French Linen Sheet /Pair of Cases Magnificently Fine+ FREE SHIPPING! Start Price USD 875.00 Current Price USD 875.00 Time Left 29 days 13 hours 15 minutes Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, November 08, 2008 End Time Friday, February 06, 2009 Location Poitou-Charentes See more about ' French Linen Sheet /Pair of Cases Magnificently Fine+ ' Description   Welcome to  ~FRENCH VINTAGE LINENS AND ANTIQUES~  Where You Will Find Beautiful and Unusual Vintage Linens and Apparel from France ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Wishing you and yours a Happy and Peaceful Holiday Season!Our gift to you, our customers, is Free Shipping on all purchases until January 1st 2009 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~ Magnificent French Sheet w/ Pillowcases in Fine Linen w/ Drawn Thread Work~ This is a truly stunning example of  French needlework of the last century. Surely this sheet and it's matching pillow cases must be said to be of museum quality. Both the sheet and cases are made of the finest linen ('fil de lin' in French) which is somewhat unusual. Often the cases, if they have survived, were made of a finer quality of linen than the sheet so there can be a distinct difference in texture and a slight to very noticable difference in shade of white . That is not the case here. The sheet is made of the same lightest weight, high thread count linen  as the European style pillowcases.  The upper edge of this magnificent sheet has been designed and worked by a sophisticated and highly talented needlewoman. The border consists of three wide bands of drawn thread work (often referred to as 'hemstitching'--or in French 'jours')  of great intricacy which are worked across the entire length of the sheet and along the returns which measure 32 inches. This really is a marvel of embroidery  and hemstitching. The same work is repeated around the four sides of the pillow shams but on a smaller scale.  The elegantly embroidered  monograms, entwined with budding roses, on the sheet and cases read AB.  These linens are in Excellent vintage condition, pristine white and without stain. There has only been very minor damage to an edge of one pillowcase- a small tear of about 2 inches. I believe this could be repaired by a skilled needlewoman, but it is hardly noticable.  The overall effect  of this sophisticated and lavish needlework is richly elegant--or as a French describer might say 'sublime'.  This beautiful  sheet measures  92  inches by  125  inches long and there is no center seam. The cases measure outside 30 x 31 inches and inside 23 x 25 inches. **************************** I consider this  sheet with its matching cases to be a truly rare example of its type and its price reflects  that,  as well as the price I paid for it.  Still I have chosen to make an effort to present items of the highest quality for buyers who are seeking that. This sheet would make a magnificent addition to any elegant bedroom, or could be a fabulous gift for a bride, new mother, or a very special friend.   ***************************** FVL #0249  SHIPPING: I ship internationally by French Colissimo.  Shipping for this item will be Free of Charge.  I am happy to do combined item shipping to save you extra costs on multiple item orders. The combined shipping cost for two sheets is $60.00. For three, $80.00. INSURANCE: Highly recommended for an item of this value. Although we have had great success shipping via French Priority Airmail, naturally and understandably, we cannot be responsible for damage to,  or loss of, items in transit. Insurance for this item is $10.00. If you wish to insure your purchase for shipping let us know before payment so we can add the amount to your invoice. RETURN POLICY:  Full refund of purchase price on return receipt of the item in described condition.    ~VINTAGE FRENCH LINENS AND ANTIQUES~ Come back soon and do Sign up for my email newsletters and be sure to add me to your favorites list! Click here to see our  other items! Merci et a bientot. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We are pleased to announce the opening of our Second eBay Store Broctique Vintage French AntiquesOur French ‘Brocante’ where you will find Curiosities, Accessories & Linens from France To visit us click on ‘Search by Store Name’ on your eBay welcome page and type in  Broctique Vintage French Antiques We hope you will visit us often to see all the wonderful and unusual French vintage and antique items that we are adding regularly.           Place a Bid!