Merletto a Tombolo fatto a mano (Pizzo a fusell) m

Rare and Long Handmade Bobbin Lace (tombolo) - Late 19th Century (Late 1800s) - 4.65 m x 3.50 cm Magnificent and elegant decorative edge in authentic bobbin lace (pizzo a fuselli), entirely handmade by skilled artisans in the second half of the 19th century (Late ’800). A highly refined piece with a geometric and stylized floral motif. The weave is enriched with lattice areas and fabric stitches (semi-filled) that give extraordinary depth and stability to the design. The lower edge is splendidly finished with a scalloped profile and festoons, while the right end still retains the original, filé fringes derived from the closure of the piece. The exceptional and extremely rare feature of this lot is its remarkable continuous length of 4.65 meters preserved in a single piece without cuts or subsequent joins. Such a generous and important measurement testifies to its original purpose of great prestige, such as a flounce for a wealthy 19th-century dowry, a monumental parade tablecloth, or an important altar vestment. The thread used is an excellent late-19th-century twisted cotton, characterized by superb regularity and a soft, opaque feel to the touch, which has allowed the stitches to be preserved magistrally for over a century. Condition: The lace presents in splendid and impeccable condition, comparable to new. The stitch structure is perfectly firm and the integrity of the continuous length is fully preserved. The piece is entirely free of halos, moisture stains, tears, or pulled threads. Such a clean and pristine conservation for a late 19th-century textile is extremely rare and greatly increases its collectible value. A museum piece for collectors of antique fabrics, lovers of textile modernism, or for exclusive haute couture and restoration projects. Shipping will be tracked.

Estimate:$189.2

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