CIRCA 1730, EXQUISITE VALENCIENNE LACE LAPPETS,HEADRESS

CIRCA 1730,EXQUISITE VALENCIENNE LACE LAPPETS,HEADRESS. This is certainly one of the most beautiful lappets I have come across.The lappet and headdress not only has the most wonderful design, there  are meandering vines and florals, diamond shaped designs, all worked with the most exceptional flax thread. The lace also has a "Cinq-Trous" ground. A dense beautiful design and perfection in the workmanship , one could not ask for no more in a piece of lace.The lace seems unused and came from a early lace collection.. there are a few small storage spots, which I consider absolutely minor. The lappet seems as if it was never used and was in storage for many years. Over many years I have bought from different sources some of this amazing collection.I came across some of the lace collection well over 15 years ago.I bought the majority of it then, and  over the years, I bought more from different sources. One begins to recognize that the true original collector was either a museum or one of the most amazing collectors I have come across in almost 45 years.All pieces were truly superb.The lappet itself is as light as a feather, I am amazed at it's very existence!! Photographs never do real justice to the finest  lace like this, true collectors and lacemakers will understand that, it is only seeing it in person can one understand the skill of the lacemaker who created this magnificent piece.

Item #AL1199

 

Item #AL1198

 

Item #AL1197

 

CIRCA 1700, FINE, ETHEREAL VALENCIENNE LACE BORDER

CIRCA 1700, FINE AND ETHEREAL VALENCIENNE LACE BORDER. I simply love these early laces.. they are so very fine. the linen flax is so light in the hand and as light as a feather. The lace has a lovely design of meandering large vines, floral and leaves with intricate and varied fillings throughout the border. Measuring approx.18 1/2" by 2 1/2". The lace has it's original gentle cream patina and is in good strong condition.  

Item#AL1196

RESERVED

 

CIRCA 17THC. EARLY ENGLISH CRAVAT ?

CIRCA 17THC. EARLY ENGLISH CRAVAT ?  First , let me say that this item is part of a very early lace collection that we acquired. These were kept as examples.It might have been part of the Jesurum collection or the other early collection we have from the Grand Maison De Blanc" in Paris. Some of the laces were were labeled , others were not but the fact that it came with other early lappets, cuffs and really early 16-17THC. laces make me think it is early as opposed to late. The lace is shaped at the top and finished at the bottom but the sides seem to have been cut. Throughout the centuries lace was so valued that it was never thrown away, many times it was remade into whatever was fashionable at the time. This came with some other early single cuffs so it is possible that it also could have been part of a cuff. It seems to be English! I welcome all thoughts on this. The lace has raised three dimensional flowers and is quite dense in the design. Measuring approx. 101/2" across the bottom, 6" across the top and 6" deep. In good strong condition.

Item #AL1195

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CIRCA 1690-1700.INTRICATE POINT DE NEIGE LACE BORDER

CIRCA 1690- 1700, INTRICATE POINT DE NEIGE LACE BORDER. A wonderful early lace border from Venice with such incredible detailed intricate workmanship.I am sorry I did not press this because I think that would have shown more of the wonderful workmanship, especially on the edges. The design is so elaborate... there are tiny starlike florals with buttonhole loops and raised three dimensional picots in the lace and meandering vines throughout the lace.This type of lace never photographs as well for me for some reason...perhaps my camera is  just not good enough. I sometimes think I see little figures but then again feel like I am imagining this!! Suffice to say this is a delightful piece but I must admit I have no idea how a lacemaker could have created such tiny lacework.Measuring approx.211/2" by 2 1/4" wide. In good strong condition.

Item #AL1194

RESERVED

 

CIRCA 16-17THC.ITALIAN RETICELLA LACE

CIRCA 16-17THC. ITALIAN RETICELLA INSERTION LACE BORDER. A wonderful early insertion lace! The lace is  made with cold flax thread and has a intricate  design.These borders were mainly used for linens, Church items and narrower borders were used for linen clothing in the early centuries.Measuring approx.30" by 3 1/2" wide. In very good strong condition, one opening on edge.The lace has it's original cream patina. 

Item #AL1193

 

CIRCA 1690-1700's, FINE VENETIAN POINT DE NEIGE LACE BORDER

CiRCA 1690-1700's, FINE VENETIAN POINT DE NEIGE BORDER

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CIRCA 19THC.BRUSSELS LACE PARASOL W/POINT DE GAZE

CIRCA 19THC. BRUSSELS LACE PARASOL W/POINT DE GAZE. A ornate and luxurious Brussels lace parasol! The Brussels lace is heavily embellished and has oval vignettes filled with Point De Gaze lace. Measuring approx. 38" long. The lace has it's original cream patina and has a wonderful handle with engraved script initials and stones at the front .In very good strong condition, a few small spots and a stone is missing. It is rare to find parasols in such good strong condition, this was preserved very well.

Item #AL1190

 

CIRCA 19THC. EXQUISITE BRUSSELS POINT DE GAZE LACE FLOUNCE

CIRCA 19THC. EXQUISITE BRUSSELS POINT DE GAZE LACE FLOUNCE. Such a beautiful lace, both in design and quality of workmanship.This lace came from a very good collection and seems unused. Mounted on red silk it measures an amazing 130" by 4 1/2" wide, centimeters 330 cm by 11.43 cm . The rich and ornate design has lovely fine florals floral swags, very dense scalloped borders with tiny needlepoint lace fillings and scattered delicate Point De Esprit. It is quite rare to find good long lengths now but also to find such a beautiful lace that basically seems unused. In near mint condition, a few tiny openings, so very minor.This a a beautiful lace for the collector. It is such a testament to the beautiful and fine work made by the lacemakers in the 19THC. A truly stunning piece of lace!  

Item #AL1189

SOLD

 

CIRCA 1800, SUPERB ALENCON LACE FLOUNCE

CIRCA 1800, SUPERB ALENCON LACE FLOUNCE. Such excellent work on this beautiful border, probably Alencon but perhaps Burano?. Measuring approx.111 1/2" by 2 1/4" width . The design is so classical and refined and the workmanship is excellent with a design of scattered florets and fine gentle scalloped ornate edges.  The lace is in very good condition, there are some tiny repairs but since they were done in their time they themselves are a piece of art.This was kept very well and lightly mounted red silk. It is very rare to find such a long border. 

Item #AL1188