EXQUISITE 19THC.BRUSSELS POINT DE GAZE LACE FLOUNCE #2. A simply gorgeous flounce of Brussels Point De Gaze. Both in execution and in workmanship this lovely flounce gets the highest marks. The design is absolutely ornate with numerous large roses and large floral with some large roses with three dimensional petals. There are over SIXTY-EIGHT ROSES..just to give you the scale of this piece and on the handmade ground numerous other florals, meandering vines elaborate leaves,scrollwork and scattered Point de Esprit throughout the lace..I don't think I have come across such a elaborate flounce, the design is quite breathtaking.Measuring apprx.91-92" by 14",233-234cm by 35-35cm. The lace has a few small repairs, basically minor, this lace seems rarely used and certainly never washed,so it has it's original cream patina.(Item #AL398) (PLEASE SEE MATCHING FLOUNCE Item #AL399)
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