#6263 $250
Burano lace cuffs, late 19th century
These lovely cuffs with the original tag are genuine Italian Burano lace. This lace is superior to the widely copied "Burano lace" of Far Eastern competitors in the late19th and early 20th centuries.
Burano needlepoint lace is characterized by its ground of ladder-like rows perpendicular to the length. The late 19th century Burano industry produced a wide range of patterns copied from 17th century Venetian rose points and 18th century French laces.
Our cuffs feature a variation of a 17th century style with the addition of a later fillings. The first detail picture shows the extraordinary delicacy of the work. Even today in the Burano lacemaking center, it can take at least three months to complete a design.
The condition is excellent. The lace has darkened slightly with age, which lends to the antique charm of the cuffs.
Each cuff is 9 1/2" long by 3 1/4" wide.
