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France

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Europe

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Linen

Cotton

Cotton damask

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Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear

As new - unused

Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes

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1910-1920

1920-1930

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1400-1900

French household linen.
Elegant set of 9 antique damassé satin linen napkins in very white damask.
Each piece features a fine, tight weave, offering a soft touch and a beautiful satin sheen, characteristic of high-quality linen.
The white damask with floral and foliage motifs is

Satiny damask linen. - France - 1910-1920

Napkin (9)  - 93 cm - 76 cm - "NK" satin linen.



Dealing with the daily arrival of beautiful French antique bed and table linen requires a calm and discerning eye. Each piece must be assessed on its own merits: beauty, dimensions, condition, quality, and, above all, the excellence of its damask weaving. This is not always an

Linen - France - 1910-1920

6 Early XXth Century damask linen napkins with J.S. initials. - Napkin  - 68 cm - 78 cm

Set of twelve elegant napkins in pure Bellora linen, embellished with Cantù lace, executed and applied entirely by hand.
Each napkin is finished with a delicate eyelet work made by hand, a detail that testifies to the high quality of Italian artisanal craftsmanship. The refined

Linen - Italy - 1980-1990

Napkin (12)  - 40 cm - 40 cm - Cantù lace napkins

I should not influence the bidder, but these four napkins are among my favourites.

The initials “L.B.” were copied in the early 20th century from the popular English script that always provided such a clean, beautiful, and romantic finish.

Unfortunately, only four napkins could

4 Early XXth C. Damask linen napkins with large L.B.initials. - Napkin  - 65 cm - 75 cm

This lot consists of 10 large towels, measuring 68 x 54 cm, characteristic of quality household linen from the 1960s. These pieces are made in a métis fabric, a noble blend of linen and cotton, offering both the sturdiness of linen and the softness of cotton.

Design and

Cotton - France - 1940-1950

Napkin (10)  - 68 cm - 54 cm - French elegance

This offering comprises a complete set of 12 damask linen napkins. Their exceptional condition suggests they were rarely, if ever, used. Each napkin has been carefully inspected and is in perfect condition.

These napkins are characteristic of those once owned by a traditional

6 Early XXth Century damask linen napkins with C.A. initials - Napkin  - 75 cm - 85 cm

14 szt lnianych ręczników kuchennych, pochodzących z II połowy XX wieku. 
Cztery ręczniki w jasnobeżowym kolorze o wymiarach 87 cm x 50 cm. 
Dziesięć w kolorze białym o wymiarach 82 cm x 47 cm. 
Większość nie była nigdy używana, niektóre mają ślady używania bardzo niewielkie.

Linen - Europe - 1960-1970

Napkin (14)  - 87 cm - 50 cm - 14 linen towels

Six damask linen napkins with embroidered initials “B.S.”

Originally part of a set of twelve, it seems that only six napkins regularly graced the dining table. In early 20th-century France, linen was an expensive luxury, and households were careful and prudent with every

Linen - France - 1920-1930

5 Early XXth Century damask linen napkins with  hand embroidered B.S. initials. - Napkin  - 65 cm - 80 cm

No reserve.
Ancient napkins made of pure natural cotton with no trace of synthetic materials.
Fabric with central checked patterns and side stripes typical of the period.
The checked motifs are not all identical.
Of large size.
Small monogram hand-embroidered with red embroidery

Without reserve, antique cotton, 68 x 60 cm. - Italy - 1940-1950

Napkin (8)  - 68 cm - 60 cm - Ancient Textiles

6 large and excellent kitchen towels made from natural fiber (jute) with red bars and 2 hand-embroidered monograms.
They are all brand new, and only one needs to be washed due to a small storage mark (see last photo).
Dimensions: 70 cm x 55 cm.
They will be well packaged and

Jute - France - 1980-1990

6 enormous and beautiful dish towels with embroidered monograms - Napkin (6)  - 70 cm - 55 cm

Set of 10 vintage table napkins.
6 white napkins hand-embroidered with two initials.
Polka-dot cotton.
59.5 cm x 51 cm.
4 beige damask cotton.
44.5 cm x 45.5 cm.

Cotton damask - France - 1950-1960

Napkin (10)  - 0 cm - 0 cm

This is an almost complete set of napkins, whispering that it was treasured more than truly used. One can easily imagine it being carefully stored away for special occasions that perhaps never quite arrived.

I have chosen to divide the collection into two sets: one of six

4 Early XXth century damask linen napkins with M.P. initials - Napkin  - 65 cm - 80 cm

French home textiles.
Beautiful set of 9 antique damask white linen towels.
Each towel is monogrammed "KBF" with delicate, neat embroidery, a symbol of timeless refinement.
Sateen linen. Linen fiber.
Hem and embroidery done by hand.
Dimensions:
Towels 90 cm x 77 cm.
Monogram 13.5

Napkin (6)  - 90 cm - 77 cm - KBF

Set of six exquisitely embroidered damask linen napkins, each adorned with the initials “L.D.”

The monogramming is beautifully executed in an elegant traditional English script, lending each piece a timeless and refined character. Hand embroidered by a highly skilled artisan,

6 Early XXth C. damask linen napkins with L.D. initials. - Napkin  - 65 cm - 72 cm

This is a beautiful set of 10 antique French linen damask napkins featuring the embroidered initials R.M.

In over 10 years of collecting and cherishing antique French linen, I have never come across this particular design before. It has a wonderfully deep forest feel, with

4 Early XXth Century damask linen napkins with T.M. initials - Napkin  - 60 cm - 85 cm

These are five damask linen napkins featuring the initials “J.P..”

Originally part of a complete set of twelve, only five remain. The other seven were lost over time due to heavy wear and tear—a common occurrence in the early 20th century. In many French households, napkins were

5 Early XXth Century damask linen hapkins with hand embroidered J.P. initials. - Napkin  - 65 cm - 70 cm

I find these ten rare and truly unusual napkins both magnificent and difficult to describe.

Even the owners of the château, from whom I have acquired some superb antique linens over the years, were unable to provide further history or provenance. Together, we searched the

6 Early XXth C. linen napkins with large B.D. initials - Napkin  - 90 cm - 70 cm


Whispering of elegant tables and candlelit suppers, this exquisite set of seven damask linen napkins captures the quiet romance of a bygone era. Generously proportioned and woven in fine linen, each piece reveals a masterfully composed design of flowing garlands that gently

7 Early XXth C.damask linen napkîns with S.D. initials. - Napkin  - 70 cm - 85 cm



Set of 6 Napkins with E.B. Initials.
The embroidered initials on these napkins strongly evoke the Rococo style of the early 18th century, which was especially popular in Paris during that period.

Rococo design is characterised by elegance, lightness, floral motifs, muted

6 Early XXth Century samask linen napkins with E.B. initials. - Napkin  - 65 cm - 78 cm

These eight crisp linen napkins from the early 20th century feature the embroidered initials “D.P.” delicately placed in one corner. Their proportions make them particularly well suited to afternoon tea or high tea settings, where table space is often more limited. The discreet

8 Early XXth Century crisp linen napkins with D.P. initials. - Napkin  - 62 cm - 65 cm

Beautiful linen napkins with monogram embroidery, new and never used, handmade by our grandmothers for the trousseau.

Linen - Italy - 1930-1940

Tovaglioli in puro lino nuovi - Napkin (12)  - 55 cm - 55 cm - Pure linen, handmade.

Set of 10 beautiful cotton damask towels, monogrammed J T.
This French home linen is in like-new condition; the fabric is soft and thick. The damask of flowers and arabesques is clearly visible in the light.
This linen was made in the mid-20th century. Freshly washed and ironed

Monogrammed damask cotton dining napkins J T - Napkin (10)  - 65 cm - 60 cm

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Fast delivery, well packed and exactly as shown in the auction. Can recommend this seller!

Veramente bellissima! Consegna velocissima e precisa! Grazie mille !!

De items voldoen helemaal aan mijn verwachting en zien er prachtig uit. Alles is snel en zorgvuldig verzonden. 

Da gusto recibir un paquete tan bien envuelto como este. Muy bonito mantel. vendedor top

Un mantel super bonito. Envuelto de forma delicada y con gusto. excelente vendedor. 

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