Majestic Brussels Lace Shawl w/ Point De Gaze Lace

A sumptious shawl! Splendid both in design and workmanship, with a elaborate design of flowing vines, leaves, and flowers. Superbly worked, large oval vignettes contain large three-dimensional roses, some measuring 4 1/2" across. The scale of the design is dramatic, this is the pinnacle of Brussels lace, truly museum quality. Measuring apprx. 123" by 38", 312 cm by almost 97 cm.

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Exquisite Brussels Point De Gaze Lace w/ Cherubs

A rare and wonderful oval table center of Brussels Point De Gaze lace. A superb design with large ornate cherubs and doves, meandering vines and large three-dimensional roses. A gorgeous piece for the Brussels lace collector, superior in design and workmanship.

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Rare & Exquisite Blonde Chantilly Lace Bedspread w/ Cherubs

A museum piece! The most exquisite hand-made blonde chantilly lace bedspread that I have ever seen. The lace was never really made into such large pieces so this must have been a special commision where money was simply not an issue. Large needlepoint cherubs with beautiful faces are worked at the top, with ornate vases and flowers throughout the bedspread.

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Magnificent & Rare Aemilia Ars Reticella Table Cloth

A rare and wonderful example of the magnificent lace produced by the society under the tutelage of the Countess Lina Cavazza Bianconcini during the 19th C. Inspired by the poet and artist Alfonso Rubbiani, the Aemlia Ars society brought together the finest artists, craftsmen, and wealthy donors in order to promote traditional skills. The astonishing piece was specially commissioned by a wealthy American. The lace design has numerous assorted animals, unicorns, dragons, birds, and urns overflowing with flowers.

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Rare 18th C. Figural Lace Lappets

Circa 1700's, a rare and superb pair of Flemish lace lappets depicting the God Neptune and the water nymph Amphitrite who later became his consort. The Queen of the Sea holds a conch to her lips, perhaps to soothe Neptune, who was prone to rage. The lappets are beautifully worked with an excellent design, and are simply a work of art. Each lappet measures apprx. 14" by 3 3/4" each. Excellent condition.

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Circa 1800, Rare & Superb French Needle Lace

A magnificent lace! Possibly Argentan or Alencon, the design on the lace is wonderful, with a beautiful trellis like design filled with assorted needlepoint fillings above the scalloped needlepoint shaped leaves. A joyous garland of tiny flowers followed by scattered fine Point De Esprit completes this beautiful design. The needlework is absoluttely impeccable, the design magnificent. A wonderful piece for the lace collector.

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Exquisite Brussels Point De Gaze Lappets w/ Roses

A amaziing Brussels Point De Gaze lappet with the most exquisite workmanship. The design is quite exceptional with large oval vignettes filled with floral bouquets and lovely large three-dimensional roses.

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Lovely 19th C. Whitework & Bobbin Lace Triangular Shawl

Circa late 1800's, a gorgeous fine lawn triangular shawl with lovely design of whitework flowers, garlands and leaves, and finished off with a wide lace border. Measuring 110" by 50" at widest part.

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Magnificent Bedspread w/ Brussels Lace, Whitework, Etc.

A very beautiful composite bedspread with a central square of ornate whitework fond de bonet. There are numerous laces, Brussels Point De Gaze, Brussels bobbin laces, Valencienne, Irish limerick lace, etc. There are so many lengths of fine handmade laces. Superb, beautiful, and amazing!

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Circa 19th C. Exquisite Brussels Duchesse Shawl

This large Brussels Duchesse shawl has a bold and intricate design. A beautiful shawl that can also be used as a wedding veil if one desired. The large roses, meandering leaves and vines, tulips, and lilies all have raised outline cordonets. The combination of flowers and the scale of the design are quite superb.

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Superb Appenzel Pillow Cover w/ Figurals & Cherubs, Etc.

The very best of appenzel work with the most elaborate design! A ornate central medallion depicts a shepherd and sheperdess amidst a pastorial scene, with lambs grazing nearby. The outer embroidered circle has wonderful flower swags and scattered delightful tiny cherubs. A excellent item for the appenzel collector.

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Circa 1860, Ornate Brussels Point De Gaze Collar

A lovely elegant Brussels collar with large three-dimensional roses, sumptious scrollwork, and the finest needlepoint insertions. The finest thread has been used, and the handmade ground is also quite exceptional.

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Fine 19th C. Point De Gaze Lappet

Circa 1860's, this very beautiful Brussels Point De Gaze lappet is quite superior both in design and workmanship. A few minor pinprick openings, minor. The lappet seems to have been rarely used. Measuring apprx. 49" by 5" at widest part.

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Circa 1860, Lovely Rosaline Bertha Collar

A lovely Rosaline lace bertha collar with extremely fine workmanship and design. Masses of undulating vines, flowers and leaves throughout. A excellent example of rosaline lace.

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Exquisite Brussels Point De Gaze Shawl

Circa 1860, a beautiful design and excellent quality workmanship on this superb large Brussels Point De Gaze shawl. The net ground is also handmade, always a sign of the best quality in Brussels lace. This has 34-35 roses with raised three-dimensional petals, masses of flowers, leaves, scrollwork, and scattered Point De Esprit. A beautiful example, absolutely encrusted with fine work.

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Circa 1800's, Fine Hankerchief w/ Whitework & Valencienne Lace

Circa 1800's, a fine lawn hankerchief with a elaborate monogram, fine whitework flowers, and Valencienne lace on the scalloped embroidery edges. Measuring apprx. 19".

$ 150.00

Lovely 19th C. Brussels Applique Lace Shawl

Circa 1860's, a lovely large Brussels applique shaped triangular shawl with a meandering garland of flowers and leaves on all the scalloped edges. There is a wider decorative design at the center of the shawl.

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Superb Brussels Point De Gaze Collar

Circa late 1800's, a very beautiful Brussels Point De Gaze collar with superb workmanship. The design is excellent! Measuring apprx. 13" around neckline, apprx. 10" at widest part.

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Elaborate Brussels Point De Gaze Flounce

Circa 1860, a long flounce of Brussels Point De Gaze measuring 194" by 6 1/2", 493 cm by 16 cm. The net is encrusted with fine workmanship, the design of large floral sprays is surrounded by ornate scrollwork and Point D'Esprit.

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Exquisite Appenzel Pillow Cover w/ "Celebration of Harvest" Theme

A lovely scene! Men and women dancing and feasting while celebrating the harvest. The central vignette has a musician playing, a man and woman dancing while others converse. The pastoral theme has clouds overhead a dog playing, architectual designs, and all encircled by a wide border overflowing with fruit and vegetables. The outer design has meandering vine, flowers, and leaves enhanced with a bobbin lace border.

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Superb 19th C. Brussels Lace Wedding Veil

Circa 1860's, a lovely ethereal Brussels lace wedding veil with a delicate design. Meandering vines, flowers, and leaves throughout the veil with more profuse and dense work in the four corners and on the scalloped edges. The design is extremely elegant, with fine thread used and superior workmanship. A lovely veil for the bride or it can be used as a mantilla.

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Exquisite Brussels Point De Gaze Flounce

A truly stunning flounce of Brussels Point De Gaze. Numerous gorgeous large roses, hydrangas, exotic leaves, and trailing garlands of flowers throughout the lace are enhanced by the scattered Point De Esprit. Fine undulating scrollwork and tiny needlepoint fillings are abundant in the design. A gorgeous lace with flowers measuring 3 inches. Exceptional in every way!

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Fine Lawn Hankerchief w/ Embroidery

Circa 19th Century, a lovely fine lawn hankerchief with a ornate floral design. The combination of cream lawn with lighter cream embroidery is quite elegant. Fine needlepoint fillings and drawnwork, and embroidered scalloped edges complete the design.

$ 195.00

Lovely 19th C. Whitework Hankerchief w/ Valencienne Lace

Fine and artistic whitework embroidery worked in the flower swagged wreath on this hankerchief. The workmanship is extremely good, the lawn gossamer in texture. A lovely hankerchief, measuring 17 1/2".

$ 195.00

Elaborate 19th C. Brussels Lace Shawl w/ Point De Gaze

Circa 1860's, a very ornate and beautifully designed Brussels lace triangular lace shawl with large vignettes filled with decorative Point De Gaze flowers. Excellent workmanship on this lovely shawl.

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Exquisite Lace Panel w/ Needlepoint Cherubs

Circa 1890-1900, a elaborate lace panel with a exceptional flowing design. There are two large needlepoint cherubs holding wreaths with flowers and a enclosed heart. Possibly a wedding panel, the design is embellished with swags of flowers, ribbons, ornate bunches of wheat, and musical instruments. Superb workmanship and a gorgeous design!

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Exquisite "Notre Dame" Appenzel Hankerchief

The whitework embroidery on these beautiful "Grand Tour" hankerchiefs is quite amazing. The detailed work both on the Notre Dame and the floral wreath surrounding the vignette is absolutely superb. A wok of art!

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Ornate 19th C. Brussels Point De Gaze Lappet

A lovely lappet with superb workmanship and an excellent design. Filled entirely with flower bouquets, a attractive trellis work design, decorative scrollwork, and fine scattered Point De Esprit. The quality of needlework is first class, the design elaborate and quite impressive.

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Circa 1860, Fine Brussels Lace Triangular Lace Shawl

A large ornate 19th C. Brussels lace shawl with a central large scaled floral design, scattered flower bouquets and undulating vines. Measuring apprx. 125" by almost 62" or 318 cm by 156 cm.

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Superb 143" Brussels Point De Gaze Lace Flounce

A wonderful long flounce of Brussels Point De Gaze with elaborate garland vignettes filled with fine needlepoint fillings, masses of ornate scrollwork, floral bouquets, and scattered Point De Esprit throughout the lace. Excellent design and workmanship.

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Fine "Hotel De Ville" Appenzel Hankerchief

Another stunning appenzel "Grand Tour" hankerchief. The whitework embroidery is superb, with detailed architectual elements. Fine needlepoint fillings fill the windows and a lavish wreath of flowers, leaves, and vines. Excellent design and workmanship.

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Circa 19th C. Ornate Brussels Point De Gaze Lace Flounce

Gorgeous large three-dimensional roses, flower banquets, meandering vines, ornate scrollwork, and scattered Point De Esprit are in abundance throughout the design. Lovely hyndrangas also are in the design, this is quite rare to find. A beautiful long flounce with a gorgeous design and quality workmanship.

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Excellent Brussels Point De Gaze Collar

A stunning large Brussels Point De Gaze lace collar. The workmanship is superb, the design excellent with large three-dimensional roses. This collar has everything that is considered the best in Brussels lace.

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Exquisite 19th C. Round Brussels Lace Tablecloth w/ Point De Gaze

A rare round Brussels lace table cover or large parasol cover. A superb design, with ornate Brussels Duchesse bobbin lace. The design is entirely filled with masses of flowers, vines, leaves and scrollwork, and large oval vignettes filled with three-dimensional roses. Superb quality and workmanship.

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Magnificent Appenzel "Grand Tour" Hankerchief

The appenzel whitework embroidery is stunning! A most lavish hankerchief with scenes of the "Duomo in Milan", "Porta Vercellina", "Palazzo Di Governo", and "Porto Romana". The detailed architecture, figurals, and landscape scenes are truly amazing!

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Magnificent Appenzel Hankerchief of "Vincent De Paul"

Absolutely astonishing level of workmanship! It is almost impossible to imagine the dexterity and skill that would have been needed to accomplish such detailed and superb work. The architecture of the Church is surrounded by a lavish and detailed wreath of beautifully decorated flowers with fine detailed steps, street lamps, terraces, columns, and landscape, edged with handmade bobbin lace edging. A architectual gem copied beautifully on this hankerchief.

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Superb Appenzel "Grand Tour" Hankerchief of Rome

Astonishing level of whitework embroidery on this superb "Grand Tour" hankerchief. A wonderful landscape with detailed work on the basilica, with a wreath of decorative flowers surrounding the scene.

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Superb Appenzel Hankerchief of Coloseum in Rome

A beautiful "Grand Tour" hankerchief of the Coloseum in Rome. Fine detailed workmanship on the building with tiny needlepoint fillings and a wonderful large garland of grapes, vines, flowers, and leaves.

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Exquisite Grand Tour Handkerchief "Windsor Castle"

Astonishing appenzel embroidery on this superb "Grand Tour" handkerchief. Windsor Castle is surrounded by a lush landscape, a pond with swans and two large ornate street lamps festooned with flower swags and decorative royal banners. Both in design and workmanship this handkerchief is a testament to the skill of a master lace maker.

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Finest Appenzel "Grand Tour" Hankerchief of Barcelona

Astonishing level of Appenzel embroidery on this "Grand Tour" hankerchief. The architectual elements are quite superb with the finest whitework embroidery, fine needlepoint fillings for the windows and a lovely garland of flowers, vines and leaves that almost completely surrounds the architecture. A magnificent hankerchief!

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Superb Brussels Point De Gaze Fan Leaf

A lovely Brussels Point De Gaze fan leaf with a very ornate design and fine workmanship. The design is quite lovely with undulating vines and leaves, with three-dimensional roses, ornate scrollwork, and a lovely wide overflowing border.

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Exquisite "Grand Tour" Appenzel Hankerchief "Place Stanislaus Nancy"

A superb appenzel "Grand Tour" hankerchief of "Place Stanislaus Nancy". The whitework embroidery is quite superb and the design of course is exquisite. A lovely wine floral wreath surrounds the building with numerous fine columns, and fine needlepoint used in the windows. A work of art!

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Circa 1860's, Fine Brussels Lace Shawl w/ Bows

Circa late 1800's, a very pretty Brussels lace shawl with a full design. On each end there is a large bouquet tied with a large bow with masses of vines, flowers, and leaves throughout the shawl.

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Circa 1800's, Elegant Ladies Lawn Shawl w/ Whitework Embroidery

Circa early 1800's, a delicate lawn ladies shawl with a ornate boteh design on each end. Elaborate vines, flowers, and leaves are enhanced by fine drawnwork throughout the shawl. Measuring apprx. 94" by 26".

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Exquisite Brussels Point De Gaze Hankerchief

A stunning hankerchief! The workmanship is quite astonishing and the design is of the highest order. A lovely trellis design is worked entirely around the hankerchief with large florals and leaves, meandering vines and flower swags. The hankerchief also has a unusual shell-like design worked around the inner border. This superb hankerchief is quite superior, my thoughts are that the designer and lacemaker were probably quite important.

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Lovely Brussels Lace Wedding Veil

This veil has a central panel of fine silk Crepe de Chene with two wide Brussels lace flounces on either side, and one flounce of Point De Gaze at the bottom. The veil was probably made in the early 1900's, with lace that dates from the 1800's. A elegant veil or the lace can be used.

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Superb 19th C. Brussels Lace Triangular Shawl

A gorgeous Brussels lace shawl! Circa 1860's, these lovely triangular shawls are quite rare to find. This one has a delicate and ethereal design. Large elegant floral bouquets, masses of scrollwork, flowers and vines, with delicate Point De Esprit in this lovely design.

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Magnificent Brussels Lace Oval Wedding Veil

A magnificent Brussels lace oval wedding veil with a rare and unusual design comprised of the finest quality Brussels Duchesse and Rosepoint lace. This amazing veil measures 3 yards and 24" long. The quality of the lace is excellent, a superb piece for the lace collector or the bride.

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