EXQUISITE "ROYAL SOCIETY"LINEN 84" TABLECLOTH W/EMBROIDERED ROSES








EXQUISITE "ROYAL SOCIETY" LINEN TABLECLOTH W/EMBROIDERED ROSES. This is one of the most amazing "Royal Society" tablecloths I have come across in my many years of selling fine linens. First the size... Measuring approx. 84", it is so rare to find a cloth this size,most of the cloths made during the time were much smaller in size.This is a grand cloth, a stunning reminder of the embroideries made during the late 1800-1900's. The roses are quite majestic in themselves, combined  with the scrollwork and floral swags and also the trellis Drawnwork background..one can only say that for the collector of 'Royal Society" linens is certainly does not get better than this offering. This is a rose garden in itself! In very good condition, this has been stored away for many years and was part of a important collection. It seems rarely used. 

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EXQUISITE "D.PORTHAULT" PINK HANDKERCHIEF LINEN TABLECLOTH W/BEAUVAIS EMBROIDERY,NAPKINS









EXQUISITE "D.PORTHAULT" PINK HANDKERCHIEF LINEN TABLECLOTH W/BEAUVAIS EMBROIDERY,NAPKINS.  The pale pink handkerchief linen on this cloth is quite ethereal, so fine and magical and of course  to add to its beauty there are fine Beauvais embroidered roses and rosebuds scattered on the cloth. Measuring approx. 144-145" by  approx.70" wide. The cloth seems as if it was rarely used but there is on 1" darn , done very well so it seems it was done in its' time, one other small opening, otherwise very good strong condition.There are 11 napkins and so my thoughts are that perhaps one of the rosebuds could be used to cover the darn if desired. the napkins measure approx.21". A wonderful banquet tablecloth! 

Item #AL1436
SOLD
 

CIRCA 1900, FIGURAL APPENZELL LINEN SHEET W/PILLOWCASES






CIRCA 1900, FIGURAL APPENZELL LINEN SHEET W/PILLOWCASES.Excellent cold linen on this sheet set! Older linens always have that very cool fabric, it would certainly be very difficult to find this quality of linen today mainly due to climatic changes that have occurred . A ornate design on the set, a large floral vignette has a lady in period dress and there are floral garlands all around the edges and also along the front of the sheet. Measuring approx.105" by 90", the pillowcases measure approx.35-36" by 22". One tiny spot, otherwise in very good strong condition.Set seems unused or certainly rarely used.

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Item #AL1434

 

CIRCA 1900. LOVELY ROYAL SOCIETY POLYCHROME EMBROIDERED TABLECLOTH W/NAPKINS







CIRCA 1900, LOVELY ROYAL SOCIETY POLYCHROME EMBROIDERED TABLECLOTH W/NAPKINS. A wonderful linen "Royal Society" tablecloth with  superb workmanship and an excellent design. The silk embroidery is quite amazing, the polychrome colors on the florals , vines and leave are quite luminous.The tablecloth measures approx.   60".There are eleven matching napkins. If we find the 12th ,we of course would include..but for now, in this listing there are only eleven. The large florals are quite outstanding and are enhanced by not only the silks but also the gold and silver metallic embroidery that weaves it's way through all the designs.This listing came form a superb estate, the collector had such an eye for beauty..that it was apparent in every items she collected. The item has never been used and so in its original state, good strong condition.There is hand made Drawnwork all around the tablecloth and the napkins. 

Item #AL1433

CIRCA 1800's, SUPERB LAWN GOWN W/WHITEWORK,RIBBONS,VALENCIENNE LACE








CIRCA 1800's,SUPERB LAWN GOWN W/WHITEWORK,RIBBONS,VALENCIENNE LACE. Circa early 1800's,this is such an amazing early christening gown.The dress is made with fine ethereal lawn and has the most wonderful design.There is so much hand work in this design, masses of shirring or pin-tucking that alternates with fine Valencienne laces,, tiny whitework and ribbon insertions.The wings and bodice are also lavish .An incredible amount of work on this very beautiful early dress.In good strong condition,a few tiny openings but overall good and strong.The gown measures approx.51-52", 9" across bodice. This is one of my favorite gowns.. love its ethereal lightness of being, the workmanship and the design is quite superb.

Item#AL1432
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CIRCA 19THC. FINE LAWN CHRISTENING GOWN W/WHITEWORK,VALENCIENNE LACE









CIRCA 19THC.FINE LAWN CHRISTENING GOWN W/WHITEWORK,VALENCIENNE LACE. This gown is quite a beauty!! Lovely fine lawn has used in the gown and fine whitework insertions that alternate with Valencienne lace and ribbon insertion. It is beautiful and quite a frothy concoction. There is pin-tucking and long ties that were meant to tie in a bow at the back.The ties have some damage but one can remove,repair or just shorten if desired.A few tiny openings but mainly very good strong condition.This is a item perfect for baby or a lovely doll. I personally love these earlier gowns... there is a age of innocence in their construction, they are sublime and elegant in every way. What a wonderful picture one can seeing the mind ..ladies in their wonderful fine lawn dresses and babies and children in these glorious dresses. This was a radiant time!!

Item #AL1431
Price On Request

 

CIRCA 1900, BABY'S SILK GOWN W/EMBROIDERY,VALENCIENNE LACE








CIRCA 1900. BABY'S SILK GOWN W/EMBROIDERY,VALENCIENNE LACE. A lovely baby christening gown with pin tucking , feather stitch embroidery and lavish Valenciennes lace.This dress has a matching silk slip. Part of a wonderful collection I purchased recently.The collector only collected the very best pieces and she had excellent taste. These gowns are truly a work of art in themselves.Imagine the amount of tiny featherstitch embroidery, the time it also took for the pin tucking and then the time it took to construct  this gown. I like the word ordinary..in some instances but for me, beauty and workmanship are paramount. I personally would rather have one beautiful piece as opposed to pieces that do not reflect beauty and craftsmanship.In very good strong condition.

Item #AL1430

 

CIRCA 1900'S,BABY'S SILK EMBROIDERED SHOES W/RIBBONWORK







CIRCA 1900's, BABY'S SILK EMBROIDERED SHOES W/RIBBONWORK. So very beautiful!.These tiny slippers are made with Canton silk embroidery and have ribbonwork and rosettes in the design. In good strong condition, seem unused.Lovingly made in every respect. In the end, "Love is all you need". Anyone who tells you differently only have an agenda!! That type causes all the problems in the world.

Item#AL1429