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http://tinyurl.com/o7apb94 Handmade Point De Gaze Needle lace LAPPETS COLLECTOR Mid 19th C. CW
Size: ~37-38″, 3.5″ wide at bottoms, 1.74″ mid width.
Starting Price: $175.00
Auction ends: Nov 16, 2014, 08:39 AM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller lacemerchant, Whiting, Indiana, United States
Comments: A lappet scarf of Point de Gaze, without raised work. An elegant slightly asymmetric floral design. Interesting treatment of the roses with outer petals outlined, and filled with esprits against the PtdG ground. Only a few simple decorative ‘mode’ fillings. Note the separated looped picots along the edges, sign of a specific manufacturer. This piece depends a lot on design. Note that a lot of the closeups are taken from the backside, making it hard to assess the technique.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None
Damage: A few small holes in the mesh. A few loose threads along the border –  I wonder if this is wear from a past wash.
Soilage: Ecru color. Seller cites a few nearly imperceptible stains.
Finish: Horizontal fold creases.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/owx72ru PRETTY ANTIQUE FLOWER EMBROIDERED LACE BONNET BIRDCAGE VEIL DRESS VINTAGE WHITE
Size: 18″ x 35″
Starting Price: 24.00 GBP
Auction ends: Nov 16, 2014, 08:53 AM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller pretty-things1, Notting Hill, London, United Kingdom
Comments: A bonnet veil of embroidered net. I’m not sure, but it looks like the motifs are crocheted, so I’ll call this a type of tambour.  It’s a odd piece, nicely made, maybe a little heavy for a bonnet veil.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None
Damage: One repair near lower border.
Soilage: “Pale antique white”
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles. Beautiful drape to the tulle.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/m33usjh Handmade CHANTILLY bobbin lace LAPPETS COLELCTOR Mid 19th C. CW
Size: 47″ long, 4″ wide at bottoms, 2.25″ at center.
Starting Price: $85.00
Auction ends: Nov 16, 2014, 09:20 AM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller lacemerchant, Whiting, Indiana, United States
Comments: A lappet scarf of slightly heavy Chantilly, probably Belgian from the strong black color.  Fairly simple floral motifs along the edges and ends, with small dots in other cartouches along the length.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Looks clean, but hard to tell with black lace.
Finish: A little light creasing.

   Sold for $85.00, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/qeejqsr 92 ins antique/vintage fine 18C bobbin lace – Pat Earnshaw collection
Size: 3″ x 92″
Starting Price: 18.00 GBP
Auction ends: Nov 16, 2014, 11:11 AM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments: A border of a kind of transition between tape and pieced lace, and very difficult to tell if it’s Italian or Flemish. Or something else. I think the thread is finer than it looks in the photos. The technique is fairly complex, and what is really throwing me are the picots along the edges of some (not all) of the motifs.  I find the design a little confused; sometimes the picots are there in a motif, sometimes not. And elements seem to run into each other. Given the rather stylized flowerheads, the fillings, and occasional hole in the clothwork, I’m thinking it’s a later Italian piece, maybe 19th c.  I do like the bold design without brides – very interesting piece.
Provenance:  Ex. coll. Pat Earnshaw.
Condition:
Modifications: Cut both ends.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Pale ivory color.  Some faint localized brown staining.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   Sold for 78.99 GBP, 6 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/n57w7np 122 ins antique/vintage linen 18C bobbin lace – Pat Earnshaw collection
Size: 4″ x 122″
Starting Price: 18.00 GBP
Auction ends: Nov 16, 2014, 11:18 AM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments: I’ll call this a Milanese piece, and the design is quite elegant. Almost Art Nouveau in feel. But it has a patina and a quality that I’d associate more with earlier lace. Note the scallops in the clothwork and the sharp pointed motifs is a bit unusual.  I’m particularly drawn to the edge treatment of the clothwork, very smooth, which is an Italian characteristic.  It’s a bit of a mystery, but I’ll call it late 17th early 18th C Italian.
Provenance:  Ex. coll. Pat Earnshaw
Condition:
Modifications: 4 joins (which I”m having trouble finding), 1 end cut, can’t see the other end.
Damage: Seller cites some areas of neat repair.
Soilage: Pale ivory color.
Finish: Nice smooth patina.

   Sold for 321.00 GBP, 4 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/q2dfnfs Antique Honiton Lace Trim Flounce
Size: 5.375″ x 266″
Starting Price: 65.00 GBP
Auction ends: Nov 16, 2014, 11:53 AM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller hamstershoard, Scottish Borders, United Kingdom
Comments: A long border of Bruges bloemwerk. Typical rose and leaf motifs with woven fillings, but quite different from Honiton technique. Irregular picoted brides.  A nice example of the type.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: One end cut, can’t see the other end.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Small areas of red spotting.
Finish: Vertical fold creases.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/q5e5z5h Antique Lace Trim – 19th c – Brussels ?
Size: 3″ x 109″
Starting Price: 65.00 GBP
Auction ends: Nov 16, 2014, 12:15 PM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller hamstershoard, Scottish Borders, United Kingdom
Comments: A border of late 19th or early 20th c Point d’Angleterre – bobbinlace with Point de Gaze ground and needle-made decorative ‘mode’ fillings.  It has a kind of 3-part design; flowers on top, a ‘snowflake’ motif in the middle, leaves and bell flowers on the outer edge. The hanging bellflower is partially needle-made.  It’s a rather complex crowded design, but the technique is excellent.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: One seam. One end cut and secured, can’t see the other end. Engrelure added.
Damage: Seller counts 7 small holes, some in the mesh is shown in closeup.
Soilage: Seller notes ‘not as white as seen in the photos’.  Small areas of red spotting.
Finish: In closeup it has that slightly shrunken washed look.

   Sold for 65.00 GBP, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/n4b5rlv Exquisite Irish lace handmade collar natural beautiful example lots of patterns.
Size: 3″ x 109″
Starting Price: 24.99 GBP
Auction ends: Nov 16, 2014, 12:17 PM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller recycletheplanet, UK, United Kingdom
Comments: An Irish Crochet collar. The thread in the photos is so shiny that I’m thinking this is silk.  The motifs are quite varied and interesting, and note the needle-made fillings in some. A little raised work in a few flower centers. Approximately square meshed ground, and the picots look crocheted.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Some breaks along the outer looped edge.
Soilage: Ecru color, seller cites ‘couple of dirty marks on the edge’.
Finish: Wrinkled, doesn’t lay flat.

   Sold for 26.00 GBP, 2 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/lg3hcvm ANTIQUE LACE FRENCH BLACK CHANTILLY LACE LAPPET 40″
Size: 40″ x 4.5″ to 2″
Starting Price: $29.99
Auction ends: Nov 16, 2014, 6:50 PM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller kuchcollectiblesandvintagelinens, Ronkonkoma, New York, United States
Comments: A Chantilly lappet scarf with a little ombre shading, probably a French piece. Good romantic floral design, nicely worked.   Both the design and technique are quite good.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: A few small holes and pinholes in the mesh. Loose threads in some localized spots along the edge.
Soilage: Looks clean, but hard to tell with black lace.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   Sold for $43.55, 4 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/ldljmce 12 ANTIQUE LACE FLANDERS MECHLIN BOBBIN LACE RUONDS DOILIES FIGURAL ANIMALS 5″
Size: 5″ diameters
Starting Price: $29.99
Auction ends: Nov 16, 2014, 6:58 PM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller kuchcollectiblesandvintagelinens, Ronkonkoma, New York, United States
Comments: A set of 12 round doilies with animal figures. At first I thought they were signs of the zodiac, but they seem to be more varied.  As for the lace, I’d call it ‘Flanders’, which is a variation on Point de Paris, but with different grounds.  Interesting designs, excellent technique.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Frayed edge on one side for the ones with the cow and dolphin.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   Sold for $121.50, 6 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/os5gre8 Antique lace collar bruges brussels bobbin lace?
Size: 13″ neckline, depth 3″
Starting Price: $11.00
Auction ends: Nov 16, 2014, 7:00 PM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller diychick2003, Davis, California, United States
Comments: I’m speculating that this is a Swedish Vadstena lace collar. This is a rarely seen lace (you can find patterns at http://elsapetersonsspetsaffar.com/), and there isn’t much in the way of other guipure bobbinlaces that looks like it.  I find it quite a striking looking piece – too bad about the cut end.
Provenance:  Seller’s personal collection.
Condition:
Modifications: One end cut.
Damage: The lace itself looks in good shape – occasional stray thread.
Soilage: Localized brown spots. Not sure of the overall color.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

  Sold for $58.89, 3 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/o89pzpd antique needle lace bonnet veil civil war – voilette dentelle ancienne
Size: 18.5″ x 60″
Starting Price: $60.00
Auction ends: Nov 17, 2014, 9:34 AM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller atelier1900, Galliard, France
Comments: A bonnet veil of Brussels needlelace applique on machine net.  The needlelace is quite delicately done, with simple knotted fillings.  Narrow lower border with feathery leaves, and a simple chain of flowers up the sides.  No esprits in the main ground. I think it’s quite a effective piece.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None
Damage: One inch-long repair to the tulle.  One small hole in the tulle that I can see.
Soilage: No obvious staining, but hard to tell when photographed with this color background. There are some color variations that might be light stains.
Finish: Some horizontal and vertical fold creases.

   Sold for $60.00, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/ld8s3c5 Dentelle a l’aiguille Alencon 98cm x 6,5cm French Needle Lace 19thc
Size: 6.5 cm x 98 cm
Starting Price: 65.00 EUR
Auction ends: Nov 17, 2014, 11:04 AM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller sirjle, Paris, France
Comments: A border of Alençon needlelace with a slightly scalloped edge. The general design and the rather open rempli stitch argues for an early 19th c date. It has the réseau fin, which is a twisted buttonhole stitch with overcast return – this often doesn’t survive well, and I’m glad to see it so nicely used in this piece. Horsehair left in the picots along the lower edge.  Fillings are mainly buttonhole variations, with a few rings.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: Cut both ends, engrelure added.
Damage: Occasional small hole in the mesh.  One break in the lower edge, minor.
Soilage: A few localized brown stains..
Finish: Engrelure wrinkled, but lace looks OK.

   Sold for 65.00 EUR, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/l4t9qfz Dentelle aiguille Argentan Réseau Festonné 76 cm x 8 cm French Needle Lace 18thc
Size: 8 cm x 76 cm
Starting Price: 95.00 EUR
Auction ends: Nov 17, 2014, 11:06 AM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller sirjle, Paris, France
Comments: Given the general design of this piece I’m thinking it may have been a lappet. It’s a French needlelace with mailles (or brides) bouclée, the hexagonal 6-sided buttonholed mesh.  As I discussed with a similar piece last week offered by this seller, this mesh is made in three parts as described in the book by Delesque-Depalle.  This piece has quite an elegant design with fillings of both decorative ‘mode’ rings, and different patterns of twisted buttonhole stitches.
I’m not ready to give up on my opinion that it is very difficult to tell where such a piece was made, Alençon or Argentan. This mesh was used in both places.  But current convention among some collectors (and not all authors) would assign this piece to Argentan. The definitive work on the subject has yet to be written.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: Cut both ends, engrelure added to both ends.
Damage: Occasional broken mesh and a little fraying. Minor. Looks like there might be some repair attempts especially toward the right end.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: No obvious wrinkles or creases.

   Sold for 95.00, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/qzw6kkx Handmade CHANTILLY bobbin lace scarf or lappets late 19th C.
Size: 4.5″ x 50″
Starting Price: $25.00
Auction ends: Nov 17, 2014, 11:14 AM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller lacemerchant, Whiting, Indiana, United States
Comments: Pieces like this come up once in a while, in both black and white Chantilly. Although they usually have some kind of ‘bride ground’, often made of an irregular very large mesh made of the same open stitch you find in the honeycomb filling. For lack of a better term, I call these ‘Chantilly guipure’. This one is yet another variation, most notable for the crosshatch grid running up the center of the scarf.  Wish we knew more about these. I can date one white piece in my collection to the late 19th c.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Looks clean, but hard to tell with black lace.
Finish: Vertical fold crease in the center.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/pupnyd5 105 ins antique/vintage bobbin lace – Pat Earnshaw collection
Size: 4.2″ x 105″
Starting Price: 18.00 GBP
Auction ends: Nov 17, 2014, 11:28 AM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments: An exuberant lo0ped tape lace with some woven leaves and interesting picoted brides.  Given the design of the leaves (which look a little Genoese, but not very tightly done) and the lower edge treatment I’m guessing northern Italy. But an Eastern European origin isn’t out of the question.
Provenance:  Ex. coll. Pat Earnshaw
Condition:
Modifications: One end looks finished, the other cut. I wonder if the top edge was cut; some of the motifs look a little abruptly terminated. Engrelure attached.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Pale cream color, with a few small brown spots.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   Sold for 53.00 GBP, 2 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/knpefdc Antique Honiton bobbin lace collar- English lace
Size: 40 cm neckline, ~7 cm deep.
Starting Price: 14.00 GBP
Auction ends: Nov 17, 2014, 11:55 AM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller hedgehogpear, BN8, United Kingdom
Comments: A small Honiton collar. Snails/slugs style with a nicely put together design. The pattern is not symmetric, but I think it is quite effective as is.  Extensive leadwork tally fillings in the roses. Twisted pair brides, but I don’t think they are needle-made.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None, but the flowers at the ends look almost like an afterthought.
Damage: A little fraying in the center rose.  Some loose brides, right center top.
Soilage: Occasional small brown spot.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/qdrc4fp Beautiful Antique Cream Brussels Applied Lace Stole (94″ long)
Size: ~12.5″ to 17″ x ~94.5″
Starting Price: 65.00 GBP
Auction ends: Nov 17, 2014, 12:04 PM PST
Offered by: Ebay seller isohex, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
Comments: A rectangular shawl of Brussels bobbinlace applique on machine net. The motifs are quite large, and note the small esprits in the ground. This is a good middle-market product.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Seller cites 9 or 10 very small holes. One motif coming away from the edge.
Soilage: Seller cites about four areas with brown marks.
Finish: No obvious creases, but a little wrinkled.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/q3bhr5y Antique Honiton bobbin lace hanky handkerchief- English lace wedding
Size: ~15″ square
Starting Price: 14.00 GBP
Auction ends: Nov 17, 2014, 12:07 PM PST
Offered by: Ebay seller hedgehogpear, BN8, United Kingdom
Comments: A Honiton guipure handkerchief.  Snails/slugs style, and I like the way the edge motifs project out into space.  Nicely put together design.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Occasional broken bride (esp. lower right corner) and some pinholes in the cloth.
Soilage: Lace looks clean but a bit worn.
Finish: Horizontal and vertical fold creases; a little wrinkled and worn. Motifs don’t lay flat around the edges.

   Sold for 62.00 GBP, 2 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/pc5gny8 ANTIQUE HONITON LACE STOLE
Size: 66 cm x 238 m
Starting Price: 40.00 GBP
Auction ends: Nov 17, 2014, 12:20 PM PST
Offered by: Ebay seller wheresit2, Wimborne, United Kingdom
Comments: A rectangular shawl of Honiton applique on machine net.  The motifs are carefully done; some of it is starting to deviate from snails/slugs style in a positive way.  Good tight work in a pleasing, fairly simple design.  I think it is quite effective.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: One cut in an edge corner, occasional detachment, a few pinholes in the tulle.
Soilage: Occasional brown spot in the tulle.
Finish: Light creasing, minor.

   Sold for 40.00 GBP, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/nfy3nl4 SHABBY ANTIQUE VTG NET LACE WEDDING SHAWL? RUNNER VICTORIAN POINT DE GAZE?
Size: 32″ x 85″
Starting Price: $199.99
Auction ends: Nov 17, 2014, 12:20 PM PST
Offered by: Ebay seller rhiannon2729, Hawthorn, New Jersey, United States
Comments: A mantilla of Duchesse de Bruges – an unusual form for this lace. It has a typical diamond-shaped headpiece and lappet ends. Photos aren’t clear enough to tell if it is reshaped form something else. A little raised work against halfstitch background. Typical Duchesse motifs.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None, probably.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos, perhaps an occasional broken bride.
Soilage: Some small brown spots.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   Sold for $410.00, 7 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/mppf9vr Elaborate Lace Antqiue Irish Crochet Collar ~ Large Intricate ~ Collect
Size: 19″ – not sure what that means.
Starting Price: $100.00
Auction ends: Nov 17, 2014, 5:11 PM PST
Offered by: Ebay seller sohovintage1, Albertville, Minnesota, United States
Comments: An Irish Crochet collar.  Simpler Rose of Sharon design on the inside, with a heavier motif border on the outside.  I like this combination. The larger motifs are tightly woven with good raised work, interesting designs.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: One small hole.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/lafehdx Antique Lace Brussels Point De Gaze Lace Collar ~ Collect
Size: ~4″ x 40″
Starting Price: $100.00
Auction ends: Nov 17, 2014, 5:57 PM PST
Offered by: Ebay seller sohovintage1, Albertville, Minnesota, United States
Comments: A Point de Gaze round collar, raised petal roses.  Good design with some well-done decorative ‘mode’ fillings.  Unfortunately the photos don’t enlarge so it’s a bit hard to assess condition.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: No obvious crease or wrinkles.

   Sold for $165.00, 2 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/k3p9pcs 130″ x 5.9″ Early 19thc Brussels Applicated Lace on Drochel Ground 3,30m x 15cm
Size: 5.9″ x 130″
Starting Price: $225.00
Auction ends: Nov 17, 2014, 7:48 PM PST
Offered by: Ebay seller sirjle, Paris, France
Comments: A flounce of Brussels bobbinlace application on Droschel ground.  Early 19th century, and quite beautiful.  I have several things like this in my collection, all made of superfine handspun linen thread; to my mind some of the best ever spun.  This one has a lovely simple design of a short repeat of flowers and leaves, with small leaves used as esprits above.  A lovely piece with a wonderful drape.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: Can’t see the ends to tell if they are cut.
Damage: A few tears around the area of the join.  A few pulls in the mesh.
Soilage: Light creamy color, 2 orange dots.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   Sold for $225.00, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/pvcxv5z 19thc Brussels Lace WEdding Veil 108″ x 12″, 2,75m x 31cm Dress Voile de Mariée
Size: 12″ x 108″
Starting Price: $225.00
Auction ends: Nov 17, 2014, 7:50 PM PST
Offered by: Ebay seller sirjle, Paris, France
Comments: A narrow rectangular shawl of Brussels bobbin lace application on machine net.  The motifs and pattern are simply designed and nicely worked, with a delicate border around the entire piece.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Occasional loose thread, minor. Tulle looks in good shape.
Soilage: Creamy color, seller cites 2 orange areas in the middle section.  Some dark spots on the backside, perhaps a result of ironing.
Finish: Some vertical light fold creases.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/l56xa3d Antique Brussels point de gaze lace pretty Butterfly
Size: 2″ down center, just under 4″ across wings.
Starting Price: 22.99 GBP
Auction ends: Nov 18, 2014, 9:04 AM PST
Offered by: Ebay seller discover4, London, United Kingdom
Comments: A Point de Gaze butterfly with good 3-dimensional effect in the upper wings.  Some nice decorative fillings, altogether a pleasing piece. These were made in the 20th century as tourist items by various lace shops in Brussels. When I visited Zele in 1978, I met an elderly woman who was still making them.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Seller says it could do with a light launder – difficult given the nature of the piee.
Finish: No creases or wrinkles.

   Sold for 39.83 GBP, 5 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/ozb3g6c Antique Handmade Point de Gaze Needle lace FAN LEAF Collector
Size: ~20″ wide, ~5.5″ center depth, 6″ side edges.
Starting Price: $275.00
Auction ends: Nov 18, 2014, 3:17 PM PST
Offered by: Ebay seller lacemerchant, Whiting, Indiana, United States
Comments: A Point de Gaze fan leaf. The rose petals looks like they might be raised, but they actually are not, which is a good choice for a fan.  Nice romantic floral design with decorative ‘mode’ fillings, mostly rings of chains, and rings around flower centers.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: I only see one tiny pull in the mesh, minor.
Soilage: Ecru or light beige color.
Finish: No creases or wrinkles, looks unused.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/ps7xsek Antique Honiton applique lace very lovely long stole
Size: 23″ x 110″
Starting Price: 140.00 GBP
Auction ends: Nov 19, 2014, 8:15 AM PST
Offered by: Ebay seller discover4, London, United Kingdom
Comments: A rectangular shawl of Honiton applique on machine net. Large motifs, still a little in the snails/slugs style, but with some innovation in the flowerheads. I especially like the motifs that are just outlined with a narrow plait, probably a 10-stick technique. Good woven tally leadwork fillings.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: A few pulls in the tulle. One badly done repair about 8″ long.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/lpzfm8d ANTIQUE 19th C. English Honiton bobbin lace from METROPOLITAN MUSEUM old trim
Size: 3.5″ x 72″
Starting Price: $49.99
Auction ends: Nov 19, 2014, 8:20 AM PST
Offered by: Ebay seller slavart, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Comments: A border of Honiton guipure with a short repeat of a double row of flowers. Good woven tally leadworks, and note the plaited picoted brides. A little snails/slugs style, nicely made with a dense ‘flower garden’ effect.
Provenance:  Checking on the provenance with the seller.
Condition:
Modifications: One end might be cut, the other has a nice finish. Engrelure added.
Damage: A few broken and frayed brides.
Soilage: Seller cites some minor age spotting.  I’m unsure of the true color from just looking at the photos.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/lvexyz5 125 ins antique early peasant bobbin lace Pat Earnshaw collection
Size: 5.3″ x 125″
Starting Price: 18.00 GBP
Auction ends: Nov 19, 2014, 10:19 AM PST
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments: A heavy linen lace with the rather blocky design associated with Pescocostanzo, Italy. This bold lace is one of my favorites, and I like the flowing floral and leaf design. There are also a few small “x’s” of woven leaves, again an Italian characteristic. About the top third looks like it was made separately and sewn to the lower piece.  I’m fairly certain that the bottom edge is intact, but quite worn.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Worn lower edge, the rest looks in good shape.
Soilage: “Mid cream color with some age discoloration”.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   Sold for 147.99 GBP, 6 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/mysewyo Dentelle ancienne à l’aiguille, Bruxelles Point de Gaze,fuseaux . 420cmx 6 cm.
Size: 6 cm x 420 cm
Starting Price: 150.00 EUR
Auction ends: Nov 20, 2014, 9:49 AM PST
Offered by: Ebay seller artdecorouen, Anceaumeville, France
Comments: A narrow, long border of Point d’Angleterre, which is primarily a delicate bobbinlace with a Point de Gaze ground. This one has some motifs in needlelace, along with interesting decorative ‘mode’ fillings. The lacemakers have packed a lot into a small space.  One of the better later 19th century Belgian laces.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: One end looks cut, can’t see the other end. Engrelure added.
Damage: A few pinholes in the mesh, and lower edge is a bit worn.
Soilage: A few red stains.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   Sold for 156.00 EUR, 2 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/kunnqwx dentelle ancienne point de gaze a l aiguille bruxelles 2,60m/17cm
Size: 17 cm x 2.6 m
Starting Price: 20.00 EUR
Auction ends: Nov 20, 2014, 10:33 AM PST
Offered by: Ebay seller artdecorouen, Anceaumeville, France
Comments: A flounce of Brussels bobbinlace application on machine net.  Good romantic floral design, quite naturalistic.  Not many decorative fillings, but very good technique. Small dots used at esprits in the upper ground.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: Cut one end, can’t see the other.
Damage: Pinholes in the mesh, some repairs.  I think the mesh replacement might have been part of the original manufacture.  A little worn at the top engrelure, also along the lower edge.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: A little wrinkled.

   Sold for 109.00 EUR, 5 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/lc4axte 18th C. Brussels bobbin lace in a 19th C. Fichu COLLECTOR Reenactor
Size: 46″ inside edge, 10″ deep.
Starting Price: $295.00
Auction ends: Nov 20, 2014, 12:18 PM PST
Offered by: Ebay seller lacemerchant, Whiting, Indiana, United States
Comments: This is quite an assembly of mid 19th century Brussels laces. As the seller points out, some of it looks like lappets.  I think the part around the neckline may have been cut out and appliqued on machine net, in other areas the droschel ground is intact.  A good study piece of some excellent lace – not that I would personally endorse such a reworking. You loose a lot of the original character of the lace.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: Assembled from other pieces.
Damage: General wear throughout, fraying and repairs.
Soilage: Ecru or light beige.
Finish: A little wrinkled.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/o3fzhhs EVENTAIL 19ème DENTELLE CHANTILLY FLEURS NACRE 19thC LACE fna Fächer ventaglio
Size: 32 cm high
Starting Price: 249.00 EUR
Auction ends: Nov 20, 2014, 12:45 PM PST
Offered by: Ebay seller merveillesdeparis, PARIS, France
Comments: A Chantilly fan with Mother of Pearl (Abalone) sticks. Fairly simple naturalistic design, quite effective with good technique. It has been backed with silk, which has helped it survive very well.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Guardstick repaired. A few pinholes and minor pulls in the mesh.
Soilage: Looks clean, but hard to tell with black lace.
Finish: Expected fan folds.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/kboz6jo Antique Handmade Brussels Duchesse Bobbin Lace Collar Trim Ecru
Size: 23″ long, 3.5″ max depth.
Starting Price: $124.99 Buy-it-Now or Make Offer
Auction ends: Nov 21, 2014, 9:13 AM PST
Offered by: Ebay seller rachels_linen, Ocala, Florida, United States
Comments: A collar of Rosaline.  I can’t tell if the perls are bobbin or needle-made. Fairly elaborate design, tending a little away from the Rosaline standard.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: A few loose threads and broken brides.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: Wrinkled.  Has a slight shrunken washed look.

   Unsold as of 11/22/2014 9:53 PM MST.

http://tinyurl.com/m9a64ep 19thC Handmade Italian Burano Needlelace Lg Berthe Lace Collar Nice Condition
Size: 40″ neckline, outside edge 96″, 7″ deep
Starting Price: $4.99 with reserve.
Auction ends: Nov 9, 2014, 07:15 AM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller mctiques, Winterport, Maine, United States
Comments: A bertha of Burano needlelace. Documented examples range from late 19th well into the first part of the 20th century, so it’s a little hard to date. The design is a meandering floral, with motifs a little smaller than usual, and there’s not much in the way of fillings or elaborate clothwork decoration.The typical couched outline thread is clearly visible – overall it’s a nice example. These don’t come up too often, maybe 3-4 per year on Ebay.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Not sure of the color, but I think it’s whiter than the photos indicate.  A few small stains on some of the clothwork.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   $104.50, 2 bidders, reserve not met.

http://tinyurl.com/oqd4qq3 An Exquisite Honiton Lace Victorian Wedding Bretha circa 1880/1900
Size:  112 cm x 23 cm
Starting Price: 38.00 GBP
Auction ends: Nov 9, 2014, 09:40 AM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller winterwonderlandfairy, london, United Kingdom
Comments: A bertha of Honiton applique on machine net; actually it’s more a large collar – bit small for a bertha. Snails/slugs style with an interesting chain of small flowers down the center, and used as esprits. This piece does a lot with just a few nicely made motifs.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None
Damage: A few pinholes in the tulle.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   Sold for 38.00 GBP, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/khn8gx6 A Beautiful Antique Brussels Point De Gaze Collar
Size:  70 cm long, 12 cm deep
Starting Price: 26.00 GBP
Auction ends: Nov 9, 2014, 09:55 AM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller winterwonderlandfairy, london, United Kingdom
Comments: A fan leaf of Point de Gaze needlelace. You can tell it’s a fan leaf from the double row at one end – this is where the guard stick goes. No raised work, typical romantic floral design, with a few nicely done decorative ‘mode’ fillings.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None
Damage: Several small holes and pinholes in the mesh.  One small repair.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   Sold for 43.00 GBP, 5 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/p58gyw3 Outstanding! Birds in Nest CANTU Needle Lace Runner, 12 Placemats, & 12 Napkins
Size:  runner: 16″ x 41″, placemats” ~11″ x 16″, napkins: 17″ square
Starting Price: $695.00 Buy-it-Now or Make Offer
Auction ends: Nov 9, 2014, 10:32 AM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller vintageblessings, Meridian, Idaho, United States
Comments: A complete set of a runner, 12 napkins, 12 placemats of Italian Cantú bobbinlace. Table linen collectors place a premium on the completeness of a set. This does not have the typical Cantú motifs, however the figural work and the general tape technique makes this a reasonable assumption.  My other option would be Belgian work. Interesting almost renaissance design.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None
Damage: Small repairs on the corner of two napkins.  Other small repairs, broken brides, and loose threads.
Soilage: Runner and placemats light tan, napkins very light cream color.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   Unsold.

http://tinyurl.com/phyrgy3 Exceptional Antique Handmade Honiton Lace Cuffs- Roses Thistles & Shamrocks
Size:  5.5″ x 15″ circumference each.
Starting Price: 64.00 GBP
Auction ends: Nov 9, 2014, 10:43 AM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller pbur3053, Selkirk, United Kingdom
Comments: Honiton guipure cuffs, I’m not sure if these were made as cuffs or sewn from a longer length.  A more advanced work with interesting woven brides. Beautifully worked roses and leaves, note the 10-stick relief.  Some good grids of woven tally fillings.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: May have been adapted from a longer length.
Damage: I see one small repair, and a few loose and frayed brides.
Soilage: Look clean.
Finish: Might be some fold creases, hard to tell.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/khn8gx6 An Exquisite Victorian Honiton Lace Collar/Lappet
Size:  10 cm x 176 cm
Starting Price: 38.00 GBP
Auction ends: Nov 9, 2014, 10:45 AM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller winterwonderlandfairy, london, United Kingdom
Comments: This seems to be the week for Honiton. This is a shawl collar with long trailing ends. Snails/slugs style, and the design is a little chaotic, especially the center back. Makes me wonder if this  was pieced together. Lots of good woven tally fillings.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None?
Damage: Some loose threads – looks a little worn.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: Light wrinkling.

   Sold for 43.00 GBP, 5 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/nqhhfuq Neat antique/vintage Brussels duchesse and point de gaze lace dress front
Size:  15.5″ neckline, front depth 6″
Starting Price: 18.00 GBP
Auction ends: Nov 9, 2014, 10:49 AM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments: A dress front of Brussels Duchesse.  No raised work in the Point de Gaze insert; instead it relies on decorative ‘mode’ fillings.  Good raised work in the Duchesse motifs, especially against a halfstitch ground.  Irregular, picoted brides.  The technique is quite good, but the whole design is a little busy.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Upper right end torn away.  A few frayed threads.  Pt de G mesh looks good.
Soilage: Seller cites ‘Old white colour’.
Finish: No obvious wrinkles or creases.

   Sold for 29.99 GBP, 2 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/kk2ac7j Neat antique/vintage Honiton lace collar – thistles roses shamrocks
Size:  17.2″ neckline, back depth 5″
Starting Price: 18.00 GBP
Auction ends: Nov 9, 2014, 10:59 AM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments: This Honiton guipure collar is bigger than it look.  Nice work, design of a central thistle surrounded by feathery leaves.  Simple flowers both inside and outside – the inner edge of the necklines is separated from the rest by an engrelure.  Still a little snails/slugs in design, but nice organization. The piece has a good presence.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Seller cites a couple of small repairs and broken brides.
Soilage: Seller cites ‘Old white colour’.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   Sold for 35.89 GBP, 3 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/qcwtn2u Antique Carved & Pierced Cow Bone Ladies Hand Lace Fan (In Box)
Size:  27.5 cm long, 51 cm wide.
Starting Price: 190.00 GBP
Auction ends: Nov 9, 2014, 11:16 AM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller saraseena, Isleworth, United Kingdom
Comments: A fan of Brussels bobbinlace applique on machine net, with carved bone sticks and a J. Duvelleroy, 167 Regent Street London box.  Rather delicate design of an inner and outer edge and a small straight trail in the middle. Good simple design. The lace is mounted on a gauze backing.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: One repair to a guard stick. Lace looks in good shape, although there are few photos of the lace itself.
Soilage: I think there is some staining in the fan folds, and occasionally along the outer edge.
Finish: Expected fan creases.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/ltdk7jd 190ins antique early Flemish/ Milanese bobbin lace – Pat Earnshaw collection
Size:  9.5″ x 190″
Starting Price: 30.00 GBP
Auction ends: Nov 9, 2014, 11:25 AM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments: A tape lace flounce which has the typical later 17th c 6 pointed star mesh found in both Italian and Flemish work. The mesh is worked around the motifs, again an early characteristic. But I’m going to guess that it’s a 19th c Italian piece. The design elements are a bit lopsided in many places, and earlier pieces normally don’t overlap the tape in the trail. And I don’t see the careful top and bottom finish that one would expect in an early piece.  These laces are not well documented, and were made up into the 20th century.
Provenance:  Ex. coll. Pat Earnshaw.
Condition:
Modifications: One end cut, can’t see the other end.  Very plain engrelure added at top
Damage: I’m thinking there are some repairs to the ground, but not enough closeups to really tell. There are just some discontinuities in the mesh that don’t look original. There are small breaks in the mesh throughout.
Soilage: Seller cites “warm cream colour”.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   Sold for 227.00 GBP, 7 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/osdj79m Beautiful Antique Handmade Irish Crochet Large Lace Collar
Size:  Neckline 35″, back depth 7.5″
Starting Price: 62.00 GBP
Auction ends: Nov 9, 2014, 12:18 AM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller pbur3053, Selkirk, United Kingdom
Comments: An Irish Crochet collar with a rather geometric ‘snowflake’ design. Note the needle-made fillings along with some twisted brides, probably also needlemade (could be a sign of an earlier piece). Seller says it is linen, although I can’t tell from the photos. Good tight work, note the masses of heavy rings. There are only about 3 motifs and a few variations on these, and I’m not sure this is all that well put together design-wise, and the edge treatment is not typical of IC. But I do think it’s an earlier, quite interesting piece.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: It looks very white, perhaps a previous wash/bleach?
Finish: No obvious crease or wrinkles.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/knwotz8 ANTIQUE lace Collar handmade c 1900 Exquisite design BELGIAN?
Size:  laid flat 22.25″ wide, 5.5″ center depth, 6.75″ end depths.
Starting Price: $49.99
Auction ends: Nov 9, 2014, 6:05 PM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller rbluechp10, Merrick, New York, United Kingdom
Comments: A needle-made collar or dress front.  Belgian or French, hard to tell. The design is more sophisticated than what one usually finds for Belgian work of this type, and note the small rings along the border. That leads me more to France. Ireland is also a possibility with the spiky picots you also see in Carrickmacross. Interesting chain pattern along the edges.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Might be a little cream color, hard to tell.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   Sold for $49.99, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/l3n9ful Vintage Antique Lace Brussels Duchesse Point de Gaze Handmade Truly Exquisite!
Size:  99″ lower edge, 26″ to 30″ width, irregular
Starting Price: $199.99
Auction ends: Nov 9, 2014, 7:36 PM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller sheltielass, United States
Comments: This was probably a Duchesse de Bruxelles triangular shawl at some point, but has been rather hacked up. Raised petal roses in the Pt de Gaze roses, and some raised work in the Duchesse.  Originally it was a large and impressive piece, now it’s basically yardage.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: Cut from the original form.
Damage: What is left isn’t in bad condition. Obvious attention needed to borders. A few broken brides.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: No obvious creases.

   Sold for $990.00, 5 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/n73bkus Dentelle a l’aiguille  Point de Gaze Rose 1,12mx7cm Brussels Needle Lace 3D layer
Size:  2.7″ x 44″
Starting Price: 75.00 EUR
Auction ends: Nov 10, 2014, 10:05 AM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller sirjle, Paris, France
Comments: A narrow border of Point de Gaze with raised petal roses.  Rings used as esprits and decorative ‘mode’ fillings.  Nicely made, fairly standard romantic design.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: Cut both ends.
Damage: Some small holes and pinholes in the mesh.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: Rather wrinkled.

   Sold for 101.55 EUR, 3 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/q9sr94j Dentelle a l’aiguille Alencon 1,01m x 5,5cm French Needle Lace 18thc
Size:  2.2 x 39.8″
Starting Price: 65.00 EUR
Auction ends: Nov 10, 2014, 10:12 AM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller sirjle, Paris, France
Comments: A narrow border of Alençon, pretty much of the type called ‘Herren Alençon’, meant to edge men’s cuffs. The main ground looks like brides tortillée, although not enough closeups to tell for certain. Réseau fin along the border, with a few simple fillings.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: Cut both ends.
Damage: Some weaknesses and repairs to the grounds.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   Sold for 91.00 EUR, 2 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/nuzbomq Dentelle a l’aiguille Argentan 93cm x 7,5cm French Needle Lace 18thc
Size:  3″ x 36.6″
Starting Price: 85.00 EUR
Auction ends: Nov 10, 2014, 10:16 AM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller sirjle, Paris, France
Comments: A narrow border of Alençon, with brides or ‘mailles’ bouclée (where the 6 sides of the hexagonal base are buttonholed over, as contrasted with brides or ‘mailles’ tortillée, where the thread is twisted around the 6 sides of the base mesh) in the main ground, réseau fin along the border. Brigitte Delesque-Depalle, who studied for a year in Alençon and wrote the definitive book on the subject, “La dentelle à l’aiguille”, describes the three-step process of making hexagonal ground in great detail.  I studied there for 3 weeks in 1980, at the same time Brigitte was there.
The fillings in this example are a little more elaborate than the previous piece; no esprits, and the motifs are heavier.  No obvious horsehair in the picots, which some consider a sign of Argentan lace, although it was not uncommon for the horsehair to be taken out.
Some, but not all authors consider the buttonholed mesh ‘in the style of Argentan’. However it is very difficult to tell actual Alençon and Argentan laces apart since they both used very similar patterns, and the twisted and buttonholed brides were used in both places.  Argentan was also a much smaller industry at the time this lace was made. When I was studying in Alençon I was able to examine early 19th c works in progress which were labeled by an Alençon manufacturer, and used the buttonholed brides, much as this piece does. Mick Fouriscot in her 2003 book ‘Le Secret des Dentelles vol III’, discusses all the French needlelaces, and gives the name ‘Argentan’ to a lace with a far more elaborate design.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: Cut on one end, not sure about the other.
Damage: Noting obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: A little creasing and light wrinkling.

   Sold for 96.00 EUR, 2 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/q3oo7v7 Antique handmade Rosaline Perle bobbin Lace Handkerchief
Size:  ~10″ square
Starting Price: $32.00
Auction ends: Nov 10, 2014, 10:31 AM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller lacemerchant, Whiting, Indiana, United States
Comments: A small handkerchief of Rosaline Perlé. The perls appear to be buttonholed rings; sometimes these are bobbin-made. The edge is quite delicate and very appropriate for a piece of this size.  One of the better late 19th-early 20th century Belgian laces, and developed fairly late in the history of Belgian lace.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Seller says it has been washed but gives no detail on the process.  A few brown spots on the center cloth.
Finish: Center cloth a little puckered. A little bit of shrinkage in the lace, things aren’t quite as crisp as they could be.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/pm6o4kl 87″ Antique 19th C Duchess Lace Point de Gaze Trim French Victorian Bridal
Size:  6.5″ x 87.5″
Starting Price: $395.00 Buy-it-Now
Auction ends: Nov 10, 2014, 10:58 AM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller countryliving, Auburn, Pennsylvania, United States
Comments: A border of Brussels Duchesse, no raised work in the Point de Gaze inserts. The Duchesse design is a little odd, I can’t tell if this is just general wear or a little deviation from the usual design.  It looks a little thin, but interesting.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: Cut on ends, engrelure added at the top.
Damage: A few pinholes in the PtdG mesh.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/mmlek8f Absolutely Fabulous Antique Lace Collar
Size:  6.5″ x 87.5″
Starting Price: $199.00 Buy-it-Now or Make Offer
Auction ends: Nov 10, 2014, 2:16 PM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller calexa2010, Coupeville, Washington, United States
Comments: An interesting Duchesse de Bruges large collar. The outside is motifs with brides, the inside is applique on machine net. All very well worked with interesting designs in the motifs.  It’s definitely a little unusual.  The large flowers around the outside edge are wonderful with great fillings.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   Unsold as of 11/14/2014 9:33 AM MST.

http://tinyurl.com/oak4kqz Antique Victorian Handmade Brussels Point de Gaze Needlelae Leaf, c1860-1890
Size:  18″ across, lace is ~6″ deep.
Starting Price: $175.00
Auction ends: Nov 10, 2014, 4:37 PM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller love-handmade, Beaverton, Oregon, United States
Comments: A Point de Gaze fan leaf with raised petal roses, some nicely shaped with diamond windows in the clothwork..  Good romantic floral design with some areas of grids of decorative ‘mode’ fillings.  A moderately high-end market piece.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: Taken off a fan mount.
Damage: Some small holes in the Pt d G mesh.
Soilage: A little beige in color with some brown staining.
Finish: Expected fan creases.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/k72vqco Brussels Needle Lace Point de Gaze 61″ x 6.7″ 1,55m x 17cm Wedding Dress 19thc
Size:  6.7″ x 61″
Starting Price: 125.00 GBP
Auction ends: Nov 10, 2014, 7:38 PM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller sirjle, Paris, France
Comments: A Point de Gaze border, no raised work in the roses. Good solid design with some simple decorative ‘mode’ fillings. Reasonably long and wide, with a nice presence.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: Cut both ends, engrelure added at top.
Damage: Some separation from a motif at one end.  Mesh looks generally OK.
Soilage: A little brown staining.
Finish: No obvious creases, slight wrinkling, minor.

   Sold for 125.00 GBP, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/k7l8dvm Brussels Lace With Point de Gaze Rose 112″ x 7″ 2,85m x 18cm Wedding Dress 19thc
Size:  7″ x 112″
Starting Price: $225.00
Auction ends: Nov 10, 2014, 7:40 PM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller sirjle, Paris, France
Comments: A border of Brussels bobbin and needlelace applique on machine net. Raised petal roses with diamond windows in the clothwork. Note also the grids of decorative ‘mode’ fillings. Simple esprits in the ground. No raised work in the bobbinlace. Fairly simple design, and the needle and bobbin motifs match well.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: Cut both ends.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: Vertical fold creases.

   Sold for $227.50, 2 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/m67c3pf SUPERBE VOLANT DENTELLE D’ALENCON-DENTELLE A L’AIGUILLE 18ème-8,5x398cm
Size:  8.5 cm (9.5 cm with entrelure) x (260 cm + 138 cm)
Starting Price: 415.00 EUR Buy-it-Now
Auction ends: Nov 11, 2014, 4:54 AM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller poizay37, La Roche Clermault, France
Comments: Two sections of a border of Alençon.  Probably brides tortillée on top with réseau fin on the bottom.  A few rings used as decorative ‘mode’ fillings along the lower edge, filled in rights used as esprits in 9 rows above.  Given the rather open stitch used in the rempli (clothwork), and the naturalistic design of leaves, I think this is an early 19th c piece.  Technique is excellent.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: One end cut, can’t see other ends. Engrelure attached.  One join in one piece.
Damage: Rather exceptional condition.  Occasional pinhole in the clothwork.
Soilage: Looks clean overall except for some blue stains near one end of one piece.  Some localized brown small stains in the engrelure.
Finish: A little crumpled at one end of one piece.

   Unsold as of 11/14/2014 9:35 AM MST.

http://tinyurl.com/q5tqtep large antique honiton 19c lace hanky +2 other pieces
Size:  handkerchief 16″ x 15″
Starting Price: 20.00 GBP
Auction ends: Nov 11, 2014, 4:54 AM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller reddolly123, Nottingham, United Kingdom
Comments: A Honiton handkerchief and two matching borders of Honiton, I think. They look a little more like Bruges, but with extensive leadwork tallies, so probably Honiton also. The hanky is snails/slugs style with a deep border and circular center cloth, picoted irregular brides.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: Borders cut on ends, handkerchief intact.
Damage: A few separations along the edges of the hanky, occasional broken bride.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: Hanky cloth and borders a little wrinkled.

   Sold for 20.00 GBP, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/k96o4k7 3 x Antique Honiton bobbin lace Rose motifs- late 19th Cent. English lace
http://tinyurl.com/ptkjvyt 3 x Antique Handmade English HONITON bobbin lace Motif COLLECT DECOR
Size:  roses, 2.5″ long. spray, 5″ x 5″
Starting Price: 16.00 GBP
$45.00 Buy-it-Now
Auction ends: Nov 11, 2014, 11:36 AM, PST
Nov 11, 2014, 1:22 PM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller hedgehogpear, BN8, United Kingdom
Ebay seller lacemerchant, Whiting, Indiana, United States
Comments: You do occasionally see single Honiton motifs, so I’ll put these two items togther. The roses and leaves are beautifully done and probably meant for guipure designs.  The second floral spray with good fillings is meant to be applied to machine net, interesting design. Both well out of the snail/slugs style.
Provenance:  None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: Bloe backing to the spray is folder, but doesn’t seem to have affected the lace.

  
Sold for 21.25 GBP, 2 bidders.
No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/k5htzwy 138ins antique early bobbin lace – Pat Earnshaw collection
Size:  4.3″ x 138″
Starting Price: 18.00 GBP
Auction ends: Nov 11, 2014, 1:16 PM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments: Probably a later Italian tape bobbinlace.  Interesting lower border. Actually I have no idea where this comes from.
Provenance:  Ex. coll. Pat Earnshaw.
Condition:
Modifications: Cut one end, can’t see the other end.
Damage: Occasional broken bride.
Soilage: Dark ecru color.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   Sold for 51.00 GBP, 2 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/ojwd5xt 50 ins antique early bobbin lace – Pat Earnshaw collection
Size:  3.75″ x 50″
Starting Price: 238.00 GBP
Auction ends: Nov 11, 2014, 1:16 PM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments: Looks like an early Flemish insertion given the elaborate motifs and fillings. It has the typical early 6 pointed star ground. Good decoration in the clothwork.
Provenance:  Ex. coll. Pat Earnshaw.
Condition:
Modifications: Cut both ends
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos
Soilage: Looks clean, but not stark white.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   Sold for 238.00 GBP, 3 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/kbnf4yg LARGE VOLANT DENTELLE APPLICATION D’ANGLETERRE décor de FLEURS-Fin 19è-28/420cm
Size:  28 m x 4m 20 cm
Starting Price: 385.00 EUR, Buy-it-Now
Auction ends: Nov 12, 2014, 1:51 AM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller poizay37, La Roche, Clermault, France
Comments: A flounce of Brussels bobbinlace application on machine net. flowing design with moderately large areas of needle-made fillings – middle market product.  No esprits in the upper ground.
Provenance: None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: Cut both ends.
Damage: Small holes and pinholes in the tulle. Looks like there are a few repairs to the tulle.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: Vertical fold creases and wrinkles.

   Unsold as of 11/14/2014 9:37 AM MST.

http://tinyurl.com/klveook ANTIQUE LACE – VALENCIENNE LACE
Size:  6″ x 58″
Starting Price: $35.00
Auction ends: Nov 12, 2014, 2:50 PM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller mithya, Irvington, New York, United States
Comments: Fairly wide border of Valenciennes. Densely woven design of 9-petaled flowers, feathery leaves, and scalloped border.  Three spots/repeat in the upper ground.
Provenance: None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: Cut on one end, can’t see the other.
Damage: Small holes and pinholes in the mesh.
Soilage: Seller cites a few age spots.
Finish: General wrinkling, especially along the top.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/l93jyx5 Antique English Honiton Delicate Handmade Ivory Lace Collar, Devon Area England
http://tinyurl.com/prtv8hh Antique English Honiton Delicate Hansmade Ecru Lace Lappet Devon Area England
Size:  Not given, but collar looks about 4″ center back depth.
Starting Price: $29.95, $19.95
Auction ends: Nov 12, 2014, 2:58 PM, PST
Nov 12, 2014, 3:08 PM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller healthnutlady, Newtonville, Massachusetts, United States
Comments: These two pieces are rather similar so I’ll review them both here. First is a shawl collar of Honiton, snails/slugs style with a scattered flower-garden pattern. Looped edge along the neckline and alternating roses and loops along the outer edge give a nice boundary to the inner motifs. Plaited, picoted brides.
Second is a lappet scarf, again Honiton snails/slugs style. Fairly simple pattern with looped edges. Looks like it might have a few pre-made tapes integrated into the design.
Provenance: Family collection.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: A few frayed threads, some general wear.
Soilage: Collar – Ivory color. Occasional localized brown spot.
Lappet scarf – Ecru color. One larger spot on the lappet scarf.
Finish: Slightly wrinkled.

  
No bids, No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/nj2vsa9 LG HANDMADE Antique Vtg VICTORIAN EDWARDIAN BELGIAN BRUSSELS LACE COLLAR CAPELET
Size:  17.5″ neckline, 62″ outside edge, 12″ deep
Starting Price: $399.99 Buy-it-Now or Make Offer
Auction ends: Nov 12, 2014, 3:31 PM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller adtjmd, United States
Comments: A large shawl collar of pieced lace, which has a bit of a Bruges look to it. But the ground is a roughly hexagonal grid of picoted buttonholed brides. Looks like some of the fillings might also be needle-made.  Quite a bold design, and I don’t really know where this was made.
Provenance: None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None
Damage: Occasional loose thread, minor.
Soilage: Ecru color from the photos.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles. Quite a heavy piece.

   Unsold as of 11/14/2014 9:38 AM MST.

http://tinyurl.com/olgnrrg Delightful Antique White Hand Made Irish Lace Collar
Size:  ~18.5″ neckline, ~48″ outer edge, ~7″ center depth.
Starting Price: 27.50 GBP
Auction ends: Nov 13, 2014, 7:53 AM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller colls.fy, Scotland, United Kingdom
Comments: A shawl collar of Irish Crochet with a slightly geometric look. Note the needle-made stitches on the insides of the motifs, which might be a sign of an earlier work. Tight technique, interesting motifs slightly raised. Picoted square mesh brides.
Provenance: None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   Sold for 20.50 GBP, 2 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/q5wy3j4 Large Belgian ROSALINE PERLE BOBBIN LACE RUNNER Collector Decor
Size:  14.5″ x 1.5yards
Starting Price: $325.00
Auction ends: Nov 14, 2014, 9:42 AM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller lacemerchant, Whiting, Indiana, United States
Comments: A runner of Rosaline Perlé – a large piece for this kind of lace. I can’t tell if the perls are bobbin or needle-made. Well worked with an elaborate, dense design. There were probably matching pieces to a set although it is hard to think how the relief could have stood up well to tableware.
Provenance: None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None
Damage: Noting obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Seller says it has been freshly washed but gives no details.
Finish: Doesn’t lay quite flat.

   Sold for $325.00, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/loemqc3 LILLE handmade bobbin lace veil early 1800 Earnshaw Collection
Size:  27″ x 50″
Starting Price: $285.00
Auction ends: Nov 14, 2014, 1:55 PM, PST
Offered by: Ebay seller lacemerchant, Whiting, Indiana, United States
Comments: A rectangular veil of Lille. The straight lower border and rather thin lines of the motifs are early 19th century features. The lace is made in strips, and you can clearly see the racroc joining the lower edge, which seller says is ~8″ wide.  The rest is point ground net and a narrow border is sewn around the sides and top. I’m thinking the lower part is cut from a longer border; the design is interrupted on one end, probably on the other, but closeup photos are lacking. This is not uncommon in pieces like this, and sometimes the large areas of net are actually machine tulle. I wouldn’t be surprised if the thread is linen.
Provenance: Ex. coll. Pat Earnshaw, auctioned in London in 2014.
Condition:
Modifications: None
Damage: Some loose threads and some pinholes in the mesh.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: Some light creasing.

   Sold for $305.00, 2 bidders.