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COUTURE, VINTAGE CLOTHING & HISTORIC TEXTILES

Wed, Nov 2, 2011 08:00AM EDT
Lot 149

FIVE PIECE ALENCON LACE ACCESSORY SET, c. 1780

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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
Toile of meandering ribbon set amoungst foliage & floral motifs, 6 sided reseau in 2 sizes, all hand worked: 1 pair engeagents, 8.5" x 36" each; 1 cap, 11" x 16" w/ attached lappets, 4" x 33"; 1 stole 8.5" x 82"; 1 pair dress quills, 2.75" x 2 yds each; 1pair dress garnitures, 3" x 55" each; all excellent. Estate of Marion Powys, renowned early 20th C lace expert, author & owner of Devonshire Lace Shop, 556 Madison Ave, NYC. 1916-1948