Circa 1860, Ornate Brussels Lace Triangular Shawl

A very large and ornate Brussels lace triangular shawl. The shawl has a beautiful design, large floral bouquets with ribbons and masses of scrollwork combine with meandering flower vines and leaves throughout the lace. This graceful and refined shawl has a superb design and excellent workmanship.

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Magnificent Brussels Lace Oval Wedding Veil

A magnificent Brussels lace oval wedding veil with a rare and unusual design comprised of the finest quality Brussels Duchesse and Rosepoint lace. This amazing veil measures 3 yards and 24" long. The quality of the lace is excellent, a superb piece for the lace collector or the bride.

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Rare & Exquisite Blonde Chantilly Lace Bedspread w/ Cherubs

A museum piece! The most exquisite hand-made blonde chantilly lace bedspread that I have ever seen. The lace was never really made into such large pieces so this must have been a special commision where money was simply not an issue. Large needlepoint cherubs with beautiful faces are worked at the top, with ornate vases and flowers throughout the bedspread.

Exquisite 19th C. Brussels Point De Gaze Flounces

Circa 1860, exquisite design and superb workmanship on this Brussels Point De Gaze lace. The lace has handmade ground and the design is lush and heavilly encrusted with bouquets of roses, elaborate scrollwork and circular vignettes filled with the finest needlepoint fillings. Fine scattered Point De Esprit throughout with large three-dimensional roses with raised petals. There are apprx. 70 roses! Stunning design and superior workmanship on this lace.

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Rare 18th C. Figural Lace Lappets

Circa 1700's, a rare and superb pair of Flemish lace lappets depicting the God Neptune and the water nymph Amphitrite who later became his consort. The Queen of the Sea holds a conch to her lips, perhaps to soothe Neptune, who was prone to rage. The lappets are beautifully worked with an excellent design, and are simply a work of art. Each lappet measures apprx. 14" by 3 3/4" each. Excellent condition.

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Exquisite 19th C. Brussels Applique Shawl

Circa late 1800's, a superb and ornate Brussels Applique shawl completely encrusted with work. Lovely florets and leaves are worked closely together throughout the central area, with a wide elaborate border all around the scalloped edges of the veil. A stunning wedding veil with superior workmanship.

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Superb 19th C. Brussels Point De Gaze Collar

A truly beautiful Brussels Point De Gaze Bertha collar with excellent workmanship, with apprx. forty-five roses that are three-dimensional. A lovely array of fine needlepoint fillings that have various designs are in the connecting garlands. Also with meandering flowers and leaf design and then finished off with scattered Point De Esprit. The ground is handmade, always a sign of the best in Brussels lace

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Rare Embroidered Panel w/ Birds & Reticella Lace

A magnificent piece! The quality of embroidery and Reticella lace is sumptious, with the most elaborate central vignette filled with the finest Reticella lace. There are raised and outlined satin-stitched trees and birds in the fine lawn, and then masses of embroidery and Reitcella lace. The very wide border is scalloped and reminiscent of early 16th & 17th Century lace. A piece of lace that is possibly by Amelia Ars.

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Exquisite Brussels Lace Hankerchief

A work of art! The design is absolutely brilliant with one of the most elaborate wide borders. Measuring apprx. 19", the lace itself measures apprx. 9" in the corners. Fine Brussels application lace of a very high order on this beauty. Simply stunning in every way!

$ 595.00

Rare 18th C. Flemish Bobbin Lace Capback

Circa 1740's, a exquisite bobbin lace capback with exceptional workmanship, and a superb design. The design consists of a central oval vignette filled with flowers and surrounded by elongated leaves and small flower motifs. Many of the leaves and flowers have fine cordonnet and the capback is further enhanced by an assortment of fine grounds. This piece was once part of the Minnesota Museum's collection that was deaccessioned in 1983. A exceptional capback, ideal for the discerning collector.

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Lovely Brussels Lace Hankerchief

A elegant Brussels lace hankerchief, with a ornate amount of Brussels lace in one corner. The design of florals and leaves with raised veining on the leaves is very effective against the fine lawn. Measuring 12", in unused condition.

$ 125.00

Elegant Brussels Point De Gaze Hankerchief

A harmonious design on this elegant hankerchief, with fine lawn at the center and a superb needlepoint design. Lovely large roses on the edge have three-dimensional petals, and a fine design of flowers, leaves, scrollwork, and scattered Point De Esprit throughout the hankerchief. Simply beautiful!

$ 495.00

Exquisite 19th C. Brussels Lace Sleeves

A beautiful pair of 19th C. Brussels lace sleeves! The bobbin lace has a elaborate design, with excellent workmanship throughout. There is a large shaped vignette filled with a Point De Gaze rose that has three-dimensional petals. A elegant and refined example of the best of Brussels lace. In good, unused condition.

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Fine 19th C. Irish Handmade Lace Wedding Veil

Circa late 1800's, a fine Irish or English wedding veil with a very pretty border of delicate flowers and undulating leaves. The veil measures apprx. 69"-70" (176-177 cm). The design is quite elegant and the quality of workmanship is excellent. A fine, elegant veil for the bride.

$ 495.00

Superb Cloth w/ Brussels Point De Gaze & Rosaline Lace

Circa late 1800's, a unusual small rectangular cloth or traycloth with a wonderful combination of laces. Fine Brussels Point De Gaze in the center with raised three-dimensional butterflies surrounded by extremely fine Rosaline lace with raised petals. The quality of workmanship is exceptional.

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Elaborate Brussels Point De Gaze Collar

Circa 1860, a richly embellished Brussels Point De Gaze Bertha collar with apprx. 40 roses. Many of the roses have three-dimensional petals that are so very attractive. The ground on this collar seems to be handmade, always a sign of the best quality Brussels Point De Gaze lace. Masses of fine needle fillings are worked in the scrollwork design.

$ 550.00

Elegant 19th C. Whitework Hankerchief

The whitework on this hankerchief is quite astonishing, with such incredible artistry in both the design and quality of embroidery. The finest raised satin stitch embroidery is used for the elegant flowers and meandering vines and leaves. The large flowers have the finest needlepoint fillings. The design is harmonious and the embroidery magnificent! A superb hankerchief.

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Fine Brussels Duchesse Lace Lappet

Superb workmanship on this 19th C. Brussels Duchesse lace lappet with a gorgeous design. The edges of the lappet are quite unusual with ornate gridlike fillings and florals. The piece has a lovely movement in it's design, and is enhanced by the raised veining on the leaves.

$ 195.00

Circa 1900's, Elegant Brussels Wedding Veil

Circa early 1900's, a very elegant Brussels lace wedding veil measuring 95" by almost 80" wide. Undulating flowers and leaves around the edges of the veil are enhanced by a more dense design on the train, with scattered Point De Esprit throughout the veil. A lovely ethereal wedding veil for the bride.

$ 595.00

Superb Brussels Point De Gaze Hankerchief

Circa late 1800's, a very beautiful Brussels Point De Gaze hankerchief with a very wide edging. The design is excellent with large leaves and also florals and scrollwork. Measuring apprx. 15 1/2". Fine hankerchief linen is surrounded by almost 7" of lace at widest part. A lovely hankerchief for bride or for Brussels collector

$ 550.00

Fine Needlepoint Pillowcase w/ Heraldic Coat of Arms

Circa 1915, this superb pillowcase was one of the two items presented to Frederic Chatfield by the Lace Makers of Belgium, who wished to show their gratitude for his help during the German occupation. Chatfield worked closely with Herbert Hoover during the war delivering humanitarian aid through "The Commission for Relief'"in Belgium. The crest is the Coat of Arms for Belgium.

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Exquisite Triangular Lace Shawl

A very beautiful and fine Irish or Brussels lace shawl. The shawl is extremely ornate with a large floral design and scrollwork, and masses of lovely flowers and meandering vines. Measuring apprx. 78" long and 39" at widest part.

$ 850.00

Superb Flounce of Brussels Lace w/ Point De Gaze

A lovely long flounce of Brussels lace with vignettes filled with Point De Gaze flowers. It is quite rare to find such a good length, measuring apprx. 152" by 9" wide, or 386 cm by 23 cm. A ornate design and good workmanship.

$ 795.00

Circa 1900, Fine Tambour Lace Skirt

Circa 1900, A very pretty tambour lace skirt with a ornate and full design. The lace skirt has a good volume to it, enhanced also by the silk lining. A very beautiful trellis design and wide ruffle that tapers with a longer measurement at the back.

$ 795.00

Fine 19th C. Brussels Point De Gaze Lace Collar

Circa 1860-1880's, a very beautiful Brussels Point De Gaze long collar with a superb design and excellent needlework. The design is unusual, a shaped vignette filled with needlepoint fillings, and garlands of flowers and leaves throughout.

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