Piles of the Baroness’s linen napkins

These striped linen damask napkins are immaculate and magnificently huge. They came from the chateau of the Baroness de Caix de Chaulieu, tied in ribbon or string, with old visiting cards or At Homes used to label them – for example Madame Trichard of 123 Champs Elysees or the Vicompte de Narcillac. Price: £72 for 6.