CIRCA 18THC.RARE FLEMISH LACE WITH LOVELY SYMMETRIC FLORAL DESIGN






CIRCA 18THC. RARE FLEMISH LACE WITH LOVELY SYMMETRIC FLORAL DESIGN. Quite a stunning design on this fine Flanders or Flemish lace dating from the 1700's. The lace has a beautiful large urn and floral design and is surrounded by elongated large undulating flowers. There are various snowflake and partridge eye fillings with a mesh ground of round Valencienne lace. Such a rare design , the vines on the flower heads have bows at the top and the large flower heads have such graceful symmetry.This is truly a wonderful piece for the collector as not only is the design superb, the flax threads so fine but the workmanship can take one's breath away when closely examined.In wonderful condition.

ITEM #AL732

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