A beautiful example of fine antique Mechlin Lace 1760, Belgium. This lace is so fine and delicate with different ground and delicate floral design. Mechlin lace is considered the queen of laces, and was originally worn by the rich and powerful. This lace is from 1760, and would have been used to trim dress collars and sleeves.
17th Century Binche Lace, Belgium, Floral Design, Snowball Ground.