Delicate yet quietly striking, this vintage white linen oval doily reflects the refined needlework traditions of the early 20th century. At its center rests a beautifully worked Gothic monogram “D,” stitched in a classic raised style that lends both texture and presence.

Surrounding the field is a subtle woven clover motif — a particularly charming detail that makes this piece especially fitting for spring decorating or St. Patrick’s seasonal displays, while remaining neutral enough for year-round use. The softly scalloped edge frames the form with gentle movement and traditional appeal.

The fabric appears to be a fine, lightweight linen with a smooth hand and semi-sheer quality, typical of well-made decorative household linens of the period. It drapes beautifully and presses crisply.

**Condition:**
Gently used vintage condition. There is light wear noted along the padded satin stitch border (as shown), consistent with careful use and age. The piece remains clean, fresh, and very displayable.

**Measurements:**
• Length: 26 inches
• Width: 16 1/2 inches
• Color: crisp white
• Monogram: Gothic letter D

This elegant oval would be lovely on a vanity, side table, buffet, or layered into a romantic farmhouse or cottage interior.
### **Collector’s Note**

Monogrammed household linens were cherished personal items in the late Victorian through early 20th-century home, often prepared as part of a bride’s trousseau. Pieces featuring botanical woven borders, like this clover design, were especially popular for their symbolism of luck, renewal, and domestic grace.

Condition: both sides do show some specks but very faint consistent with age.

Die cut card made in USA.

Nice condition.

Size 3″ in diameter. Condition is nice for the age.

This attractive antique three-piece console doily set dates to the **early 1930s**, a period when decorative lace textiles remained an essential element of well-appointed interiors. Such sets were commonly arranged on a sideboard or buffet, providing both beauty and protection for fine furniture.

Traditionally, the two smaller doilies would have held candlesticks—often glass, china, or pottery—while the larger center mat supported an open bowl. That bowl might have been filled with fruit or flowers, or simply left unadorned to showcase the lacework itself.

The design features a romantic repeating **floral pattern executed in chemical lace**, a technique especially popular during the late 1920s and 1930s for its delicate appearance and durability. The lace surrounds a softly scalloped center of **white linen**, offering a pleasing contrast in texture and lending structure to the overall design. The balance between lace and linen reflects the refined yet practical aesthetic of the early 1930s household.

This timeless console set lends itself beautifully to traditional interiors, cottage-style homes, or layered vintage displays.

**Measurements:**
• Smaller doilies: approximately **9¼ inches diameter** (each)
• Larger doily: approximately **12½ inches diameter**

**Condition:**
Good antique condition. Clean and well-preserved, with light, age-appropriate wear consistent with careful use. No major flaws noted.

A charming and versatile early twentieth-century console set, offering both decorative appeal and a glimpse into everyday domestic life of the 1930s.

This antique table set of **Victorian-era plate doilies** offers a glimpse into the refined rituals of formal dining at the turn of the 20th century. Intended for placement beneath individual plates, such doilies were a common and admired practice during well-appointed dinner parties, protecting fine tables while lending beauty and symmetry to the setting.

The set includes **two sizes**, traditionally used for **dinner plates and dessert or fruit courses**, all that remains of what was once likely a more extensive service. Each doily is centered with a **woven cotton damask fabric featuring a repeating star motif**, a pattern favored for its subtle elegance and light-catching quality.

Surrounding the centers is a beautifully executed **hand-crocheted lace trim**, displaying raised, scrolling motifs characteristic of **Irish crochet–influenced lacework** rather than bobbin lace. The workmanship is fine and even, reflecting skilled hands and many hours of careful labor.

These doilies came from a **Buffalo, New York family**, and their quality, coordination, and survival suggest a household of comfortable means—one accustomed to entertaining and supported by the time (and likely help) required for laundering, starching, and meticulous ironing.

Today, they remain both **decorative and evocative**—lovely displayed on a table, sideboard, or beneath treasured china, and especially appealing to collectors of antique textiles and formal

**Details**
* Large size is 12-1/2″ in diameter – lace edging, itself is 3″ wide – 5 in the lot – Note unraveling of a bit of trim on one doily edge. (see photo)
*Small size is 8-1/2″ in diameter – lace edging, itself is 2-1/2″ wide – 8 in the lot
Stored away for years and have not been laundered.

* Era: Late Victorian to early Edwardian, c. 1890–1910
* Construction: Hand-crocheted lace with woven cotton damask centers
* Pattern: Star motif damask
* Condition: Very good antique condition with light, age-appropriate wear. One large doily does have an edge of the crochet that has unraveled from being caught.
* Origin: Buffalo, New York estate

Collector’s Note:

Star-pattern damask is encountered far less frequently than floral or scroll motifs in 19th-century table linens. Its geometric precision required skilled loom work and was typically reserved for higher-quality household textiles rather than everyday use. Such motifs were favored for formal dining and “best” linens, particularly in households accustomed to entertaining with care and ceremony.

While stars were not an official military designation in domestic table settings, the motif carried associations of order, rank, and refinement. As such, star damask linens would have been especially suitable in socially prominent homes, including those of professional or military families, where formal presentation at the table reflected both hospitality and status.

Size is 5-3/4″ diameter.

Condition is unused and never laundered. You will find a tad of oxidation from storage.

Size is 6-1/4″ square.

Dates about 1920’s.

Condition is very nice, even though used. One small fray to one of the point on the edging.

Eight in the set . Size of these delightful beverage napkins are 7″ x 7″.

Condition like new but definitely need to be laundered as they have been stored away for many, many years.