XIV
SALE
PRICES
XIV
SALE PRICES
Lace is such an article of luxury, and, as a rule, only belonging to the wealthiest class, that it seldom or ever comes into the open market. In 1907 two collections were dispersed at Christie's—those of Mrs. Massey-Mainwaring and Mrs. Lewis Hill.
The most costly laces are the Venetian Points, some of the fine Rose Points being priceless. It is so fragile that little of it remains, and the smallest piece is eagerly snapped up by collectors.
In 1904 at Christie's lace sold for the following prices—
| £ | |
| A 58-inch length of 24-ins. deep Point de Venise | 600 |
| A 4-yards length of Rose Point, 11 inches deep | 420 |