CIRCA 1900's, FINE 82" ROUND ITALIAN LINEN TABLECLOTH W/FIGURES,ANIMALS

CIRCA 1900's,FINE 82" ROUND ITALIAN LINEN TABLECLOTH W/FIGURES,ANIMALS. I fine Italian linen round tablecloth measuring apprx. 82" with handmade Filet lace. Reticella and raised sating stitch embroidery. There are numerous Filet lace insertion with images of ladies in classical dress, children, assorted animals ,Gods, Goddesses  and heraldic insertions. In very good condition, there is one very tiny hole in linen center, a couple of minor openings in Filet but overall in very good STRONG condition. (Item #)

EXQUISITE BANQUET TABLECLOTH W/BRUSSELS DUCHESSE,POINT DE GAZE LACE

EXQUISITE BANQUET TABLECLOTH W/BRUSSELS DUCHESSE,POINT DE GAZE LACE. This wonderful banquet tablecloth measures apprx. almost 150 by 70 inches, 381 cm by 177.8cm.I have had only three of this type of tablecloths in all the years I have been selling. Obviously someone very wealthy commissioned this cloth and had put at it's center a beautiful Brussels lace shawl and then had raised whitework satin stitch embroidery worked around the design.The lace was backed with net as it was very rare to use such good lace on a tablecloth.The last two I had, had large crowns and came from a estate that belonged to a royal family.Everything about this cloth is superb, the Brussels lace is ornate with lovely large florals, meandering scrollwork, tiny needlelace designs and large ovals containing Point De Gaze floral bouquets. The lace part extended down the center so guests would have had their plates on the linen part.A stunning cloth in every respect. In very good strong condition, this cloth almost seems unused and came from a estate deaccession in England. (Item #)

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CIRCA 1890-1900's, EXQUISITE BURANO LACE BANQUET TABLECLOTH

CIRCA 1680-1720,RARE INFANT'S SILK CHRISTENING ROBE W/EMBROIDERY

CIRCA 1680-1720,RARE INFANT'S SILK CHRISTENING ROBE W/EMBROIDERY.A RARE ensemble. A wonderful early christening ensemble consisting of a infants robe , cover and sleeves.The cream silk of course is  absolutely luminous and the design has wonderful meandering vines,leaves and large blossoms with a deep border on the front and back and and again a wide border all the way up the shirt with silk ribbons attached at the center. There is a matching large silk measuring apprx. 42" by 33".This piece has a wide border of the florals on three sides, the top part is plain and so it is possible this was used as a cover for the infant.There are also a matching pair of sleeves .The ensemble is in amazing condition, it has one small wear area at top of bodice near seam and a few light storage stains, minor. The set came from England and although I am not sure of provenance, I was told it belonged to a very aristocratic family.This of course makes sense because the quality of the silk and the superb embroidery was exceptional.A beautiful set for Museum or  collector. (Item #EI54)

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RARE 17THC.EMBROIDERED STOMACHER W/POLYCHROME EMBROIDERY

RARE  17THC.EMBROIDERED STOMACHER W/POLYCHROME EMBROIDERY. Circa 1600's,a wonderful ladies stomacher with a embroidered front worked with polychrome silk threads.The design of large florals is quite superb, the colors are still bright and the needlework is extremely well done.The edges and front flap are bound with metallic and silk crossed cord.The lining on the back of the stomacher is printed and seems almost like a bizarre design.The design has undulating vines, acorns, fruit ad leaves.A Museum quality offering, wonderful for the collector of early clothing and textiles.In very good strong condition.( Item # EI53)

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CIRCA 18THC.SUPERB CHILD'S DAMASK BONNET W/POLYCHROME EMBROIDERY

CIRCA 18THC.SUPERB CHILD'S DAMASK BONNET W/POLYCHROME EMBROIDERY.Circa 1700's,a fine child's silk Damask  bonnet embroidered with raised satin stitch polychrome silk thread and embellished with metallic embroidery.The elegant design of meandering vines, florals,and metallic embroidery have been beautifully executed.The edge of the cap is finished off with a ornate wide scalloped border.The interior of the bonnet is lovely, made of Dutch or European chintz, and portrays large scale roses and flowers.A wonderful child's cap for the early collector.(Item #EI55)

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CIRCA 18THC.LOVELY CHILD'S WHITEWORK BONNET WITH HOLLIE POINT

CIRCA 18THC.LOVELY CHILD'S WHITEWORK BONNET WITH HOLLIE POINT. A lovely bonnet composed of embroidered whitework ,very fine Drawnwork ,with Valencienne lace and a lovely crown of Hollie Point Lace. The crown is surrounded by very fine feather stitch embroidery. The Hollie Point is wonderful, the design has a central urn with flowers and more flowers at the top of the crown.The bonnet is surrounded by two layers of Valencienne lace. In very good condition, a few tiny age spots that will come up.A lovely item for the lace collector or children's collector. (Item #ACC242)

CIRCA 1920, LOVELY FRENCH NORMANDY LACE BEDSPREAD

CIRCA 1920,  LOVELY FRENCH NORMANDY BEDSPREAD

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