This is a gorgeous 19th Century Brussels Handmade Mixed Lace Collar.
Classic Point de Gaze net lace medallions surrounded by handmade Duchesse bobbin lace.
There are 17 Point de Gaze medallions with rose centers that are surrounded by a leaf design and decorated with point de esprit in the handmade Point de Gaze mesh ground.
The Point de Gaze rose medallions alternate with a 3 dimensional layered design on the roses.
The Duchesse swirls around the Point de Gaze and there are scalloped flowers done in the Duchesse all along the bottom edge.
Condition is near excellent. There are small net ground breaks in 5 of the 17 Point de Gaze medallions, the worst are shown in the pictures. None are glaring and they must be searched for against a dark background to notice them. Lace is clean and retains it's shape and form, no shriveling or raveling. I did not see any breaks in the Duchesse, there may be a tiny one or two missed in this busy design. Displays beautifully.
Measures approx 6 inches wide (15.24 cm), inside length is approx 37 inches (94 cm) and bottom edge approx 83 inches (211 cm)
Gorgeous as a collar or flounce.
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