Antique Silk Maltese Bobbin Lace Neck Collar | Hand Worked

Description and Details

This antique silk Maltese bobbin lace neck collar is a charming example of fine hand worked lace from a tradition that blends elegance, craftsmanship and wearable decorative art. Maltese lace is known for its distinctive bobbin lace construction with stylised floral and geometric motifs, and this collar carries those signatures with clarity and refinement.

The collar was created by skilled lacemakers working with silk threads, giving it a soft lustre and a delicate feel. The openwork areas, worked entirely by hand, show detailed and balanced lace motifs that work beautifully against a garment neckline or as a display piece on its own. Lace pieces like this were often used in high society fashion in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, bringing texture and handcrafted detail to dresses, gowns and special occasion wear.

This neck collar is ideal for historical costume, museum display, antique textile collections or heritage dressmaking where authentic period details elevate the piece. Its silk construction means it drapes softly, and the traditional bobbin lace technique gives texture that remains visually compelling even close up.

Materials Details: Hand worked bobbin Maltese Lace in silk threads.