Handmade linen point de Venise needle lace circa late 17th century Early handmade linen Point de Venise needle lace piece museum de-accession probably late 17th century. This lace piece measures 7.5 inches deep at the center and is 22 inches long at the top and 30 inches long at the bottom, it is early lace recycled into another use in the 19th century, since early lace has always been very expensive this was a common practice. The lacework is quite fine and the organic design elements and the spacing of the bridges are typical of those from the 17th century, the lace also has the cold feel of very early lace. There are some small repairs here and there which is not surprising given the age of the lace, it is still supple and strong with the fluid feel of early lace!  

Bobbin lace handmade silk circa 1850's This is a length of mid 1800's black silk bobbin lace. This handmade lace measures 41 by 5.25 inches, it is made from two 3 inch deep lengths sewn together. There are quite a few holes in this lace which is usually the case of this type of lace as the black dyes at the time were unstable so the lace is fragile and best used for display only.  

French lace flounce This is a beautiful never used Black French lace flounce. The lace measures 83 inches long and is 8.5 inches deep, it is in excellent condition with its original tag on it. This looks like it dates from the 30's, it feels like rayon. This is a nice lace that is very usable.  

WIDE Irish Limerick lace flounce hand embroidered mid 1800's gorgeous! This is a GORGEOUS WIDE Limerick lace flounce with hand embroidered flowers from the mid 1800’s de-accessioned from a museum. This lace measures 24 inches deep and is 72 inches long, it is made using machine made net upon which the designs are hand embroidered, this one has flowering vines and beautiful roses with filling stitches called sanding which is seen on the finest linens, it is time consuming to do but gives a marvelous 3-d effect to the finished work! There are just a couple of teensy broken threads in the mesh, the lace is otherwise in excellent condition, it is the light tea color of antique lace of this age. This is one of the finest examples of Limerick lace that I have seen, it would be fabulous on a gown!  

WIDE Irish Limerick lace flounce hand embroidered mid 1800's gorgeous! This is a GORGEOUS WIDE Limerick lace flounce with hand embroidered flowers from the mid 1800’s de-accessioned from a museum. This lace measures 18.5 inches wide and is 70 inches long, it is made using machine made net upon which the designs are hand embroidered, this one has flowering vines and beautiful roses with filling stitches called sanding which is seen on the finest linens, it is time consuming to do but gives a marvelous 3-d effect to the finished work! There is just one teensy hole in the mesh, the lace is otherwise in excellent condition, it is the light tea color of antique lace of this age. This is one of the finest examples of Limerick lace that I have seen, it would be fabulous on a gown!  

Wide cotton flounce machine embroidered whitework late 1800's This is a length of wide cotton flounce with cutwork and machine embroidery from the late 1800’’s. This flounce measures 13 inches wide and is 98 inches long, the edges are scalloped. There are a few small holes and some small stains, it is otherwise in good condition, I have washed and pressed it.  

WIDE Limerick lace or embroidered net lace flounce circa 1850-1870's This is a gorgeous WIDE Limerick lace flounce with Tambour stitching from the 3rd quarter of the 1800's. This white lace flounce measures 29 inches deep and is 151 inches long, that's 4 yards 7 inches! This lace is made by using machine made net and embroidering the lovely designs onto the net. This piece was cut (and finished stitched at the top to make a finished edge) off a much larger piece, possibly a cathedral length veil judging by the length or perhaps the bottom of a gown however both ends are finished as can be seen in the pictures. There are 6 teensy holes in the mesh of only a stitch or 2 at most, it is otherwise in excellent condition, clean and pressed. This is a beautiful piece!
Condition: Used  

Wide lace flounce circa 2nd quarter 1800s Wide lace flounce circa 2nd quarter 1800s. This lace flounce measures 7.25 inches deep and is 31 inches long, it is machine made with the designs outlined in thread by hand. The design elements are floral with big dogwood blossoms floating amid scrolls. There are about 12 holes in the mesh ranging in size from 1/2 inch down to small. Still its lovely lace to use for a project.  

WIDE Brussels applique lace flounce, handmade circa mid 1800s Lovely WIDE Brussels appliqué lace flounce, handmade circa mid 1800s. This light tea colored lace flounce measures 16 inches deep and 60 inches long, it is made by using machine made lace and hand stitching handmade bobbin lace onto the mesh, then cutting out areas and adding needle lace filling stitches. The design elements are floral with large swags and beautiful stylized flowers. There are 9 holes in the mesh, the smallest is about 3mm and the largest is dime size, the lace is otherwise in very good condition. The wide flounces like this are getting harder to find!
Circa: mid 1800s
Condition: good, some flaws
Size: 16 by 60 inches
Color: light tea
Country of Origin: BE  

2 lengths wide cotton Milanese lace circa late 1800s Lot of 2 lengths of wide cotton handmade Milanese type lace circa late 1800s. This cream lace lot consists of 2 pieces, one measures 9 by 98 and the other 9 by 100. The lace has finished ends, the design elements are floral, I took one pic with my hand in it to give you an idea of the pattern size, its large. The lace is in excellent condition, I washed this and pressed it as I was going to use it for a project and changed my mind, so here it is!
Circa: late 1800s
Condition: excellent
Size: 9 by 98 inches and 9 by 100 inches
Color: cream
Country of Origin: IT