later 19th century.  No esprits in the ground. I especially like the fillings along the lower scallops. Good precise work.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: Can’t see the ends to tell if they are cut.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Off-white color.
Finish: Some vertical fold creases. Some irregular creasing.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/n9pff78 Belle dentelle ancienne très fin XIXe Bel état A laver. Ref Max 10
Size: 7 cm x 540 cm
Starting Price: 39.00 EUR
Auction ends: Nov 25, 2014, 5:24 AM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller gede34, Dans mes armoires, France métropolitaine
Comments: Quite a long border, looks like point ground, and I think Lille rather than Bucks. The ground itself is a little irregular, due to the quality of thread which isn’t even throughout.  Honeycomb fillings and small, almost geometric buds used as esprits.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: Can’t see the ends to tell if they are cut.
Damage: A few minor pulls in the mesh.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: A little light wrinkling, minor.

   Sold for 81.00 EUR, 7 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/q7fvo4r Victorian Black Maltese Lace High Collar Bodice
Size: collar 2″ x 14″, jabot 12.5″ x 7.25″
Starting Price: 75.00 GBP Buy-it-Now
Auction ends: Nov 25, 2014, 12:31 PM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller hamstershoard, Scottish Borders, United Kingdom
Comments: A large triangular dress front with attached choker collar of black silk Maltese.  Masses of woven leaves in the center, with Maltese crosses alternating with flowers around the edges and along the collar. The two pieces appear to match. Unusual to find a set like this.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None, but 3 small hooks at back of collar.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Looks clean but hard to tell with black lace.
Finish: no obvious creases or wrinkles.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/pwzbl3o ANTIQUE HAND FRENCH CHANTILLY LACE STOLE WITH ROSE MOTIF
Size: 9″ x 54″
Starting Price: $99.00
Auction ends: Nov 26, 2014, 8:34 AM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller heartnsoul1, Hollis, New Hampshire, United States
Comments: A narrow scarf of Chantilly with ombre shading, could be a French product. Large floral design at the ends with sprays of leaves along the length of the scarf with circular esprits. An unusual interesting piece.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None, but I’m a bit concerned that I can’t see the center of the scarf in the photos.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos. A bit hard to evaluate because of shiny spots in the background fabric.
Soilage: Looks clean but hard to tell with black lace.
Finish: No obvious creases – might be a little wrinkling but hard to tell against the wrinkled background cloth.

   Sold for $189.78, 4 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/lypj9rx Antique/vintage Brussels duchesse and point de gaze lace handkerchief
Size: 13″ square
Starting Price: 25.00 GBP
Auction ends: Nov 26, 2014, 10:41 AM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments: A handkerchief of Duchesse de Bruxelles, and I don’t think the petals in the roses in the Point de Gaze inserts are raised. Rather large corner PtdG inserts. The only raised work in the Duchesse is some veining.  A few simple needlelace decorative ‘mode’ fillings. Altogether the piece has a very nice presence and good technique.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Seller cites a few pinholes and occasional broken bride, minor.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   Sold for 82.30 GBP, 6 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/lzd2b5w Antique/vintage Brussels applique lace scarf
Size: 5.5″ to 6.75″ x 51″
Starting Price: 25.00 GBP
Auction ends: Nov 26, 2014, 10:48 AM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments: A narrow rectangular scarf of Brussels bobbinlace applique on machine net. Note the simple needlelace decorative fillings, which helps distinguish this type of lace from Honiton.  A flower spray and decorated edge at the ends, simple flowers around the edge of the rest of the piece. Regular rows of esprits throughout.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: One small repair.  A little fraying in spots along the edges, primarily due to the tulle not having been completely cut away under the edge motifs. Tulle looks in good shape.
Soilage: Pale Ivory color.
Finish: Some slight creasing near the center.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/ozsk2zo EXCEPTIONAL Antique early 20th Century CLUNY Lace Collar
Size: 21.5″ x 18″
Starting Price: $54.00 Buy-it-now
Auction ends: Nov 26, 2014, 11:16 AM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller mlquilts, Burnsville, Minnesota, United States
Comments: A collar or dress front of Maltese, I think it’s silk.  Nice guipure work on a 5-pointed star ground.  Flower and cross motifs around the outer edge with a large flower medallion in the center.  A nice looking piece.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Seller cites occasional scraggly thread and broken bride.
Soilage: Seller cites age discoloration and a rare tiny light spot.
Finish: No obvious creasing or wrinkles.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/o7xtw37 SUPERB DENTELLE DE VALENCIENNES ancienne: 3m + 1,0m x 7,5cm
Size:  7.5 cm x (3m, 1m)
Starting Price: 9.90 EUR
Auction ends: Nov 26, 2014, 11:17 AM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller ninou21patch, chez moi , FRANCE, France
Comments: Two parts of the same border of Valenciennes, square mesh.  Slightly scalloped border with single flower sprays in the scallops – large round motifs in the ground. This is a pretty typical arrangement for Valenciennes, late 19th early 20th c.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: Can’t see the ends to tell how they were cut.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: What looks like some soft vertical fold marks – very few photos.

   Sold for 25.50 EUR, 3 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/phljawa * EDWARDIAN High neck Needle LACE Collar c1890/l910 *
Size:  2.5″ x 15.5″
Starting Price: $9.99
Auction ends: Nov 26, 2014, 11:27 AM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller jaruk, Worcester, United Kingdom
Comments: A needlelace collar in the style of gros point, but early 20th century. I’m leaning toward France on this one, although Burano or even Ireland are possibilities. Good flowing design with a little shaping of the padded work.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: Some plastic stiffeners added; don’t know if these are original.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Looks a little beige in color.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   Sold for $61.00, 6 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/lk483th Antique Vtg Hand done ROSE Very Fine HONITON LACE TRIM Flounce English floral
Size:  3″ x 38″
Starting Price: $99.99
Auction ends: Nov 26, 2014, 2:13 PM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller countryliving, Auburn, Pennsylvania, United States
Comments: A border of what looks like Honiton, although it is not what you might expect. The woven tally leadworks are there, along with rose and flower motifs, and irregular picoted brides.  But the clothwork in the flowers and leaves has a row of twisted passives down the centers. All this gives this quite an interesting appearance. Just wish the piece were a little more intact.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: One seam.
Damage: Some breaks along foot edge, some broken/frayed brides.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   Sold for $99.99, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/n5yqnae Antique c 1720 HONITON LACE TRIM 2 1/8″x39″ floral 18th Cen HAND DONE flounce
Size:  2-1/8″ x 39″
Starting Price: $125.00
Auction ends: Nov 26, 2014, 2:13 PM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller countryliving, Auburn, Pennsylvania, United States
Comments: A border of piece bobbinlace with droschel ground. This type of ground didn’t appear until the 2nd quarter of the 18th century, and I’d put this one more mid 18thc with a typical Louis XV design. Hard to say if it is English Devon or a Flemish piece, but I’m thinking more on the Flemish side.  The ground is very precisely done, quite straight, and the fillings are a bit more varied than what you find in England at this time.  Still, the general scale and design of the piece, adna the treatment of the raised edges looks a little more English.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: Can’t see the ends to tell if they are cut.  Engrelure added.
Damage: A few small pulls in the ground, and some breaks in a few fillings. I think I see one repair to the mesh.
Soilage: A little beige from the last photo.
Finish: Creases from storage.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/nwa4zb4 Brussels Bobbin Lace Applique on Net FALL CAP mid 19th Century BRIDE
Size:  cap 12″ deep, lappets 5.5″ max width. 40″ total length.
Starting Price: $135.00
Auction ends: Nov 26, 2014, 5:16 PM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller lacemerchant, Whiting, Indiana, United States
Comments: A fallcap of Brussels bobbinlace applique on machine net.  Smaller precise pieces like this are unusual.  The design motifs are fairly simple, but put together in a complex way.  The center has a loose grouping of flowers and leaves, and the border a rather rigid arrangement of a single flower alternating with a kind of teardrop motif.  Esprits all over the rest of the ground. There is also a line of small flowers going down the lappets.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Ivory/ecru color. Seller cites some slight staining or discoloration.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/lu6ac3k Dramatic 19th C. Gros Point de Venise Needle Lace Yardage — DECOR COLLECT
Size:  5.5″ x 3-1/2 yards
Starting Price: $235.00
Auction ends: Nov 26, 2014, 5:46 PM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller lacemerchant, Whiting, Indiana, United States
Comments: A border in the style of Gros Point, but I think this one is Belgian. The decorative ‘mode’ fillings have a Belgian feel, and note that the ordinary edges look like a heavy cord buttonholed on with widely spaced stitches.  The clothwork is a single buttonhole with straight return, like Point de Gaze, but denser. If this were French or Italian I think they’d have used a twisted buttonhole. The heavy padded outlines are sometimes sculpted, with looped picots. The brides have a single pointed picot.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: Can’t see the ends to tell if they are  cut.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Ivory/ecru color.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/k9tk8vh Antique French Irish Crochet Parasol Cover
Size: 20″-20.5″ diameter. Center hole ~3/8″ diameter.
Starting Price: $145.00
Auction ends: Nov 27, 2014, 9:05 AM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller lacemerchant, Whiting, Indiana, United States
Comments: A small parasol cover if Irish Crochet.  The contrast of heavy motifs around the outside edge with  more regular light pattern inside is something often found in large IC collars.  The tightly worked large motifs with raised wrok in atypical patterns do look French, and the pattern on the inside is different from the usually seen ‘Rose of Sharon’ pattern.  This is not a lace that lends itself well to a parasol cover, and this general design is nicely arranged to help minimize the bulkiness of the lace.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Ivory white color. Seller says it has been freshly washed, but gives no details on the process.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   Sold for $170.49, 3 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/ppqw3up Beautiful, large, vintage/antique Irish crochet lace collar
Size: 16″ neckline, back depth 8″
Starting Price: $145.00
Auction ends: Nov 27, 2014, 10:42 AM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments: A deep Irish Crochet collar.  Irish Crochet is almost always build off of a motif that has three stalks ending in flowerheads – you can see that here with occasional modification. The motifs are tightly worked, and the flower petals always go clockwise around their center point.  Some raised work at the flower centers.  A bold piece, excellent technical work.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Pale ivory color
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   Sold for 42.56 GBP, 6 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/muk8hy4 A Gorgeous Victorian Brussels Point De Gaze Lace Wedding bertha collar
Size: 84 cm long by 27 cm depth. Not sure what that means.
Starting Price: 42.00 GBP
Auction ends: Nov 27, 2014, 11:45 AM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller winterwonderlandfairy, london, United Kingdom
Comments: A Brussels Duchesse deep collar with raised petal roses in the Point de Gaze inserts.  The Duchesse looks a little large and flat, on the Bruges side, but still with good raised work on halfstitch background.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Some small holes and pinholes in the Point de Gaze mesh. One motif along edge looks like it needs reattachment, minor.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   Sold for 77.00, GBP, 5 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/pv8yoyc RARE Antique ALL LACE COVERLET Nanduti Tenerife TABLECLOTH White 86×86 SCALLOPED
Size: ~86″ square
Starting Price: $375.00 Buy-it-Now
Auction ends: Nov 27, 2014, 6:50 PM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller things*most*delightful, Sacramento, California, United States
Comments: A large Paraguayan ñanduti tablecover or perhaps a veil, one of the largest pieces I’ve ever seen. It’s almost a patchwork, you can see where large squares and rectangles are pieced together. Not much variation in the sol motifs, but note the elaborate grounds and joining strips.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Seller cites a few separations in the lace and some loose threads.
Soilage: Seller says it is recently laundered, but gives no details on the process. Some minor discoloration left.
Finish: No obvious creases or folds.

   Unsold.

http://tinyurl.com/lo9rlfh Antique/vintage Brussels duchesse and point de gaze lace dress front and cuffs
Size: Insert 14″ center front to bottom, top width 6.75″. Cuffs 2.2″ x 7.75″
Starting Price: 25.00 GBP
Auction ends: Nov 28, 2014, 10:45 AM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments: A triangular Brussels Duchesse dress insert with raised petal rose in the Point de Gaze insert. The two cuffs are more Duchesse de Bruges, and I”m not sure they match the insert, which is more elaborate in design. Coventional Duchesse pattern in the insert with a nice reflection around the center line.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Seller says it is has been laundered but gives no specifics on the process. Now a ‘soft old white’ color.
Finish: No obvious creasing or wrinkles.

      Sold for 92.00 GBP, 2 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/padlw9o Fine 19th Century Faux Tortoiseshell Black Lace Fan – Original Case
Size: 11.5″ long, 21″ across.
Starting Price: $120.00
Auction ends: Nov 29, 2014, 1:48 PM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller bakerswife1, Southampton, United Kingdom
Comments: A Chantilly fan with carved imitation tortoiseshell sticks. I think it’s Chantilly, there aren’t any detailed closeups. Comes with a box labeled L. Ranze-Dossaer & Co, Fabrique de Dentelles, which I don’t recognize.  Nice curved design with floral sprays inside a rather geometric border. Wish there were some closeups.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Lace looks worn where attached to guardsticks. One small hole near the center top.
Soilage: Looks clean but hard to tell with black lace.
Finish: No obvious

   Sold for $301.11, 6 bidders.