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Battenburg Lace

Victorian Ecru Battenburg, Lace and Embroidered Bodice
Victorian Ecru Battenburg, Lace and Embroidered Bodice

Victorian Ecru Battenburg, Lace and Embroidered Bodice

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Victorian/Edwardian era bodice. Hand done tape lace with high neck and pigeon breasted. Intricately embroidered with hand knotted mesh. Unlined and sheer. Snap closure down back. Ru...

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Early 20th Century Blouses and Tops

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1890s Black Battenburg Lace Cape
1890s Black Battenburg Lace Cape

1890s Black Battenburg Lace Cape

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W 35 in L 27 in

1890s Black Battenburg Lace Cape

Located in San Francisco, CA

1890s Black Battenburg Lace Cape L 27 W 35

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1890s Unknown Capes

Edwardian jacket of Battenburg Lace
Edwardian jacket of Battenburg Lace

Edwardian jacket of Battenburg Lace

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Incredibly special jacket of 100% cotton Battenburg lace. Open front with 3/4 sleeves. Sturdy and in excellent condition.

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Early 20th Century Jackets

Edwardian Cotton Battenburg Lace & Linen Walking Suit
Edwardian Cotton Battenburg Lace & Linen Walking Suit

Edwardian Cotton Battenburg Lace & Linen Walking Suit

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gathered sleeves are vented and trimmed with finely woven floral lace. Skirt is inset with panels of Battenburg lace and features a dramatic train.

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1910s Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Edwardian Battenburg Lace Dress
Edwardian Battenburg Lace Dress

Edwardian Battenburg Lace Dress

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful gown dates to the Edwardian era and is made of ivory Battenburg lace. Squared scoop neckline. Lace is gathered at center lower back, just above the buttocks.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Edwardian Black Handmade Battenburg Lace Jacket
Edwardian Black Handmade Battenburg Lace Jacket

Edwardian Black Handmade Battenburg Lace Jacket

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a truly stunning Edwardian battenburg lace jacket! It is a handmade masterpiece, featuring an intricate floral motif.

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Early 20th Century Jackets

Edwardian Battenburg Lace Capelet
Edwardian Battenburg Lace Capelet

Edwardian Battenburg Lace Capelet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage capelet dates to the Edwardian era and is made of beige tape lace. Round collar has hook and eye closure at center front. Scalloped edges. Unlined.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Jackets

Edwardian Battenburg Lace Coat with Bell Sleeves
Edwardian Battenburg Lace Coat with Bell Sleeves

Edwardian Battenburg Lace Coat with Bell Sleeves

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique coat dates to the Edwardian era and is made of ivory tape lace that is sewn in a scrolling floral pattern. Unusual wide bell sleeves make this coat an extremely rare piece. ...

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Early 1900s Unknown Coats

1920s Jacket made from Victorian Lace
1920s Jacket made from Victorian Lace

1920s Jacket made from Victorian Lace

Located in New York, NY

This is a lovely jacket-style dress made in the 1920s from earlier lace. The lace is a combination of Battenburg (or ribbon lace) and mesh, and is dark ivory in colour.

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Early 20th Century American Day Dresses

Antique Late Victorian Handmade Battenburg Lace Bodice
Antique Late Victorian Handmade Battenburg Lace Bodice

Antique Late Victorian Handmade Battenburg Lace Bodice

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Antique Late Victorian Handmade Battenburg Lace Bodice

Located in New York, NY

This incredible antique Victorian bodice is crafted of Battenburg lace and completely made by hand, in the late 19th century— it's really remarkable to see all the details in person.

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Late 19th Century Unknown Bodices

Edwardian Handmade Battenburg Lace Vest
Edwardian Handmade Battenburg Lace Vest

Edwardian Handmade Battenburg Lace Vest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous ecru cotton battenburg lace vest features hand-crafted scrolling floral motif.

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20th Century American Edwardian Shirts

Vintage 1930's Ivory Battenburg Lace Wedding Gown
Vintage 1930's Ivory Battenburg Lace Wedding Gown

Vintage 1930's Ivory Battenburg Lace Wedding Gown

Located in Hudson on the Saint Croix, WI

1930's ivory lace Battenburg lace wedding gown. Puff sleeves, covered button front closure, matching belt and acetate collar and hem.

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1930s Wedding Dresses

1910's Edwardian Handmade Ivory Creme Battenburg-Lace Jacket
1910's Edwardian Handmade Ivory Creme Battenburg-Lace Jacket

1910's Edwardian Handmade Ivory Creme Battenburg-Lace Jacket

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This jacket is pure ethereal elegance of the early Edwardian period. Battenburg lace is the late 19th century term for lace designs made from braided tape.

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20th Century Art Nouveau Jackets

Edwardian Ivory Battenburg Lace and Pleated Silk Angel-Sleeve Jacket Coat, 1906
Edwardian Ivory Battenburg Lace and Pleated Silk Angel-Sleeve Jacket Coat, 1906

Edwardian Ivory Battenburg Lace and Pleated Silk Angel-Sleeve Jacket Coat, 1906

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This sensational custom-made Edwardian couture coat, dating back to 1906, is lavishly fashioned with vining floral patterned Battenburg lace. The highly stylized handwork perfectly c...

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Early 1900s French Coats

c.1905 Amazing Battenburg Lace Dress
c.1905 Amazing Battenburg Lace Dress

c.1905 Amazing Battenburg Lace Dress

Located in Rockwood, ON

Perfect for a wedding or for the collector, this turn of the century gown is exquisite. It is very high quality construction and the lace work is unbelievable, there are several desi...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Sea Cream Battenburg Lace Shift Dress XS
Sea Cream Battenburg Lace Shift Dress XS

Sea Cream Battenburg Lace Shift Dress XS

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

You cannot go wrong with a stunning dress like this Sea piece. Designed in keeping with the latest trend, this cream piece would make a significant addition to your closet. Detailed ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

Sea Cream Battenburg Lace Shift Dress XS
Sea Cream Battenburg Lace Shift Dress XS

Sea Cream Battenburg Lace Shift Dress XS

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

You cannot go wrong with a stunning dress like this Sea piece. Designed in keeping with the latest trend this cream piece would make a significant addition to your closet. Detailed w...

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2010s Casual Dresses

1920's Ethereal Crisp-White Battenburg Lace Flapper Gown
1920's Ethereal Crisp-White Battenburg Lace Flapper Gown

1920's Ethereal Crisp-White Battenburg Lace Flapper Gown

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This is a late 1920's angelic masterpiece. The unique unstructured style is strikingly modern yet the abundance of handmade batternburg-lace is a treasure trove of antique needle art...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Day Dresses

Victorian Black Beaded Battenburg Lace Mourning Capelet
Victorian Black Beaded Battenburg Lace Mourning Capelet

Victorian Black Beaded Battenburg Lace Mourning Capelet

Located in San Francisco, CA

Victorian Black Beaded Battenburg Lace Mourning Capelet. Jet bead trim on collar and front opening.

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1890s Capes

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Battenburg Lace For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary battenburg lace you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Beige is a pretty popular color, but we also have Black, Gray and more in stock now. Making the right choice when shopping for a battenburg lace may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years.

How Much is a Battenburg Lace?

The price for a battenburg lace starts at $395 and tops out at $3,200, and on average, selling for $1,200.

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Those seeking contemporary luxury looks and in-demand street-style fits can indulge in designs by Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu and Loro Piana, while pieces from Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace endure as examples of fashion’s most covetable goods. 

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