Classic with a twist! I was attracted to the lovely shape and patina of this unique pair of lamps in a little French antique fair. What a delightful surprise when I discovered the back sides! I couldn't resist them! I think they will be so chic in any room! 9" tall (not including the socket), the base is 4 3/4" across. They are now rewired for US, but have the original socket covers which can easily be changed out.

This fabulous single pillow case is made of excellent creamy white antique linen, cool and drapey, as well as sturdy! I doubt that it was ever used. The 3 1/2" large deeply padded triple monogram, B flanked by A & C is hand embroidered with small flowers and sprigs. The 2" hand pulled lace insertion is needle worked in a row of clover, followed by a deep hand drawn hem...

This is a magnificent example of Punto Ombra or Shadow Work from turn of the century. A specialty revived in Italy at the time, it is stitched very closely in the Herringbone Stitch on the back side of the linen, creating a bas-relief effect on the front. The rich blue of the floss shows through creating the shadow...

Perfect matched set of 4 natural oatmeal colored crisp linen woven with turkey red! The petite AM monogram is hand stitched with teeny little cross stitches and each end is hand hemmed with tiny stitches. Each has a hang tab. Perfect condition ,never used but freshly laundered, see I need to press them again! Ample size measures 31" X 25", could even be used for lapkins! I added a white napkin in one photo so you get an idea of the natural unbleached linen color.

This elegant sheet and matching bolster cover has stunning heavily padded and varied embroidery across and around the 17" turndown. However my favorite part is the yummy, deep replique! It's the color of fresh lime juice or Margarita stitched in pale turquoise! The medium weight linen is so crisp and cool to touch. I think it was intended as a bed cover. Perfect condition, except for a small hole on the back of the bolster, easily mended. Now freshly washed and pressed for you...

I love the look of this matched pair of classically carved Italian alabaster lamps with the original (now shabby!)wire shades! Found in Brussels from a French dealer. Now wired for USA. Measures 9 1/2" from top of shade to the base, the base measures 2 1/4" Such delightful accents for any room!

Exceptional hand coloring on this brilliant copper engraving by Pierre-Quentin Chedel, a noted French engraver of architecture, landscape and views. I believe it is from Prevost's , Histoire Generale des Voyages, a most influential travel book in mid 1700. Titled Nouveau Mexico, it is of a bird's eye view of Mexico City, after the Spanish Conquest, showing the results of Spanish drainage and waterworks projects...

Beautiful hand work on this set of 11 handkerchief weight linen cocktail napkins! The center ground has precise hand drawn work creating checks,and is surrounded with sunny yellow replique. Further enhanced with a perfectly appliqued pear flanked by embroidered grape clusters. There are the faintest of very light yellow stains on several, that only show in certain light when thoroughly inspected. The most noticeable is shown alone in 3rd photo. Several have tiny areas at the replique hem...

This unique linen tea cozy with different lace designs on both sides, is another piece hand made at home. The needle lace designs are insertions, however the button hole outlined design underneath the ivy leaf insertion is rather amateur. Notice in the triangular insertion how the wheat ears form a circle twisting like ribbon. It is completely hand stitched, even the french seams! And hand hemmed. There is one faint stain to the left of the ivy which should fade with laundering...

This is a fine example of the work done at home by ladies long ago! Not only is the hand embroidery perfect, right down to the beautifully scalloped button hole stitched flap, but the french seams are stitched by hand...not machine! Notice the details like the tiny laundry mark in black and white twisted thread,just above the row of drawn hem stitching as shown in last photos. Absolutely perfect work of art! There are faint little stains seen on the top fold, left and right...

This fabulous mirror is carved, gessoed,and gilded with acanthus leaves, ruffled or beaded inner edges, resting on little scrolled feet. So delightful as well as useful item for your boudoir! Of course you could even hang it on your wall! It has just the right patina and wear! There seems to be some minor repairs, which are age appropriate. The last photo shows the easel back connected by a little brass chain. The mirror seems to be hand cut, and the under paint is ochre boule...

This large and magnificent wedding sheet is heavenly to sleep with! I know because I tried it out before offering it to you! Of the finest lightweight linen, drapey, cold, and billows all around you as it floats down. The spectacular center monogram embroidered with DES is filled with seed stitches,as well as flowers, leaves, and a bow at the bottom...