This is one of a number of items bought recently at a sale of the contents of The Hermitage, a country house in Northumberland. The boxes that I bought held many treasures; lace, dresses, nightdresses

 

Antique fine cotton tulle lace trim. Very light and airy trim. I believe this was once pleated back in the day with a fluting iron-this has not been washed, for fear of losing the pleats. It is in goo

 

This is a beautiful specimen of antique Victorian needlepoint and Petitpoint embroidery. The piece measures a little larger than 17" by 22 1/2". The stitching is nice and tight, the colors are gorgeou

 

VERY BEAUTIFUL AND VERY LONG, 98 INCHES OF BLONDE, HAND MADE SPANISH LACE,SILK, TOO. IT IS FROM THE SAME FAMILY ESTATE, I HAVE BEEN WORKING ON FOR THE 2ND WEEK NOW, I TOLD YOU THERE WAS A LOT OF LACE.

 

A lovely square hand embroidered madeira work linen tablecloth . Excellent vintage condition , no holes, repairs , iron mould or other marks . Cream linen with coffee coloured hand embroidery , cut wo

 

I have for auction a beautiful picture hankie which measures approx. 12" square; it depicts what appears to me to be a Chinese Theatrical lady's face; very pretty. little tag attached as well as some

 

AN ANTIQUE VICTORIAN PICTORIAL NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER,"ANN EMERSON HER WORK IN THE YEAR 1853"HELD IN THE ORIGINAL 20 1/4" X 14 3/4" MAPLE FRAME,IS A,17 1/4" X 11 3/4" FINELY WORKED SAMPLER, ON LINEN ?.DEC

 

Antique Quilt/Blanket Cover Beautiful Quality Damask Linen Arts & Crafts Floral Detail Damask PatternOriginal Antique Cotton ButtonsMeasures 135 x 120 cm ApproxSmall RD Monogram This is a beautifu

 

This is a vintage hand embroidered linen wall hanging with a German saying, "Versuch Macht Klug" It is in good condition with a few small holes in the top corners of the red linen border. 

 

Huge Lovely Handloom Ikat Mans Mantle Crocodiles Sumba Indonesia Museum Quality Huge lovely handloom ikat mans mantle, weft ends Made of cotton (ikat weave) Made by village woman Motifs of sacred liza