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Antique Linen # LI-86

Superb Needlepoint Cloth w/ Heraldic Coat of Arms

Circa 1915, this wonderful cloth was made by the lace makers of Belgium. The heraldic crest is the coat of arms for Belgium. The finest quality of needlepoint alternates with fine linen, cluny lace, raised satin stitch embroidery, and cutwork. The logo at the bottom of the crest "L'union Fait La Force" means "Strength through Unity".

Reserved

Antique Linen # LI-35

Magnificent Figural Needlepoint & Bobbin Lace Curtains

A rare and stunning pair of figural needlepoint and lace curtains. Circa late 19th C., these curtains were probably made in Burano. The design is opulent, with large central caryatids surrounded by masses of scrollwork, flowers, cherubim masks, urns and lyres. Large graceful swans are at the bottom of the panel. followed by a wide scalloped border of lace.

SOLD

Antique Linen # LI-88

Magnificent Figural Wedding Sheet

A true work of art!!! A rare and truly magnificent appenzel wedding sheet. The quality of whitework is of the highest order and the design absolutely brilliant. A large central cherub stands amidst wheat sheaths and flowers, with ornate scrollwork meandering throughout. Two vignettes are filled with love birds facing each other, with two other oval vignettes containing hearts. There are vases overflowing with flowers and a wide border of needlepoint lace. Made for a member of the Royal Family, intetwined "C" initials with a embroidered crown at the top.

Reserved

Antique Linen # LI-89

Circa 1920's Ornate Lace Chaise Cover & Cushion

A wonderful French tambour lace chaise cover and pillow embellished with tiny delicate silk ribbon rosettes. The floral decorations in combination with the lace and cream satin lining are so decorative. It is a rare set to find, especially in such good condition. The ribbon work flowers are quite exceptional. Fine detailed work and exceptional workmanship.

$ 895.00

Antique Linen # LI-87

Fine Whitework Linen Sheet w/ Ornate Lace

A very fine and elegant linen sheet with elaborate whitework embroidery, cutwork, and a wide panel of handmade lace. The lace is ornate with undulating flowers and vines, and vases filled with flowers. There are scattered birds in the lace design. The linen is excellent, fine and smooth as befits a sheet of this quality.

Reserved

Antique Linen # LI-62

Ornate Point De Paris, Milanese & Needlepoint Lace Cloth

A stunning linen tablecloth with a profuse variety of lace. The quality of the work is excellent and the design is extremely elegant. Superior reticella lace, whitework, Point De Paris, and needlepoint laces are quite exhuberant throughout the design. Exceptional workmanship in design and quality.

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Antique Linen # LI-96

Fine Italian Bobbin & Needlepoint Lace Table Runner

A stunning combination! Elegant scrollwork design throughout this table runner which measures apprx. 138" long by 30" wide. Circa 1930's, the quality of work is very fine and the design element is quite elegant. Lovely for table or can be used in other ways. Good condition.

Reserved

Antique Linen # LI-61

Circa 1900's, Fine Brussels Lace Cloth w/ Napkins

The original tags are still attached to this lovely set. Designed by the firm of "Maison Renee Foiret" in Brussels. A fine and elegant tablecloth with a excellent design. Measuring apprx. 100" by 72" wide, with twelve matching napkins measuring 17". In good, unused condition.

SOLD

Antique Linen # LI-49

Large 170" Figural Tablecloth

A stunning tablecloth that measures apprx. 170" long by 80" wide. Circa 1890-1900's, the quality of work is exceptional on this tablecloth. There is a profuse amount of raised satin-stitch embroidery, numerous Reticella insertions, and ornate filet lace. The vignettes in the corners are done in needlepoint. An elegant tablecloth with exceptional size.

SOLD

Antique Linen # LI-52

Bobbin Lace Cloth w/ Gryphons

A large handmade bobbin lace tablecloth or bedspread, with a very ornate design. The design is of large flowers, undulating vines and leaves, and mythological birds.

Price Upon Request

Antique Linen # LI-90

Lovely Italian Figural Oval Tablecloth

A ornate Italian oval figural tablecloth with elaborate figural needlepoint vignettes surrounded by figurals and birds worked in figural lace. The satin-stitch embroidery and cutwork are worked over almost the entire cloth, and the quality of the work is quite exceptional.

Reserved

Antique Linen # LI-91

Elaborate Italian Figural Needlepoint & Filet Lace Cloth

A beautiful Italian figural cloth with a wide figural border of filet lace. The central linen panel is heavily embellished with satin-stitch embroidery cutwork and vignettes filled with needlepoint figurals, with smaller vignettes depicting vases and flowers. The very wide filet border is shaded filet work, with large figurals, cherubs, vases, birds, and mythological winged creatures are in abundance. This tablecloth has exceptional workmanship.

Reserved

Antique Linen # LI-92

Superb Pair of Figural Curtains

A wonderful pair of curtains with a central large vignette of filet lace which measures apprx. 45". The scale is quite outstanding with winged figurals, cherubs, bows, and mythological winged sphinx. Made of natural linen with raised satin-stitch embroidery and cutwork with a further wide filet insertion near the bottom. It is extremely rare to find such a beautiful pair of curtains!!

Price Upon Request

Antique Linen # LI-93

Ornate Italian Handmade Banquet Tablecloth

A elaborate Italian banquet tablecloth measuring apprx. 144" by 70" wide. The design is excellent, very pleasing to the eye and the quality of workmanship is very good indeed. Circa 1920-30's, the design is lush and opulent and would add an elegance to the table. In good condition.

Reserved

Antique Linen # LI-54

Ornate Filet & Cutwork Cloth

There is a profuse amount of fine filet lace, Reticella lace, and raised satin-stitch embroidery on this lovely tablecloth. The cloth is further enhanced by large oval vignettes filled with figural ladies holding musical instruments, and also a central shaped insertion worked in needlepoint lace.

SOLD

Antique Linen # LI-63

Exquisite Whitework Tablecloth w/ Buddhist Sages

A rare and outstanding linen tablecloth with an exceptional design. Seven Buddist Sages are worked in superb raised satin-stitch embroidery. This produces a three-dimensional effect on the cloth, with oriental symbols in the center, and finished off with a scalloped lishui border. The design is extremely rare to find in table linens, and the quality of whitework is absolutely superb.

SOLD

Antique Linen # LI-97

Large Round Figural Lace Tablecloth

A fine and large Italian round tablecloth measuring apprx. 82" round with masses of cutwork, embroidery, and large vignettes. Some of the shaped vignettes are filled with filet lace depicting a pastoral scene of a figural, dog, and bird. The other vignettes are filled with a classical figure with a child again in a pastoral scene. A very ornate cloth with nice quality work.

$ 1,600.00

Antique Linen # LI-76

Ornate Needlepoint Lace Placemats

A set of eight placemats with a lovely design of vases and flowers. The shape and design of these placemats are superb. The central ornate vase overflows with flowers and leaves, with elaborate raised needlepoint throughout the placemats.

SOLD

Antique Linen # LI-77

Lovely Figural Cantu Lace Placemat Set

This lovely placemat set is quite unusual, as the shape of the runner and placemats is extremely rare to find. Good quality Cantu lace with figurals that have raised work in the design. There are eight placemats.

SOLD

Antique Linen # LI-66

Elaborate Italian Tablecloth w/ Needlepoint Lace

Circa 1900's, a very beautiful Italian handmade lace tablecloth with ornate needlepoint lace, filet lace, and embroidery. The quality of the needlepoint lace is exceptional. Measuring apprx. 110" by almost 72".

SOLD

Antique Linen # LI-98

Elegant Pillowcases w/ Point De Paris Lace

It is quite rare to find pillowcases edged with Point De Paris, and this pair has the finest Point De Paris lace combined with superb embroidery. The flower swags are beautifully embroidered and there is a very ornate whitework monogram. The quality of linen used is exceptionally fine.

$ 395.00

Antique Linen # LI-95

Elegant Alencon Tablecloth w/ Napkins

Circa 1930's, a lovely design on this very elegant tablecloth measuring apprx. 139-140" by 70" wide. It comes with fourteen large linen and lace napkins with monogram "AMD". The monogram is very ornate and so does not detract in any way. The napkins measure 21".

$ 895.00

Antique Linen # LI-72

Fine Brussels Lace Round Cloth

A lovely round table center with a fine and ornate Brussels Duchesse lace wide border. Measuring apprx. 28", and in very good condition.

$ 245.00

Antique Linen # LI-82

Elegant Table Runner w/ Point De Paris

An elegant linen table runner with hand-made Point De Paris lace. The design of Gryphons and trees is worked with very fine threads.

Reserved

Antique Linen # LI-74

Lovely Figural Cantu Lace Runner

A very fine and ornate Cantu lace runner with ladies in classical dress on each end. Measuring apprx. 43" by 16" wide. In good condition, one small spot.

SOLD

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