Lot 90
90
A very fine handkerchief, of mixed Brussels needlepoint and bobbin lace, depicting the four continents: the Americas with an eagle and the American flag, the Orient with a Chinese lady with a handscreen, Europe with an elegant lady in a city and Africa with a tribesman with bow and arrow--14in. (36cm.) square, backed with purple silk, late 19th century; and another handkerchief with a fine Honiton lace border--18in. (46cm.) square
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A very fine handkerchief, of mixed Brussels needlepoint and bobbin lace, depicting the four continents: the Americas with an eagle and the American flag, the Orient with a Chinese lady with a handscreen, Europe with an elegant lady in a city and Africa with a tribesman with bow and arrow--14in. (36cm.) square, backed with purple silk, late 19th century; and another handkerchief with a fine Honiton lace border--18in. (46cm.) square

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A very fine handkerchief, of mixed Brussels needlepoint and bobbin lace, depicting the four continents: the Americas with an eagle and the American flag, the Orient with a Chinese lady with a handscreen, Europe with an elegant lady in a city and Africa with a tribesman with bow and arrow--14in. (36cm.) square, backed with purple silk, late 19th century; and another handkerchief with a fine Honiton lace border--18in. (46cm.) square
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

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