Augusta Auctions
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COUTURE, VINTAGE CLOTHING & HISTORIC TEXTILES

Wed, Nov 2, 2011 08:00AM EDT
Lot 141

TWO POINT PLAT NEEDLELACE FLOUNCES, VENICE, 17TH C

Estimate: $600 - $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
Identical flounces of fine linen thread worked in tiny meandering all over pattern of flowers, hearts & figures incorporated into symmetrical cartouches, tiny raised motifs scattered throughout & trim bottom flounce edge: each flounce 15" deep, 1 circularflounce 4 yards L & 1 straight flounce 3 yards L, excellent & rare. Estate of Marion Powys, renowned early 20th C lace expert & owner of Devonshire Lace Shop, 556 Madison Ave, NYC, 1916-1945.