A wedding veil of Honiton appliqué lace, the field scattered with tiny sprigs, the edges applied with similar larger sprigs and with trailing floral groups at each corner--80 x 66in. (204 x 168cm.); a bertha of similar lace, the field with sprigs, spots and butterflies--63 x 21in. (160 x 53cm.); a length of Valenciennes lace densely worked with rocaille style shell decoration, scrolling leaves and stylised bunches of grapes, circa 1740--58 x 2in. (148 x 5cm.) joined; another similar length with a formal floral and foliate design--23 x 2in. (58 x 5cm.); a length of Mechlin lace with a mirrored floral design, 18th century--70 x 1.5in. (180 x 4cm.); a length of similar lace worked with carnations--39 x 2in. (100 x 5cm.); a quantity of various laces; a cocktail dress, the black net applied in a bold floral design with scarlet sequins and black pastes, 1920s; and several panels of Chinese embroidery(a lot)