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http://tinyurl.com/gqw7pq3 Antique/vintage machine Brussels Duchesse lace collar
Size: 16″ neckline, back depth 6.8″
Starting Price: £8.00
Auction ends: January 8, 2017 9:33 AM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments: A Bruges Bloemwerk collar with bold, well executed design. Everything seems nicely in balance in this piece.  Note the little ‘islands’ where the picoted brides meet and single woven tally fillings. Good example of the type.
Provenance: None cited.
Date: ~1900
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Slight fraying at some bride ends.
Soilage: :Seller cites mid ivory color.
Finish: No obvious creases or winkles.

   Sold for £16.80, 5 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/ja47q7u 3 lengths antique/vintage 19th C Valenciennes insertion lace
http://tinyurl.com/z5858wr 5 pieces fine antique/vintage 19thC Valenciennes Lace
Size: 1.75″ x (79″ + 15″), 1″ x 53″, 0.8″ x 65″
1.5″ x 124″, 1″ x 134″, 1″ x 105″, 1.5″ x 77″, 1.2″ x 70″
Starting Price: £8.00, £30.00
Auction ends: January 8, 2017 9:54 AM PST.
January 9, 2017 10:58 AM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments: Valenciennes insertions are useful, but a little rare. In #1 these are fairly simple, a single line of leaves in the two two, and an interesting line of ovals in the bottom one. In #2 the top three insertions have a more undulating pattern. The bottom tow are simple slightly scalloped borders.
Provenance: None cited.
Date: ~1900
Condition:
Modifications: All cut one end, can’t see the other ends. Note the tags on two piece in #1, might be original.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the single photo.
Soilage: :Seller cites mid ivory color. Middle one in #1 has a few brown spots.
Finish: No obvious creases or winkles.

   Sold for £14.54, 3 bidders.
   Sold for £30.00, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/hdu52zz 134 ins antique/vintage Valenciennes narrow lace border
Size: 3.6″ x 134″
Starting Price: £8.00
Auction ends: January 8, 2017 9:58 AM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments: Simple, scalloped Valenciennes border with one row of circular esprits. The design seems to be a stylized leaf arrangement.  Square mesh.
Provenance: None cited.
Date: ~1900
Condition:
Modifications: Cut both ends.
Damage: Occasional weakness both the top and bottom border, minor.
Soilage: :Seller cites pale ivory color.
Finish: No obvious creases or winkles.

   Sold for £8.00, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/zrj659j Antique/vintage Chantilly lace bonnet veil – repair /study / projects
Size: 22″ x 42″
Starting Price: £8.00
Auction ends: January 8, 2017 10:11 AM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments: An elaborate Chantilly hat veil. Note the top line of holes for threading the gathering ribbon. Elaborate romantic floral design, almost too detailed for a hat veil. No ombré shading, but various filling stitches and gimp work do gives some dimension to the halfstitch. An impressive design which has seen better days as far as condition goes.
Provenance: None cited.
Date: 3rd quarter 19th c.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Racroc splits, other holes and general wear.
Soilage: Looks clean but hard to tell with black lace.
Finish: No obvious creases or winkles.

   Sold £62.20, 8 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/z84ssju Antique Wood German? Belgium? Lace Maker Carving. Wonderful Piece
Size: Not given. Might be about 6″ high to scale with the hand in one photo.
Starting Price: $149.00
Auction ends: January 8, 2017 6:47 PM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller sophocles352, Ocala, Florida, United States
Comments: A wooden carving of a Belgian lacemaker, no maker given. Well detailed, with some staining and burning? coloration. We usually think of such pieces as German, but this is obviously a Belgian subject.
Provenance: None cited.
Date: 20th c.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: crack across the right shoulder.
Soilage: Hard to tell. Face looks clean.
Finish: Expected patina.

   Sold for $149.00, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/jjjyre4 19th C. handmade Point de paris centerpeice Dogs, Birds, Butterflies COLLECT
Size: 26″ diameter, lace is 5″ deep.
Starting Price: $325.00 Buy-it-Now or Make Offer
Auction ends: January 8, 2017 8:48 PM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller lacemerchant, Whiting, Indiana, United States
Comments: A table cover of Point de Paris with floral design including birds and dogs. That might be a butterfly above the dog.  Fairly complex, careful work. Note the eyelet embroidery in the center cloth.
Provenance: None cited.
Date: ~1900
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Nothing obvious for the photos.
Soilage: Seller cites ivory color.
Finish: Light wrinkling and some fold creases.

   Unsold.

http://tinyurl.com/jlvdol6 19th C. Handmade Chantilly Fall Cap and Lappets Rare COSTUME COLLECTOR
Size: 37″ long, 13″ center depth, 5.5″ max width lappets.
Starting Price: $165.00 Buy-it-Now or Make Offer
Auction ends: January 9, 2017 9:41 AM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller lacemerchant, Whiting, Indiana, United States
Comments: A Chantilly fallcap. The thread looks thick and black, probably a Belgian product.  Interesting design with three points on one side of the headpiece and one on the other side. You see this in Honiton sometimes.  The lappet ends are quit thick.  Floral design with honeycomb fillings.
Provenance: None cited.
Date: 4th quarter 19th c.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: A few loose threads, minor.  Occasional knot in the mesh, might be from changing threads?
Soilage: Looks clean, but hard to tell with black lace.
Finish: Light wrinkling and some fold creases.

   Buy-it-Now exercised.

http://tinyurl.com/jkrh7wd Antique 19thC Fine Hand Made Lace on Net White Bonnet Veil
Size: 13″ x 46″
Starting Price: $35.00
Auction ends: January 10, 2017 10:00 AM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller ogop, Lincoln, Massachusetts, United States
Comments: A probable Belgian needlelace applique on machine net. Given the rather large width and the rolled top edge, this might be cut down from a larger piece. Still, needlelace applique in a form like this is unusual. Light florals along the lower border and up the sides, single sprigs used as esprits.
Provenance: None cited.
Date: 4th quarter 19th c.
Condition:
Modifications: May be cut down from a larger piece.
Damage: Three pinholes in the tulle, 2 small breaks along bottom edge. A few pulls in the tulle.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: A little minor wrinkling. Nice drape to the net.

   Sold for $78.77, 5 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/j429c4l Antique Tiffany Carved Mother of Pearl Lace Fan 14k Gold Handle Signed 117DGZ
Size: 17.5″ x 10″
Starting Price: $249.99
Auction ends: January 10, 2017 12:14 PM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller gstroh, Rock Hall, Maryland, United States
Comments: A Point de Gaze fan with carved Mother of Pearl (Abalone) sticks.  It has the nicest repair to a guardstick I’ve ever seen. Excellent Art Nouveau floral design, no raised work. This is a higher end market piece, even without much in the way of decorative fillings. Comes with box.
Provenance: None cited.
Date: 4th quarter 19th c.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: One repaired stick. Lace looks OK.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: Expected fan creases.

   Sold for $338.00, 3 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/jutnlnm Rare Antique Handmade Maltese Collar
Size: Not given.
Starting Price: $48.00 Buy-it-Now or Make Offer
Auction ends: January 10, 2017 8:32 PM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller howard337, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Comments: A Beds insert with typical pattern of a single central piece with separate plaited edge added at the neckline and outer border. Note the raised tallies on the leaves in the central part. Good design, typical of Armstrong manufacture.
Provenance: None cited.
Date: 1st quarter 20th c.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   Buy-it-Now exercised.

http://tinyurl.com/z965reo BRUSSELS MIXED Lace Runner w 8 POINT DE GAXE Roses, Double Layer Leaves 43.5×17
Size: 17.5″ x 45.5″
Starting Price: $850.00 Buy-it-Now or Make Offer
Auction ends: January 11, 2017 5:39 AM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller curated_store, Dublin, Ohio, United States
Comments: A runner of Brussels Duchesse. I don’t think the petals in the Point de Gaze inserts are raised, but there is raised work against halfstitch background in the bobbinlace. Both in leaves and the swag-work. This commonly seen in higher quality Duchesse. Most of the Point de Gaze are single roses, except at the ends where there are rows of decorative ‘mode’ fillings with regular PtdG ground.  Unusual to see this quality Duchesse in table linens.
Provenance: None cited.
Date: 4th quarter 19th c.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Seller cites a light cream color. Also says it has been hand laundered (no details) and lightly pressed.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   Unsold.

http://tinyurl.com/gnjro3n Antique 72″x126″ CANTU/Figural Bobbin/Milanese Hand Made Lace Tablecloth-Putti
Size: 72″ x 126″
Starting Price: $750.00
Auction ends: January 11, 2017 10:25 AM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller ogop, Lincoln, Massachusetts, United States
Comments: A large tablecloth of Cantu bobbinlace. It has two techniques – the typical scrolling vines with 3-headed flowers and hooks, along with inserts of what might be called Point de Milan.  This is usually taken to mean pieced bobbinlace with a needle-made ground. The photos aren’t close enough to tell what kind of ground it has, it might be a bobbin plaited ground.  It is actually nice to see these two technique together, since it can often be difficult to attribute origin to this type of pieced lace.
Provenance: None cited.
Date: early 20th c.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/hbxzjbr Unusual Binche style snow ground bobbin lace inset COLLECT COSTUME DECOR
Size: 2.25″ x 3 yards
Starting Price: $145.00
Auction ends: January 11, 2017 11:45 AM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller lacemerchant, Whiting, Indiana, United States
Comments: This type of lace with the rather stylized large motifs and variations on snow grounds and fillings is sometimes seen in the French Alps lacemaking regions, like Queyras. They are typically freehand laces.
Provenance: None cited.
Date: 20th c.
Condition:
Modifications: Cut both ends.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles

   Sold for $185.30, 2 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/ha6ujky Vtg Antique Brussels Needle Point Lace 19th Century Ladies Cuffs Handmade
Size: each 3″ max x 9.25″
Starting Price: $45.00
Auction ends: January 11, 2017 1:07 PM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller twist-in-time, Pottstown, Pennsylvania, United States
Comments: Matching cuffs of Brussels bobbinlace applique on machine net. Buttonholed rings are used as esprits. Only some tiny needle-made knot fillings, and no raised work. Interesting shape and pattern.
Provenance: None cited.
Date: 4th quarter 19th c.
Condition:
Modifications: None
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/zat2ege Antique Italian Ecru Hand Made Bobbin Lace Tablecloth
Size: 76″ x 90″
Starting Price: $275.00
Auction ends: January 11, 2017 1:18 PM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller ogop, Lincoln, Massachusetts, United States
Comments: A l
Provenance: Probably and Italian piece.  Tape lace border, and what really strikes me is the extended Venise-type plaited center. I can’t find any seams, wonder how they got such a large piece done. Wish there were closer photos.
Date: 20th c.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles. Unused with original tag.

   Sold for $275.00, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/jtt5klc Exquisite Antique Intricate Lace Collar Victorian Handmade
Size: 25″ neckline, 5″ max depth
Starting Price: £30.00 Buy-it-Now or Make Offer
Auction ends: January 11, 2017 1:56 PM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller gate196, Fordingbridge, United Kingdom
Comments: An Irish crochet collar. Irregular picoted brides.  The non-traditional motifs have no raised work, but do have nicely finished edges. Some interesting filling stitches. A lot of square edges in the design, and most clothwork is double crochet. I think the thread might be linen, it has that kind of shine.
Provenance: None cited.
Date: 4th quarter 19th c.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Broken upper right tip.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   Unsold.

http://tinyurl.com/h7bcefr 190 ins fine antique 18th C Brussels Alencon lace border – provenence
Size: 2.5″ x 190″
Starting Price: £120.00
Auction ends: January 12, 2017 10:13 AM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments: A border of Louis XV style Alençon. The floral design is a little plain, without the typical Louis XV undulations. Might be a little later in style. Good decorative ‘mode’ fillings along the border and in flower centers – these really make the piece.
Provenance: From the collection of Margaret, Marchioness of Crewe, her daughter, the 9th Duchess of Roxburghe, and her great aunt, Lucy Cohen.
Date: 3rd quarter 18th c.
Condition:
Modifications: Cut both ends, secured on one end.
Damage: Some pulls and tiny repairs to the mesh. Unusual to find mesh of this period in such good condition.
Soilage: Seller cites mid ivory color.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   Sold for £123.00, 2 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/zgu48k7 antique IRISH CROCHET LACE COLLAR Round WIDE Shape Scalloped OPEN FLOWER PATTERN
Size: 16.5″ neckline, ~5″ to 5.5″ deep
Starting Price: $24.99
Auction ends: January 12, 2017 6:37 PM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller redgleen2, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Comments: An Irish Crochet collar with a lighter Rose of Sharon pattern inside, and heavier guipure motifs on the outside. This can be a very effective combination.  Good raised work in the motifs, and note the pinwheels of 3 shamrocks between the roses along the border.
Date: 4th quarter 19th c.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Yellowing along the neckline.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/j5oxp7n 91 ins antique vintage Brussels lace border
Size: 2.9″ x 91″
Starting Price: £25.00
Auction ends: January 13, 2017 10:54 AM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments: An interesting pieced lace with heavy gimp. It doesn’t have typical Bruges motifs, and I’m particularly struck by the motifs along the lower border. They resemble things found in Italian needlelaces.  It is possible this is an Italian piece. Interesting design, good technique.
Provenance: None cited.
Date: early 20th C?
Condition:
Modifications: Cut both ends.
Damage: A few loose threads.
Soilage: Seller cites pale ivory color.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/z4tkm82 Pair Antique 96″ Handmade Cantu Lace Runners Dogs Birds
Size: each 11″ x 96″
Starting Price: £575.00 Buy-it-Now or Make Offer
Auction ends: January 14, 2017 7:37 PM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller cayantiques, Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Comments: A pair of long Cantu lace runners with figural work. Most of the figures are embedded in the traditional cantu scrollwork. Birds have a bobbin-made ground inside ovals. These types of pieces don’t come up too often, but are a well recognized form.
Provenance: None cited.
Date: 1st quarter 20th c.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Seller cites white color, one has a dark spot and smaller lighter spto.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

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http://tinyurl.com/z2cayhb VERY FINE & GORGEOUS Antique 19thC Refectory Table Runner RETICELLA Lace & Linen
http://tinyurl.com/j9tly2m VERY FINE, VERY LOVELY Antique 19thC Refectory Table Runner RETICELLA Lace Linen
Size: 35″ x 56″
30″ x 42″
Starting Price: $350.00 Buy-it-Now on both
Auction ends: December 25, 2016 9:30 AM PST.
December 25, 2016 9:30 AM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller things*most*delightful, Sacramento, California, United States
Comments: These two pieces are quite similar. The first is a table cover of plain-weave linen with a reticella insert and a Venise-type plaited bobbinlace border.    The second os a patterned linen cover divided into three parts. Each has a reticella border, and they are divided by an insert with a technique I don’t recognize. It looks like Reticella, but is not really integrated into the cut and drawn linen like the reticella is. I think it is a single base thread buttonholed over, but am not certain. It has a Schiffli look. The same technique is used for the Punto in Aria edging.
High quality imitations of early linens were done in Italy, although at this time it’s very difficult to attribute a specific origin.  Perhaps Aemilia Ars.
Provenance: None cited.
Date: If Aemilia Ars, 1898-1914
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: A few detached brides on both.
Soilage: :Seller cites ecru color, with faint storage marks on both.
Finish: Fold creases on the first one.

      Buy-it-Now exercised on both items.

http://tinyurl.com/h266vub FAB 13-Piece ROSALINE PERLE Bobbin Lace Set: Long Runner (51″) & 12 Placemats
Size: runner: 51″ x 17-3/4″, 12 placemats ~16.5″ x 10-3/4″
Starting Price: $1,300.00 Buy-it-Now
Auction ends: December 26, 2016 8:57 AM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller curated_store, Dublin, Ohio, United States
Comments: A runner and 12 placemats edged in Rosaline Perlé. I’m not sure if the perls are bobbin or needle-made, but I suspect needle. Excellent design and technique. Quite unusual to find Rosaline used in a large table linen set.
Seller says the set might be unused since it came in the original packaging.
Provenance: None cited.
Date: Early 20th c.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: :Seller cites faint dark vertical fold lines in four placemats. Also says Soaked in “Restoration”, hand laundered, very lightly starched. “Restoration” is a powdered soap.
Finish: Slight creasing.

   Unsold.

http://tinyurl.com/jmznoo5 Antique Irish Crochet Lace Collar Collect Edwardian Victorian Textiles
Size: 20″ wide laid flat.
Starting Price: $150.00 Buy-it-Now or Make Offer
Auction ends: December 26, 2016 4:26 PM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller sohovintage1, Albertville, Minnesota, United States
Comments: An Irish Crochet collar with floral and pinwheel design. Crocheted loops used as picots on the brides.  Padded rings at the flower centers and also alone, perhaps to represent berries. Strong work, bold design.
Provenance: None cited.
Date: Early 20th c.
Condition:
Modifications: The neckline is covered with a tape, and might be cut underneath.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: :Looks a little beige in the photo.
Finish: No creasing or wrinkles.

   Unsold.

http://tinyurl.com/h7jlg2l FINE & BEAUTIFUL Antique POINT de PARIS Lace ~8 OVAL PLACEMATS~ DEEP LACE Linen
Size: 12.5″ x 17″
Starting Price: $325.00 Buy-it-Now
Auction ends: December 28, 2016 5:15 AM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller things*most*delightful, Sacramento, California, United States
Comments: A set of 8 placemats edged with Point de Paris lace, whitework embroidery and drawnwork in the cloth. Kind of a pottenkant design in the lace with some interesting filling stitches in the ‘pots’.
This seems to be the week for good table linens.
Provenance: None cited.
Date: Early 20th c.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: :Seller says it has been gently hand laundered. A few are a slightly darker shade.
Finish: No obvious creasing or wrinkles.

   Unsold.

http://tinyurl.com/hbr7wnz Pair antique/vintage Irish crochet lace cuffs
Size: 11″ x 4.75″ each.
Starting Price: £20.00
Auction ends: December 28, 2016 11:36 AM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments: A pair of Irish Crochet cuffs. Interesting design with a lot of elements – heavy floral and brides above, very light almost ‘snowflakes’ in the scallops. Well done rose in the top center with a little raised work. Seller thinks they might be designed to sit at the elbow.
Provenance: None cited.
Date: ~1900
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: :Seller cites antique white color.
Finish: No obvious creasing or wrinkles.

   Sold for £33.99, 3 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/jq5q7z2 2 antique/vintage Rosaline lace collars
Size: round collar neckline 15″, 2.8″ deep.  Standing collar 1.9″ x 13.5″
Starting Price: £30.00
Auction ends: December 28, 2016 11:43 AM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments: Two Rosaline collars.  The round collar has perls which look needle-made. The standing collar has no perls. Pieces like this are often paired with a flat collar or triangular dress insert. The standing collar has denser patterning, and no halfstitch shading. Halfstitch is extensively used in the round collar.
Provenance: None cited.
Date: 4th quarter 19th c.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Seller cites occasional broken bride. Standing collar has a little fraying in places.
Soilage: :Seller cites antique white color on the round collar, pale ivory on the standing collar.
Finish: No obvious creasing or wrinkles.

   Sold for £30.00, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/gt8yhxw 2 antique/vintage Honiton lace collars + single cuff
Size: not cited.
Starting Price: £15.00
Auction ends: December 28, 2016 11:48 AM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments: Two Honiton guipure collars and one cuff, they don’t match.  All snails/slugs style, and the middle one appears to have a heavy needle-made ground.  The work in the middle one is quite dense, and the trefoil leaves almost resemble Bruges work, but with no heavy gimp. The top one has picoted  plaited brides, brides in the cuff are plain.  All have good woven tally grid fillings. I especially like the rose/leaf combination in the cuff.   Altogether a nice set with varied styles.
Provenance: None cited.
Date: 4th quarter 19th c.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Seller cites occasional broken bride.
Soilage: Look clean.
Finish: No obvious creasing or wrinkles.

   Sold for £17.00, 2 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/hqd6z4j Antique Brussels Duchesse Bobbin Lace Stand Up Collar Excellent
Size: 50″ long, 6″ max width.
Starting Price: $145.00 Buy-it-Now or Make Offer
Auction ends: December 28, 2016 2:02 PM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller twist-in-time, Pottstown, Pennsylvania, United States
Comments: A Duchesse de Bruges shawl collar with lappet ends. There’s a separate narrow collar slightly gathered to the neckline; might be cut to fit toward the front. Some raised work along edges, but mostly gimp.  Picoted irregular plaited brides, and the little circles in the brides remind me of Bruges patterning. For the greater part the motifs are not typical Duchesse. Single woven tallies are the only fillings, no needle-work that I can see.
Provenance: None cited.
Date: 4th quarter 19th c.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Seller cites a few tan spots.
Finish: Back vertical fold line.

   Unsold.

http://tinyurl.com/gsr3vm8 Vtg Antique Early Needle Lace Venetian Flat Point Coraline or de France C1700
Size: 2.25″ x 23″
Starting Price: $235.00
Auction ends: December 29, 2016 2:02 PM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller twist-in-time, Pottstown, Pennsylvania, United States
Comments: There is no full picture of the whole piece.  Coraline or Point de France?  Hard to say, but Point de France does tend to have a hexagonal ground (note the unusual double picots). The swirling design of the clothwork perhaps doesn’t have the rigid symmetry of candelabra French designs which might mean Italian. The lower edge is quite elaborate, perhaps Italian. But we don’t have many documented Coraline examples, and those appear to be more sprawling in design  I think I’ll go with French on this one, but only about 60% sure.
Provenance: Ex. coll. Marian Powys
Date: 4th quarter 17th c.
Condition:
Modifications: One end is finished, can’t see the other end. Bobbin-made engrelure.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Seller cites a few tan spots.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/zpu7k3w ANTIQUE 19th CENTURY LADIES LACE EDGED HANDKERCHIEF HONITON LACE (4501)
Size: 12″ square
Starting Price: £4.99
Auction ends: December 29, 2016 10:10 PM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller wattnotts, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Comments: A Honiton handkerchief, snails/slugs style, hard to tell but I think the ground is a large hexagonal bobbin-made mesh. Thistle design in two corners. It looks like the photo has been taken from the back side.  The technique is a bit loose, with woven tally fillings. I especially like the ones used in the thistles.
Provenance: None cited.
Date: 4th quarter 19th c.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Breaks in the mesh. A few pinholes in the center cloth.
Soilage: Some localized brown spots in the lace and cloth.
Finish: Horizontal and vertical fold creases.

   Sold for £17.00, 5 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/gspotev 3 antique Bedfordshire lace collars
Size: top: neckline 18″ back depth 3.5″  middle: neckline 15″ back depth 3.5″
bottom: neckline 15″ back depth 3.2″
Starting Price: £12.00
Auction ends: December 29, 2016 11:54 PM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments: Three Beds collars The top two have something you see a lot of in beds, a patterned neckpiece with a separate edge frill.  In these two pieces the neckpieces are the same.  The bottom collar is made in one piece but still has the same two-part feel.  The designs are typical of what was done in the Armstrong workshop.
Provenance: None cited.
Date: 4th quarter 19th c.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Seller says one has some broken brides but I’m having trouble telling which one.
Soilage: They all look clean.
Finish: No obvious creases or winkles.

   Sold for £12.50, 2 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/gqmd7jx Antique Handmade Lace Lappet Scarf- Silk Malt
Size: 64″, max depth 6.5″
Starting Price: £140.00
Auction ends: December 30, 2016 5:08 AM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller pbur3053, Scottish Borders, United Kingdom
Comments: A white silk Maltese lappet scarf. The center piece alternates Maltese Crosses and flowers.  Outer edge is a series of guipure leaves bordered with woven leaf ‘wheat ear’ pattern. Good design with scalloped border.
Provenance: Sourced in Scotland.
Date: 1st quarter 20th c.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: No obvious creases or winkles.

   Unsold.

http://tinyurl.com/hndwzgg AB-163. FAN. NACRE WITH APPLICATION SILVER. MANUAL LACE. 19TH CENTURY
Size: 45 cm wide 24 cm long
Starting Price: £340.00 Buy-it- Now or Make Offer
Auction ends: December 31, 2016 1:01 AM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller art-collector-cat, Barcelona, Spain
Comments: A Brussels Duchesse fan with the bobbinlace a little on the Bruges side. A raised petal rose in the center Point de Gaze insert; side inserts are not raised. No raised work in the bobbinlace, and I don’t see any decorative filling stitches.  Inlaid Mother of Pearl sticks.
Provenance: None cited.
Date: ~1900.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: One restored stick.  Hard to tell with the lace – the images won’t come up when I click them.
Soilage: Looks a little beige.
Finish: Expected fan creases.

   Unsold.

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http://tinyurl.com/j285ugn A fine antique Nanduti lace sun lace pina thread shawl 1910s
Size: 58 cm x 194 cm
Starting Price: £92.00
Auction ends: December 11, 2016 9:40 AM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller linskapet, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries & Galloway DG6 4UU, United Kingdom
Comments: A Ñanduti rectangular shawl.  Interesting Sol motifs some of which which appear to be arranged in rows along the length of the piece. Smaller pieces of this quality usually have the palm leaf motif along the edge. But I’ve seen several rectangular shawls which do not, as in this piece. Piña fiber was used pretty exclusively in the Philippines, not Paraguay, and the Ñanduti pieces from South America are cotton.  The sol motifs in this piece are a little more open than typical, but I’m reasonably sure it’s a Paraguayan product.
Provenance: None cited.
Date: ~1950
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Seller says it has been carefully laundered but gives not details on the process. Now ‘snowy white’.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/gm692zu Antique/vintage fine Brussels applique lace handkerchief – from Paris
Size: 14″ square
Starting Price: £220.00
Auction ends: December 11, 2016 10:32 AM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments: A high-end market handkerchief of Brussels bobbinlace applique on machine net. Good technique in the floral design, and note the ring esprits scattered through the ground (probably needle made).  No elaborate ‘mode’ fillings, just a few knots and rings in flower centers. Also note the attention paid to the the lace where it meets the center cloth.
Provenance: Seller purchased it in Paris.
Date: 4th quarter 19th c.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Seller cites  a pale ivory color.  Small red rust marks in the lower left corner near the center cloth.
Finish: Horizontal fold crease.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/hcl3es8 A Beautiful Antique Brussels Point De Gaze Lappet C.1890
Size: 96 cm x 8 cm
Starting Price: £32.00
Auction ends: December 11, 2016 10:38 AM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller winterwonderlandfairy, london, United Kingdom
Comments: A lappet scarf with unusual ends, of Brussels Duchesse.  No raised work in the two Point de Gaze inserts – and note the elaborate 8-petaled decorative ‘mode’ filling. The bobbinlace is densely arranged toward the ends, more open near the center. Conventional motifs, no raised work in the bobbinlace.
Provenance: None cited.
Date: 4th quarter 19th c.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos. Per seller, there might be a pinhole in the PdG mesh, photos not close enough to tell.
Soilage: Seller cites  a few age marks. Has a beige color from the photos.
Finish: No obvious creases or winkles.

   Sold for £34.00, 2 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/grhm26d Beautiful antique French 19thC Chantilly lace crinoline shawl matilla sequins
Size: 120 cm x 265 cm
Starting Price: £280.00
Auction ends: December 11, 2016 11:11 AM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller linskapet, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries & Galloway DG6 4UU, United Kingdom
Comments: This is a handmade triangular Chantilly shawl – difficult from the photos to discern the pattern. But someone went to a lot of work to embroidery all the sequins and small beads on. I’m a big fan of these shawls, but not of the embroidery. It could probably be reversed.
Provenance: None cited.
Date: 3rd quarter 19th c.
Condition:
Modifications: The sequins are not original.
Damage: One small tear in the ground.
Soilage: Looks clean but hard to tell with black lace. Seller says some sequins tarnished.
Finish: No obvious creases or winkles.

   Sold for £300.00, 2 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/zp4m7ed Lovely Long Antique Brussels Lace Shawl Stole – Pretty Flowers
Size: 14.5″ x 106″
Starting Price: £92.00
Auction ends: December 11, 2016 1:34 PM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller pbur3053, Scottish Border, United Kingdom
Comments: A rectangular shawl of Brussels bobbinlace applique on machine net. A middle market piece with floral design and esprits in the ground. There is some bridework fillings in larger motifs at the end. Interesting decorative ‘mode’ fillings of needlemade ring and picoted knot grids.
Provenance: None cited.
Date: ~1900
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: A few pinholes in the tulle, minor.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: A little wrinkled, but it might just be the drape of the tulle.

   sold for £176.00, 4 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/zyww8ln Vintage – Antique Mother Of Pearl And Lace Hand Fan
Size: 24″ wide when open.
Starting Price: $19.99
Auction ends: December 12, 2016 11:13 AM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller silverado.2013, Bay Shore, New York, United States
Comments: A Point de Gaze fan with Mother of Pearl sticks. No raised work in the lace, and it has some good decorative ‘mode’ fillings. Good naturalistic design. Comes with original box  tassel.
Provenance: None cited.
Date: 4th quarter 19th c.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Lace has come away from the sticks at one end. Two broken sticks, also some repairs to the sticks. There are signs that the lace is tied to the sticks, which helps in condition.  Lace itself seems OK and PtdG ground is good from what I can see.
Soilage: A little beige.
Finish: Expected fan creases.

   Sold for $78.00, 10 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/zkmy532 19th C.Brussels bobbin and Point de Gaze needle lace Wide Edging COLLECT COSTUME
Size: 5″ x 2 yards 6″
Starting Price: $151.00
Auction ends: December 10, 2016 7:00 PM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller silverado.2013, Bay Shore, New York, United States
Comments: A border of Brussels bobbin and needlelace applique on machine net. The needlelace is whiter than the bobbinlace. Note the connected line of picots on the bottom edge and on some motifs – an imitation of Alençon horsehair. Raised rings and some grids of rings in various forms used as fillings in the needlelace. The bobbinlace is quite delicate with small motifs in vine patterns.  The needlelace design at the bottom is a little different from the rest of the design.
Provenance: None cited.
Date: 4th quarter 19th c.
Condition:
Modifications: Cut one end, can’t see the other end. Engrelure added.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Seller cites ivory/light ecru color.  The piece has been washed and seller says it is ‘clean’.
Finish: Some light creasing.

   Sold for $162.50, 2 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/hwto84l Elegant Antique HANDMADE HONITON LACE Collar and Lappet Excellent Condition
Size: 2″ wide with 3″ wide lappet bottom (not entirely sure what that means).
Starting Price: $17.00 Buy-it-Now
Auction ends: December 12, 2016 9:44 PM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller therookandtheraven, Santa Cruz, California, United States
Comments: A jabot with attached neckband of Bruges Bloemwerk. Very typical leaf and rose motifs with woven square fillings, and a little meshwork filling.  Nice bold design, unusual piece.
Provenance: Seller says it is ‘from Scotland’.
Date: 1st quarter 20th c.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   Sold for $14.90.

http://tinyurl.com/gtzx3od Vintage centerpiece Shadow work and point ground lace DECOR COLLECT
Size: 23.5″ x 15″. Lace ~2″ deep.
Starting Price: $31.00
Auction ends: December 13, 2016 9:08 AM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller lacemerchant, Whiting, Indiana, United States
Comments: A mat surrounded by an interesting Lille or Beveran border. Hard to tell but it might have been made to fit the piece.  Very unusual to see this type of lace used on linens.
Provenance: None cited.
Date: 1st quarter 20th c.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/jpx9gdl 19th Cent. Black Handmade Bedfordshire Bobbin Lace Large Bertha Collar / Capelet
Size: 13.75″ center back, 11.5″ front edges. Neckline 17.5″, outside edge 64″
Starting Price: $95.00
Auction ends: December 13, 2016 11:14 AM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller halcyonevintage, Woodinville, Washington, United States
Comments: A shawl collar of black silk guipure. I’ll say it is Le Puy given the elaborate ground around the neckline and the use of halfstitch in fillings.  The long narrow woven leaves  and halfstitch scalloped edging are also found in other Le Puy examples.
Provenance: None cited.
Date: ~1900
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Looks clean, but hard to tell with black lace.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   Sold for $95.00, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/zquofac Antique Handmade Honiton Lace Veil/Stole
Size: 34″ x 102″
Starting Price: $125.00 Buy-it-Now or Make Offer
Auction ends: December 17, 2016 9:43 AM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller chantillydreams, Bloomington, Indiana, United States
Comments: A rectangular shawl of bobbinlace applique on machine net. I think it’s Belgian, maybe from the Bruges area. Mainly because of the fairly simple motifs (although very nicely arranged), and the bar ground fillings. This would be an unusual piece for a Bloemwerk type of lace.
Provenance: None cited.
Date: ~1900
Condition:
Modifications: It is seamed across the middle.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   Buy-it-Now exercised for $125.00.

http://tinyurl.com/hgpug2t ANTIQUE FRENCH POINT DE GAZE LACE DOUBLE WING BUTTERFLY…EXCELLENT CONDITION
Size: 1″ x 1-3/4″
Starting Price: $65.00 Buy-it-Now or Make Offer
Auction ends: December 17, 2016 2:10 PM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller sewandso1, Sarasota, Florida, United STates
Comments: An interesting Point de Gaze butterfly. These are basically mid 20th century tourist items. The clothwork is very solid, and there are minimal decorative ‘mode’ fillings.  Very crisp, nicely made, but not as elaborate as other examples.
Provenance: None cited.
Date: mid 20th c.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   Unsold.

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http://tinyurl.com/zm29299 Beautiful Vtg Antique Black Chantilly Lace Collar Lappet Fichu
Size: 8.5″ back depth. length each side 38″, lappets 8″ max width
Starting Price: $49.00
Auction ends: December 4, 2016  6:45 AM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller kzfisch, Brielle, New Jersey, United States
Comments: A Chantilly shawl collar with long front lappets. From the very black look of the thread I’m guessing this is Belgian.  Floral design including roses center back, no ombré shad5ng. Interesting form that doesn’t come up too often, conventional design.
Provenance: None cited.
Date: ~1900
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Seller cites several small breaks in the mesh a a few loose threads along the edge.
Soilage: Nothing obvious from the photos, but hard to tell with black lace.
Finish: A little creased.

   Sold for $67.66, 3 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/h763xy5 ANTIQUE VINTAGE POINT DE GAZE FINE LACE COLLAR BRUSSELS
Size: 14″ neckline, 52″ outer edge, ~7″ deep
Starting Price: $99.00
Auction ends: December 4, 2016  6:50 AM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller mulgaking, Victoria, BC, Canada
Comments: A scalloped Brussels Duchesse collar or dress front with raised petal roses in the three Point de Gaze inserts. Raised work against halfstich background in the bobbinlace. Dense design of conventional motifs.
Provenance: None cited.
Date: 2nd half 19th c.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Seller cites ‘a couple of tiny breaks’.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: No obvious crease or wrinkles.

   Sold for $100.00, 2 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/zrrtjc3 BEAUTY ANTIQUE HANDMADE BRUSSELS DUCHESSE WITH POINT DE GAZE LACE COLLAR
Size: 43″ neckline, 72″ outside edge, 5.25 deep.
Starting Price: $210.00 Buy-it-Now or Make Offer
Auction ends: December 5, 2016  6:12 AM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller bonblue, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, United States
Comments: A bertha of Brussels Duchesse with raised petal roses in the three Point e Gaze inserts. No raised work in the bobbinlace – tending toward Bloemwerk in style with a simple gimp edge. Conventional motifs.
Provenance: None cited.
Date: 2nd half 19th c.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos. PdG mesh looks good.
Soilage: Some light brown stains.
Finish: No obvious crease or wrinkles.

   Unsold.

http://tinyurl.com/jxyycpd Antique LONG HAND MADE BOBBIN NEEDLE LACE BRUSSELS DUCHESSE 53″ X 5″ SPECIAL
Size: 53+” x 5″
Starting Price: $9.50
Auction ends: December 5, 2016  6:22 AM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller phippsfine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Comments: A narrow rectangular scarf of Duchesse de Bruges. Some raised work on halfstitch background in the strapwork. Crisp, bold design, good technique.
Provenance: None cited.
Date: 4th quarter 19th c.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Seller cites light ecru/off-white ivory color, with a few tiny age spots.
Finish: No obvious crease or wrinkles.

   Sold for $56.00, 5 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/hdacdsa 84 ins antique/vintage blonde lace border
Size: 2 pieces, 2.9″ x (56″, 28″)
Starting Price: £20.00
Auction ends: December 5, 2016  11:34 AM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments: Two sections of an interesting white silk blonde border. Light, sparse with some unusual stars held by very delicate tracery. Groups of 4 ‘esprits’ in the upper ground.The technique seems a little loose in the gimp areas.
Provenance: None cited.
Date: 4th quarter 19th c.
Condition:
Modifications: Cut all ends.
Damage: Seller cites occasional broken bride and small holes.
Soilage: Seller cites pale grey/cream color.
Finish: No obvious crease or wrinkles.

   Sold for £80.99, 5 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/hs4k27p A PAIR OF 18TH CENTURY BRUSSELS BOBBIN LACE LAPPETS WITH A DESIGN OF FLOWERS
Size: 3.5″ top x 21″
Starting Price: £90.00
Auction ends: December 5, 2016  12:34 PM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller garden*hill, Reading, United Kingdom
Comments: A pair of Brussels bobbinlace lappets with droschel ground. They have the undulating style of Louis XV, but the design has a simplicity and openness that signals a coming change to the much lighter designs in the last part of the 18th c. Not much variation in the filling stitches.
Provenance: None cited.
Date: ~1770
Condition:
Modifications: Cut upper ends with a strip of bobbinlace attached.
Damage: Holes in the droschel ground near the end of one lappet. Small holes and pinholes throughout.
Soilage: One dark brown stain, other localized light brown stains.
Finish: No obvious crease or wrinkles.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/z92qp8r late 19c Antique Original Irish Collar hand crochet lace beautiful victorian
Size: outside measurement 46″
Starting Price: $144.99 Buy-it-Now or Make Offer
Auction ends: December 5, 2016  4:23 PM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller orel126, Somerville, New Jersey, United States
Comments: An Irish Crochet dress front. This type of tight work with elaborate grounds is usually associated with French manufacture.  The design uses only one flower with slight variations, and a design of ovals around the neckline. Nice transition from the simple picoted square ground on top to the heavy Clones knots surrounded by flowers below.
Provenance: None cited.
Date: ~1900.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: No obvious crease or wrinkles.

   Unsold.

http://tinyurl.com/zryqjtf Antique/vintage white Irish crochet lace collar
Size: Not given.
Starting Price: £15.00
Auction ends: December 7, 2016 10:36 AM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments: An Irish crochet collar, Small motifs tightly woven with raised centers. And some interesting raised dots within the motifs.  Note also the Clones knots used as trefoils where brides meet. Scattered design, no symmetry.
Provenance: None cited.
Date: 4th quarter 19th c.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Seller cites very slight purplish discoloration here and there.
Finish: No obvious crease or wrinkles.

   Sold for £31.00, 3 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/hgmsceq Beautiful Handmade Brussels Duchesse Lace Wedding Handkerchief – EX cond.
Size: 13.25″ x 13″
Starting Price: $99.00
Auction ends: December 7, 2016 11:19 AM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller halcyonevintage, Woodinville, Washington, United States
Comments: A Duchesse de Bruges handkerchief. Raised work against halfstitch background in the strapwork. Excellent design and technique, well executed. It’s tending toward Bloemwerk techniques.
Provenance: None cited.
Date: ~1900
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: Slight wrinkling in the center cloth.

   Sold for $99.00, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/jksl6nz Antique Brussels Duchesse point de gaze lace collar 46″ x 6″ 1/2
Size: 46″ long x 6.5″ wide
Starting Price: $180.00 Buy-it-Now
Auction ends: December 7, 2016 5:33 PM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller tim9197, Westwood,  New Jersey, United States
Comments: A Duchesse de Bruges shawl collar with long front points. Raised petal roses are used along he edges next to the bobbinlace, while the Point de Gaze inserts have simple sprigs. Good raised work against halfstitch background in the bobbinlace.  The design is quite dense but note the leaf orientations. They almost look a little windswept.
Provenance: None cited.
Date: ~1900
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Seller cites ivory color.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

      Unsold.

http://tinyurl.com/jelxuyz ANTIQUE LACE-SUPERB LARGE 19THC. BRUSSELS LACE TRIANGULAR LACE SHAWL
Size: ~110″ x 57-58″
Starting Price: $2,950.00 Buy-it-Now or Make Offer
Auction ends: December 8, 2016 8:50 AM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller mithya, New York, United States
Comments: A triangular shawl of Brussels bobbinlace applique on machine net. Romantic floral design, and the motifs are quite large. Small circular esprits in the ground. A lot of these shawls are dated 3rd quarter 19th c, but I’m thinking given this might be a later piece. It doesn’t have the fine detail seen in earlier pieces.
Provenance: None cited.
Date: 4th quarter 19th c.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: One repair ~2.25″ (replacing the tulle), and a 1/4″ repair. A few small holes in the tulle, minor.
Soilage: Seller cites original cream patina.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   Unsold.

http://tinyurl.com/jm4f7u6 ANTIQUE LACE Magnificent Elaborate Brussels Point De Gaze Lace Handkerchief
Size: 12″ square
Starting Price: $495.00, $650.00 Buy-it-Now
Auction ends: December 8, 2016 12:37 PM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller howard337, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Comments: A Point de Gaze handkerchief with double raised petal roses.  Extensive decorative ‘mode’ fillings, both singly and in grid. Conventional floral design.
Provenance: Museum deaccession.
Date: 4th quarter 19th c.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos. PdG mesh looks good.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: Remnants of fold creases, and some slight wrinkling.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/z6fp7am ANTIQUE LACE Magnificent Elaborate Brussels Point De Gaze Lace Handkerchief
Size: 2.5-2.75″ wide, ~16.5″ neckline, 27.25″ outside edge.
Starting Price: $29.00
Auction ends: December 8, 2016 3:00 PM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller halcyonevintage, Woodinville, Washington, United States
Comments: This seems to be the week for good Duchesse de Bruges. Here’s another example, a small collar. The raised work on the ‘pansy’ designs along the outer edge really make this piece. It does a lot with conventional motifs.
Provenance: None cited.
Date: 4th quarter 19th c.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Seller cites some minor discoloration at back of neck.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   Sold for $29.00, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/jjmebxz LARGE ANTIQUE BRUSSELS POINT DE GAZE LACE AND MOTHER OF PEARL FAN 13 INCH / 33CM
Size: 13″ long
Starting Price: £10.00
Auction ends: December 8, 2016 11:04 AM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller colonelblimp, Ilminster, United Kingdom
Comments: A Point de Gaze fan with Mother of Pearl (Abalone) sticks and the original tassel. Raised petal roses, which is a little unusual for a fan. They add a stiffness that sometimes interferes with folding. Detailed romantic floral design, and I wonder that it wasn’t given better sticks.
Provenance: None cited.
Date: 3rd quarter 19th c.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Brown spots where attached to the sticks and elsewhere.
Finish: Expected fan creases.

   Sold for £99.00, 8 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/hdjfkwj Antique/vintage 19th C Brussels applique lace bonnet veil
Size: 14″ x 41″
Starting Price: £30.00
Auction ends: December 8, 2016 11:12 AM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments: A bonnet veil of Brussels bobbinlace applique on machine net.  The design is very simple, a short repeat narrow border, and widely scattered single leaf esprits in the ground.  It seems to have the nice dense tulle associated with Nottingham that drapes so well.
Provenance: None cited.
Date: 3rd quarter 19th c.
Condition:
Modifications: None. Some loose threads at the top where the engrelure is attached – this is not the narrow band with holes for stringing a ribbon.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/j6hq8n4 4  yards x 17″ VICTORIAN BRUSSELS APPLIQUE LACE Part of a wedding – dated 1854
Size: 4 yards 17″ long.
Starting Price: $99.00
Auction ends: December 8, 2016 7:00 PM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller bellajack, Dallas, Texas, United States
Comments: A crinoline flounce of Brussels bobbinlace applique on machine net. Some needle-made rings and knots used in grids as fillings. Romantic floral design with esprits in the upper ground. The design is a little tame for a crinoline flounce.
Provenance: None cited.
Date: A belt with an accompanying wedding gown with a name and date 1854. Seller says this piece was used as part of a veil.  Maybe 3rd quarter 19th c.
Condition:
Modifications: Can’t see the ends to tell if they are cut.
Damage: Pinholes and small holes in the tulle.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: Overall light wrinkling.

   Sold for $224.50, 6 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/z4wyse6 EVENTAIL XIX FAN LACE DENTELLE BRUXELLES GAMMA FÄCHER NACRE ASIE ABANICO ENCAJE
Size: 26cm long
Starting Price: $185.00 Buy-it-Now or Make Offer
Auction ends: December 9, 2016 3:02 AM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller pythie79, Paris, Ile-de-France, France
Comments: A fan of Duchesse de Bruges, with Mother of Pearl (Abalone) sticks. Interesting design with the swirls on the left hand side of the piece.  Interesting, and well done technically.
Provenance: None cited.
Date: None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: Expected fan creases.

   Unsold.

http://tinyurl.com/hb5ldx4 ELABORATE Antique c1880 Handmade BURANO LACE Antique BERTHA Collar GORGEOUS
Size: 36″ neckline, 96″ outside edge, 8″ deep
Starting Price: $495.00 Buy-it-Now
Auction ends: December 9, 2016 3:28 PM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller things*most*delightful, Sacramento, California, United States
Comments: A bertha of Burano needlelace. Large scrolling motifs with a lot of decorated clothwork. Decorative grid fillings
Provenance: None cited.
Date: ~1900
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Seller cites ecru color, a few light discolorations, and some storage darkening.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

    Unsold.

http://tinyurl.com/hjknou2 Antique 19thC Venetian ROSE POINT NEEDLE LACE Bertha Collar SHARP SCALLOPING
Size: 36″ neckline, 86″ outside edge, ~6″ deep.
Starting Price: $445.00 Buy-it-Now
Auction ends: December 9, 2016 5:21 PM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller things*most*delightful, Sacramento, California, United States
Comments: A bertha collar with pointed scallops of Venise needlelace, picoted bride connectors. I’m thinking it’s an Italian piece, especially given the rount motifs used along the outer edge. Also no real sculpting of the cordonnet. There’s a pattern repeat every three scallops.  Quite a sturdy piece.
Provenance: None cited.
Date: ~1900
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Seller cites one opening which I’m having trouble finding. A few detached brides.
Soilage: Seller cites a few light discolorations and storage darkening.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   Unsold.

http://tinyurl.com/zmb9ech 49″ Dress Insert/Panel? Antique 19thC Venetian ROSE POINT NEEDLE LACE Circlets.
Size: 49″ long, 9″ max width, 3.75″ near top flaring to 7″
Starting Price: $245.00 Buy-it-Now
Auction ends: December 9, 2016 5:35 PM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller things*most*delightful, Sacramento, California, United States
Comments: I agree with the seller, this looks like a front dress panel.  It has the same motifs as the previous bertha, and the edge treatment is the same. Must be part of a set.
Provenance: None cited.
Date: ~1900
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Seller cites a few light discolorations and storage darkening, especially at the sides.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   Unsold.

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http://tinyurl.com/juv4mgd Huge Chantilly Lace Triangular Crinoline Shawl – 1860s – Wonderful design
Size: Not given.
Starting Price: £65.00
Auction ends: November 27, 2016  7:34 AM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller supa_troopa, Redditch, Worcestershire, United Kingdom
Comments: A triangular Chantilly shawl. Fairly large motifs in the central floral design, in other places the motifs are more compact. No ombre shading. It can be difficult to maintain constant tension over large areas of half-stitch, and it’s nicely handled here. There’s no photo of the piece spread out, but you can see some nicely handled strapwork along the edges.
Provenance: None cited.
Date: 3rd quarter 19th c.
Condition:
Modifications: Two pieces modified and assembled together.
Damage: Scattered holes in the mesh.  Seller cites a repair to one corner.
Soilage: Nothing obvious from the photos, but hard to tell with black lace.
Finish: Looks like some creasing in the photos, but this might just be how the piece is draped.

  Sold for £265.00, 6 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/hgf3yh2 Antique Point d’Alençon Deep Lace Flounce, 1st Quarter 19th Century, 426 cms
Size: 5.75″ x 168″
Starting Price: £160.00
Auction ends: November 27, 2016  10:25 AM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller mummybuffy, Plymouth, United Kingdom
Comments: See also a matching, but slightly shorter length #291948684212.
Early 19th c Alençon border.  This is similar to but lighter than the later 8th c ‘Herren’ Alençon. It has 8 rows of ‘esprits’ in the form of small buds, and a single flower in the pointed scallops. This is a much more feminine design than earlier pieces, and is meant to be ruffled. The flowers have some decorative stitches in the clothwork, and ‘modes’ are limited to single or double rings.
Provenance: From a Cornish estate
Date: 3rd quarter 19th c.
Condition:
Modifications: One end cut, can’t see the other end. Engrelure added.
Damage: Réseau fin looks in good condition (unusual for a piece of this age) although seller cites ‘one or two stretches’ with no further details. The leaves in the lower flowers look to have holes, not enough closeups to really examine this.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/j957pjj 131 ins antique/vintage 19th C Brussels applique lace border – unused19th Century, 426 cms
Size: 5.75″ x 131″
Starting Price: £95.00
Auction ends: November 27, 2016  10:34 AM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments: A border of Brussels bobbinlace applique on machine net.  Three rows of small flowers used as esprits, and the main floral design is well defined and of excellent technique.  Picoted knot grids, rings, and plain knot grids used as fillings.
Provenance: None cited.
Date: 4th quarter 19th c.
Condition:
Modifications: One end cut, the other end is unfinished in the working process.
Damage: A rather crude repair to the mesh about 1/3rd of the way from the cut end. Hard to tell, but I’m wondering if t his isn’t the beginning of a repair that would have been made to a defect in the mesh.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: One vertical crease. Looks unused.

   Sold for £95.00, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/jtjwfun 106 ins antique/vintage 19th C scallop design Valenciennes lace border
Size: 2.75″ x 106″
Starting Price: £25.00
Auction ends: November 27, 2016  11:00 AM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments: A tightly woven Valenciennes border. Note the openwork along the lower border, both a chain of snowflakes and large diamond shaped motifs.Good bold design.
Provenance: None Cited.
Date: 2nd half 19th c.
Condition:
Modifications: Cut both ends.
Damage: Two places where top edge is broken.
Soilage: Seller cites dark cream color and some areas of dark brown age discoloration.
Finish: Small creases near one end at the top edge

   Sold for £29.00, 2 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/gu3uqs2 A Huge Antique Honiton Lace Bertha C.1890
Size: 180 cm x 36 cm (don’t know how those were taken)
Starting Price: £42.00
Auction ends: November 27, 2016  12:00 PM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller winterwonderlandfairy, london, United Kingdom
Comments: A collar with long front points or dress front of Honiton guipure. Snails/slugs style, scattered florals with a flower repeat along the outer edge. The inner neckline might be a separate addition – it has a needle-made ground not present in the main piece.  The whole design looks a little thrown together. Good technique with extensive leadwork fillings.
Provenance: None Cited.
Date: 3rd quarter 19th c.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: A few small repairs. One hole along the neckline. Difficult to assess since photography is done against a light colored background.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: Some soft fold creases.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/zfkeux6 Grand large volant de dentelle noire ancienne Chantilly? 5mAntique black lace
Size: 18 cm wide, two pieces, one 4m and one 1m
Starting Price: EUR 1.00
Auction ends: November 27, 2016  12:46 PM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller french-antique-international, Cadaujac, France
Comments: Two pieces of the same Chantilly flounce.  No ombre shading, no esprits in the ground.  Simple floral repeat with a wave band of honeycomb rings at the bottom.
Provenance: None Cited.
Date: 3rd quarter 19th c.
Condition:
Modifications: Can’t see the ends to tell if they are cut.
Damage: Occasional pull in the ground. Not many photos to assess.
Soilage: Looks clean, but hard to tell with black lace.
Finish: No obvious folds or creases, but few photos.

   Sold for 25.50 EUR, 4 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/qyry4da FRAMED HANDMADE Antique Vtg BELGIAN BRUSSELS POINT DE GAZE LACE WEDDING HAND FAN
Size: fan – 14.75″ x 26.75″
Starting Price: $2,499.99 Buy-it-Now or Make Offer
Auction ends: November 27, 2016  5:41 PM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller red*velvet*bench, United States
Comments: A high-end market Point de Gaze fan with carved and pierced Mother of Pearl (abalone) sticks. No raised work in the lace.  Extensive decorative ‘mode’ fillings, including chains and grids.  The design is very naturalistic with an asymmetric design. Excellent technique.
Provenance: None Cited.
Date: 3rd quarter 19th c.
Condition:
Modifications: Mounted in a gold case (17.5″ x 29.5″ x 2.5″)
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos, note there are few closeups.
Soilage: Seller cites mild age discoloration.
Finish: Expected fan creases.

   Unsold.

http://tinyurl.com/jrgouf4 Antique Handmade Lace Collar honiton bobbin lace
Size: 31″ neckline, 5″ max depth, 40″ outside measurement.
Starting Price: $125.00
Auction ends: November 27, 2016 6:38 PM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller ncnonny, New Milford, Connecticut, United States
Comments: A collar of Duchesse de Bruges. No raised work, but there is some interesting clothstitch inside halfstitch background in the end flowers and triangles along the neckline. Excellent technique and design.
Provenance: None Cited.
Date: 4th quarter 19th c.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: One brown spot near one end.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/hzequak RARE ORVIETO LACE Acorn Pattern Set 11 Coasters or Cocktail Napkins, Beige.
Size: ~5″ diameter
Starting Price: $115.00 Buy-it-Now
Auction ends: November 28, 2016 7:10 AM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller curated_store, Dublin, Ohio, United States
Comments: A set of 11 Orvieto crochet doilies. This particular acorn and oak leaf design has come up on Ebay before, but this is a new set. Orvieto comes up very rarely, and this seller has a set of placemats and napkins in what may be the same lace #351722957114.
Provenance: None Cited.
Date: 1st half 20th c.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Seller cites beige with a slight peach tinge. Picoted edge is lighter beige.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   Unsold.

http://tinyurl.com/zxpvjph 19th C. Point Ground handmade bobbin lace possibly Lille COLLECT COSTUME
Size: ~5″ diameter
Starting Price: $75.00
Auction ends: November 28, 2016 10:10 AM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller lacemerchant, Whiting, Indiana, United States
Comments: Border of “Bucks or perhaps Lille point ground lace. I think it’s a little too geometric for Lille, and favor more the English attribution. Note the interesting looped gimp treatment just below the ground.
Provenance: None Cited.
Date: ~1900
Condition:
Modifications: Cut both ends.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/h9hhnso 70 ins antique/vintage 19th C Brussels applique lace border – unused
Size: 3.2″ x 70″
Starting Price: £80.00
Auction ends: November 28, 2016  10:29 AM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments: A border of Brussels needle and bobbinlace applique on machine net. Fine technique, and note the grid of picoted and plain needlelace fillings in hexagonal needle-made cartouches. The loops below the upper flowers are also needlemade. Short repeat, nice presence.
Provenance: None cited.
Date: 4th quarter 19th c.
Condition:
Modifications: Can’t see the ends to tell if they are cut. Engrelure added.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Seller cites mid ivory color.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles from the photos. Looks unused.

   Sold for £82.00, 2 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/j53o9kn Mid C18 flounce of Brabant/ Flemish bobbin lace
Size: 13.25″ x 64″
Starting Price: £60.00
Auction ends: November 28, 2016  10:30 AM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller 999dogtoby, Bath, United Kingdom
Comments: Brabant lace is a general term for lace thought to have been made outside of Brussels. It varies a lot in quality. It is a pieced lace combining both bride and 6-pointed star grounds. This piece is typical with an undulating trail filled with vertical bars and zigzag connections. The speces in the trail have floral motifs with 6-pointed star ground. Elsewhere are individual motifs with bride gound.
Provenance: None given.
Date: 2nd quarter 18th c.
Condition:
Modifications: One end cut, can’t see the other end. Engrelure added.
Damage: Several small holes along the length.
Soilage: Beige tone.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   Sold for £135.00, 4 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/zm945hs Late C17 Milanese bobbin lace flounce
Size: 44″ 10+” + 1″ heading
Starting Price: £40.00
Auction ends: November 28, 2016  11:00 AM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller 999dogtoby, Bath, United Kingdom
Comments: A border of late 17th c Milanese with an elaborate floral design, and a double-headed eagle. Tightly woven and decorated clothwork as well as numerous fillings make this example very high in quality. The ground is a roseground variation, and note some woven leaves used as accents.  An additional border which might be Binche has been added at the bottom.  Wish there were more of this.
Provenance: None cited.
Date: 4th quarter 17th c.
Condition:
Modifications: Cut down, lower border is an addition.
Damage: Fraying along the edges, holes mostly in the ground.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles from the photos.

   Sold for £395.55, 4 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/zvc5pcw 62 ins antique Alencon lace border – provenance
Size: 2.2″ x 62″
Starting Price: £40.00
Auction ends: November 28, 2016  11:09 AM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments: A late 18th c Alençon border , réseau fin. Two rows of esprits above a very open and delicate lower border.  This is a very light lace, meant to be ruffled with a short repeat.
Provenance: From a collection put together by Peggy, the Marchioness of Crewe, her great aunt, Lucy Cohen, and Peggy’s daughter, Mary, the 9th Duchess of Roxburghe.
Date: 4th quarter 18th c.
Condition:
Modifications: Cut both ends, engrelure added.
Damage: Occasional pinhole in the mesh.  Looks like some repairs have been made.
Soilage: Seller cites mid ivory color.
Finish: Short creases in the mesh.

   Sold for £40.00, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/z237hdb Antique 19th C Fleur de Lys Valenciennes handkerchief with embroidered crest
Size: 13″ square.
Starting Price: £130.00
Auction ends: November 28, 2016  11:14 AM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments: This seller has several handkerchiefs from this collection. They are largely made up of early laces re-purposed as handkerchief edges (#332038687639, #232150942102, #332038702948). One with a Mechlin edge, #232155335710, has a more original work, even though the Mechlin is in the style of the mid 18th c.
I’ve been staring at this Valenciennes handkerchief for some time trying to decide if something similar is going on.  Many of the motifs (largely fleur de lis) do not match well in the pattern, however any joins are extremely well done.
Provenance: From a collection put together by Peggy, the Marchioness of Crewe, her great aunt, Lucy Cohen, and Peggy’s daughter, Mary, the 9th Duchess of Roxburghe.
Date: ~1900
Condition:
Modifications: Could be an assembly.
Damage: Occasional small hole in the mesh.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: Horizontal and vertical fold creases.

   Sold for £160.55, 4 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/hpw4epz 120 ins antique/vintage 19th C Valenciennes lace border
Size: 2.5″ x 120″
Starting Price: £25.00
Auction ends: November 28, 2016  11:20 AM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments: A round hole Valenciennes border. It has the look of 3rd quarter 18th c, plain clothwork with ‘line drawing’ to define the motifs. But it could be a later copy.  Would be nice to determine the fiber, linen or cotton.
Provenance: From a collection put together by Peggy, the Marchioness of Crewe, her great aunt, Lucy Cohen, and Peggy’s daughter, Mary, the 9th Duchess of Roxburghe.
Date: 4th quarter 18th c.
Condition:
Modifications: Cut both ends, engrelure added.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Seller cites dark cream color.
Finish: No obvious creases or folds.

   Sold for £26.00, 2 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/gw2ogkp A PAIR OF MID 18TH CENTURY BOBBIN LACE LAPPETS WITH A DESIGN OF VASES & FLOWERS
Size: 23″long, 5″ at tops.
Starting Price: £600.00
Auction ends: November 28, 2016  12:20 PM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller garden*hill, Reading, United Kingdom
Comments: I agree with the seller, these lappets have the feel of English Devon. Not quite as refined in design as contemporary Belgian examples. Motifs are made separately, connected with small brides, and they have the same snowflake fillings as Belgian work.  However an exact attribution is very difficult. See the example in the second photo of a set from my own collection, which I feel a little more confident in an English origin. But not much.
Provenance: None cited.
Date: 3rd quarter 18th c.
Condition:
Modifications: Tops look intact, but I’m not certain.
Damage: Seller cites one small opening and one broken bride.
Soilage: They look clean.
Finish: No obvious creases or folds.

      Sold for £1,031.00, 2 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/hk4cltx Antique Handmade BRUSSELS Bobbin LACE Bertha COLLAR Point de Gaze Layered Roses
Size: ~20″ x 18″
Starting Price: $49.99
Auction ends: November 29, 2016 7:42 AM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller winter-garden, West Palm Beach, Florida, United States
Comments: A Brussels Duchesse dress front with attached choker collar. Raised petal roses in the Point de Gaze inserts, quite naturalistic. Note the large filling of decorative ‘mode’ flowers in a grid pattern center front. Raised work in the bobbinlace swags. Dense floral design, excellent technique.
Provenance: None cited.
Date: 4th quarter 19th c.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Seller cites two tiny holes in the PtdG mesh and a few broken threads.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   Sold for $128.49, 5 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/jdxaqw3 Antique 19th Century Lace Fan Mother of Pearl in Antique Gold Frame Box
Size: frame- 22″ x 2″ x 15″
Starting Price: $325.00 Buy-it-Now or Make Offer
Auction ends: November 29, 2016  8:57 AM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller escolimited12011, Indian Head, Maryland, United States
Comments: A framed fan of Brussels bobbinlace applique on machine net, with Mother-of-Pearl plain sticks. Romantic floral design with flowers sweeping across the lace. Almost too elaborate for the plain MOP sticks. Original tassel attached.  Only a few needle-made rings used as accents.
Provenance: None cited.
Date: Belonged to the seller’s mother’s aunt from Bolivia.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: Expected fan fold creases.

   Unsold.

http://tinyurl.com/jkauos4 Antique Brussels Point de Gaze collar/ dress front with double petalled roses
Size: neckline to large rose, 23″. Entire neckline 45″.  Back depth 6″.
Starting Price: £450.00
Auction ends: November 29, 2016  10:38 AM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments: A high-end market Point de Gaze collar with long front points. Although there are large bobbin-made leaves, which pushes toward Point d’Angleterre, but still more Point de Gaze.  Multiple layers to the raised petal roses. These roses form a ‘necklace’ of flowers around the front. The piece is rather sparing of decorative fillings.
Provenance: None cited.
Date: None cited.
Condition:
Modifications: Late 19th c.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Seller cites pale ivory color, with slight pink discoloration to back neck.
Finish: Expected fan fold creases.

   Sold for 520.00, 2 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/jsv4pcg Antique English Bucks Point Bobbin Net Lace Shawl Veil 19th Century Victorian
Size: ~27.5″ x 106″
Starting Price: $425.00 Buy-it-Now or Make Offer
Auction ends: November 30, 2016 6:14 AM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller twist-in-time, Pottstown, Pennsylvania, United States
Comments: An unusual rectangular shawl of Bucks. Only three of these have come up for sale on Ebay in the past 5 years. They all have the same open design with large motifs and kat stitch fillings. This is an excellent example, with a little wear to the mesh.
Provenance: None cited.
Date: 3rd quarter 19th c.
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage: Small holes and pinholes scattered in the mesh, along with occasional fraying.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   Unsold.

http://tinyurl.com/hghdccg Historical lace collection – antique 19thC Flemish/Belgian Rosaline bobbin lace
Size: 6 cm x 498 cm
Starting Price: £180.00
Auction ends: November 30, 2016 9:02 AM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller linskapet, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries & Galloway DG8 4UU, United Kingdom
Comments: In the past two weeks a number of exceptionally long, excellent laces have appeared on Ebay, found by the seller in the Netherlands as a family collection stored in a box. Some are already on their way to join my own collection.  From the condition and general style I’m guessing these might date from around WWI.  This example is a Rosaline Perlé length, and the perls look needle-made. Short repeat, good technique.
Provenance: From the family of a Dutch Countess (Grav)
Date: I’m guessing around WWI
Condition:
Modifications: Can’t see the ends to tell if they are cut.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Seller says it is a little dusty with a few storage marks.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles. Looks unused.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/hc4t3mg Historical lace collection – antique 19thC Brussels Point de Gaze lace 580 cms
Size: 9.5 cm x 580 cm
Starting Price: £620.00
Auction ends: November 30, 2016 9:09 AM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller linskapet, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries & Galloway DG8 4UU, United Kingdom
Comments: Another long piece from the Grav box. Border of Point de Gaze, raised petal roses. Aside from the expected rows of rings, there are no decorative ‘mode’ fillings. Naturalistic florals, conventional design.
Provenance: From the family of a Dutch Countess (Grav)
Date: Maybe around 1900 for this piece.
Condition:
Modifications: Can’t see the ends to tell if they are cut.
Damage: Seller cites a few tiny holes at one end.
Soilage: Seller says it is a little dusty with a few storage marks.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/zlf4337 Historical lace collection – antique 19thC Flemish needlepoint 430 cms
Size: 14 cm x 430 cm
Starting Price: £360.00
Auction ends: November 30, 2016 9:12 AM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller linskapet, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries & Galloway DG8 4UU, United Kingdom
Comments: Another long piece from the Grav box. This one is a Venise needlelace, probably Belgian, although Italy is a possibility. No sculpting of the cordonnets, and no defined edges to the motifs. Patterned clothwork gives variety to the piece, and a standard openwork hole design is used for most fillings. Note the trefoils where brides meet.
Provenance: From the family of a Dutch Countess (Grav)
Date: I’m guessing around WWI
Condition:
Modifications: Can’t see the ends to tell if they are cut.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Seller says it is a little dusty with a few storage marks.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   No bids.

http://tinyurl.com/jaj28ve Historical lace collection – antique 19thC Brussels Point de Gaze lace 335 cms
Size: 335 cm x 8 cm
Starting Price: £260.00
Auction ends: November 30, 2016 9:17 AM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller linskapet, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries & Galloway DG8 4UU, United Kingdom
Comments: Another long piece from the Grav box.  Point de Gaz border with a single raised petal rose per repeat.  The design is quite simple, only fillings are single and chains of rings.
Provenance: From the family of a Dutch Countess (Grav)
Date: I’m guessing around WWI.
Condition:
Modifications: Can’t see the ends to tell if they are cut.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Seller says it is a little dusty with a few storage marks.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   Sold for £260.00, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/hv2u3rp Historical lace collection – antique 19thC Antwerp Mechlin handmade lace 471 cms
Size: 471 cm x 9 cm
Starting Price: £220.00
Auction ends: November 30, 2016 9:23 AM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller linskapet, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries & Galloway DG8 4UU, United Kingdom
Comments: Another long piece from the Grav box.  Point de Paris with large floral and leaf motifs in an undulating pattern. The fillings in the flowers might be more typical of Dutch work.  The motifs are fairly plain, but effective.
Provenance: From the family of a Dutch Countess (Grav)
Date: I’m guessing around WWI.
Condition:
Modifications: Can’t see the ends to tell if they are cut.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Seller says it is a little dusty with a few storage marks.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   Sold for £220.00, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/z39x324 Collection antique handmade lace in box – as found in France Point de Gaze etc.
Size: 32 lengths, some over 2 meters length, some shorter.
Starting Price: £180.00
Auction ends: November 30, 2016 10:27 AM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller linskapet, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries & Galloway DG8 4UU, United Kingdom
Comments: A collection of 32 borders including Valenciennes, Duchesse, Application, Point de Gaze and more.
Provenance: Found in France.
Date: Later 19th c.
Condition:
Modifications: Can’t see the ends to tell if they are cut.
Damage: Not evaluated.
Soilage: Not evaluated.
Finish: All rolled up.

   Sold for £236.00, 3 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/ztaumpy Belle bande volant dentelle de Valenciennes fine ancienne 4m antique French Lace
Size: 4.5 cm x 4 meters
Starting Price: EUR 1.00
Auction ends: November 30, 2016 12:12 PM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller french-antique-international, Cadaujac, France
Comments: A long length of Valenciennes. Very fine square mesh with a narrow repeat. Straight lower edge. I’ve sometimes seen this type of Val called Valenciennes d’Anglaise, although there’s no evidence it was made in England. The pattern derives from late 18th c work.
Provenance: Not given.
Date: Mid 19th c.
Condition:
Modifications: Can’t see the ends to tell if they are cut.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   Sold for 42.62 EUR, 5 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/zaqpl9q 108 ins antique/vintage 19th C Valenciennes lace border – feather plumes
Size: 1.9″ x 108″
Starting Price: £25.00
Auction ends: December 1, 2016 9:09 AM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, UK
Comments: Tightly woven long Valenciennes border. The plume design is unusual, as is the openwork along the bottom. Short repeat, single ‘esprit’ in the ground.
Provenance: From a French collector.
Date: 2nd half 19th c.
Condition:
Modifications: Ends cut, one end secured.
Damage: Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Seller cites occasional small brown age mark.
Finish: A few small creases.

   Sold for £58.00, 3 bidders.

http://tinyurl.com/zrnfpm5 190 ins fine antique 18th C Brussels Alencon lace border – provenance
Size: 2.5″ x 190″
Starting Price: £200.00
Auction ends: December 1, 2016 9:16 AM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller french-antique-international, Cadaujac, France
Comments: Alençon border with réseau fin, mid 18th c design. Several different decorative ‘mode’ fillings. No esprits, with a fairly simple floral design.
Provenance: From a collection put together by Peggy, the Marchioness of Crewe, her great aunt, Lucy Cohen, and Peggy’s daughter, Mary, the 9th Duchess of Roxburghe.
Date: 3rd quarter 18th c
Condition:
Modifications: Ends cut, one end secured.
Damage:  Ground in overall good condition, but you can see some small repairs.
Soilage: Seller cites ivory color.  Some brown spotting.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

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http://tinyurl.com/j8gm25v ANTIQUE RARE BURANO LACE LARGE BERTHA SHAWL EXTRAVAGANT ROMANTIC DESIGN
Size: 7″ wide, 39″ long.
Starting Price: $475.00 Buy-it-Now or Make Offer
Auction ends: December 1, 2016 10:04 AM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller heartnsoul1, Hollis, New Hampshire, United States
Comments: A Burano Bertha. Motifs are quite large, scroling leaves and flowers. Fairly simple fillings.
There is a similar bertha now listed on ebay, #142146011744.
Provenance: Museum deaccession.
Date: ~1900
Condition:
Modifications: None.
Damage:  Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Looks a little beige in the photos.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   Unsold.

http://tinyurl.com/gvqhgtw A79 ins antique/vintage 19th C Valenciennes lace border – flower sprig
Size: 2.3″ x 79″
Starting Price: £25.00
Auction ends: December 2, 2016 11:17 AM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments: A valenciennes border with scalloped edge.  Simple flower sprig design, snowflakes and beads in the lower border.  No esprits.
Provenance: From a French collector.
Date: 4th quarter 19th c.
Condition:
Modifications: Can’t see ends to tell if it is cut.
Damage:  Nothing obvious from the photos.
Soilage: Seller cites occasional brown age mark.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles. Only one photo of this piece.

   Sold for £25.00, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/jnrhko5 63 ins antique/vintage delicate 19th C Brussels applique lace border – unused
Size: 5.2″ x 63″
Starting Price: £45.00
Auction ends: December 2, 2016 11:40 AM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller derbeatle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Comments: A border of Brussels bobbinlace applique on machine net. Veryu delicate, well executed designs. Two rows of buds used as esprits in the upper ground. These nicely offset the more vertical design on the lower edge.
Provenance: None given.
Date: 4th quarter 19th c.
Condition:
Modifications: Both ends cut.
Damage:  Occasional pinhole in the tulle.
Soilage: Seller cites pale ivory color.
Finish: Slight creasing, minor.

   Sold for £45.00, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/zouwong Dentelle ancienne,style Point de Gaze rebrodé, XIXe,,antique lace, needle lace
Size: 10 cm x 1.97 m
Starting Price: £120.00
Auction ends: December 2, 2016 12:19 PM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller bethsalie, Paris, Île-de-France, France
Comments: A sophisticated border of Point de Gaze, with complex designs and heavy cordonnet, almost resembling Venise. The clothwork is also a bit heavier than normal, and note the extensive use of raised rings on top of clothwork. Note also the occasional picoted bride filling  This variation is occasionally seen in combination with more conventional Point de Gaze, in higher end market pieces.
Provenance: None given.
Date: 4th quarter 19th c.
Condition:
Modifications: Both ends cut.
Damage:  Occasional pinhole in the mesh.
Soilage: Looks clean.
Finish: No obvious creases or wrinkles.

   Sold for 120.00 EUR, 1 bidder.

http://tinyurl.com/j2lzc7o ANTIQUE FRENCH FAN MOTHER OF PEARL BRUSSELS LACE
Size: 24″ x 12.5″
Starting Price: $199.00 Buy-it-Now
Auction ends: December 3, 2016 9:57 AM PST.
Offered by: Ebay seller aspicarlos, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Comments: A fan of Brussels Duchesse with Mother of Pearl sticks. No raised work in the single Point de Gaze insert.  The dense floral design works very well, almost too sophisticated for the plan MOP sticks.  No raised work in the bobbinlace, just the usual Duchesse rolled technique giving definition to the motifs.
Provenance: None given.
Date: 4th quarter 19th c.
Condition:
Modifications: Both ends cut.
Damage:  Two broken sticks.
Soilage: Brown spots where glued to sticks.
Finish: Expected fan creases.

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