Superb Needlepoint Cloth w/ Heraldic Coat of Arms

Circa 1915, this wonderful cloth was made by the lace makers of Belgium. The heraldic crest is the coat of arms for Belgium. The finest quality of needlepoint alternates with fine linen, cluny lace, raised satin stitch embroidery, and cutwork. The logo at the bottom of the crest "L'union Fait La Force" means "Strength through Unity".

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Magnificent Figural Needlepoint & Bobbin Lace Curtains

A rare and stunning pair of figural needlepoint and lace curtains. Circa late 19th C., these curtains were probably made in Burano. The design is opulent, with large central caryatids surrounded by masses of scrollwork, flowers, cherubim masks, urns and lyres. Large graceful swans are at the bottom of the panel. followed by a wide scalloped border of lace.

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Magnificent Figural Wedding Sheet

A true work of art!!! A rare and truly magnificent appenzel wedding sheet. The quality of whitework is of the highest order and the design absolutely brilliant. A large central cherub stands amidst wheat sheaths and flowers, with ornate scrollwork meandering throughout. Two vignettes are filled with love birds facing each other, with two other oval vignettes containing hearts. There are vases overflowing with flowers and a wide border of needlepoint lace. Made for a member of the Royal Family, intetwined "C" initials with a embroidered crown at the top.

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Circa 1920's Ornate Lace Chaise Cover & Cushion

A wonderful French tambour lace chaise cover and pillow embellished with tiny delicate silk ribbon rosettes. The floral decorations in combination with the lace and cream satin lining are so decorative. It is a rare set to find, especially in such good condition. The ribbon work flowers are quite exceptional. Fine detailed work and exceptional workmanship.

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Exquisite Heraldic Needlepoint & Cantu Lace Placemat Set

A superb placemat set combining needlepoint and cantu lace, with a heraldic design in the central vignette. The oval shield consists of a lion with banner underneath "Engrace Affie", which translates into "On Grace Depend". The placemats are encrusted with work with a central elaborate vignette, then surrounded by cantu lace and then raised needlepoint lace. A rare and superb set, with twenty-three placemats in all.

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Rare "Art Noveau" Figural Tablecloth

A magnificent tablecloth! It is very rare to find tablecloths from the "Art Noveau" period. The quality of embroidery on the Oriental figures is quite astonishing and the superb garland of flowers connecting the design is absolutely superb. Quality needlework like this would only have been made by a master embroiderer, and the overall design is quite a work of art. Simply stunning!

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Regal Sheet Set w/ Appenzel & Point De Paris Lace

Spectacular appenzel needlework is combined with the finest Point De Paris on this superb set. There are a pair of single sheets and pillowcases made with the finest linen. Round bouquets of appenzel work are connected by garlands with a elaborate whitework monogram The finest Point De Paris edging has a wonderful design, elegant floral wreaths, flowers swags, and ribbons are profuse in the design. Excellent design and superb workmanship!

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Lovely Needlepoint & Cantu Lace Table Runner

Circa 1900's, a superb Italian needlepoint and cantu lace table runner measuring apprx. 57" by 21" wide. The design is quite ornate, with a wonderful central vignette, raised needlepoint rose garlands, and fine meandering vines, flowers and leaves. A border of fine cantu lace is followed by a wide border of raised needlepoint lace. Excellent work is combined with a superb design.

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Lovely Cantu Table Runner w/ Assorted Animals

A wonderful Cantu lace runner with such an amazing array of animals. There are swans, butterflies, storks, dragonflies, deer, goats, roosters, peacoks, rabbits, etc. I have never seen such an assortment! The quality of work is excellent, with raised outlines on many of the animals, and lovely scrollwork throughout the runner.

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Bobbin Lace Cloth w/ Gryphons

A large handmade bobbin lace tablecloth or bedspread, with a very ornate design. The design is of large flowers, undulating vines and leaves, and mythological birds.

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Lovely Italian Figural Oval Tablecloth

A ornate Italian oval figural tablecloth with elaborate figural needlepoint vignettes surrounded by figurals and birds worked in figural lace. The satin-stitch embroidery and cutwork are worked over almost the entire cloth, and the quality of the work is quite exceptional.

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Elaborate Italian Figural Needlepoint & Filet Lace Cloth

A beautiful Italian figural cloth with a wide figural border of filet lace. The central linen panel is heavily embellished with satin-stitch embroidery cutwork and vignettes filled with needlepoint figurals, with smaller vignettes depicting vases and flowers. The very wide filet border is shaded filet work, with large figurals, cherubs, vases, birds, and mythological winged creatures are in abundance. This tablecloth has exceptional workmanship.

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Superb Pair of Figural Curtains

A wonderful pair of curtains with a central large vignette of filet lace which measures apprx. 45". The scale is quite outstanding with winged figurals, cherubs, bows, and mythological winged sphinx. Made of natural linen with raised satin-stitch embroidery and cutwork with a further wide filet insertion near the bottom. It is extremely rare to find such a beautiful pair of curtains!!

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Ornate Italian Handmade Banquet Tablecloth

A elaborate Italian banquet tablecloth measuring apprx. 144" by 70" wide. The design is excellent, very pleasing to the eye and the quality of workmanship is very good indeed. Circa 1920-30's, the design is lush and opulent and would add an elegance to the table. In good condition.

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Ornate Cantu Lace Placemat Set w/ Table Runner

A wonderful cantu placemat set with fourteen placemats and one long table runner. Excellent workmanship is combined with a rich design with bows, garlands of flowers and intricate scrollwork. The table runner measures apprx. 53" by 17" wide, and the placemats measure 17" by 12". The design is quite unusual, the placemats have a inner oval vignette of rose flower swags with two large bows on each end. A very ornate set!

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Elaborate 127" Pina Cloth & Napkins w/ Provenance

Superb Pina cloth from the Marcos estate and sold at Sotheby's by the Philippine government in 1986. The very best of Pina work would have been part of the collection of Mrs. Ferdinand Marcos, and items with this type of elaborate work rarely come on to the market. The raised embroidery and drawn work is superb both in the design and the workmanship. Measuring apprx. 126"-127" by 58". A rare acquisition for the linen collector. The set also includes twelve napkins.

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Large Round Figural Lace Tablecloth

A fine and large Italian round tablecloth measuring apprx. 82" round with masses of cutwork, embroidery, and large vignettes. Some of the shaped vignettes are filled with filet lace depicting a pastoral scene of a figural, dog, and bird. The other vignettes are filled with a classical figure with a child again in a pastoral scene. A very ornate cloth with nice quality work.

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Fine Needlepoint Placemats w/ Table Runner

A lovely set of linen placemats and a matching table runner. Fine satin-stitch embroidery, cutwork, and highly decorative needlepoint edging are all worked on good quality linen. Nine placemats plus one table runner, a lovely set! In good condition.

$ 425.00

Superb Pina Placemats w/ Provenance

An amazing set of placemats with richly embellished design. These placemats belonged to Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Marcos of the Philippines, and was part of the Marcos estate sold at Sotheby's by the Philippine government. The raised embroidery is quite superb. Pina cloths were made from the pineapple tree, each strand of Pina has been hand-scraped and knotted to form a continuous filament that was used for hand weaving. A wonderful fine example of the very best Pina work.

$ 795.00

Fine Pina Placemats w/ Provenance

A wonderful set of ten placemats with fine work. These are from the same estate that belonged to the Marcos family of the Philippines which was purchased by Sotheby's. The embroidery is fine and the raised embroidery is excellent. Another example of the very best of Pina work.

$ 795.00

Elaborate Round Tablecloth w/ Four Seasons Figurals

A very ornate Italian round linen cloth measuring apprx. 72". Large scale figurals depicting the four seasons are within large oval vignettes. The ladies have flowing ethereal garments with garlands and ribbons surrounding the vignettes. Ribbons and bows are profuse throughout the cloth and link together with other pastoral figurals. A stunning cloth!

$ 1,200.00

Lovely Needlepoint & Cantu Lace Table Runner

A fine linen with raised satin-stitch embroidery, the fine cutwork is further enhanced by a wide border of ornate cantu lace. Measuring apprx. 44" by 18 1/2" wide, the design is elegant and is enhanced by good workmanship. The ornate cantu lace is very effective in this combination.

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Fine Brussels Lace Round Cloth

A lovely round table center with a fine and ornate Brussels Duchesse lace wide border. Measuring apprx. 28", and in very good condition.

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Elegant Italian Cloth w/ Putti, Bows & Figurals

A beautiful cloth! Large scale graceful ladies with cornucopias filled with fruits are surrounded by masses of fine punchwork. There are lovely floral garlands on the scalloped edges with puttis in each corner and further enhanced by ribbons and bows. Measuring 65", in good condition.

$ 895.00

Graceful Linen Refectory Cloth w/ Point De Paris Lace

A very beautiful linen refectory table cloth measuring apprx. 98" by almost 40" wide. The design is quite elegant and refined with excellent handwork and superior linen. The lovely vases and flowers are reminiscent of earlier "Potten Kant" lacework and are scattered throughout the cloth. A truly elegant cloth!

$ 895.00