Exquisite Brussels Point De Gaze Shawl

Circa 1860-1880, a fine Brussels shawl with large three-dimensional roses. A large bouquet on either end surrounded by a massive amount of scrollwork, flowers and leaves. There are more than forty large roses, most with relief work. The ground on this piece seems to be handmade, which is a good indication of the best of Point De Gaze produced during the 19th C. A couple of very tiny openings, very minor, otherwise excellent condition. Measuring apprx. 104-105" by 22" wide.

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19th C. Brussels Point De Gaze Collar

A superb Brussels Point De Gaze lace collar encrusted with the most beautiful scrollwork, lovely large roses with three-dimensional raised work and fine Point De Esprit. The design and quality of work is exceptional, measuring almost 38" by 6 1/4". In good condition, one small stain that will come up.

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Antique Lace # LA-54

Circa 1880, Brussels Lace Cloth w/ Point De Gaze

A lavish Brussels lace tablecloth with a very nice central vignette of large three-dimensional roses. The Brussels Duchesse lace is luxurious, with an abundance of scrollwork. The design is quite impressive, with large bold, ornate flowers and meandering leaves that have raised work on their outlines.

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Antique Lace # LA-77

Rare 18th C. Dresden Shawl Collar & Engageantes

Circa 1700's, a rare set of elaborate Dresden whitework collar and engageantes. It is almost impossible to find a complete set, so a wonderful addition to a museum or serious lace collection. The engageante or sleeve ruffle was an important costume accessory during the later part of the 17th Century and into the 18th Century. The finest work was made in Saxony, this is a beautiful example of the finest of Dresden work.

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Circa 1700's, Rare Bobbin Lace Capback

A lovely 18th Century bobbin lace capback with a rare design. There is a large central urn overflowing with flowers and two butterflies are on either side of the flowers. A rare design to find in early pieces of lace. Meandering flowers and vines are worked on either side of the urn. A wonderful piece for the early lace collector.

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Exquisite Whitework Hankerchief w/ Royal Provenance

This superb hankerchief belonged to the Princess Reale Maria Gabriella Di Savoia, daughter of Umberto II of Italy and Princess Maria-Jose of Belgium. The hankerchief has been beautifully worked, with a lovely heraldic shield with a crown at the top. Fine whitework flowers and handmade Valencienne lace edging.

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Exquisite Brussels Lace Wedding Veil w/ Point De Gaze

Circa 1860, a stunning Brussels lace wedding veil or stole with a very unusual design. The main part is worked in bobbin lace and there are apprx. 65 Point De Gaze roses, with three-dimensional petals worked all along the sides of the veil culminating in an oval shape at each end. A most unusual design, a gorgeous piece for the bride or lace collector.

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Fine Honiton Lace & Whitework Tablecloth

A very beautiful and fine oval table center with a lovely large central medallion of Honiton lace. The quality of the lace is excellent with a lovely design of the traditional roses and thistles. The whitework is beautifully executed, with flower bouquets embroidered, the finest drawnwork worked into the design, finished off with scalloped edges. A lovely combination and quality of workmanship on this piece.

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Lovely Irish Needlepoint Hankerchief

Circa late 1800's-early 1990's, a very beautiful Irish needlepoint hankerchief. An excellent quality of needlework with a pretty design of densely worked flowers, and the name "Maude" which has been beautifully embroidered in one corner. Measuring apprx. 12 1/2", and in good condition.

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Circa 1860, Elegant Brussels Lace Shawl

This elegant Brussels lace triangular shawl has the finest work, and a ethereal design. Large roses, iris, hydranga's, undulating leaves, and scrollwork are abundant throughout the shawl. The scalloped edging has a design of flowers and leaves with delicate Point De Espirit scattered throughout the shawl.

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Antique Lace # LA-84

Fine Brussels Point De Gaze Lace Hankerchief

A fine and elegant Brussels Point De Gaze hankerchief. The design is quite beautiful with large florals in each corner, and lovely flowers and leaves filled with fine needlepoint fillings and scattered Point De Esprit throughout the hankerchief.. Excellent design is combined with quality workmanship.

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Brussels Lace Lappets w/ "Bizarre Style Design"

Circa 1700's, a superb pair of joined Brussels Bobbin lace lappets with a unusual design. A large urn has abundant flowers within a pyramid design that have fine elongate leaves flowing around the pyramid. The design is similar to the "Bizarre" style that were made for the Baroque silks at the time, inspired by eastern textiles.

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Antique Lace # LA-20

Exquisite 19th C. Brussels Point De Gaze Shawl

A superb triangular brussels Point De Gaze application lace shawl measuring apprx. 118" across and almost 58" at its widest part. The shawl is encrusted with flowers, leaves, and ornate scrollwork. Large floral bouquets are accompanied by large roses and scattered Point De Esprit. There are two repairs and a few very small holes, otherwise good condition.

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Lovely 19th C. Brussels Triangular Shawl

A very beautiful brussels lace triangular shawl measuring apprx. 116" by 55" at widest part. A lovely design of a large floral spray at the center, with floral swags, scrollwork, and other bouquets of flowers throughout the veil.

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Fine Needlepoint Lace w/ Birds

A fine needlepoint lace border with an exceptional design of birds perched above scrolliing leaves and flowers. Late 19th C. or early 20th C, this lace could be work done by The Aemilia Ars Society. The Society was responsible for the most wondeful lace, making stunning reproductions of 16th -17th Century laces. Their work is superb and highly collectible. The workmanship and design is exceptional on this piece.

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Superb Brussels Point De Gaze Hankerchief

Circa 1880, A lovely and ornate Brussels Point De Gaze hankerchief with large daylilies and two inch three-dimensional roses in each corner. There is scrollwork along the scalloped edges and fine florals interspersed with Point De Esprit. Measuring 14" square. The hankerchief comes in its original box, and was never used. One age stain, otherwise good unused condition.

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Circa 1730, Fine Brussels Lace Lappets

A excellent pair of Brussels Bobbin lace lappets with a rich design of large decorative urns overflowing with flowers that meander their way to the top of the lappets. The linen threads used for Brussels lace were exceptionally fine, and it is said that the lace was spun in a damp atmosphere with only a ray of light that was allowed on the thread while it was spun.

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Elegant Brussels Lace Hankerchief

The design on this Brussels lace hankerchief is quite enchanting. The design is very pleasing and the quality of the bobbin lace is excellent. The finest Point De Gaze and needlepoint fillings complete this excellent hankerchief. Measuring apprx. almost 14".

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Ornate Brussels Lace Hankerchief w/ Point De Gaze

A very pretty hankerchief! The Point De Gaze roses in each corner have the traditional three-dimensional petals, and the quality pf the bobbin lace work is extremely fine and delicate. A lovely design and fine workmanship on this lovely hankerchief which measures apprx. 14".

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Elegant French Normandy Lace w/ Brussels Lace

A striking piece and an unusual combination of laces. Beautiful "Fond De Bonet" whitework medallion is surrounded by fine Buckinghamshire and Brussels lace with Point De Gaze roses. An early French example, the quality is of the highest order with quite superb quality of whitework. A charming piece with quality design and workmanship.

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Circa 1880, Fine Brussels Lace Shawl w/ Point De Gaze

A lovely and fine Brussels shaped triangular lace shawl with a large oval vignette filled with hand-made ground and the traditional three-dimensional large roses. The ornate bobbin lace has raised details on the ornate scrollwork.

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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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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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Rare, Early 16th-17th C. Lace w/ Birds

A very rare piece! Quite possibly dates as early as 1500's. It seems as it might be Italian, possibly Perugia. We will add more information as soon as possible.

Price Upon Request