{"product_id":"royal-antique-lace-handkerchief-austria-tuscany-and-bourbon-sicily-coats-of-arms-ca-1861","title":"ROYAL Antique Lace Handkerchief, Austria‑Tuscany and Bourbon‑Sicily Coats of Arms, ca. 1861","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis exceptionally rare \u003cstrong\u003eantique decorative handkerchief\u003c\/strong\u003e, dating to \u003cstrong\u003eca. 1861\u003c\/strong\u003e, features a beautifully worked \u003cstrong\u003edouble coat of arms beneath a crown\u003c\/strong\u003e: the heraldic emblems of \u003cstrong\u003eAustria‑Tuscany\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eBourbon‑Sicily\u003c\/strong\u003e. The design refers to the marriage of \u003cstrong\u003ePrincess Maria Immaculata Clementina of Bourbon‑Sicily (1844–1899)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eArchduke Karl Salvator of Austria‑Tuscany (1839–1892)\u003c\/strong\u003e, who wed in Rome on \u003cstrong\u003eSeptember 19, 1861\u003c\/strong\u003e. Handkerchiefs of this type were luxury items even at the time and were often produced to commemorate dynastic unions within European royal houses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade of fine \u003cstrong\u003ecotton batiste\u003c\/strong\u003e and edged with delicate \u003cstrong\u003ebobbin lace\u003c\/strong\u003e, the handkerchief exemplifies the refined textile craftsmanship of the mid‑19th century. Its preservation is \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent\u003c\/strong\u003e, with crisp fabric, intact lace, and remarkably clear heraldic motifs—an extraordinary survival given its age and rarity. The piece originally belonged to the parents of \u003cstrong\u003eMaria Immaculata of Württemberg\u003c\/strong\u003e, further enhancing its historical and aristocratic provenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandkerchiefs bearing \u003cstrong\u003eroyal coats of arms\u003c\/strong\u003e from this period are \u003cstrong\u003eextremely rare\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially in such outstanding condition. This example is a remarkable collectible for enthusiasts of \u003cstrong\u003eEuropean royal memorabilia\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAustrian and Italian dynastic history\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e19th‑century textiles\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003emuseum‑quality lacework\u003c\/strong\u003e. The photograph shown is not included but can be provided as a reproduction upon request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ANTIQUE GOWN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58060545491331,"sku":null,"price":580.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/1897\/6899\/files\/04-antique-handkerchief-Austria_Tuscany_Bourbon_Sicily_1910.jpg?v=1779047064","url":"https:\/\/antique-gown.com\/de\/products\/royal-antique-lace-handkerchief-austria-tuscany-and-bourbon-sicily-coats-of-arms-ca-1861","provider":"ANTIQUE GOWN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}