BLUE BELLS and COCKATOOS Mary Card Designed Crochet Lace 5 Piece Large Centrepiece and Round Doilies Set (cca 1930s)

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BLUE BELLS and COCKATOOS Mary Card Designed Crochet Lace 5 Piece Large Centrepiece and Round Doilies Set (cca 1930s)Ultra rare lace collectors item. The large centrepiece is an intricate and well balanced design of bluebell flowers and sulphur crested cockatoos native to Australia. As bluebells are usually associated with Scotland, it is a nice connection for Australian settlers whose homeland was Scotland or the British Isles. The original publication date of the designs are shrouded in a bit of mystery. Research by Barbara Ballantyne concludes that the series of

or contemporary spaces seeking artisanal character

adding warmth to any shelf or vanity

Measuring 19 cm across

The two smaller doilies for the arms of the chair are 28 x 16 cm (11

What can be more special than those of Mary's designs that depict the unique Australian flora and fauna

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with minor flaws (1 x small age spot

Measuring approximately 71 x 51 cm/28 x 20"

The colour of both lace and linen is slightly off-white

Buying vintage like this is truly sustainable: high-quality

Perfect for collectors of fine tableware or those seeking to add timeless elegance to their dining experience

Originally meant for a bridge card table