A superb antique Schiffli chemical lace collar dating to the late 19th-early 20th century (circa 1890-1910).
This finely detailed piece is worked in machine-made chemical lace, designed to imitate earlier 17th century Venetian needle lace. It features richly ornamented floral and scroll motifs with characteristic raised corded outlines and picot detailing, giving a dimensional, lace-like relief typical of high-quality Schiffli work.
The collar has a beautifully balanced, symmetrical design with scalloped edging.
Details
Type: Schiffli chemical lace
Style: Venetian needle lace revival
Date: circa 1890-1910
Material: Cotton
Colour: Ivory / off-white
Technique: Machine-made, chemically treated ground (dissolved to leave lace structure)
A superb antique Schiffli chemical lace collar dating to the late 19th-early 20th century (circa 1890-1910).
This finely detailed piece is worked in machine-made chemical lace, designed to imitate earlier 17th century Venetian needle lace. It features richly ornamented floral and scroll motifs with characteristic raised corded outlines and picot detailing, giving a dimensional, lace-like relief typical of high-quality Schiffli work.
The collar has a beautifully balanced, symmetrical design with scalloped edging.
Details
Type: Schiffli chemical lace
Style: Venetian needle lace revival
Date: circa 1890-1910
Material: Cotton
Colour: Ivory / off-white
Technique: Machine-made, chemically treated ground (dissolved to leave lace structure)
