6 0

Another similar 69 6 0

6 yards Honiton lace in three pieces 24 3 0

An old lace coverlet 25 4 0

Another ditto 26 5 0

A lace altar-frontal 21 1 0

With the exception of the Honiton flounces, which sold beyond their
market value, all the above pieces were bought by London lace dealers!

The famous collection of the late Mrs. Hailstone was sold in 1909. This
lady had for many years been known as a lace collector, and the sale of
her effects was eagerly anticipated. The result was extremely
interesting to the collectors, as Mrs. Hailstone had collected specimen
lengths of almost every known lace. No huge prices obtained, but the
sale may be regarded as representative, and the prices quoted as being
open-market value.

L s. d.
A set of bed-hangings, forming six curtains,
made of Italian lace and linen 40 0 0

A large portiere curtain of Italian lacis-work 10 10 0

A Point d'Alencon fichu 30 0 0

" " " cravat end, a pair of sleeves,
one odd piece 18 0 0

A pair of Argentan lappets and six yards lace 12 0 0

A panel fine raised Venetian Point, 22 inches
wide, 28 inches long 24 0 0

A Berthe, Point de Venise, 1 yard 120 inches,
12 inches deep 25 0 0

A Point de Venise Berthe 36 0 0

A 1 yard 13 inches x 7 inches panel Venetian lace 50 0 0

Two specimen pieces, 3-1/4 inches, all of
Point de Venise a reseau 14 10 0

A Buckinghamshire collar, sleeves, and pieces 5 5 0

A specimen of old Honiton, baby's cap, bodice,
and handkerchief 3 5 0

An old Honiton baby's robe, said to have belonged
to Princess Charlotte 15 10 0

Seven volumes of lace specimens of old and modern
lace 35 0 0

In December, 1910, probably the most valuable collection ever placed
upon the market was dispersed at Messrs. Christie's. The late Sir
William Abdy Bt., had for many years devoted his time and money to the
collection of valuable lace,