Has anyone seen this piece of lace up for sale on ebay at almost $13,000 US. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2219&item=7323077731&rd=1&ssPageName=WD2V
Boy have I got the wrong idea about Milanese, I thought it would be simpler than Bedfordshire or Honiton, I don't think so. Lynn Scott in Wollongong, Australia =========================================== Hi Lynn, Yes, Milanese can be quite complex. I have serious doubts that this is 1640 Milanese. The double bar brides bother me; when I see them, I always thinks later Flemish. The complete symmetry of the design. The large single piece. Most of the larger items of lace from the period are more likely to have been piece together and built up in layers, so to speak. I find that the oldest laces have quality of spontaneity that later laces gave up for exquisiteness and order. These are fairly flimsy points to hang an objection on, but it just doesn't feel right. My gut reaction is 19th century revival. But everyone has an opionion, don't they??? LOL Patty Dowden - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
