CIRCA 17THC. EXQUISITE VENETIAN GROS POINT LACE FLOUNCE

CIRCA 17THC.EXQUISITE VENETIAN GROS POINT LACE FLOUNCE. Superb workmanship on this lavish Venetian Gros Point lace. The measurement is quite astonishing, it measures apprx. almost 4 yards long, 142-144 by 9 inches. Centimeters apprx. almost 365.76cm by 22.86cm.The design is quite beautiful with arching florals and leaves and lovely raised cordonet. I can only imagine this was either made for the Church or for someone so very rich. It is extremely rare to find such a long length Of Venetian Gros Point.This lace was the most sought after in the 17THC.-18THC by the nobility.One can see many images of the lace on portraits during this period in museums . Grinling Gibbons, the master woodcarver for King George 1, Charles 11   also commissioned by many Churches, including St Paul's Cathedral,  Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Palace. He was deeply inspired by the beauty of Gros Point lace  where one of the finest examples of his carving of this lace is at Chatsworth House. A exquisite offering, both in rarity, design and workmanship. There are a few openings on one end and some scattered brides, all minor to the totality of condition. Lace is in very good strong condition. (Item #AL630)

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CIRCA 1800's, ELEGANT WHITEWORK HANDKERCHIEF W/ ORNATE MONOGRAM

CIRCA 1800's, ELEGANT WHITEWORK HANDKERCHIEF W/ORNATE MONOGRAM. Beautiful whitework embroidery on this wonderful handkerchief. Measuring approx. 15". In very good condition. This came form a fine museum deaccession of handkerchiefs.

Item #ALH97

FINE BRUSSELS NEEDLE LACE HANDKERCHIEF

FINE BRUSSELS NEEDLEPOINT LACE HANDKERCHIEF. A elegant handkerchief  with really fine Needle lace edging. There are tiny amazing wheels with intricate centers all around the handkerchief. Measuring approx. 10 3/4". In very good condition, the item seems unused. This comes from a museum deaccession.

Item # ALH96

CIRCA 1900, LOVELY WHITEWORK HANDKERCHEF

CIRCA 1900, LOVELY WHITEWORK HANDKERCHIEF. The finest whitework embroidery on this fine organdy. A unmade up handkerchief that measures approx.11 1/2". The embroidery is quite outstanding.In good unused condition.This comes from a museum deaccession.

Item # ALH95

CIRCA 19THC.ELABORATE LAWN HANDKERCHIEF WITH SUPERB VALENCIENNE LACE

CIRCA 19THC.ELABORATE LAWN HANDKERCHIEF W/ SUPERB VALENCIENNE LACE. Quite a ornate design on this lovely handkerchief! The finest lawn has been used at the center with a tiny elaborate whitework embroidered monogram tied with florals and a bow. There are pretty scalloped Valencienne lace insertion alternating with lawn and then a wide border of lace on the edge.A beautiful hanky! Measuring approx.11 1/2 ". In very good condition. All of the handkerchiefs listed came from a very good museum deaccession.Most of these were never used and retain their original cream patina.

Item #ALH 94

CIRCA 19THC. CHARMING VALENCIENNE LACE HANDKERCHIEF W/MONOGRAM

CIRCA 19THC.CHARMINGVALENCIENNE LACE HANDKERCHIEF W/MONOGRAM. Superb lawn on this wonderful handkerchief withheld made Valenienne lace and a beautiful whitework elaborate monogram. Measuring approx.12 1/2". In very good condition. The handkerchief comes form a fine museum deaccession.

Item #ALH93

BEAUTIFUL LAWN HANDKERCHIEF WITH VALENCIENNE LACE

BEAUTIFUL LAWN HANKERCHIEF WITH VALENCIENNE LACE. This is a wonderful handkerchief, both in design and workmanship.A very fine lawn center is surrounded by fine hand made Valencienne lace. Measuring approx.12". In very good codnition. The handkerchief comes from a superb museum deaccession of lovely handkerchiefs.

Item # ALH92