A most beautiful of table cloths. This skillfully made cherished piece is a wonderful example of Italian figural with hand embroidery, point de venise needlelace and Italian made lace filet work, openwork or cutwork and hand embroidered floral needlework. The lovely figural filet is striking with horses and medieval folks.

This large antique Italian lace table cloth has a fabulous design in filet of horse riders, cherubs, winged angels, flower urns, flower bouquets in point de venise needlelace and lovely floral garland swag filet details surrounding the whole center linen area. In each of the corners are winged angels or cupids and flower urns. Loads of flower details.

The stitches are skillfully worked into the linen with the precise raised satin stitches, with cutwork/openwork incorporated into the scroll work. The raised work is excellent. The point de venise needlelace is tight with very well formed designs.

These Italian lace table cloths are reminiscent of a very grand and regal period in linens. Dates from the turn of the century. The cloth is all hand done. Smooth and yet strong linen... were reserved for the best of cloths. Cloths like these were usually specially made for the customer who had the ability to purchase these fine items.

CONDITION

The condition is very good, with few tiny broken brides, one small stain ( as pictured) and three tiny spots in one area as pictured, no repairs, and no weakness anywhere. I have not laundered this tablecloth. Strong and sturdy for your holiday use, fine dinner party, or a delightful wedding tablecloth.

MEASUREMENTS

This banquet size table cloth measures approx., 155 x 80'' with 6" scalloped filet edging trim.

A great addition to one's fine linen collection and truly worthy of one's collection. Perfect for a elegant dinner or holiday party. This table linen will enhance any table setting. These embroidered cloths are getting harder and harder to find.

Our antique textiles are collectible and are not new and not reproductions, and have lived a long and eventful life and sometimes developing flaws. We do not launder or dry clean unless stated in listing, and most times have been in storage for many decades picking up old age storage oxidation spots.

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