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http://tinyurl.com/jvn5uwk Early Antique Baby’s Cap or “Biggin” -Handmade Hollie Point Lace
http://tinyurl.com/lcsxufm Early Antique Handmade Hollie Point Lace-Baby’s Collar/Bib
http://tinyurl.com/kjl9arm Pair of Early Antique Handmade Lace Sleeves
Size: cap: photographed on a doll with head circumference of 14″
collar: back of neck to front ~10.5″
sleeves: 3-3/8″ x 8″
Starting Price: all start at 9.99 GBP
Auction ends: Jun 13, 2013 12:00:43 PDT, Jun 13, 2013 12:04:47 PDT
Jun 13, 2013 12:10:13 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller baraud, Newton Abbot, United Kingdom
Comments:  Hollie point is an English knotted needlelace (although some later examples appear to play with twisted stitches) dating from the 18th to early 19th centuries. It was usually used in baby clothes and normally done as a domestic art. If the three items in this set go together, they appears to be a mid 18th c date from the cinq trou Valenciennes edge to the sleeves.  This would also be consistent with the vertical piece below the roundel on the cap, which is a mid 18th c development. The patterns in Hollie point are line-drawn images, normally of flowers. Some documentation with these pieces indicates a tree-of-life and flower pot of the annunciation pattern.   Looks in very good condition considering the age.

     
Cap sold for 342.08 GBP, 7 bidders.
Collar sold for 148.64 GBP, 7 bidders.
Sleeves sold for 130.99 GBP, 4 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/k6kl2de exceptional design antique bedfordshire? lace fischu/collar roccoco type motifs.
Size: not given
Starting Price: 15.00 GBP
Auction ends: Jun 15, 2013 10:46:42 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller reddolly123, Nottingham, United Kingdom
Comments:  A shoulder cape with collar, sometimes called a pelerine of a good quality guipure lace.  Note the complex ground and various motifs with a point ground background in some cartouches. The design is a little atypical for Beds, so I’m thinking it might be a Le Puy variation. Russia is also a possibility. There are a few holes and broken brides and some marks on the collar.  Basically good condition.

      Sold for 34.00 GBP, 4 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/onwp4um Antique Ladies Hankie Exquisite Hand Worked Lace Sheer Linen Center
Size: 13″ square
Starting Price: $0.99
Auction ends: Jun 15, 2013 17:28:11 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller nutting13, Livonia, New York, United States
Comments:  A Bruges bloemwerk handkerchief. Tightly woven motifs with simple unpicoted bride ground. A few small frayed spots, minor. Overall very good condition.

   Sold for $30.99, 10 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/qhzx6hc ANTIQUE CREAM BRUSSELS POINT DE GAZE NEEDLELACE ca. 1880
Size: 3-1/8″ x 74″ (with heading)
Starting Price: $125.00
Auction ends: Jun 16, 2013 07:19:22 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller palexpo, Steinhausen, Switzerland
Comments:  A narrow Pint de Gaze border, no raised work. Some nice decorative ‘mode’ fillings and a good design that fills the space well. A few trivial pinholes, overall very good condition.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/omj2ktc ANTIQUE LACE-CIRCA 1700’s,BRUSSELS BOBBIN LACE LAPPET
Size: ~4″ x 46″
Starting Price: $595.00
Auction ends: Jun 16, 2013 10:26:07 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller mithya, Irvington, New York, United States
Comments:  A lappet set which I assume are joined at the tops. The lace is a Brussels bobbinlace with bride ground, around 1720. The design in the two lappets is roughly mirror symmetric although many of the motifs don’t match well, especially toward the presumed join. There’s also a later 19th c picoted edge – it was not unusual to add this to liven up older laces. But it does make it difficult to get a good look at the original edges. The design is also a little off, especially at the very ends whee it’s hard to determine the pattern. Question is, is this an original older set or has it been assembled from something else.  What looks moderately good at the ends starts to look questionable farther up, but I’d say the jury’s out on this one.  A few minor holes, basically very good condition.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/oo7beks ANTIQUE LACE-C. 1700,RARE LACE CAPBACK W/BIRD,BUTTERFLY
Size: not given
Starting Price: $695.00
Auction ends: Jun 16, 2013 10:27:45 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller mithya, Irvington, New York, United States
Comments:  A cap back of Brussels bobbinlace with droschel ground, with the slightly larger motifs typical of the 1740’s.  Figural elements in this kind of lace come up occasional but rarely in a piece like this.  Well done tight weaving with both droschel and bride elements. A few minor holes and stains which would come out with an appropriate wash, basically good condition.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/pxufp8p ANTIQUE 19th century HAND MADE BRUSSELS DUCHESSE LACE & MOTHER OF PEARL FAN A/F
Size: 10-7/16″ long, 18.5″ wide
Starting Price: 0.99 GBP
Auction ends: Jun 16, 2013 11:20:01 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller jsc1998, North Walsham, United Kingdom
Comments:  A Duchesse de Bruxelles fan with three large Point de Gaze inserts. Raised petal roses, overall a standard Duchesse design. The lace, even the Point de Gaze net is intact, but has some condition problems at the lower edge. Someone seems to have tried to fix with red sealing wax. Don’t know if that would come off. One rib is broken.  Overall good condition.

   Sold for 62.00 GBP, 16 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/omc9aor ANTIQUE LACE-CIRCA 1700″S EARLY BOBBIN LACE CAPBACK
Size: not given
Starting Price: $495.00
Auction ends: Jun 16, 2013 16:12:07 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller mithya, Irvington, New York, United States
Comments:  A Mechlin cap back, dates from the 1740’s. Very unusual to see Mechlin this wide – normally pieces like this were made in two parts joined down the middle. It is very well done with good quatrefoil fillings.  A few minor holes pushes the condition down to good.  This is a very rare piece, beautifully done.

   Sold for $495.00, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/o5eqrgg SUPERB HANDMADE ANTIQUE BELIGIAN BRUSSELS APPLIQUE LACE SHAWL STOLE VEIL 112″
Size: 24″ x 112″
Starting Price: $39.95
Auction ends: Jun 16, 2013 19:40:36 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller getreadygo2, Glenview NAS, Illinois, United States
Comments:  A rectangular shawl of Brussels bobbinlace application on machine net. There are a few simple needlelace fillings, and extensive esprits in the ground. As with most of these pieces, the design focus is at the ends with foliate patterns. I’m not sure what the flowerhead is, perhaps a thistle?  The work is good although a little simple in design, perhaps a later 19th c piece. Overall condition looks very good, just a few pinholes and some faint storage spots.

   Sold for $222.50, 6 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/oey4579 Antique French Valenciennce Lace & Linen Wedding Handkerchief 1800’s Rare
Size: 24″ x 112″
Starting Price: $99.00
Auction ends: Jun 17, 2013 06:23:26 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller judykahooti, Holyoke, Massachusetts, United States
Comments:  An embroidered net handkerchief with a very dense design. Possibly Irish with the harp designs and all the little shamrock-like trefoils.  I thought it might be tambour, but looking closely it almost looks like needlerun with a very thick thread.  Would need to study it a bit more.  I find the design quite effective.  There are a few separations from the linen and some stains in the cloth – seller indicates that it was washed. Basically good condition.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/no6s5td Antique Lace Genoese Bobbin Handmade Vintage 17th Century Early Rare
Size: 4″ x 25″
Starting Price: $295.00 Buy-it-Now
Auction ends: Jun 17, 2013 06:33:02 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller judykahooti, Holyoke, Massachusetts, United States
Comments:  Hmmm.   There are many Genoese elements here, but a few things bother me. It has a straight lower edge (in the photo), which is inconsistent with the scalloped form seen in most Genoese laces.  And that lower edge is continuous all along the length of the piece, which is a little strange.  The rosettes of woven leaves, at least in the part along the lower edge are a little more elaborate than normally seen. And while the tape parts are tight in some places they are a bit loose in others. Still, many Genoese elements are there, and the weaving has that tight early patina. But if it is an early 17th c piece it is atypical. Looks in very good condition, wish there were more.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/ncwdecm Antique/vintage tambour lace hat veil
Size: 12.5″ x 36″
Starting Price: $4.95
Auction ends: Jun 17, 2013 10:32:27 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments:  A semi-circular hat veil of tambour embroidery on machine net.  Good small motifs with delicate work around the edge.  A few pinholes, but overall very good condition.

   Sold for 10.50 GBP, 2 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/m93bcy6 Antique 19th century silk Maltese lace collar handmade
Size: 14 cm wide, 42 cm across laid flat
Starting Price: 19.95 GBP Buy-it-Now
Auction ends: Jun 17, 2013 11:50:05 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller cottoncow11, Worthing, United Kingdom
Comments:  An interesting Maltese collar with good guipure work all over.  Note the latticework of woven leaf flowers in the body of the piece. Seller cites some repairs around the neckline. Overall good condition.

   Sold for 19.95 GBP, Buy-it-Now exercised.

http://tinyurl.com/nxk7bpa Antique/vintage Carrickmacross lace collar
Size: 17″ neckline, 6.5″ deep
Starting Price: 14.95 GBP
Auction ends: Jun 10, 2013 09:21:35 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments:  A Carrickmacross applique collar with deep points. Basically a shamrock design with good needlerun fillings in open swirls around the outer edge. It has a nice style. A few pinholes in the net and the outer edge, especially along the neckline closing is a little frayed.  Almost looks more from the making than from actual wear. Overall good condition.

   Sold for 32.00 GBP, 4 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/mknjnz3 Short length antique/vintage 18th century bobbin lace
Size: 1.5″ to 2.75″ x 26″
Starting Price: 9.95 GBP
Auction ends: Jun 10, 2013 09:37:54 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments:  A border of Belgian bobbinlace with droschel ground, mid 18th c. It has been shaped at one end by cutting down, and I think another narrower piece, not matching, added. Perhaps to fit as a sleeve ruffle? The work itself is well done although a little loosely woven giving the motifs almost a transparent look. Given the modification and a number of small holes in the mesh, condition is short of good for this rather interesting piece.

   Sold for 41.00 GBP, 4 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/npnbr3g Pretty Length of Antique Lace Lille? 91″ Long x 2-7/8″ Wide
Size: 2-7/8″ x 91″
Starting Price: 9.99 GBP
Auction ends: Jun 10, 2013 11:28:03 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller isohex, Tyne-Wear, United Kingdom
Comments:  A Mechlin border, early 19th century style with a straight lower edge, thin foliate border and esprits in the ground.  You see this same kind of pattern in Lille and Valenciennes examples.  Seller has done an excellent job of photographing the entire piece. A few well-done repairs at the left end, and the occasional pull throughout. Overall good condition, and a nice example.

   Sold for 28.00 GBP, 5 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/nxvn3d3 Beautiful antique/vintage Brussels Point de Gaze lace collar
Size: 5.5″ deep at back x 44″ neckline
Starting Price: 14.95 GBP
Auction ends: Jun 11, 2013 10:46:15 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments:  A Brussels Duchesse collar with long front points which join together down the front of the bodice..  Large irregularly shaped Point de Gaze inserts with naturalistic raised petal roses are used in the inserts and along the outer edge at the back. Note the cup shape of the raised petals, sign of a better manufacturer.  They closely match the centers of adjoining bobbinlace flowers. Needlelace is also used in well done ‘mode’ fillings along the neckline.  The bobbinlace motifs are also of high quality, with interesting raised work.  Minor spotting but I don’t see any obvious holes. Overall condition looks very good.

   Sold for 210.00 GBP, 8 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/ml6nl9q VICTORIAN DELICATE NET IVORY LACE COLLAR LAPPETS
Size: 3.2″ x 60″
Starting Price: 9.00 GBP
Auction ends: Jun 11, 2013 03:07:43 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller antiquesplaza, Helsinki, Finland
Comments:  A border of Brussels bobbinlace with droschel ground, seems to have been shaped into a long collar.  Dates around 1760. Note the well-done raised work along the motif edges. The design is a bit plain, but it has some interesting fillings including a quatrefoil variation, like is often seen in contemporary Mechlin.   There are a number of small holes in the mesh and a few pulls, basically good condition for its age.

   Sold for 46.55 GBP, 4 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/n3ode2h Antique Maltese silk handmade lace handkerchief
Size: 11″ square
Starting Price: 14.99 GBP
Auction ends: Jun 11, 2013 08:13:45 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller discover4, London, United Kingdom
Comments:  A Maltese handkerchief with a round silk center.  Unusual because there are no Maltese crosses – just roundels of flowers around the edge, and masses of woven leaves next to the center. Minor pulls, but overall very good condition.

   Sold for 14.99 GBP, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/mkp9trs Antique Bedfordshire handmade lace lovely handkerchief
Size: ~12.75″ x 12″
Starting Price: 19.99 GBP
Auction ends: Jun 11, 2013 08:20:50 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller discover4, London, United Kingdom
Comments:  A Beds handkerchief with a simple design of leaves with overlaid tallies. It resembles Cluny, but is more delicately worked.  Seller cites a few minor pulls, overall very good condition.

   Sold for 19.99 GBP, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/mfbu6sg Antique silk Maltese handmade lace cuffs
Size: 7.5″ x 11.5″
Starting Price: 14.99 GBP
Auction ends: Jun 11, 2013 08:33:58 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller discover4, London, United Kingdom
Comments:  A set of Maltese cuffs, almost entirely worked in guipure. Good design of leaves, flowers and crosses, note the crossed woven leaves used as fillings. They look in very good condition from the photos.  Seller is showing another pair of cuffs, Ebay #290927513521.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/k9tgtpw Antique Maltese silk handmade lace large handkerchief
Size: 14.5″
Starting Price: 24.99 GBP
Auction ends: Jun 11, 2013 09:40:11 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller discover4, London, United Kingdom
Comments:  A large Maltese handkerchief with a diamond-shaped center.  It is a fairly elaborate design with good guipure work between the outer and inner edges. Seller cites a few minor pulls, and it looks in very good condition from the photos.

   Sold for 24.99 GBP, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/lhb6bn7 Antique early Flemish ? handmade bobbin lace length
Size: 4″ x 3 yards 12″
Starting Price: 44.99 GBP
Auction ends: Jun 11, 2013 09:59:04 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller discover4, London, United Kingdom
Comments:  A Flemish bobbinlace border with a 6-point plaited ground. It has a rather strong Brabant look, a catch-all term for products made outside of major cities such as Brussels and Ghent. The motifs are large loosely worked with no raised work and simple fillings.  Probably mid 18th c. It does have a number of small holes in the ground, but overall is in good condition for its age.  nice example of this style in a very collectible length.

   Sold for 49.99 GBP, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/m4o5jh5 Brussels point de gaze de Bruxellles needle lace collar
Size: 2.25″ x 10″ across
Starting Price: $24.00
Auction ends: Jun 11, 2013 10:55:48 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller atelier1900, Gaillard, France
Comments:  A Point de Gaze small collar with raised petal roses. Note the connected picots around the edges, sign of an unknown manufacturer  It’s a little plain, no fancy ‘mode’ fillings, but it has a nice bold looks that does well in this form. A few pinholes in the mesh, one reattachment needed. Overall good condition.

   Sold for $24.00, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/kspzkmr 19C. Brussels Bobbin Lace Collar – small, doll size, reenactor, collector
Size: 1.4″ deep ctr bk, ~21″ tip to tip
Starting Price: $15.00
Auction ends: Jun 11, 2013 20:31:52 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller lacemerchant, Moorpark, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Comments:  A small collar of Brussels bobbinlace appliqued on machine net.  Smaller shaped pieces of this lace are a bit unusual. The motifs are finely done, with only some simple needlelace fillings in flower centers.  A little frayed especially along the neck edge as if the tulle wasn’t trimmed properly. But overall good condition.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/ms7yhd8 Antique/vintage 19th century hat veil circa 1840
Size: 30″ x 38″
Starting Price: 14.95 GBP
Auction ends: Jun 12, 2013 10:51:46 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments:  This is a puzzling piece. Most of the net looks like machine tulle, while the lace along the lower border looks like a point ground bobbinlace. Maybe something like they did in Bayeau with cotton thread.  The edges almost look like they are appliqued on. Photos aren’t really close enough to get a good look at the technique.  Condition is good, just one area with a few small holes lower right corner.

   Sold for 22.12 GBP, 2 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/lp4ndjn ANTIQUE LACE-EARLY LACE LAPPET/MUSEUM DEACCESSION
Size: 3.75″ x 40″
Starting Price: $45.00 with reserve
Auction ends: Jun 12, 2013 10:54:55 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller mithya, Irvington, New York, United States
Comments:  Joined lappets of what looks like Italian coraline, late 17th c.  I’m going to assume this is needlelace, because the photos aren’t close enough to show the detailed stitch structure. If so, you can see where early examples of Irish Crochet gets its inspiration. Or, it could be a later copy.  No photos of the mid-join area, so it’s hard to say if this is two separate or one complete piece. I think we need more detail here.  Overall it looks in very good condition.

   $45.00, 1 bidder, reserve not met.

http://tinyurl.com/locn754 ESTATE COLLECTION ANTIQUE BRUSSELS & PT DE GAZE HAND LACE LARGE STOLE/VEIL
Size: 22″ x 92″
Starting Price: $24.99 with reserve
Auction ends: Jun 12, 2013 11:09:12 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller heartnsoul1, Hollis, New Hampshire, United States
Comments:  A rectangular shawl of elaborate Duchesse de Bruxelles. Note the large areas of Point de Gaze with fairly naturalistic raised petal roses, and the ‘mode’ decorative fillings used in lines down the sides of the piece.  The bobbinlace seems a bit crowded in the design, and only relies on about 3 different flat motifs, although it gets a bit more elaborate with raised work at the ends.  A few brown spots, and some breaks in the Point de Gaze mesh – overall good condition.

   $565.55, 17 bidders, reserve not met.

http://tinyurl.com/m57gct5 ESTATE POINT DE GAZE FINE HAND LACE LARGE BERTHA COLLAR
Size: 13″ x 58″
Starting Price: $24.99 with reserve
Auction ends: Jun 12, 2013 11:09:15 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller heartnsoul1, Hollis, New Hampshire, United States
Comments:  A small triangular Point de Gaze shawl, a little more like a collar than a shawl.  The needlelace is quite finely done, not raised work, but that’s not a problem. It has a few ‘mode’ decorative fillings, but mostly relies on beautifully controlled clothwork in the motifs for effect. Note the single spiked picots along the edge, sign of an unfortunately unknown manufacturer. There are quite a few small holes in the Point de Gaze mesh, very difficult to repair, but they don’t detract much from the piece. Also a little discolored in places. Overall good condition.

   sold for $175.00, 4 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/l52n5go RARE EARLY 17THC ITALIAN MILANESE? EDGING LACE WONDERFUL BAROQUE DESIGN ELEMENTS
Size: 4″ x 33″
Starting Price: $24.99
Auction ends: Jun 12, 2013 11:09:18 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller heartnsoul1, Hollis, New Hampshire, United States
Comments:  I think this is probably a Northern Italian lace, but it is too much of a pieced lace to really conform to the more tape-like Milano standards. And the design seems a little more romantic later 19th c.  It is very interesting with good decorative clothwork, and fillings of a variety of woven leaves and little mat-like stitches that I can’t quite place.  The ‘wheat ear’ leaf pattern is also a later development. Note the plaited ground combined with the large open areas, a very interesting effect.  Condi6tion is a little rough with holes and damage to the ground, on the lower end of good. Wish there were more of this.

   $51.00, 3 bidders, reserve not met.

http://tinyurl.com/luhjxct MERLETTO/PIZZO FATTO A MANO!!! PER ROCCHETTO/COTTA/CAMICE
Size: 60 cm x 280 cm
Starting Price: 280.00 EUR
Auction ends: 12 jun 2013 12:42:20 H.Esp
Offered by: Ebay seller scambiovendocompro12, taranto, TA, Italia
Comments:  This is a larger piece than it looks.  It has the appearance of a white Le Puy guipure, especially with the 6 pointed star ground. But a Spanish origin is also possible.  The seller speculates it could be for religious vestments, although there’s no obvious religious iconography. It is joined in a circle.  There’s only one photo, but the condition looks very good.
6/9/2013, 4:20 PM MST.  I just heard from former Retournac lace museum curator Bruno Ythier about this piece. He says it comes from a Retournac workshop called “Experton Frère et Soeur”, and hopefully he can find the actual pattern number.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/nmv9fgc Antiker Klöppelständer Klöppel * Bauernmalerei
Size: 65 cm high
Starting Price: 129.00 EUR
Auction ends: 12 jun 2013 20:44:10 MESZ
Offered by: Ebay seller roteroserosemarie, Daheim, Deutschland
Comments:  A German Klöppelstand, Klöppelsack and 34 hooded bobbins.  Good folk art painting and appropriate use patina. The pillow is pretty worn.  I have several of these and they are a lot stronger than you might think.  This one is rather simple but elegant, it lacks the drawer below the pillow basket that you sometimes find. Condition looks good.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/mcbhabd Antique 1800s Victorian Bobbins Lace Making Pillow Stand from Belgium 107 bobbin
Size: base 19″ x 14″
Starting Price: $775.00 Buy-it-Now or Make Offer
Auction ends: Jun 13, 2013 05:57:10 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller coffey*2011, Wiscasset, Main, United States
Comments:  A Belgian rectangular pillow with a ratcheted roller at the upper end, and a drawer in the back of the base. Comes with a large number of Belgian bobbins, patterns, and accessories. And it has a provenance with the name of the original owner in Turnhout. This is consistent with the Kempenland district designation of a similar pillow shown in the book “Klöppel – Kissen – Ständer”. The two-part Belgian rectangular cushions are seen fairly regularly on Ebay, but the roller version is more unusual. This one looks like the roller has seen some use, and isn’t quite as cylindrical as a new one would be, but overall it appears to be in very good condition.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/monoyr7 Beautiful Antique White Brussels Lace Trim  Handkerchief/Bridal Hankie
Size: ~14″ square
Starting Price: 10.00 GBP
Auction ends: Jun 13, 2013 10:51:03 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller colls.fy, Scotland, United Kingdom
Comments:  A handkerchief of Brussels bobbinlace application on machine net. Nice overall design, small, well-made motifs.  Looks like it could use a little blocking, and there are some reattachments needed around the center cloth. Overall good condition.

   Sold for 49.00 GBP, 5 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/ll8hy2q Brussels point de gaze de Bruxelles wedding needle lace handmade great length
Size: 8″ x 157″
Starting Price: $65.00
Auction ends: Jun 13, 2013 10:52:43 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller atelier1900, Galliard, france
Comments:  Another shorter piece of this lace is listed as Ebay #111088807020.  This is a long border of Brussels Application on machine net, with needle-made motifs. Much less common than the bobbin-made variety. I think it’s a later 19th c piece; the design doesn’t quite have the really romantic feel of mid 19th c, and the motifs are fairly simple with a bit of an art noveau feel. No attempt at really decorative fillings.  Condition looks very good. I don’t see any problems from the photos, and for a lace like this it is quite unusual to find something this nicely intact.

   Sold for $470.00, 6 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/mb8psv3 Rare blonde silk Chantilly bobbin lace edging dolls, collectors
Size: 2″ x 34″
Starting Price: $24.00
Auction ends: Jun 13, 2013 20:47:08 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller lacemerchant, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Comments:  I always like to review the white silk point ground laces when they come up on Ebay since they don’t very often appear and are always quite interesting. This one is fairly simple and with the extensive half-stitch and honeycomb filling might be a Chantilly variation. It is quite delicate and looks in very good condition. Wish there were more.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/mmtks34 LARGE ANTIQUE IRISH CROCHET LACE COLLAR 3 DIMENSIONAL
Size: 13″ neckline, 42″ outside edge, ~6″ deep
Starting Price: 125.00 GBP Buy-it-Now or Make Offer
Auction ends: Jun 14, 2013 00:26:54 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller hamstershoard, Scottish Borders, United Kingdom
Comments:  A collar of Irish Crochet in very good condition. The design is a bit haphazard, with well worked motifs and a little raised work in flower centers. I do like the fillings in the motifs.  Picots in the square mesh look like crocheted loops.

   Unsold.

http://tinyurl.com/lsssro4 Antique early 1900’s bobbin lace Pattern, 3 round doilies
Size: see listing
Starting Price: $9.99
Auction ends: Jun 14, 2013 10:45:42 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller tresors*vintique, Gingelom, belgium
Comments:  This seller is listing a number of printed bobbinlace patterns that I don’t recognize from my library.  Maybe someone else does.  See also Ebay #321139761315, #360672461495, #321139758936, #321139758936, #321139757345, #360672456552, and #360672454920.  They have a Bruges look.  Seller cites a few tears in the paper, but overall look in good condition, and very usable.

   Unsold.

http://tinyurl.com/ozvmvmc 2 short lengths antique/vintage 18th century bobbin lace
Size: 2.75″ x 17.5″ and 16″
Starting Price: 4.95 GBP
Auction ends: Jun 14, 2013 11:39:50 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments:  Two fragments of Mechlin, around 1740. They have the same pattern with the cinq trou ground, but almost look like they were worked by a different hand – left out the gimp on one of them which is very strange!  Note the very straight edge, also a little unusual. This kind of lace doesn’t come up for sale very often.  Both look in very good condition.

   Sold for 53.65 GBP, 6 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/qc9kce3 3 short lengths antique/vintage bobbin lace
Size: 2″ x 28″ and 43″, 1.7″ x 19.5″
Starting Price: 4.95 GBP
Auction ends: Jun 14, 2013 11:41:12 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments:  Three pieces of early 19th c Mechlin, two matching and one different pattern. They all have the straight edge and indented foliate design that can also be found in Beveran laces, but no tallies used as esprits in the ground. A few small holes, mainly at the top edges, and some well-done repairs. Overall good condition.

   Sold for 13.53 GBP, 4 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/l2lgtw7 Vtg Antique Bucks Bobbin Lace Scarf Stole long length 90″ x 7 to 8″ wide English
Size: ~90″ long
Starting Price: $365.00  Buy-it-Now or Make Offer
Auction ends: June 7, 2013 08:15:21 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller twist-in-time, Pottstown, Pennsylvania, United States
Comments:  A length of Bucks that seems to have been made up from two other borders, but the intended matching isn’t always working out.   It’s a bit hard to see what’s going on here. Two of the borders seem joined lengthwise, and there are several cutouts as if this were originally part of a larger gown, as the seller notes. I’m guessing the two parts are meant to match with a racroc join (as shown in the seller’s 6th photo), but this patterns seems to have gone awry in other parts of the piece.  The overall piece is short of good condition, with lots of cuts and some stains. But the lace appears to be a good floral bucks pattern, not the most elaborate, but nicely done.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/l8q7fa9 Antique/vintage monogrammed Honiton lace handkerchief E M B
Size: 14.5″ square
Starting Price: 4.95 GBP
Auction ends: June 7, 2013 10:55:38 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments:  A Honiton guipure handkerchief.  Good example in the snails/slugs style, nicely done. One small hole in the center cloth, and the lace looks in good condition.

   Sold for 24.00 GBP, 6 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/l8q7fa9 Antique/vintage monogrammed Honiton lace handkerchief E M B
Size: 14.5″ square
Starting Price: 4.95 GBP
Auction ends: June 7, 2013 10:55:38 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments:  Branscombe lace is a mixed tape lace, and is certainly possible for this handkerchief. Looking at Susan Cox’s book Branscombe Point Lace, note the outer purled edge (a few bunched buttonhole stitches) which is characteristic of this lace.  What I don’t see is what she calls ‘ribbed or flat cutwork’, the little spider-like fillings, also no brides with looped picots.  But all such laces had variations.  This one has a nice bold look, well done, and aside from a little worn area in the center cloth, very good condition.

   Sold for 24.00 GBP, 6 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/moazl6r Antique/vintage Edwardian Carrickmacross guipure dress front and cuffs.
Size: not given
Starting Price: 4.95 GBP
Auction ends: June 7, 2013 11:11:09 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments:  An elaborate Carrickmacross guipure collar and I presume matching cuffs. Unusual feature of looped picots on the brides and motif edges, not just the outside edge. This gives the collar a rather frilly look, which is further enhanced by needlelace fillings. Someone really went the extra mile on this set.  I’ll rate the collar condition good; there are a few weaknesses in the muslin, but not too serious.  Can’t tell about the cuffs.

   Sold for 33.00 GBP, 6 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/kcdf5cj LG HANDMADE Antique Vtg BELGIAN BRUSSELS APPLIQUE LACE WEDDNG VEIL SHAWL STOLE
Size: 26″ x 112″
Starting Price: $1,299.99 Buy-it-Now or Make Offer
Auction ends: 1 day from 6/6/2013, 6:19 PM MST
Offered by: Ebay seller adtjmd, United States
Comments:  An elaborate rectangular shawl of Brussels bobbinlace applique on machine tulle. Needlelace fillings in the centers of flowers. The slightly rounded corners are a little unusual.  The design fills the space well, with lots of esprits in the vacant ground. The design center back is a little asymmetric and doesn’t quite match the rest of the piece, but that’s minor.  The motifs are also slightly loosely woven, and a larger size, but appropriate to the piece.   Various trivial holes, repairs, some spots, but with a piece like this that’s not very important. Generally very good condition.

   Unsold as of 6/8/2013, 11:28 AM MST.

http://tinyurl.com/klotgzx unusual antique lace irish crochet fall cap excellent work family lace.c 1850
Size: not given
Starting Price: 25.00 GBP
Auction ends: Jun 08, 2013 10:57:10 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller reddolly123, Nottingham, United Kingdom
Comments:  An Irish Crochet fallcap. This looks like an earlier piece with the very small, precise motifs, sometimes called ‘lifted guipure’.  No closeups so I can’t access the exact structure of the stitches, especially the picots. Looks in very good condition from the photos.

   Sold for 25.00 GBP, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/lll2h86 Antique faux tortoiseshell and lace fan Brussels, Honiton, schildpatt
Size: 25.5 cm long, 45 cm wide
Starting Price: 5.00 GBP
Auction ends: Jun 08, 2013 10:57:10 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller barnshill, Bristol, Avon, United Kingdom
Comments:  A Bruges Bloemwerk fan that looks in very good condition, including the nice imitation tortoiseshell sticks. A good middle market item, nothing fancy, but entirely appropriate for the end product.

   Sold for 113.00 GBP, 7 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/kz848t9 Rare Antique Figural Cantu Bobbin Lace Doily
Size: 11″ diameter
Starting Price: $12.99
Auction ends: Jun 08, 2013 09:55:56 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller mike10_mike, West Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Comments:  A Cantú doily, larger than it appears in the photo.  Normally you have to go for very large pieces to get good figural work, so this is a nice find. Well worked, very good condition.

   Sold for $36.80, 3 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/mxbvq9t ETHEREAL HANDMADE Antique Vtg BELGIAN BRUSSELS APPLIQUE LACE WEDDING VEIL SHAWL
Size: 87″ x 103″
Starting Price: $1,499.99 Buy-it-Now or Make Offer
Auction ends: 2 days from 6/6/2013, 6:42 PM MST
Offered by: Ebay seller adtjmd, United States
Comments:  A roughly oval veil of Brussels bobbinlace application on machine net. This piece does a lot with just a fairly simple design.  The dense flower and leaf pattern is worked in a narrow border all around the veil, and small esprits decorate the entire ground.  The work on the bobbinlace is quite fine, and stands well by itself without needlelace fillings. One repair, some minor discoloration and tiny holes. For a piece this large I’ll call it very good condition.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/kr3h45k CIRCA 1860,EXQUISITE HAND MADE CHANTILLY LACE SHAWL
Size: 59-60″ x 115″
Starting Price: $45.00 with reserve
Auction ends: Jun 09, 2013 08:04:22 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller mithya, Irvington, New York, United States
Comments:  A triangular Chantilly shawl with very large motifs of flowers and leaves. Not easy to keep control of the texture of the half stitch over such wide areas. Some interesting fillings using picoted brides in flower centers.  From what I can see the condition looks very good. I don’t see any problems in the photos – unusual for a piece like this.

   Sold for $595.00, 9 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/k9txulj Pretty antique/vintage Honiton lace single cuff
Size: 3″ to 4.6″ x 10″
Starting Price: 3.00 GBP
Auction ends: Jun 09, 2013 10:10:29 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments:  A single cuff of Honiton, with the second one was there. A little snails/slugs, but overall a good design with grids of square tally fillings.  Looks in very good condition.

   Sold for 5.59 GBP, 4 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/k9qecrk Antique/vintage silk Maltese lace bertha
Size: 37″ neckedge, 9.5″ deep
Starting Price: 24.95 GBP
Auction ends: Jun 09, 2013 10:40:33 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments:  A deep collar of cream silk Maltese.  Note the guipure work in the Maltese cross variations and what looks like fleur d’lis.  Good regular woven leaf grids along the lower border.  Quite an elegant piece.  Seller notes some light brown discoloration and a few small repairs. Overall good condition.

   Sold for 102.00 GBP, 5 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/l9stzk3 An Stunning Antique Victorian Honiton Lace Fichu
Size: not given
Starting Price: 34.00 GBP
Auction ends: Jun 09, 2013 11:10:11 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller winterwonderlandfairy, london, United Kingdom
Comments:  A deep shawl collar of Honiton point lace, meaning Honiton motifs with a needle-made ground.  Snails/slugs style with rather large motifs.  IT is a large piece and lays nicely on the manikin.  A few holes and loose threads, overall good condition.

   Sold for 34.00 GBP, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/l82p9xv Rare Grand Rouet Bois Tour à Fuseaux XIXo Dévidoir Ancien Art Populaire Dentelle
Size: base 45 cm x 19 cm. wheel diameter 20 cm. Expands to more than a meter.
Starting Price: 30.00 EUR
Auction ends: Jun 09, 2013 11:36:51 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller barrioux, SERMENTIZON, Auvergne, France
Comments:  A very complete windmill bobbin winder from the Auvergne region. The arm for the windmill blades can be slide along the base, and there is another peg to use a single sool.  Looks in good condition, just normal patina from age. The top of one of the posts that holds the bobbins seems to be missing.

   Sold for 93.59 EUR, 3 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/mbzhhzp ANTIQUE LACE-CHANTILLY LACE BONNET VEIL
http://tinyurl.com/mxv2y44 ANTIQUE LACE-19THC.CHANTILLY LACE BONNET VEIL
http://tinyurl.com/k8we2so ANTIQUE LACE-CHANTILLY LACE BONNET VEIL
http://tinyurl.com/keu9ynv ANTIQUE LACE-CHANTILLY LACE BONNET VEIL
Size: 9″ x 30″, 12.5″ x 30″, 15″ x 27″, 13″ x 26″
Starting Price: $29.99, $29.00, $35.00, $29.99
Auction ends: Jun 09, 2013 11:36:51 PDT, Jun 09, 2013 17:11:45 PDT
Jun 09, 2013 17:36:16 PDT, Jun 09, 2013 17:45:27 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller mithya, Irvington, New York, United States
Comments:  An interesting series of four Chantilly bonnet veils.  All are listed separately, and appear to be from the same museum de-acquisition. They illustrate rectangular to hemispherical examples.  All of them appear to be in very good condition, seller notes just a few pinholes in the first one.  I like the quality on all, especially the second and fourth one which play with some interesting shading effects.  The third one is the most complex, with several rows of ornamentation around the circumference.  Note the different esprits in the main ground in each.

    
Sold for $29.99, 1 bidder.  Sold for $29.99, 1 bidder.

  
Sold for $36.01, 2 bidders.  Sold for $32.99, 2 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/n82paza ANTIQUE LACE-CHANTILLY LACE LAPPET
Size: 2.5″ x 45″
Starting Price: $9.99
Auction ends: Jun 09, 2013 17:40:25 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller mithya, Irvington, New York, United States
Comments:  A lappet scarf of Chantilly.  I assume it is joined at the top, the photos don’t go that far.  There some interesting openwork just above the ends that resembles the 4th bonnet veil described in review just above this one.  A few pinholes, overall good condition.

   Sold for $21.50, 5 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/lxwwckb ANTIQUE LACE-19THC.BLACK  LACE APRON FRONT
http://tinyurl.com/n9xaq2q ANTIQUE LACE-19THC TAMBOUR LACE APRON FRONT
Size: first not given, second 33″ x 40″
Starting Price: $55.00, $39.99
Auction ends: Jun 09, 2013 17:31:26 PDT, Jun 09, 2013 18:00:57 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller mithya, Irvington, New York, United States
Comments:  Two similar black embroidered net veils. Although they are a bit long for a bonnet veil, so ‘apron’ might be appropriate.  Both show designs similar to the Blonde de Caen bobbinlaces.  The first one is quite bold with solid black designs, the second includes a greater variety of openwork stitches.  Both look needlerun, not tambour. Both appear in very good condition.

  
No bids.                           No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/km95kaa Antique Wedding Brussels Duchesse Bobbin Lace Hanky
Size: 12″ square
Starting Price: $27.99
Auction ends: Jun 09, 2013 18:49:31 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller mike10_mike, West Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Comments:  A Duchesse handkerchief, rather on the Bruges side. The motifs are small and well executed, with an interesting trefoil design n the corners.  Looks in very good condition.

   Sold for $27.99, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/l8qks8h Rare Antique Handmade Orvieto Lace Doily Dots
http://tinyurl.com/kxdpsrf Rare Antique Handmade Orvieto Lace Doily
Size: both ~5″ diameter
Starting Price: both $9.99
Auction ends: Jun 09, 2013 19:28:07 PDT, Jun 09, 2013 19:28:31 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller mike10_mike, West Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Comments:  In the over 2 years that I’ve been doing these reviews I don’t ever remember seeing examples of clearly identifiable Orvieto lace.  This is a variation of Irish Crochet, made distinctly Italian by the innovative motifs.  The hexagonal center motifs surrounded by an irregular mesh are also distinguishing characteristics.  Both these small doilies look in very good condition.

  
Sold for $26.99, 2 bidders.  Sold for $26.99, 3 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/me32l5t Vintage Antique Brussels Duchesse Point de Gaze Needlelace Lace lappet collar
Size: 2″ to 4″ x 38″
Starting Price: $79.00 Buy-it-Now
Auction ends: Jun 09, 2013 20:38:51 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller twist-in-time, Pottstown, Pennsylvania, United States
Comments:  Lappet scarf of Point de Gaze, no raised work and few decorative fillings. The design depends on flat designs of flowers and leaves, and succeeds rather well.  A few brown stains which could probably be washed out, and a few small holes in the mesh. Overall good condition.

   $79.00 Buy-it-now exercised.

http://tinyurl.com/lvfygeu Lovely Piece of Antique Bucks Lace 31″ x 3-5/8″
Size: 3-5/8″ x 31″
Starting Price: 9.49 GBP
Auction ends: June 3, 2013 10:22:11 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller isohex, Tyne-Wear,, United Kingdom
Comments:  Short segment of a floral Bucks border. At least bucks is probable on this one, but note the use of kat stitch instead of the more common honeycomb as fillings. The design is a bit plain, although I think it’s more delicate than the photos seem due to the narrow width. Looks in very good condition. Wish there were more.

   Sold for 59.87 GBP, 5 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/m68e2nl Antique/vintage 19th century Brussels applique lace shawl collar
Size: 64″ neck edge including flounce. Back 17″
Starting Price: 24.95 GBP
Auction ends: June 3, 2013 11:07:16 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments:  A 2-part shawl of muslin applique on machine net, almost a mantilla form. The center triangular piece is edged with a deep flounce. The photos aren’t close enough to tell how the applique was done, tambour or overcast, so it’s hard to attribute an origin. I’m guessing Belgium. Seller cites 2 tiny repairs and slight back neck edge yellowing. It’s an impressive looking piece in very good condition.

   Sold for 113.00 GBP, 7 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/msbz4dx Antique/vintage Bedfordshire lace 2 yards 28 ins.
Size: 2.5″ x 2 yards 28″
Starting Price: 8.00 GBP
Auction ends: June 3, 2013 11:52:02 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments:  A solid-looking plaited border, probably Beds. The thread seems a little thicker relative to the design than usually seen, and the ‘point ground’ fillings are unusual. Looks in very good condition.

   Sold for 8.00 GBP, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/kpskzyg Filet Lace Storks or Cranes – Story Centerpiece
Size: ~21″ across
Starting Price: $15.00
Auction ends: June 3, 2013 15:01:44 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller lacemerchant, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Comments:  It’s a little big for a handkerchief, but a little small for a table linen. Filet embroidery, and the design is an interesting, naturalistic design of storks, different on all sides. Good condition despite the unfortunate small hole in the center cloth.

   Sold for $28.00, 3 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/ls44v35 ORNATE CANTU LACE TABLECLOTH 118″ by 60″
Size: 60″ x 118″
Starting Price: $495.00
Auction ends: June 3, 2013 16:49:46 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller mithya, Irvington, New York, United States
Comments:  An Italian figural bobbinlace, probably related to Cantu, but without the typical scrolling hooks and flowerheads. It is a large piece that looks a little bit thrown together with the nested rectangles and ovals. Not everything matches well. Still it’s a large bobbinlace work in a style that you don’t see too often. I see a few holes, and linen collectors are likely to nitpick about the lack of matching napkins (if there ever were any). Basically good condition.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/n7e8dgf ANTIQUE LACE-BRUSSELS LACE SHAWL W/PROVENANCE
Size: 29-30″ x 115″
Starting Price: $45.00 with reserve
Auction ends: June 4, 2013 06:57:25 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller mithya, Irvington, New York, United States
Comments:  Ex. coll. Duchesse de Berry. A rectangular shawl of Brussels bobbinlace application on machine net, with a few simple needlelace ornaments used as fillings.  The design looks naturalistic and rather impressive. The bobbinlace motifs appear well done with pretty good weaving technique. Condition looks good, there are a few well-done repairs in the tulle and scattered small openings.

   $355.01, 6 bidders, reserve not met.

http://tinyurl.com/mc9fqtf ANTIQUE LACE-C.1700,rare lace capback w/bird,butterfly
Size: not given
Starting Price: $45.00 with reserve
Auction ends: June 4, 2013 07:39:07 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller mithya, Irvington, New York, United States
Comments:  A cap back of Brussels bobbinlace with droschel ground, 1740-50. Note the figural bird and butterflies, similar to Ebay #330930001682. Dense design with finely worked motifs, note some snowflake variation fillings, and a little bridework, typical of this lace. A few minor holes and stains, overall good condition for the age.

   $434.99, 5 bidders, reserve not met.

http://tinyurl.com/lhrhaw4 ANTIQUE LACE-RARE EARLY ITALIAN CUTWORK LADIES BONNET
Size: not given
Starting Price: $45.00 with reserve
Auction ends: June 4, 2013 07:41:15 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller mithya, Irvington, New York, United States
Comments:  Wow. Hmmm.  A cap with reticella panels, very dense.  It sort of resembles patterns found in Giovanni Ostaus, “La verra perfettionne del disegno”, Venice 1557, but not exactly. That has some of the same diagonal bandwork and circular motifs, but also includes some picot work not seen here.  So one might call this Italian late 16th c. Or you can give up and say we really don’t know how to date pieces that might be this early, which is very true. Flanders did similar work, but much lighter in texture. The coif shape is not inconsistent with the period, and this might have been only part of a more formal headdress. The condition looks very good, especially if it really is this old. Maybe a little too good.

   Sold for $295.00, 4 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/ld8lqkj ANTIQUE LACE-BRUSSELS POINT DE GAZE HANDKERCHIEF
Size: ~14″ square
Starting Price: $45.00 with reserve
Auction ends: June 4, 2013 07:47:30 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller mithya, Irvington, New York, United States
Comments:  A Point de Gaze handkerchief, no raised work.  The only decorative ‘modes’ are heavy picoted single rings.  Good design and technique.  A few small holes in the mesh, basically good condition.

   $169.49, 7 bidders, reserve not met.

http://tinyurl.com/k924cmr ANTIQUE LACE-CIRCA 18TH C.LAPPET W/HAND MADE GROUND
Size: 3.5″ x 32″ (each, I think)
Starting Price: $45.00 with reserve
Auction ends: June 4, 2013 08:37:54 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller mithya, Irvington, New York, United States
Comments:  A pair of joined Brussels bobbinlace lappets with droschel ground. ~1780’s.  I’ll assume the ground was worked around the motifs with threads carrying over on the back, not appliqued. The long length of these lappets is typical of the period. I have a set quite like these, with the same square tally and plaited fillings.  I think I see a few pinholes in the mesh, but overall they are in very good condition.

   Sold for $295.00, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/k7whvps ANTIQUE/vintage Bedfordshire lace collar
Size: 17″ neck edge, 7″ deep
Starting Price: 14.95 GBP
Auction ends: June 4, 2013 10:25:58 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments:  A wide Beds collar, where the work on the guipure leaves enclosed in crossed trails is a feature of this lace.  Looks in very good condition.

   Sold for 14.95 GBP, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/l8h7335 Antique/vintage black Chantilly lace fall cap
Size: 11.5″ x 38.5″
Starting Price: 14.95 GBP
Auction ends: June 4, 2013 10:42:29 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments:  A Chantilly fallcap with diamond shaped headpiece and lappet ends. Very black in color with simple honeycomb pieces, probably a Belgian piece. This one looks in very good condition. Smaller shaped Chantilly pieces don’t come up that often.

   Sold for 19.25 GBP, 3 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/krlm2dn Vintage Antique Maltese Cross Lace Collar Malta 19th Century
Size: 7″ deep
Starting Price: $48.00
Auction ends: June 4, 2013 12:19:58 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller cory4ever, Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Comments:  A Maltese collar with good guipure work at the neckline and outer edge. I like the roundels in the middle, almost like snowflakes. Looks in very good condition, although perhaps just a little rough at the neckline closing corner.  This seller is listing some good smaller pieces this week.

   Sold for $67.00, 3 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/m8nh7tm ANTIQUE 18thC HANDMADE MILANESE BOBBIN LACE PANEL 11 FEET LONG – ANIMALS c1750
Size: 9″ x 11 feet
Starting Price: 29.99 GBP
Auction ends: June 4, 2013 14:45:43 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller pallett56, Kent, United Kingdom
Comments:  A Milanese tape lace with plaited 6-pointed star ground. It has some delightful animals placed among the foliage. Interesting, one end of the piece has good decoration of the tape, the other is rather plain as if it were the work of another hand. Haven’t had time to see if the design is consistent through the entire length.  I would agree with the mid 18th c date, maybe a little earlier. Overall good condition, just a few small holes mainly at one end.

   Sold for 281.00 GBP, 4 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/n76z7u5 Vintage Duchesse Bobbin Net Lace collar Trim Handmade Honiton? Figural
Size: 24″ long (neckline?), 4″ widest at center
Starting Price: $29.99
Auction ends: June 4, 2013 18:18:57 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller drb3905, Ocala, Florida, United States
Comments:  A collar of Honiton Point lace, meaning bobbin-made motifs with a needle-made ground. Motifs are nicely done, a little snails/slugs, but definitely breaking out of that mode.  The design is quite dense, fairly symmetric, but a little haphazard. Actually rather charming. Looks in very good condition.

   Sold for $32.99, 2 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/kgb53ub Antique Brussels applique lace lovely hat veil
Size: 15″ x 42″
Starting Price: 29.99 GBP
Auction ends: June 5, 2013 06:42:26 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller discover4, London, United Kingdom
Comments:  A hat veil of Brussels bobbinlace applique on machine net.  Although the motifs are well done, it’s a fairly plain design with an inside flower band emphasizing the lower two corners.  No esprits in the ground. Condition appears very good, I see a few spots and seller cites very minor pulls.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/kt6kxab Antique/vintage 18th century bobbin lace edge – flowers, leaves and seed heads
Size: 1.75″ x 40″
Starting Price: 9.95 GBP
Auction ends: June 5, 2013 11:08:11 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments:  A Flemish bobbinlace border with droschel ground, around 1740.  The ground is not aligned exactly straight along the lace, but works around the motifs. This is sometimes a sign of English work, but it’s very difficult to decide between the two. This border has a rather dense design with slightly larger motifs, with a Brabant design feel. Seller sites slight damage to top edge in 2 places and several small holes – minor for the age of the piece. Overall good condition.

   Sold for 157.00 GBP, 8 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/lo6qgap CIRCA 1612,RARE MUSEUM  LACIS PANEL W/UNICORNS, LIONS
Size: 80″ x 99″
Starting Price: $45.00 with reserve
Auction ends: June 5, 2013 12:53:59 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller mithya, Irvington, New York, United States
Comments: Filet embroidery or Lacis,  Fecit AD 1612  – Made in AD 1612. Maybe.  This kind of work was done extensively in Italy in the 20th century with some very fine pieces produced. Design range from historical copies to documentation of more modern events. I have one depicting the landing of Columbus. This one has some kind of armorial design in the center. The thread looks like linen, but one can’t really tell just from a photo. The embroidery is well done and very even. Early lacis work for a piece this size (see plate 94 in Levey’s “Lace: A History”, dated 1623), tended to be made up of smaller pieces which were more easily held in the hand for working. Unlike this piece. And the date in plate 94 is written as ‘ovs ad 1633’ with the ad letters combined in some kind of symbol.  I also wish there were closeups of the edging, that might give more hints.
I’m afraid the date of this piece is going to have to be decided by detailed thread analysis and dating.
Numerous small holes, especially in the lower right corner. Which for a truly early piece isn’t a problem.

   $154.97, 5 bidders, reserve not met.

http://tinyurl.com/ll9ednr Vtg Antique English Honiton Bobbin Lace colalr Beautiful Handmade
Size: 16.5″ neckline, 34″ outside edge, 6.5″ max width
Starting Price: $125.00 Buy-it-Now
Auction ends: June 6, 2013 08:11:34 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller twist-in-time, Pottstown, Pennsylvania, United States
Comments: A dress front of Honiton guipure.  Good quality, breaking out of snails/slugs era a bit.  The design has that scattered crowded English garden feel. Condition looks very good.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/m82zvuh FABULOUS Antique BOBBIN LACE COLLAR Honiton ? ~ fancy workmanship FLORALS
Size: 6″ deep, 33″ long ?
Starting Price: $99.95 Buy-it-Now
Auction ends: June 6, 2013 08:13:26 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller sistersister, East Northport, New York, United States
Comments: A collar of Bruges Bloemwerk.  Well done motifs, but the whole design seems a bit crowded.  Lace looks in good shape, seller cites some small age spots and neck discoloration – overall good condition.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/knm2t3t Plioir de dentellière art populaire objet de métier carreau fuseau auvergne 1871
Size: 8.5 cm x 15.5 cm
Starting Price: 10.00 EUR
Auction ends: June 6, 2013 11:14:48 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller nhtfcww, bientot chez vous, France
Comments: Most French pliors have fairly standard chip carved designs, sometimes with openwork.  This is a dated (1971) example with initials, of a crucifixion scene. It is different front and back.  The warpage and patina on this piece look good, but still buyer beware.  Looks in very good condition, no chips or cracks that I can see.

   Sold for 239.70 EUR, 9 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/lmfd2k3 Antique/vintage silk Maltese lace scarf
Size: 7.5″ x 80″
Starting Price: 24.95 GBP
Auction ends: June 6, 2013 12:11:08 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments: A Long, rectangular Maltese scarf.  Alternating sun and cross roundels on the outsice, and abbreviated crosses down the center section.  The end crosses have far more than the normal number of woven leaves radiating off the center.  Seller cites a few small repairs, and occasional thread breaks. Generally good condition.

   Sold for 157.00 GBP, 5 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/mhoocdg ANTIQUE European Handmade Linen Bobbin Lace trim edging 4yds Hungarian Italian?
Size: 3″ x (10″, 14.5″, 120″)
Starting Price: $74.99
Auction ends: June 6, 2013 14:00:15 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller slavart, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Comments: Two short and one long length of the same insertion. This is a tape lace with some very interesting treatment of the tape itself. Gives it a very bold appearance. I think it is probably an Eastern European lace, but where I’m really not sure. I don’t think Russia because of the lack of a gimp.  Hungary isn’t a bad guess. Perhaps readers have a suggestion?  A few age spots, but overall very good condition.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/mzxqeuz ANTIQUE LACE-C. 1700’s RARE ARGENTAN LACE LAPPETS
Size: 27″ x 3.5″ (each, I assume)
Starting Price: $45.00 with reserve
Auction ends: June 6, 2013 16:56:39 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller mithya, Irvington, New York, United States
Comments: I definitely agree with the seller in that the ‘museum’ made a mistake in de-accessioning these – but all the better for collectors.  I also think they tend toward Alençon with the réseau fin, and the well-done ‘mode’ fillings.  Yet the clothwork itself has a kind of fine Belgian needlelace feel.  Perhaps this is one of those examples of work done in Flanders and finished in France.  The condition is absolutely exceptional – occasional pinhole is trivial. It will be a long time before something of this quality hits the market again.

   Sold for $1,695.00, 3 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/qcrpmsk Two small lengths antique/vintage Honiton lace – bird and butterfly
Size: each 2.5″ x 17″
Starting Price: 4.95 GBP
Auction ends: May 31, 2013 10:52:55 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments:  Two short lengths of Honiton Point lace. That’s Honiton motifs with a needle-made ground. This one has figures of butterflies and birds, and is nicely done with good square tally fillings. Snails/slugs esthetic.  Unfortunate that it has been cut; the lace itself looks in very good condition.  One end of each has been finished, and I don’t think the two cut ends match.

   Sold for 36.00 GBP, 6 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/p9gp8qj Antique Cream Silk Maltese Lace Lappet & Dress Sleeves
Size: lappets: ~5.5″ (narrowest) x ~69.5″.  Sleeves 5″ (widest) x 13″ laid flat
Starting Price: 15.00 GBP
Auction ends: May 31, 2013 11:25:55 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller colls.fy, Scotland, United Kingdom
Comments:  A Maltese lappet scarf and two sleeves. I don’t think the two sets match, but with Maltese things can always look fairly similar. Both are typical assemblies of Maltese crosses and flower motifs, with a little guipure work on the ends of the sleeves. Hard to tell the exact design of the sleeves.  Seller cites a few re-attachments needed, and some storage marks on the lappet scarf. Some minor fraying on the edges of the scarf. Overall both look in good condition.

   Sold for 37.30 GBP, 5 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/oz9k7yh Pretty antique/vintage Honiton lace collar with roses, thistles and butterflies
Size: not given
Starting Price: 4.95 GBP
Auction ends: May 31, 2013 11:13:57 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments:  A narrow collar of Honiton guipure with figural butterfly work. This is a more advanced design piece, well out of the snails/slugs era.  Lots of raised work, good tallies, and note the delicately picoted brides.  It has the long feathery leaves and more naturalistic roses that you sometimes see in better pieces. Overall very good condition.  Same provenance as the two pieces reviewed above.

   Sold for 181.00 GBP, 10 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/njub78u Early Milanese bobbin lace yard long study piece – Collectors
Size: 3.5″ x ~ 1 yard
Starting Price: $38.00
Auction ends: May 31, 2013 20:03:44 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller lacemerchant, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Comments:  An interesting piece with the great decorated clothwork that is so characteristic of the best early Milanese. But I hesitate to assign it there just yet.  The weaving is a bit loose, and the lower border isn’t quite as elaborate as one might expect in Milanese.  Yet I’m not quite sure where else to put it. Let me speculate Italian, but a later piece.  Seller cites some repairs and lots of replaced brides.  Basically good condition.

   Sold for $73.05 GBP, 3 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/p6522ea HM Antique Vtg BELGIAN BRUSSELS POINT DE GAZE LACE WEDDING HANDKERCHIEF HANKY
Size: 13.5″ square
Starting Price: $399.99 Buy-it-Now
Auction ends: 1 day 11 hours from 5/30/2013 10:13 AM MST
Offered by: Ebay seller adtjmd, United States
Comments:  A Duchesse de Bruxelles handkerchief.  The bobbinlace is a bit off the standard Duchesse designs, more delicate with smaller motifs- more in the Ghent style.  I especially like the rather open texture outside edge bordered with small buds.  Good Point de Gaze inserts, no raised work. Seller cites some age discoloration, but overall the lace looks in very good condition. Especially the Pt de Gaze mesh.

   Unsold as of 6/3/2013, 6:41 PM MST.

http://tinyurl.com/qy96y7e Beautiful Antique Victorian Cream Maltese Type Wide Berthe Lace Collar 60cm diam
Size: 23 cm deep, 60cm diameter laid flat
Starting Price: 4.99 GBP
Auction ends: Jun 01, 2013 03:23:01 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller sandyfhbeating, TONBRIDGE, Kent, United Kingdom
Comments:  A bit of the puzzle, and the seller does a good job in the discussion.  It looks like Maltese, with the sun roundels and the big teardrop shape against the neckline. Also mats of woven leaves.  But overall it’s a more delicate piece, and the outer plaited edge and the interface between the inner and outer layers is more Beds.  It is a bit of a mystery, but I’ll tentatively go with Beds. Neck edge and closing edges are a bit worn, overall good condition.

   Sold for 16.00 GBP, 3 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/kopne9d Gorgeous Antqu Edwardian Irish Crochet Lace Mantle Collar Bertha Raised Flowers
Size: 16″ across neck opening, 6″ deep
Starting Price: $17.99
Auction ends: Jun 01, 2013 17:00:17 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller 4leeny, New Ipswich, New Hampshire, United States
Comments:  A deep shawl collar of Irish Crochet.   Large motifs, appropriate to the size of the piece, with good raised work in flower centers.  Even some relief on the trefoils. Picots on the brides look like crocheted loops.  A nice example, seller cites some soiling, but generally it looks in very good condition.

      Sold for $81.50, 6 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/m4eu93e Yards of Handmade Valenciennes bobbin lace edging
Size: 2.25″ x 2-1/4 yards
Starting Price: $38.00, $65.00 Buy-it-Now
Auction ends: Jun 01, 2013 19:23:27 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller lacemerchant, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Comments:  A long Valenciennes square-mesh edging with a sprig border and small leaves used as esprits in the ground. Note the straight lower edge.  It does look a bit used, with numerous holes in the ground and around the one end that I can see.  Condition is a little short of good.

   Sold for $38.00, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/kkuod8d ANTIQUE LACE – BRUSSELS APPLIQUE /CARRICKMACROSS LACE 7 FT. LONG
Size: ~4.5″ x 7 feet
Starting Price: 18.00 GBP
Auction ends: Jun 02, 2013 09:55:02 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller amberfarleigh, Richmond, N. Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Comments:  A long border of muslin applique on machine tulle. The motifs are attached with tambour chain stitch, generally a sign of Belgian work.  Carrickmacross always uses a cordonnet overcast onto the net for the motif edges.    There are a few small holes in the tulle, overall good condition.

   Sold for 54.00 GBP, 6 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/k5gzdtr Antique/vintage Brussels Duchesse bertha
Size: 34″ neckline, 6.5″ deep
Starting Price: 14.95 GBP
Auction ends: Jun 02, 2013 10:14:22 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments:  An interesting bertha of Duchesse, a few needle-made fillings, but no Point de Gaze.  It is a little on the Bruges side; no raised work, and plain cordonnet edges.  Still the design is above average, and the little picoted rings on the outer edge are great.  Seller says this has been washed and has some yellowing at the back neck edge. Overall good condition.

   Sold for 68.66 GBP, 6 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/lllp88o 2 short lengths antique/vintage Mechlin lace 59ins
Size: 4″ x 32″ and 59″
Starting Price: 4.95 GBP
Auction ends: Jun 02, 2013 10:32:00 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments:  The mesh here looks like a point ground, which would put it in the Lille category. The woven tally esprits in the ground, and the slightly feathery delicate appearance of the motifs look more like Beveren, although it lacks a straight lower edge.   I think it’s more a Lille or possibly Arras piece. Very outside chance it’s Tønder.  Several pulls and pinholes n the mesh, but basically good condition.

   Sold for 15.00 GBP, 5 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/lktjj9b Amazing antique Victorian tambour lace wedding handkerchief w. monogram
Size: 35 cm x 36 cm
Starting Price: 62.00 GBP
Auction ends: Jun 02, 2013 10:03:17 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller linskapet, Kircudbright, Dumfries & Galloway DG6 4UU, United Kingdom
Comments:  A tambour embroidered net handkerchief with 3-letter monogram.  Good design, finely done work, and the condition appears very good.  This piece has a very nice presence.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/mk2pmne ANTIQUE LACE – BRUSSELS POINT DE GAZE LACE LENGTH 6 FT. 4 INCHES
Size: 2.5″ x 6 ft 4″
Starting Price: 38.00 GBP
Auction ends: Jun 02, 2013 10:35:34 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller amberfarleigh, Richmond, N. Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Comments:  A long, narrow length of Point de Gaze.  Fairly conventional design, no raised work. Nice 8-pointed star ‘mode’ fillings along the edge. The condition looks very good from the photos, just a few pinholes.

   Sold for 63.55 GBP, 4 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/mbmser4 Antique/vintage 18th century Brussels bobbin lace edge with birds. 65 ins
Size: 3.2″ x 65″
Starting Price: 24.95 GBP
Auction ends: Jun 02, 2013 10:38:04 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments:  Ex. coll. Pat Earnshaw.  A border of Brussels bobbinlace with droschel ground. The repeat includes a bird with outspread wings. The motifs are very finely done with interesting lattices of bobbin fillings.  I see a few small holes here and there, but overall the condition of this piece is extremely good for the age, 3rd quarter 18th c.

   Sold for 261.60 GBP, 9 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/ktcnzrv Stunning Length Antique 19th Century Hand Made Irish Lace Suitable Bridal Veil
Size: 2 feet x 3 yards
Starting Price: 30.00 GBP
Auction ends: Jun 02, 2013 13:00:20 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller objaydah, Braunton Devon, United Kingdom
Comments:  A Crinoline flounce of Brussels needlelace applique on machine net in a very collectible size.  Bobbinlace applique is seen all the time, but a piece of needlelace applique of this size and quality is rare. Excellent design, enhanced with all the esprits in the ground; definitely an high-end market product.  Seller cites 6 faint small rust stains, 6 small holes and pinpricks, one small tear at bottom. All that is minor for a piece of this importance, so I’ll rate the condition very good.

   Sold for 591.00 GBP, 9 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/lotwzfl ANTIQUE LACE – BRUSSELS DUCHESSE LACE LENGTH
Size: 4″ x 53.5″ (one join near one end)
Starting Price: 55.00 GBP
Auction ends: Jun 02, 2013 14:01:55 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller amberfarleigh, Richmond, N. Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Comments:  I’ll go with a Bruges attribution on this, mainly because of the little islands in the bride work, and the rather large conventional, although very well done, motifs.  The focus in the photos is sometimes a bit off making it hard to see the weaving structure.  A little worn on the top edge, some broken brides, basically good condition. Note one join near one end.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/leef94j VINTAGE MALTESE CREAM SILK LACE STOLE
Size: 16.5″ x 56″
Starting Price: 23.99 GBP
Auction ends: Jun 03, 2013 07:15:01 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller kimsucadi, Wokingham, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Comments:  A Maltese scarf with an interesting lattice-like ground. It really makes the piece.  Condition looks good, a little hard to tell with only one closeup. The edges look a little uneven, but that just might be some wrinkling.

   Sold for 23.99 GBP, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/m9zhdop Antique Honiton handmade lace handkerchief w embroidered name Theresa
Size: 13.5″ square
Starting Price: 39.99 GBP
Auction ends: Jun 03, 2013 07:15:01 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller discover4, London, United Kingdom
Comments:  An interesting handkerchief that looks like Honiton, but with a very atypical design. The leaves look like a plant we call arrowroot in the US, although it’s probably something else in the UK.  It still has that kind of continuous tape-like design that you often see in Devon work. Very minor defects, very good condition.

   Sold for 39.99 GBP, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/kmgpqor Antique Brussels handmade lace lovely lappet
Size: 4″ widest, 2.5″ narrowest x 37.5″
Starting Price: 39.99 GBP
Auction ends: Jun 03, 2013 08:36:43 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller discover4, London, United Kingdom
Comments:  A lappet scarf of Bruges Bloemwerk, finely worked and tightly woven.  Quite a bold, crisp design.  Seller cites a few pulls but basically very good condition.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/ku8shpw Antique Honiton bobbin lace handmade lovely Fall Cap Thistles & Flowers
Size: 9.5″ mid center x 52″
Starting Price: 49.99 GBP
Auction ends: Jun 03, 2013 08:45:23 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller discover4, London, United Kingdom
Comments:  A fallcap of Honiton Point lace, that is, Honiton motifs with a needle-made ground.  The design looks a bit thrown together, with snails/slugs elements along with more sophisticated roses and thistles. Note the big feathery leaves in the endpieces, and the extensive girds of tally fillings. It’s a nice example, I’m just not entirely sure of what.  Looks in very good condition from the photos.

   Sold for 49.99 GBP, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/ma6jzky Antique Brussels handmade lace lovely  length
Size: 3.25″ x 3 yards 26.5″
Starting Price: 34.99 GBP
Auction ends: Jun 03, 2013 09:45:24 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller discover4, London, United Kingdom
Comments:  A good example of a well done but middle market bobbinlace applique on machine net from Belgium. It does have a few accents, needlelace ring fillings and and esprits in the ground. And the condition appears very good, I don’t see any problems in the photos, and from what I can see the tulle looks intact. That’s unusual for this kind of lace.

   Sold for 34.99 GBP, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/n64e8ds Pretty Piece of Antique Honiton Lace 26″ x 4″
Size: 4″ x 26″
Starting Price: 8.99 GBP
Auction ends: Jun 03, 2013 11:42:48 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller isohex, Tyne-Wear,, United Kingdom
Comments:  A short piece of Honiton, with an interesting design. The style is still rather snails/slugs, but the lower edge of scallops with good fillings brings this piece above the average. A few loose spots, some small stains, but overall good condition.

   Sold for 21.00 GBP, 4 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/maarwfc An Exquisite Antique Honiton Lace Collar/lappet
Size: 99 cm long, 12  cm max depth
Starting Price: 32.00 GBP
Auction ends: Jun 03, 2013 11:55:36 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller winterwonderlandfairy, London, United Kingdom
Comments:  A Honiton shawl collar with long front ends. Good naturalistic design of roses and leaves, breaking out of the snail/slugs mode.  It’s a little hard to see details with all the sunlight streaming in the photos, but from what I can see it looks in very good condition.

      Sold for 38.59 GBP, 4 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/lsqo2xr Fan/Eventail #1-Huge Belgian Brussels Bobbin Lace, nice sticks guards tassel
Size: 14″ long
Starting Price: $39.99
Auction ends: Jun 03, 2013 14:34:29 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller betsycrnfa, Mesa, Arizona, United States
Comments:  A Duchesse fan on the Bruges side with standard design motifs a bit loosely woven.  It is very complete with carved sticks and a tassel. Quite large, the lace is a little aged in color, and in good condition. One repair to the tassel loop, the rest of the fan structure looks intact.

   Sold for $59.00, 4 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/ns7nzp4 Antique Victorian Large Mother of Pearl Brussels Point De Gaze Fan.
Size: 13.75″ long
Starting Price: 180.00 GBP
Auction ends: May 26, 2013 11:59:22 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller davidcharles1946, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Comments:  A large fan of Carrickmacross applique mounted on Mother of Pearl/abalone sticks. An impressive design, very well worked with some nicely done guipure accents.  Typical looped picots around the edges. Figural Carrickmacross comes along now and then, but the symmetric urns in this piece are exceptionally well done.  One repaired stick. The lace itself looks in very good condition, I don’t see any problems from the photos.

   Sold for 335.00 GBP, 2 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/nnc35l9 Long length antique handmade Italian Venetian needlepoint guipure lace 1800s
Size: 21 cm x 314 cm
Starting Price: 135.00 GBP
Auction ends: May 26, 2013 12:05:45 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller linskapet, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries & Galloway DG6 4UU, United Kingdom
Comments:  A Milanese-type bobbin tape lace, probably Italian. I’m guessing 1st half of the 18th century, from the style of the brides. Could be a bit later. The flowerhead terminations are starting to develop into what eventually will become Cantu lace.  Seller cites a few broken brides and some storage marks.  Overall very good condition.

   Sold for 137.00 GBP, 2 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/nhf2kns 3 lengths antique handmade italian Venetian needlepoint guipure lace 1800s
Size: 8.5cm x (136 _+77+72 cm)
Starting Price: 92.00 GBP
Auction ends: May 26, 2013 12:10:09 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller linskapet, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries & Galloway DG6 4UU, United Kingdom
Comments:  Another Milanese bobbinlace, quite similar to that described above. It’s in 3 pieces with a few storage marks according to the seller. Overall good condition.

   Sold for 92.00 GBP, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/op3nsaf Long length antique handmade Italian Venetian needlepoint guipure lace 1800s
Size: 21 cm x 138 cm
Starting Price: 85.00 GBP
Auction ends: May 26, 2013 12:15:16 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller linskapet, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries & Galloway DG6 4UU, United Kingdom
Comments:  Yet a third Milanese guipure bobbinlace border, most similar to the first one from this seller described above.  This one looks a little more delicate, but still the same doubled back tape with 5 petal flowerheads and picoted brides.  Looks in very good condition.

   Sold for 85.00 GBP, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/onjnfea Antique/vintage lace lappets circa 1750 – carnations and lilies
Size: 4″ x 22″ and 4″ x 24″
Starting Price: 27.00 GBP
Auction ends: May 27, 2013 10:29:34 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments:  Ex. coll. Pat Earnshaw. Two mid 18th c Mechlin lappets which unfortunately are in poor condition. But the lace is delicate, good design and beautifully worked.

   Sold for 122.55 GBP, 7 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/qd3vuts Antique/vintage 18th century embroidered and lace cuffs from Vienna
Size: 12.75″ x 7.25″
Starting Price: 14.95 GBP
Auction ends: May 27, 2013 10:50:22 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments:  Ex. coll. Pat Earnshaw. According to the attached note: “Pair of cuffs. A narrow band of linen, embroidered in satin stitch on both sides in white flors silk, with a pattern of conventional tulip and rose blossoms. Insertions and edging of coarse thread pillow-made lace with wavy tape-like pattern. size 12-1/4 in x 17 1/4. Austrian (South Slavonian) 18th century. Compare South Kensington Museum 181 to 186a 1887.  (P E ?) Collection Bought at Vienna 1886 6 guilden each”.
I don’t know whose handwriting this is – probably Pat’s although it is curious she would refer to the ‘South Kensington Museum’ rather than the VA. So it could be much earlier. This provenance is wonderful, and the pieces are in very good condition.

   Sold for 142.00 GBP, 7 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/pdywnnb ANTIQUE BRUSSELS LACE STOLE, SCARF, VEIL. EXCELLENT CONDITION.
Size: 19.5″ x 80″
Starting Price: 45.00 GBP
Auction ends: May 27, 2013 10:53:17 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller georginanntiques, London, United Kingdom
Comments:  A rectangular scarf of Brussels bobbinlace applique on machine tulle.  A fairly simple design of a simple rose repeat, and note the extensive esprits in the ground.  The condition appears very good, in fact exceptionally good. This is very unusual.

   Sold for 45.00 GBP, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/oux7eab BRUSSELS POINT DE GAZE LACE FAN + BOX. CORONET, CROWN. RUSSIAN MAKER, ALEXANDRE.
Size: 20.5″ wide, 10.5″ long, lace 7″ deep
Starting Price: 220.00 GBP
Auction ends: May 27, 2013 11:05:56 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller georginanntiques, London, United Kingdom
Comments:  A Point de Gaze fan with tassel, box, and Mother of Pearl sticks with gold inlay. And an attached coronet on the guardstick. The lace has a naturalistic design, no raised work (which is not a problem) and some good decorative ‘mode’ fillings. Everything points to a Russian maker. One small repair to the lace and a few pinholes. Also some darkening due to gluing the lace on the sticks.  Some of the upper bone sticks replaced.  Overall good condition.

   Sold for 1,254.00 GBP, 4 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/ot23nwf Small antique/vintage Honiton lace collar
Size: 15″ neckline
Starting Price: 4.95 GBP
Auction ends: May 27, 2013 11:16:45 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments:  A collar or dress front of Honiton guipure. Snails/slugs esthetic. It actually has some machine made tape just inside the neckline and just inside the outer border of flowers. You see this occasionally and it obviously speeds up the work.  The handmade motifs look a little rushed. But the overall condition of this piece looks very good. A nice combination example of Honiton and machine tape.

   Sold for 11.09 GBP, 6 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/oo8khq9 ANTIQUE LACE-BRUSSELS POINT DE GAZE LAPPET
Size: not given.
Starting Price: $55.00
Auction ends: May 28, 2013 07:29:27 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller mithya, Irvington, New York, United States
Comments:  A Point de Gaze lappet scarf with bulbous ends  of a dense floral design.. No raised work, and no special ‘mode’ fillings. It all depends on the contrast between the clothwork and Point de gaze ground inserts.  Nicely done, and aside from some staining particularly on one end, in very good condition.  Part of a museum de-accession.

   Sold for $86.00, 3 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/oocng3q ANTIQUE LACE-CIRCA 1860,BRUSSELS LACE FALLCAP
Size: 10″ x 40″
Starting Price: $55.00
Auction ends: May 28, 2013 07:35:48 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller mithya, Irvington, New York, United States
Comments:  A fallcap of Brussels bobbinlace applique on machine net.  Nice design of a central flower spray and a string of cartouches around the edges. I like the grid pattern in the lappet ends. One repair to the tulle in the headpiece and seller cites a few spots. Overall very good condition.  Part of a museum de-accession.

   Sold for $71.02, 2 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/oqsdgmv BEAUTIFUL GLOWING LARGE ANTIQUE SILK MALTESE HAND MADE LACE SHAWL COLLAR, BEST!!
Size: 32cm x 32cm
Starting Price: $28.00
Auction ends: May 28, 2013 11:32:53 PDT
Offered by: Ebay seller rivervalleytextiles, Hadley, Massachusetts, United States
Comments:  A deep shawl collar of silk Maltese.  A good standard design – woven leaves formed into ‘wheat ears’ around the neck. A center section of Maltese crosses and woven leaf flowers. The outer edge alternates crosses and flowers.  Seller cites minor loose threads, overall very good condition.

      Sold for $68.00, 3 bidders.