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#2392         $950

Princess lace wedding veil, c. 1910. The tulle is hand appliquéd with bouquets of princess lace flowers. Princess lace is a delicate tape lace created in the same shapes as handmade Brussels lace. The handwork is superb. The attached wired crown framing the face uses contrasting laces, forming a magnificent lace tiara. The veil is fit for a Princess on her wedding day.  NEW LISTING

#2400         $850

Princess lace wedding veil, c. 1910. The veil forms a gossamer, gracious and modest mantle for the bride on her most important day. While the strong have power, and the rich their wealth, the beautiful have their grace. Princess lace is a good buy if you want the look without the expense of handmade Brussels lace. I have sold comparable veils, fashioned from handmade Brussels lace, for over $2,400.  NEW LISTING

#6819         $1,200 each

3 crewel embroidered panels,18th century.The Tree of Life design was borrowed from imported Indian palampores. The squirrel and exotic bird in each panel add to the piquant charm. The design is worked on a beige linen ground with multi-colored wool yarn, mainly in chain stitch. The appeal of wool embroidery carried over from 17th century England to 18th century America. It is rare to find an extant piece in such good condition, let alone 3 of them.  NEW LISTING

#6903         $1,200  Reserved

French handmade mixed lace throw, c.1900. The exquisite boudoir throw is fashioned from a mixture of hand made lace: Brussels bobbin lace, Valenciennes lace, and appliquéd net. The lacework is executed with the utmost refinement and delicacy. The center panel is outlined with garlands of satin ribbon flowers. The beautiful piece has a fascinating and romantic pedigree.  NEW LISTING

#6881         $850  Reserved

French embroidered/beaded dress panel, c.1890.Fashioned from substantial-weight, ivory satin with peach-colored velvet hem borders. The formal pattern combines fringed swags of faux pearls and gold beads with floral bouquets of silk floss and chenille. The latter have accents of gold bullion. Whether you display the panel or use it as part of a new garment, you will have a splendid piece of textile art.  NEW LISTING

#6816         $1,200

Normandy mixed lace spread, mid 20th century. The fine hand-embroidered batiste medallions are surrounded by a mixture of lace and needle-run embroidered tulle. With their baskets of spring flowers, the ruffled tulle borders have a winning charm. Here is the best of the new and the old: large enough to be used on a modern bed; while the fine handwork evokes the tranquil beauty of an earlier era.  NEW LISTING

#6882         $500  Reserved

French embroidered/beaded panel, c.1890. The panel of heavyweight ivory silk faille is hand embroidered with silk floss and couched bullion. The embroidered designs were originally meant to be cuffs and a neckline insertion. The embroidery is supported with an organdy backing. The mellow, burnished patina of aged metallic embroidery imparts an endearing antique charm.  NEW LISTING

#6920         $550

Handmade lace pillow sham, c.1900. The long tubular sham is open on both ends. It is fashioned from oatmeal colored tulle embroidered with floral garlands. On the front are classical, Greek motifs made from handmade filet lace. The center diamond panel is made of hand embroidered batiste with the monogram "KK" also on the front. The ends of the sham are bordered with filet lace.   NEW LISTING

#6921         $1,200

Handmade mixed lace boudoir throw, c.1900. The center medallion of handmade bobbin lace portrays a lady and gentleman in a garden. The panel is surrounded with a larger medallion of fine batiste, hand-embroidered with padded satin-stitch flowers. As the eye moves outward, it encounters an harmonious collection of hand-assembled tape lace, Brussels bobbin lace, and Cluny lace as well as fine embroidery.  NEW LISTING

#4027         $3,500  Reserved

Brussels mixed lace shawl, 19th century. The mirroring of the pattern creates a richer, more complex design than usual. The shawl has multiple uses: as a wedding veil; spread out over a full skirt, beautifully displaying the pattern; over a slim sheath gown; or draped over your couch for you and your friends to enjoy.

#4079         $1,200

Deco brocaded lamé shawl, 1920s. With its rich colors and larger-than-life stylized flowers, the shawl perfectly captures the exuberant mood of the roaring 1920s. The square shawl is brocaded with bronzed metallic gold on a ground of black satin. I love the striking combination of rose, magenta, aqua, turquoise, cornflower blue, and beige in the printed flowers. Here is the design statement you need to create a memorable look.

#1088         $1,950

Chinese burgundy satin wall hanging, c.1910. In a subtle and refined design, the colors compete with and complement each other: the ivory with the black; the gold with the aqua; presided over by the bird of paradise with her turquoise tail feather, ending in a tiny fantasy floral star.

#4094         $500

Brussels lace scarf, c.1900. The scarf is fashioned from delicate ivory silk damask. With its loosely woven ground, the stylized floral pattern finely complements the floral pattern of the handmade Brussels linen lace borders. The intricate, gossamer floral design borrows an harmonious symmetry from nature.

#4093         $500

Brussels lace scarf, c.1900. The scarf is fashioned from delicate ecru silk damask. I love the contrast of the geometric weave with the delicate flowers of the handmade Brussels linen lace borders. This is the celebrated Brussels lace, known for its delicacy, beauty, and expense!

#4073         $1,950

Hand-embroidered Kashmir shawl, c.1810. The sides and ends of the black wool twill shawl are bordered with hand-woven panels. The ends are finished with different colored sections pieced together and hand embroidered with stylized designs. Each end has a unique combination of colors. The whimsical hand-embroidered flowers just above the woven end panels are especially noteworthy.

#4071         $1,950

Hand-embroidered Kashmir shawl, c.1810. The brilliant shawl is fashioned from fine red wool twill. The ends are finished with different colored sections pieced together and hand embroidered with boteh and stylized flowers. There is a hand-embroidered signature by the maker.

 #2324         $1,250

Needle run net lace shawl, c.1820. Fashioned from fine cotton thread, the white rectangular shawl is durable as well as beautiful. The pattern of floral sprigs with fancy work fill is typical of work done in the 1820s-1840s. I love the scalloped borders shaped by the flower petals in the delicate and subtle design.

#2325        $1,250

Tamboured net shawl, early 19th century. Made from fine black cotton machine-made net that is hand embroidered with delicate tamboured floral sprays. The purity of line and aesthetic restraint of the monochromatic floral design exhibit the artless beauty we treasure today. The delicacy of embroidered net is perfectly suited to the Neoclassical aesthetic (light, planar, geometric forms).

#6568         $1,400

Regency silk damask shawl, c.1820. The color is either muted or glowing, depending on the light. The stylized floral pattern, influenced by Kashmir shawl designs in vogue in the early 19th century, is softened by the pastel coloring. The shifting hue—rose to peach—gives vibrancy to this magnificent shawl.

#6225         $1,200

Flemish bobbin lace tablecloth, c.1705. Appraised as Flemish bobbin lace from Antwerp, the exquisite example of the lacemaker's art is a special find for the serious collector. The Baroque design is extraordinarily beautiful; the technical skilled exhibited is first rate. The little holes in the design are characteristic of Flemish bobbin lace from Antwerp.

#1345         $950

Princess lace wedding shawl, c.1900. The design artfully combines rounded, hand-assembled Princess lace motifs with traditional tape lace; all are expertly hand-appliquéd on a fine net ground. In the ethereal gossamer pattern, the delicate tendrils joyously curl outward from the flowers, as if in anticipation of the nuptial vows.

#6776         $850  Reserved

Chantilly lace shawl, c.1880. In this excellent example of machine-made Chantilly lace, the beauty of the intricate floral pattern is underlined by the the use of black only. While not as fine as handmade Chantilly, the shawl is much more affordable.

#6569         $975

Deco printed velvet shawl, 1920s. Rectangular in shape and fashioned from sensual peach silk velvet printed with large scale, stylized black chrysanthemums. The shawl is edged all around with a 25"-wide border of hand-knotted black silk fringe. The exotic motif and bold color make this an exemplar of Deco design.

#4029         $1,500

Hand-assembled mixed lace shawl, 19th century. The airy lightness of the intricate lace design is a wonder to behold. The shawl has a soft, supple drape. The creative design features an ingeniously crafted ruffle of the top edge, which forms a graceful collar when folded over. The shape was built-in when the tapes were assembled.

#6775         $425  Sold

Assuit shawl, 1920s. There is nothing flimsy about this superb period shawl. The white cotton net background is almost totally covered with a geometric design fashioned from small pieces of silver-covered metal. The edges of the shawl are hand rolled.

#6721         $1,200

Devoré velvet shawl, early 20th century. The robust Deco velvet flowers are cut to a ground of sheer black chiffon. Especially striking is the graphic red-and-black color pattern. The two tone border of hand-knotted silk fringe has an appealing antique charm.

#6224         $7,000

Punto in Aria needlepoint lace panel, c.1620. Part of a European collection, the lace is very old and rare; the work is exquisite; and the design is breathtakingly beautiful. There is no woven or plaited foundation. The 16th century technique uses separated decorative point edgings for linen shirts and chemises. By the 17th century, lacemakers could fashion continuous lengths of lace. This guipure lace is worked mainly in the buttonhole stitch.

#0408         $650

Juschi silk shawl-size scarf, c.1980. Fashioned from heavy silk crepe and finished with a hand-rolled hem, the scarf features a stunning dreamscape of a group of exotic wild fowl. The subtle details reinforced by bold colors make a dramatic design statement. Here is the emblem of a woman of luxurious and sophisticated taste.

#1867         $850

Embroidered silk net shawl, c.1910. The lovely shawl, fashioned from warm brown silk tulle, is embroidered all over with a vermicelli pattern of matching silk floss. The large stylized leaf pattern is appliquéd with two tones of silk braid. The motif carries a mesmerizing fascination.

#1607         $750

Brocaded silk chiffon shawl, c.1910. An inspired design choice is the alternation of brocade and chiffon stripes, changing the color of the printed design from muted to vivid. Subtle, complex design!

#6354         $1,650   Sold

Edinburgh Kashmir-style shawl,c.1840. The subtle, understated richness of the pattern is mesmerizing. The muted colors and cream-colored ground exude quiet elegance.

#2344         $900

Metallic brocaded chiffon shawl, c.1915. The simple graphic design is rendered in bronzed metallic gold against a ground of ivory silk chiffon. The quintessential Deco motif uses circles, oblong shapes, and ellipses in a dynamic, pulsating design of great energy and flair. The design is reminiscent of Streamline Moderne, an art movement parallel to the better known Art Deco.

#2345         $650

Silk chiffon shawl, early 20th century. Fashioned from pale beige silk chiffon/satin ribbon weave and embellished with delicate printed floral paisley medallions (botehs). There is an exotic, Eastern allure due to the particularly fine boteh motif. The ends of the shawl have faggoted hems.

#1410         $1,650

Hand-embroidered coverlet, c.1810. A neoclassical center medallion design on a diaphanous cotton percale ground. The exceptional white-work on the coverlet/table cloth features delicately rendered padded satin stitch, buttonhole stitch, and decorative fill.

#4033         $750

Hand-embroidered valence , c.1880. The embroidery is bordered with a panel of aqua velvet finished with fancy fringe at the bottom. The hand-knotted silk fringe has delightful silk ball tassels that pick of the colors of the embroidery. The confident insouciance of the brilliant Art Nouveau design will brighten any room.

#2326         $1,200

Chinese export figural shawl, c.1910. Two adjacent corners have scenes with Chinese figures. The other two adjacent corners have bouquets of large and small flowers. Depending on how the shawl is folded, you can display a figural or a floral scene. Whether you wear it or use this brilliant shawl in the decor of your home, you will have a superb piece of textile art.

#2106         $875

Mixed Irish lace shawl, c.1900. Fashioned from hand-assembled Battenberg lace with inserts of Irish crocheted lace. The pattern in the Battenberg shawl is intricate, bold, and texturally exciting. The bold floral compositions can be viewed from a distance. Add a touch of elegance to a basic dress with this fine antique fashion accessory.

#6321         $650

Valenciennes lace pillow sham, c.1900. Fashioned from fine white batiste, each corner is hand embroidered with sprays of flowers and curved inserts of handmade Valenciennes lace. The sham is bordered with a 4 3/4"-wide ruffle of Valenciennes lace and sham closes in back with small mother-of-pearl buttons.

#1885         $375

Appliquéd felt pelmet, c.1890.  Appliquéd in a whimsical manner with bouquets of felt and tufted wool daisies with velveteen leaves. Although the craftsmanship is skillful, the flower-and-hearts design motif has the appeal of naive folk art.

#6322         $850

Reticella lace cloth, c.1880. This fine beige linen cloth is embellished with whimsical hand-embroidered birds and handmade Reticella needlepoint lace. The linen lace is worked in a nice variety of geometric patterns.

#1198          $645

Grenadine sheer, fold-over silk shawl c.1860. Woven in handsome shades of brown, black, and ivory. The ultra-sheer, lightweight silk shawls produced in Grenada are perfect for summer wear.

#2039         $350

Beaded needlepoint pillow cover, c.1900. Beaded Calla lilies (the only plant known as both fruit and flower) set in a cluster of wool needlepoint leaves. Calla lilies have been a favored subject of graphic artists over the ages. These flowers have inspired rug makers, weavers, and painters, e.g., Tamara de Lempicka's 1941 painting Calla Lilies. Who can resist the robust florals and rich colors in this exceptional needlepoint work?