Historic lace flounce, Italy, 19th century, Spindle lace with linen patches, mainly in linen stitch, square-mesh bridle background. Decorated with gnarled trees in blossom alternating with an elephant and a horse held by a figure and a dignitary in dress, wearing a sword and a headdress, standing under a portico decorated with two coats of arms with a cross flanked by four bezants. Two bowls, 30 x 176 cm and 30 x 76 cm