9 Antique Brussels Lace Coasters 6\" Royal Swan Crown Linen Finger Bowl Doilies For Sale

Offering a spectacular, investment-grade complete heirloom set of eight (9) antique Brussels Renaissance tape lace cocktail doilies / finger bowl coasters dating from the turn of the 20th century (circa 1900).

These are not standard crocheted or tatted pieces; they are highly collectible pieces of figural textile art. Close-up inspection reveals the classic handmade Brussels tape lace construction, featuring beautifully worked woven tapes secured with intricate needle lace bars (brides). The design showcases a highly rare alternating pattern of majestic Royal Swans and Imperial Crowns surrounding a crisp, fine linen center.

This listing includes a complete service for 8, plus 1 additional piece to serve as a rare and highly desirable spare.

Originally utilized to cushion crystal stemware, champagne coupes, or dessert finger bowls in high-end European households, they make stunning modern luxury cocktail coasters or beautiful candidates for custom framing.

Measurements:

Each piece measures approximately 6 inches in diameter from edge to edge.

Condition Report:

Beautiful, structurally sound antique condition overall with strong fibers and resilient lace boundaries. Given that these are handmade textiles over 100 years old, they show very minor, typical signs of age that do not distract from their display value:

• Five (5) pieces are in excellent, clean condition.
• Three (3) pieces have a single, tiny faint storage/age spot on the textile.
• One (1) piece has a tiny pinpoint hole in the lace netting mesh.

No large tears, heavy fraying, major unravelling, or structural center linen holes. Please review the detailed gallery photos and macro shots to appreciate the remarkable handmade stitch work and exact condition of this complete 9-piece set.

Shipping & Packaging:

This set will be packaged with extreme care in a rigid, flat mailer to preserve the textile integrity. Shipped fast with tracking included.