Sold 16 March 2026 · Opus Antiques

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Description

An early 1800s lace pillow sampler. On the front is the motto 'Success to the Lace Pillow'.

Attached to the pillow is a lace bobbin with the name George Dubing.

To all the corners are glass beads.

This was probably made by or for a lace worker.

It measures 6.4cm x 6.4cm.

For postage costs outside of the UK please contact us.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Lace Pillow to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

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SA1191131

Dealers Notes

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Description

An early 1800s lace pillow sampler. On the front is the motto 'Success to the Lace Pillow'.

Attached to the pillow is a lace bobbin with the name George Dubing.

To all the corners are glass beads.

This was probably made by or for a lace worker.

It measures 6.4cm x 6.4cm.

For postage costs outside of the UK please contact us.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Lace Pillow to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1191131

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Opus Antiques

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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectSewing Collectibles
Period19th century
StyleVictorian & Gothic
MaterialHessian, Bone, Glass, Cotton
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsCross-stitch lettering, Punctured bone design, Beaded spangles

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Lace pillows and bobbins have been used for centuries across Europe, notably in England and Flanders, as foundational tools for hand-crafted bobbin lace, allowing artisans to weave complex thread patterns systematically.

Lace pillows were typically filled with straw, sawdust, or wool and covered in durable natural fabrics like linen or hessian, while bobbins were commonly turned from bone, wood, or ivory, often decorated with spangles.

Authentic pieces display hand-stitched construction, natural wear patterns on the wooden or bone bobbins, traditional fillings, and hand-worked cross-stitch or embroidery rather than modern machine-woven synthetic fibres.

These heritage textile pieces can be displayed under glass domes, arranged on bookshelf displays, or placed within a collectors cabinet to add historical texture and tactile interest to a room.

Preserve antique textiles and organic items by keeping them away from direct sunlight, maintaining stable humidity levels, and gently cleaning with a soft brush to avoid damaging fragile historic fibres.