Duchesse bobbin lace collar, probably mid-nineteenth century. Nearly mint condition, probably has been almost never worn. Darkened to deep ecru from age, a couple of small stains. Nevertheless, this is a very lovely collar, with nicely shaped flowers, a lovely bobbin lace bouquet in the center back, and nice details on the scrollwork. About 9 1/4 inch deep at center back. About 56 inches long at the inside edge. SOLD Scrollwork detailingScrollwork is especially graceful, and and is blended into the overall design with overlapping leaves and flowers. Halfstitch in the scrollwork is decorated with little quatrefoil raised work. Please click on images to enlarge. Details of design and flowersFlowers in the lace are just a little different, and very well shaped for Duchesse. Much of the raised work is a ten-stick woven edge instead of the more common bundled threads. This adds an extra bit of definition and crispness to the design, and a bit more stability in the shape. Please click on image to enlarge. Detail of Filling StitchDetail of filling stitch. Please click on image to enlarge