Valenciennes lace lappet circa 1780 Valenciennes lace lappet circa 1780 size 3.75 by 61 inches label mark on one end otherwise excellent condition
Circa: 1780
Condition: used excellent
Size: 3.75 by 61 inches
Color: cream
Country of Origin: FR
Manufacturer: French lace  

Fine Burano lace circa 1740-60 Fine Burano lace circa 1740-60 size (3pcs) one is 3.5 by 203 inches, one is 20 inches and the other is 21 inches for a total of 244 inches of this lace, all excellent condition, feels soft, fine handwork.
Circa: 1750
Condition: used excellent
Size: 3.5 by 244 inches
Color: cream
Country of Origin: IT
Manufacturer: Italian lace  

Fine point D'Angleterre circa 1840-50 Fine point D'Angleterre circa 1840-50 size 6 by 60 inches, very fine example of this lace, excellent condition
Circa: 1840
Condition: used excellent
Size: 6 by 60 inches
Color: cream
Country of Origin: BE
Manufacturer: Belgian lace  

Fine handmade Antwerp bobbin lace mid 1700s Fine handmade Antwerp bobbin lace mid 1700s. This cream bibbin lace measures 4.25 by 62 inches, the design elements are organic with flowers and a ribbon like pattern, very striking, beautiful handwork; note the Potten Kant mesh with varied design work for added interest. This lace is in excellent, strong condition, one end is finished and one end has been cut. This came from a family that has been dealing in lace since the mid 1800s, this was part of their private collection, I will give the provenance to the buyer. This is a fine example of this type of lace!
Circa: 1750
Condition: excellent
Size: 4.25 by 62 inches
Color: cream
Country of Origin: BE
Manufacturer: Belgian lace  

Handmade Burano needle lace tie circa 1770 Handmade Burano needle lace tie circa 1770. This cream lace tie measures 2.25 by 74 inches, it tapers to 1.5 inches in the center and the ends. The design elements are organic with flowers scattered over the handmade mesh, lovelu handwork! There are 4 little broken bridges; the tie is otherwise in excellent condition. This came from a family that has been dealing in lace since the mid 1800s, this was part of their private collection, I will give the provenance to the buyer. This piece could still be used today.
Circa: 1770
Condition: used very good
Size: 2.25 by 74 inches
Color: cream
Country of Origin: IT
Manufacturer: Italian lace  

Handmade Mechlin bobbin lace lappet circa 1730 Handmade Mechlin bobbin lace lappet circa 1730. This cream lace lappet measures 3 by 37.5 inches, The design elements are organic with lovely flowers and classic scrolls. The lace is very fine with ornamental mesh Partridge eyes and Armure, beautiful and skilled handwork! There is a center join, the lappet is in excellent, strong condition. This came from a family that has been dealing in lace since the mid 1800s, this was part of their private collection, I will give the provenance to the buyer.
Circa: 1730
Condition: used excellent
Size: 3 by 37.5 inches
Color: cream
Country of Origin: BE
Manufacturer: Belgian lace  

Handmade linen Milanese bobbin lace circa 1600s Handmade linen Milanese bobbin lace circa 1600s. This cream linen lace measures 10.25 by 145 inches (4yards 1 inch). The design elements are organic with stylized flowers in a pretty, flowing, scrolling pattern, lovely handwork. There are 2 small stains, this lace is otherwise in excellent, strong condition, quite remarkable, really. This came from a family that has been dealing in lace since the mid 1800s, this was part of their private collection, I will give the provenance to the buyer. This lace has the wonderful hand of early linen, buttery soft and smooth.
Circa: 1670
Condition: used excellent
Size: 10.25 by 145 inches (4yards 1 inch)
Color: cream
Country of Origin: IT
Manufacturer: Milanese lace  

Handmade Burano needle lace tie circa mid 1700s Handmade Burano needle lace tie circa mid 1700s. This cream lace tie measures 1.75 by 44.5 inches, the design elements are organic, the needle work is very find in the clothwork. There is 1 5mm hole, the lace is otherwise in very good, strong condition. This would make a lovely tie to wear around the neck in a bow. This came from a family that has been dealing in lace since the mid 1800s, this was part of their private collection, I will give the provenance to the buyer.
Circa: 1750
Condition: used, 1 small hole
Size: 1.75 by 44.5 inches
Color: cream
Country of Origin: IT
Manufacturer: Italian lace  

Handmade Point D’Angleterre lace lappet circa 1790 Handmade Point D’Angleterre lace lappet circa 1790. There are 2 pieces of this lace each measuring 3.75 by 22 inches, the design elements are organic with pretty stylized flowers. The mesh on the edges is similar to the type of lace used in Point de gaze but it is braided in 4 strands rather than the on strand used in de gaze lace, you need at least 10x magnification to see this. There are some small breaks in the mesh, the lace is otherwise in very good, strong condition. This came from a family that has been dealing in lace since the mid 1800s, this was part of their private collection, I will give the provenance to the buyer.
Circa: 1790
Condition: used, a few sm breaks, very good
Size: 2 pieces of this lace each measuring 3.75 by 22 inches
Color: cream
Manufacturer: European lace  

Handmade Mechlin bobbin lac lappet circa 1740 Handmade Mechlin bobbin lac lappet circa 1740. This cream lace lappet measures 3 by 47 inches. The design elements are organic with stylized flowers and interesting ornamental filling stitches, lovely handwork. This lace is in excellent, strong condition. This came from a family that has been dealing in lace since the mid 1800s, this was part of their private collection, I will give the provenance to the buyer. It still has the tag from the family.
Circa: 1740
Condition: used, excellent
Size: 3 by 47 inches
Color: cream
Country of Origin: BE
Manufacturer: European lace