We have changed our e-mail address to theeuropeanmarketantiques@gmail.com, and you can contact us there. Everything else is the same as before. We're bringing in lots of items from latest "hunting" trips, so watch for new listings in the coming weeks!
I just adore the handwork on this lovely handkerchief case!The stitches are so teeny I had to check them out with a jewelers loop! The silk has a pattern of tiny dots. It seems to be lightly padded, and closes with a shell button. In excellent condition as found in Belgium! 7" X 6.5" What a treasure for yourself or someone special
I couldn't resist this unusual majolica server, even though it has some wear. The glaze is so rich, and has almost irridescent look when the light catches it. How clever the curled, reeded stem forms the handle! It is deep green, the different colorations in photos are only reflections due to the deep glaze. In fact I left the dust on it to reduce the glare. Each leaf tip has a teeny chip, but it is underneath and doesn't show unless you turn it over, as shown in photo. There is one chip ...click for details
This very long waffle woven towel has an incredible amount of different designs hand executed in tiny turkey red and forest green stitches. A varied assortment of sizes and styles and letters must have been a sampler for some young lady to practice her stitches! And she used her imagination to apply it to this 71" X 13" towel! When draped over a towel rack it even measures 43". It appears to be well used but still in good condition. There is a stain ,which will lighten, near the ...click for details
This incredible runner has the most unique hand loomed weave with a hand embroidered monogram and self fringe,secured with teeny little hand stitches! It has one of the most interesting and unique weaves I've seen ,as well as the 1" deep openwork "punto tirato" in needle weaving and overcast stitch, near each end! Could be purposed for a towel ,But is so long it is perfect as a table runner. It has a very nice med. to heavy crisp weight. The 2.25" high, hand embroidered RB ...click for details
This matched pair of Swiss linen sheets has lovely embroidered monogram AM or MA as well as 5" of hand made lace insertion! Fabulous for your guest room or "away" cottage or even lake house! The linen, though sturdy is so soft, medium weight and DELUXE to be sure! We won't see many like this in yrs. to come. Made at home , maybe for a trousseau! Last photo shows the slight wear, which does not detract from the integrity at all!
Luxurious antique linen bath towel has 8" of fringed Hairpin lace at each end! The linen is so wonderful, remember it's considered Organic, since it is most likely pesticide free! There are a few dropped slubs in the unique woven pattern, something rare in newer textiles, as well as a few slight worn spots and pin holes. The main ground measures 45" plus 8" of lace on each end, and 32.5" wide.
Bubble bath, here we come!What a treat to wrap up in. Price reflects condition ...click for details
$150.00 for the pair Includes Shipping and Handling in US
I just couldn't resist bringing back this pair of framed silhouettes from Paris! How perfect for your bar area!
What does this story appear to be to you? I'd love to hear your interpretation...I'm reserving mine...tee hee!
They are in original condition, with some slight repair to the frames. The glass seems to be hand cut. I have not placed a backing on them, in case you might want to clean the needle work before sealing the back.
Sure to be a unique accent! Framed, each measure ...click for details
Yummy pale pink with shade darker pink woven stylized art deco borders all around and beautifully knotted 8" fringe at each end! Each hand embroidered letter is 3" high! LM or JM , which ever suits you! The center ground is a crepe weave. I just love my antique bath towels...makes that bubble bath a luxury instead of necessity! Measures 23" X 43" Plus 8' of fringe each end. Weighty 100% vintage cotton...must be organic and recycled! Oops sorry about the pucker between th ...click for details
Incredible handwork, most likely by several ladies of the Altar Guild, covers this detailed piece! The words in German heavily padded gothic lettering, proclaims "Innocent Lamb of God, Have Mercy on us". As I studied it, I found it to include so much symbolism. My interpretation... The reclining wounded Lamb on the Altar, symbolizes Christ in His sacrificial role and personifies innocence, gentleness and humility. The Sword of the Spirit, and the blood signify the sacrifice. The burni ...click for details
Most likely, Ingrid made this lovely piece for her trousseau! Her stitches are so perfect...heavily padded and precise embroidery and button hole stitching.Her name, Ingrid, is beautifully executed with flair for such tiny lettering. The open end has scalloped edges, again heavily padded button hole stitches. Then there are 12 additions of button hole stitch to run a ribbon through to tie it together,so it could hang from her bed post protecting her night dress! The sides are french seamed. The ...click for details
