Large 17th century metal lace flounce, spindle lace in filé riant, gold metallic blade and cordonnet decorated with lozenges, fleurons and undulations, (minor wear), 34 x 140 cm. This remarkably large flounce probably adorned the apron of a court dress. To be compared with the flounce of a chalice veil, Fil de lin, lumière de l'autre, Modes et dentelles à la Visitation, Cat. expo 2017, no 23.