An old Battenburg lace tablecloth from the 1950s

[CTyankee]

I think it's Battenburg and silk. My mother crocheted it but not from scratch. She put it together. It is beige and used over a white tablecloth. I think it might have been tea-dyed. I remember her working on putting the pieces together and inherited it from her, along with her Grand Baroque silverware.

I have a photo but no way to find out how to post it here.

Does anyone have info/pics of Battenburg lace? How much would it be worth?

[connecticut yankee]

1. It sounds lovely

Send a photo and description to Country Living Magazine. They have experts who might be able to help you.

Greetings from Fairfield!

[CTyankee]

2. will do. Thanks.

The photo I have of it is from my daughter's wedding in 1986. The brides table was set with that tablecloth (over a white one) and the Grand Baroque silver settings.

[multigraincracker]

3. Years ago, I read a book about

handwork. The history and how to ID it. Can't remember the name of it and the guys at the shop thought I was nuts reading it.

Anyway, tv destroyed that craft. There were monthly magazines back then and every one wanted to try what the new issues wrote about.
I thought it was interesting.

[CTyankee]

5. I do know that silk was rationed during WW2 (used for parachutes, hence the term "Hit the silk!")

I also inherited a diamond ring and gave it to my son for his wife's ring when they were married. I always ask to see it when we meet at family gatherings. Evidently, the cut is considered a design from the 40s and 50s.

[multigraincracker]

4. Here is a link that might help on value and more.

eBay sold items

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=Battenburg+lace+tablecloth+from+the+1950s&_in_kw=1&_ex_kw=&_sacat=0&LH_Sold=1&_udlo=&_udhi=&_samilow=&_samihi=&_sadis=15&_stpos=48858&_sargn=-1%26saslc%3D1&_salic=1&_sop=12&_dmd=1&_ipg=50&LH_Complete=1&_fosrp=1

[CTyankee]

7. It would be interesting to have this one assessed.

It is also beige and I think tea dyed.

[multigraincracker]

8. Are there any large antique malls around?

If you can find a booth with lots of handwork, you can leave your phone # for that dealer to give you a call and talk, pick his or her brain. They do protect their dealers, so they will never give you their number.
Give you a great excuse to visit every antique mall you see.

[CTyankee]

9. I wouldn't dream of selling it. My daughter has it now and she has 3 daughters. One will want it.

Thanks for the tip, though. I do appreciate it!

[multigraincracker]

10. It's ok to contact a dealer

for information, not only selling.
Good luck.

[CTyankee]

11. I didn't know that. I do love "Antitiques Road Show" when I run across it. So much fun looking at ol

old items and hearing the story behind them. Some people have found out their item is worth huge sums of money. It's interesting!

[multigraincracker]

13. I've found that lots of collectors

are really passionate about what they collect. If I ask about it, there eyes get wide and they smile. Just happy to find someone to share their interest with.

[CTyankee]

14. I've also added to my knowledge about my mother's life and why she actually created that tablecloth

covering. My daughter loves re-introducing beautiful things from the past, things that mean something to people and families.

[FakeNoose]

6. For illustration only - example of antique handmade Battenburg Lace tablecloth

These photos are posted on Ebay by the seller. I'm not the owner/seller, just posting these as illustrations. This is probably handmade and it looks antique. There are several photos of the same item, and you can scroll through.

Double-click on the photo and it will show large on your screen.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/185133096554?hash=item2b1acade6a:g:~lMAAOSwGgxhethx

It's very beautiful, and I can see that it was a lot of complicated handwork!

[2naSalit]

12. I have a piece similar to that!

I should look through the linens I've gathered over the years.