Superb long antique hand made Brussels Duchesse & Point de Gaze lace collar in a warm golden ecru...
Features an ornate floral motif with vines and greenery, showcasing a pair of Point de Gaze lace cartouches with Lilly-of-the-valley flowers and greenery along the front, and is finished off with a scalloped edge all around.
Lilly-of-the-valley flowers is sometimes a symbol in Christianity which reportedly represented the Virgin Mary's tears as she mourned her crucified son. These flowers are thought to bring love, happiness and good luck...
Measures ~54 inches long, ~5 inches across the middle, and ~4&3/4 inches wide across the tapered ends.
In overall good condition considering age, with yellowing, some scraggly threads, mild fraying along the unfinished edges of some of the motifs which can be addressed, a few breaks in the net, some detached brides which can be reattached, a few spots and a few frayed flowers, mostly along the neckline, which can be mended/addressed. Please enlarge photos for details.
Please note that the brooch is for demonstration purposes only and is not included in this listing.
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