Augusta Auctions
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COUTURE, VINTAGE CLOTHING & HISTORIC TEXTILES

Wed, Nov 2, 2011 08:00AM EDT
Lot 145

BRUSSELS MIXED LACE VEIL WITH PROVENANCE, 1870s

Estimate: $800 - $1,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$2,000 $100
$5,000 $250
$10,000 $500
$20,000 $1,000
$40,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
$500,000 $10,000
$1,000,000 $25,000
Marion Powys, renowned early 20th C lace expert & owner of Devonshire Lace Shop, 556 Madison Ave, NYC purchased the "Lily Veil" from a Russian Count: m.m. cream net inset w/ toile of h.m. bobbin lace lilies & delicate florals in scallop pattern, 102" x 119", (several professional linear or zig-zag mends in net, no stains or holes) very good.