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Lot 189: A Collection of Vintage Domestic Linens and Lace Including Broderie Anglaise style Examples

This auction ended on September 30, 2026.

Start price: £5

Estimated price: £5 - £10

Buyer's Premium: 20%

Sold for: £3

A collection of vintage domestic linens and lace comprising a variety of tablecloths, runners, and decorative doilies. The assortment includes a white rectangular tablecloth featuring intricate cut-work and embroidery in a broderie anglaise style, and a circular tan linen doily decorated with white star-shaped embroidery and integrated lace inserts. Also present is a yellow textile printed with a floral motif and finished with a lace trim, alongside various smaller doilies produced using crochet and machine-made lace techniques. The lot further includes a blue and white gingham checked fabric, a solid brown textile, and a white cloth featuring a green and yellow scalloped border. These items are constructed from natural fibres including cotton and linen.


Condition report:

The collection shows signs of age and use consistent with vintage domestic textiles. Significant yellowing and brown age-related foxing spots are visible on the yellow floral textile and the white cut-work cloth (photo 2). Several pieces exhibit heavy creasing from long-term storage (photo 1). Fraying and minor losses are visible to the edges of the finer lace doilies (photo 2). No other major tears or repairs are visible from the photographs provided.