Antique Italian Handmade FIGURAL Lace Runner BOSA Horned Lions -Very Old Fragile


Antique Italian Handmade FIGURAL Lace Runner BOSA Horned Lions -Very Old Fragile

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Antique Italian Handmade FIGURAL Lace Runner BOSA Horned Lions -Very Old Fragile:
$43.00


Antique Italian Handmade FIGURAL Lace Runner - BOSA Work - Very Old and Fragile - For The Collector

Description: I offer you herea VERY old Italian hand-made filet lace runner from the Island of Bosaacclaimed for its very fanciful, bold handwork.It is 36\" X 13\" and features a jungle of plants and flowers and four magnificent horned lions!Beautiful! I believe it dates to ca. 1850s but may be older.
Condition: I have carefully inspected, hand-laundered, starched and pressed it for you. It it lightly age-toned. and I recommend you leave it as is. When I acquired this runner I found many old mends. Somebody loved this heirloom and was determined that it would not be lost. I added many more mends. Sample repairs are pointed out in my last three photos. I have included photos of every inch of this runner so you can inspect it up close for yourself.PLEASE ENLARGE MY PHOTOS.The thread on this old, old lace is quite fragile and will tear easily. It must be handled carefully to conserve it and to keep it viable. It could, of course, still be used, but I offer it primarily for the collector.If you love antique hand-made figural lace with mythic animals this is an exceptional find for your collection.
A Brief Lace Tutorial

HAND-KNOTTED FILET LACE:To distinguish filet lace from other netted laces ( such as Buratto, which is very different), look closely at the mesh. You will see that only a single thread is used horizontally and a single thread is used vertically to form the mesh. Each corner of the mesh on this fine filet lace is knotted by hand! After the mesh is constructed the lace-maker \"darns\" or weaves in her pattern.


Payment:I require payment within two days of the sale. If you are unable to meet this requirement, please contact me right away. CA residents pay 8% sales tax as required by law.
Posting: This package will weigh about 9 ounces. I will send out your lace runner by first class mail on the same day that I receive your payment.Returns: I want no disappointed customers. If you feel this lace does not specifically match my description, just let me know. I have maintained a full five-star response score - 100% positive - over 17 years of trading. I work hard to keep it that way. If you have concerns, please tell me.International Shipping and Customs: USPS international shipping charges are very high.Please check the calculator on this pagebeforeofferding so you will be informed. Our international postage quote here is for NON-Insured air mail. Be assured we charge you ONLY what the post office charges us. And we will immediately refund any overpayment. Your country may impose customs duties or taxes on this item at your post office, depending on the value of your purchase. Customs fees are not included in my item price or shipping charges and are not imposed by me. They are the responsibility of the buyer.All countries are different, so check with your own customs office to determine what their policies are before offerding.UK buyers please be aware. Royal Mail may require that you pay a 20% tax plus £8 for all imported items with a value over £15. You may want to confirm this with them before offerding!



Antique Italian Handmade FIGURAL Lace Runner BOSA Horned Lions -Very Old Fragile:
$43.00

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