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Antique Chantilly Lace

Woven silk fichu with lace decoration - France or Russia Circa 1865
Woven silk fichu with lace decoration - France or Russia Circa 1865

Woven silk fichu with lace decoration - France or Russia Circa 1865

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1865 France or Russia Precious scarf in very fine silk woven with a lace pattern evoking Chantilly, which was very fashionable under the French Second Empire.

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1860s French Antique Chantilly Lace

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c.1920 Gold Bullion & Chantilly Lace Evening Dress
c.1920 Gold Bullion & Chantilly Lace Evening Dress

c.1920 Gold Bullion & Chantilly Lace Evening Dress

Located in Dallas, TX

Over skirt in black chantilly lace falls in gathers from the edge of the bodice and falls lower than the skirt hemline.

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Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Chantilly Lace

Vintage 1930s Black Chantilly lace jacket, evening coat
Vintage 1930s Black Chantilly lace jacket, evening coat

Vintage 1930s Black Chantilly lace jacket, evening coat

Located in NEWARK, GB

A gorgeous and unusual vintage 1930's Black lace jacket. A long sleeved jacket made from delicate black Chantilly lace with a velvet lined mandarin style collar and a satin trimmed ...

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Early 20th Century British Antique Chantilly Lace

Woven silk fichu with lace decoration - France or Russia Circa 1865
Woven silk fichu with lace decoration - France or Russia Circa 1865

Woven silk fichu with lace decoration - France or Russia Circa 1865

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1865 France or Russia Precious scarf in very fine silk woven with a lace pattern evoking Chantilly, which was very fashionable under the French Second Empire.

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1860s French Antique Chantilly Lace

A French Crinoline Damask Silk Day Dress Circa 1865 with Provenance
A French Crinoline Damask Silk Day Dress Circa 1865 with Provenance

A French Crinoline Damask Silk Day Dress Circa 1865 with Provenance

Located in Toulon, FR

Lined and boned bodice with large pagoda sleeves decorated with two rows of Chantilly lace and jet pearls. Front closure with black silk trimmings.

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1860s French Antique Chantilly Lace

French Couture Sequin Dress Circa 1910/1920
French Couture Sequin Dress Circa 1910/1920

French Couture Sequin Dress Circa 1910/1920

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Size: Equivalent French Size 36

French Couture Sequin Dress Circa 1910/1920

Located in Toulon, FR

High-waisted bustier dress and thin straps in green velvet and wide integrated belt adorned on the chest with jet beads and faceted stones in green glass. Two Chantilly black lace ta...

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1910s French Antique Chantilly Lace

Antique Chantilly lace mourning veil, Victorian
Antique Chantilly lace mourning veil, Victorian

Antique Chantilly lace mourning veil, Victorian

Located in NEWARK, GB

A beautiful antique, early Victorian chantilly lace mourning veil. A long fine net lace with floral embroidered trim and decorative edging.

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19th Century British Antique Chantilly Lace

Victorian Silk Chantilly Lace Shawl with Gathered Ruffle Tier
Victorian Silk Chantilly Lace Shawl with Gathered Ruffle Tier

Victorian Silk Chantilly Lace Shawl with Gathered Ruffle Tier

Located in Gresham, OR

A beautiful black Victorian silk Chantilly lace shawl with a flat triangular top piece and a gathered ruffle tier.

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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Chantilly Lace

Victorian Circa 1880s 1890s Black Chantilly Lace Cape With Pleated Satin Collar
Victorian Circa 1880s 1890s Black Chantilly Lace Cape With Pleated Satin Collar

Victorian Circa 1880s 1890s Black Chantilly Lace Cape With Pleated Satin Collar

Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest

Original Victorian Circa 1880s 1890s Black Lace Cape with Satin Collar This is an authentic Victorian-era cape, made from delicate black floral Chantily lace with a pleated satin col...

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1880s French Antique Chantilly Lace

A French Chiné Silk Crinoline Day Dress Circa 1855
A French Chiné Silk Crinoline Day Dress Circa 1855

A French Chiné Silk Crinoline Day Dress Circa 1855

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Size: French equivalent size 36

A French Chiné Silk Crinoline Day Dress Circa 1855

Located in Toulon, FR

Beautiful musketeer finery in Chantilly lace and jet pearl rosettes with faux buttons on the front.

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1850s French Antique Chantilly Lace

1850s Chanitlly bobbin lace evening cape
1850s Chanitlly bobbin lace evening cape

1850s Chanitlly bobbin lace evening cape

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Mid 1800s bobbin lace cape from Chantilly, France...Commonly seen in the triangular shape, cape forms are much rarer to find...Shaped neckline, open front with full circular hem, a b...

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Chantilly Lace

1860s Black Chantilly Lace Caped Shawl
1860s Black Chantilly Lace Caped Shawl

1860s Black Chantilly Lace Caped Shawl

Located in Rockwood, ON

A stunning an huge antique Chantilly lace shawl that is absolutely exquisite.

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Chantilly Lace

1860s Huge Chantilly Lace Black Shawl
1860s Huge Chantilly Lace Black Shawl

1860s Huge Chantilly Lace Black Shawl

Located in Rockwood, ON

This is a stunning an literally huge antique Chantilly lace shawl that is absolutely exquisite.

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Chantilly Lace

French 1930's Chantilly Lace evening dress in pale pink
French 1930's Chantilly Lace evening dress in pale pink

French 1930's Chantilly Lace evening dress in pale pink

Located in Cloverdale, CA

French 1930's Chantilly Lace evening dress in pale pink Details to follow

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Chantilly Lace

1920s Gossamer Chantilly Lace Flapper Dress
1920s Gossamer Chantilly Lace Flapper Dress

1920s Gossamer Chantilly Lace Flapper Dress

Located in Rockwood, ON

Unbelievable flapper dress made entirely of the finest, lightest french Chantilly lace. The first thing that will strike you when you open the package for this piece is how utterly u...

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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Chantilly Lace

1910's Edwardian Sequin-Sparkle Silk & Chantilly-Lace Tea Gown
1910's Edwardian Sequin-Sparkle Silk & Chantilly-Lace Tea Gown

1910's Edwardian Sequin-Sparkle Silk & Chantilly-Lace Tea Gown

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The skirt is composed of chantilly-lace and the same black-velvet featured on the bodice.

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20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Chantilly Lace

1910's Edwardian Gold-Lame & Sequin Beaded Chantilly-Lace Tea Gown
1910's Edwardian Gold-Lame & Sequin Beaded Chantilly-Lace Tea Gown

1910's Edwardian Gold-Lame & Sequin Beaded Chantilly-Lace Tea Gown

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An exceptional Edwardian tea-gown made of metallic gold-lame and fine Chantilly-lace netting with tight-rows of hand-beaded sequins,forming a beautiful floral motif.

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Chantilly Lace

1930's Chocolate Silk  Velvet Tea Evening Dress
1930's Chocolate Silk  Velvet Tea Evening Dress

1930's Chocolate Silk Velvet Tea Evening Dress

Located in Toronto, ON

It has a raglan sleeve that gathers above the wrist. accented down the sides with a dark ivory inserted Chantilly lace. It has a wide portrait neckline with attached matching rosette.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Chantilly Lace

1920's Sapphire-Blue Velvet & Lace Evening Flapper Dress
1920's Sapphire-Blue Velvet & Lace Evening Flapper Dress

1920's Sapphire-Blue Velvet & Lace Evening Flapper Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

I love the pintuck accents and beautiful creme chantilly-lace detailing. The sleeves are so unique; a poet-style with four buttons on each cuff.

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Chantilly Lace

Rare Victorian Handmade Chantilly Jacket
Rare Victorian Handmade Chantilly Jacket

Rare Victorian Handmade Chantilly Jacket

Located in Rockwood, ON

An amazing and exceedingly rare, Victorian hand made chantilly lace jacket. The shape is created by the lace making process, not cut out of a piece of cloth - in other words it was m...

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20th Century Edwardian Antique Chantilly Lace

1910's Edwardian Couture Black Beaded Silk & Lace Art-Nouveau Evening Gown
1910's Edwardian Couture Black Beaded Silk & Lace Art-Nouveau Evening Gown

1910's Edwardian Couture Black Beaded Silk & Lace Art-Nouveau Evening Gown

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An exceptional Edwardian tea-dress made of French chantilly-lace and silk lwith sheer black mesh net overlay, faceted beading and tassel applique.

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1910s Antique Chantilly Lace

Vintage 1920's Floral Embroidered Appliqué Black Silk & Lace Robe De Style Dress
Vintage 1920's Floral Embroidered Appliqué Black Silk & Lace Robe De Style Dress

Vintage 1920's Floral Embroidered Appliqué Black Silk & Lace Robe De Style Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The dress is fashioned in the highest quality mid-weight black silk with a divine Chantilly-lace overlay. The metallic gold print lamé ribbon adds the perfect amount of shimmer to th...

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1920s Antique Chantilly Lace

1930's Elegant Black Silk & Ivory Satin Poet-Sleeves Day Dress
1930's Elegant Black Silk & Ivory Satin Poet-Sleeves Day Dress

1930's Elegant Black Silk & Ivory Satin Poet-Sleeves Day Dress

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

I love the dramatic bib-collar and beautiful ecru chantilly-lace detailing. The sleeves are so unique; a flutter poet-style with little snaps on each cuff.

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Chantilly Lace

Napoleon III Antique French Sewing Box Chinoiserie Style Ebony
Napoleon III Antique French Sewing Box Chinoiserie Style Ebony

Napoleon III Antique French Sewing Box Chinoiserie Style Ebony

Located in San Marcos, CA

Running roughly parallel to the Victorian era in England, the Napoleon III era gave us a revival of the French Empire style of his namesake and uncle, Napoleon I (Napoleon Bonaparte ...

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Chantilly Lace

1920's Rose-Pink Chiffon & Ecru Chantilly-Lace Angel-Sleeve Dress Robe
1920's Rose-Pink Chiffon & Ecru Chantilly-Lace Angel-Sleeve Dress Robe

1920's Rose-Pink Chiffon & Ecru Chantilly-Lace Angel-Sleeve Dress Robe

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The bodice is trimmed with stunning ecru chantilly-lace that falls into the most beautiful winged angel-sleeves.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Chantilly Lace

Vintage Spanish Chantilly Lace Silk Black Mantilla Veil
Vintage Spanish Chantilly Lace Silk Black Mantilla Veil

Vintage Spanish Chantilly Lace Silk Black Mantilla Veil

Located in Portsmouth, Hampshire

Vintage original Spanish Veil/mantilla lace. Black silk chantilly in floral design and scalloped edges.

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1910s Spanish Antique Chantilly Lace

H. Liebes & Co 1920s Vintage Dress Lace Silk Floral Embroidery Original Photo
H. Liebes & Co 1920s Vintage Dress Lace Silk Floral Embroidery Original Photo

H. Liebes & Co 1920s Vintage Dress Lace Silk Floral Embroidery Original Photo

Located in Portland, OR

The dress is reminiscent of Callot Soeurs and is made of fine pink silk chiffon and silk Chantilly lace. There is a pink satin built in slip and the dress slips overhead with no zip...

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1920s American Antique Chantilly Lace

1920's French Couture Pink-Camellias Floral Chiffon Wrap Dress & Coat Ensemble
1920's French Couture Pink-Camellias Floral Chiffon Wrap Dress & Coat Ensemble

1920's French Couture Pink-Camellias Floral Chiffon Wrap Dress & Coat Ensemble

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The semi-sheer wrap dress has a beautiful low-cut plunge trimmed with high-quality Chantilly lace. I love the flattering tied drop-waist and heavily detailed lean, long sleeves.

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1920s French Antique Chantilly Lace

House of Worth Haute Couture Colorful Velvet Scenic Buttons Tails Jacket, 1890
House of Worth Haute Couture Colorful Velvet Scenic Buttons Tails Jacket, 1890

House of Worth Haute Couture Colorful Velvet Scenic Buttons Tails Jacket, 1890

By House of Worth

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This breathtaking garment is fashioned from textured multi-colored floral leaf motif silk-velvet and chantilly-lace trim. The velvet appears abstract at first glance but as you look ...

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1890s French Antique Chantilly Lace

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Located in Water Mill, NY

A stunning little black silk dress from Viola with a square neckline and a fitted princess seam bodice. The tulip skirt has incredible cartridge pleating around the hem and the sleev...

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1950s American Antique Chantilly Lace

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By John Galliano, Christian Dior

Located in Water Mill, NY

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Early 2000s French Antique Chantilly Lace

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1960s Jean-Louis I. Magnin Op-Art Chiffon Cocktail Dress in Chartreuse & Blue

By I. Magnin

Located in Gresham, OR

1960s Jean-Louis I. Magnin Op-Art Chiffon Cocktail Dress in Chartreuse & Blue: A strikingly delicious spring/summer cocktail dress by a masterful Hollywood designer, this Op-Art pat...

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Spectacular Thierry Mugler FW 1996 Runway Black Bombshell Vinyl Coat
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By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

Iconic black Thierry Mugler’s Fall/Winter 1996 Collection Bombshell vinyl trench coat. This stunning jacket exudes a hypnotic blend of dominance and sophistication. Its sculptural s...

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1990s French Antique Chantilly Lace

Late 1970s/ Early 1980s Bernard Perris Vintage Purple + Blue Mohair Trench Coat
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Late 1970s/ Early 1980s Bernard Perris Vintage Purple + Blue Mohair Trench Coat

By Bernard Perris

Located in Sparks, NV

Gorgeous vintage Bernard Perris coat in purple and blue woven mohair with matching tie sash belt. Partially lined with front button and tie closure. Side patch pockets. The bust meas...

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1970s French Antique Chantilly Lace

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By Thierry Mugler

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Thierry Mugler black cocktail dress from 1997. Draped and gathered to create a wrap effect around the body, the dress emphasizes natural lines while maintaining Mugler’s signature sc...

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1990s French Antique Chantilly Lace

Mid Century Midnight Blue Crystal Encrusted Taffeta Cocktail Dress
Mid Century Midnight Blue Crystal Encrusted Taffeta Cocktail Dress

Mid Century Midnight Blue Crystal Encrusted Taffeta Cocktail Dress

Located in New York, NY

Mid Century Midnight Blue Crystal Encrusted Taffeta Cocktail Dress from the 1950's. Nipped waist with wide shoulder line and super full skirt. Midnight blue taffeta with black passem...

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By John Galliano

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

GALLIANO -Black tulle shawl with fringes and flower embroidery. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Without the fringes: 200 cm x 100 cm SKU:FFD17

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Early 2000s French Antique Chantilly Lace

1960s I Magnin Couture Mohair Tobacco Rust Brown Vintage 60s Skirt + Blazer Suit
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By I. Magnin, I Magnin and Co

Located in San Diego, CA

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By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

Holy Grail. Step into the mythic elegance of Thierry Mugler's Fall/Winter 1997 collection, where fashion transcends into fantasy. This extremely rare two-piece suit, jacket and skir...

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1960s Ecru Silk Modernist Hat w Graduated Rings of Structured Silk & Bow at Back
1960s Ecru Silk Modernist Hat w Graduated Rings of Structured Silk & Bow at Back

1960s Ecru Silk Modernist Hat w Graduated Rings of Structured Silk & Bow at Back

Located in Gresham, OR

1960s Ecru Silk Modernist Hat w Graduated Rings of Structured Silk & Bow at Back: A fabulously stylish and unusual Luci Junior ecru dupioni silk hat meant to sit at the crown of the...

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Jacques Fath 2pc Black Crepe Dress and Jacket Set, 1950

Jacques Fath 2pc Black Crepe Dress and Jacket Set, 1950

By Jacques Fath

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a two piece strapless dress with matching jacket by Jacques, from the 1950's. Measurements: Jacket Shoulder to Shoulder:15" Sleeve: 22" Length: 17" Bust: 33...

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1950s French Antique Chantilly Lace

Jo Copeland New Look Black Tiered Lace Full Ballerina Ball Skirt - XS-S, 1950s
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By Pattullo-Jo Copeland

Located in Tucson, AZ

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Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

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1990s Italian Antique Chantilly Lace

1950's Black Beaded Silk Ensemble Cocktail Dress and Opera Coat Size 6
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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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BARNETT c.1910's Rose Pink & Black Silk Velvet Sleeveless Peplum Evening Dress

Located in Thiensville, WI

DESCRIPTION: BARNETT c.1910's Rose Pink & Black Silk Velvet Sleeveless Peplum Evening Dress Circa: c.1910's Edwardian / 1920's Flapper Label(s): Barnett Style: Peplum dress Color...

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1920s Unknown Antique Chantilly Lace

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