2 Vintage Victorian Estate Needle Lace Doily Doilies 9,11" Roses & Leaf GP

Two Vintage Estate Cream colored Needle Lace Doily Doilies
- Victorian era  Delicate and Beautiful Work from Germany  GP
Beautiful big roses and leaves on round doilies
9 and 11"


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I am beginning to list the contents of an estate that dates back well into the 1870s and reflects all the beautiful needlework of that era.  All will be listed with a GP in title, so will be easily searchable.

Estate reflects several sets of grandmothers and great grandmothers and we will furnish the names after purchase so that credit can be given for the makers and owners of these beautiful Victorian items.  I want to get the items on fairly quickly, (many monogramed linens here) so will identify owners later.

Estate is fantastic.  Many items I have never seen before, much less offered for sale in my linen store.  More items than we can count right now.

Estate includes handmade lace handkerchiefs, collars (many), doilies, edging, runners, trims from dresses/blouses, and shams (many).  Embroidered bags, doilies, tableclothes and napkins, many early damask.  Victorian calf leather gloves, storage bags, handbags and more.  Many items handmade, many items from France, Ireland, Germany, and more. 

Background:  this family immigrated from Germany to US in the late 1930s just prior to World War II and brought their complete household with them.  Both were physicians.  Both brought family items that date back to 1870s and in beautiful condition despite the age.  Only a very few items can be classified as "cutters", meaning  items that can be used for crafts, framing, or whatever you please.  I know many of you ladies love the old laces so I plan to list even the less than perfect items just for you.

Most of these items are handmade, and I sure brushed up on my lace education so that I can give you correct information. To let you know the quality here, some of the clothing items are going to a speciality auction next year! 

I will add information as I get it on all items, and again will furnish the names of the original owners as well.  

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Needle lace doilies that are not identical, but very pretty all the same.  The 9" doily is made with linen threads in rose design, and the 11" doily is made with what appears to be a rayon blend in dark cream. 

First doily is early, from 1890s to 1900.  Second from probably that era but a little later.  Probably made from rayon or some sort of artifical silk.  It has a really deep color and a beautiful shine.

Measurements:  9 and 11"  in a round shape

Design:  smaller doily is rose design, two roses and leaves.  Leaves are in row along borders, very nicely done.  Beautiful mini scallop border.  Larger doily has geometric design in center with triple leaves around it.  Beautiful complex long,curved motif on edge.  Picots all along the edge. 

Colors: very very light cream color for smaller doily, darker cream for larger.

Fiber: fine weight linen thread for smaller doily, what appears to be rayon mix on larger.

Age:  I am no expert, I am guessing somewhere between 1890s and 1900 based on the very complex and beautiful work. Second doily is from a little later, maybe 1920s?

Condition: very good for its age.  No stains or smudging after all these years!  Looks good enough to just put in place.  A gentle hand wash will remove any dust that has accumulated in storage.

Beautiful older doily or runner in beautiful hand made needle lace.  More to come from this estate.  Search for GP to see the collection.  
 
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