item number #LISA1014
JAUNTY black 1880's spoon BONNET with silver Chrysanthemums and SILK
This is a stunning, and most unusual Victorian spoon bonnet of woven shiny horsehair, netting, silver and black silk taffeta and silk velvet bows, trimmed with a WONDERFUL vibrant and huge silver silk-satin Chrysanthemum! This absolutely stunning hat was made in the height of frivolous hat wear worn in 1885-1895. The wired horsehair crown is round and worn toward the back of the head, as in the spoon style. The bonnet has black silk netting and the silver silk-satin Chrysanthemum on the top front. This handmade bonnet very decadent with all the fabrics and materials used in the era. Long, lush silk velvet ties tie prettily under the chin. There's a black silk tissue bun holder on the inside. This stylish bonnet was definitely the most beautifully decorated head wear in her hatboxes.
Condition:
I consider this bonnet strong enough for wearing, but I could also see it in a serious collection or museum due to the rarity of the style, colors and materials used. The horsehair, silk taffetas, silk velvets, and Chrysanthemum are strong and supple, but the silk netting should eventually be replaced, or at least covered with lace trimming so it doesn't deteriorate further. The silk bunholder is strong but discolored at the top where skin had lightly touched it.
Price is: $245
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| Size | to bottom | Estimated Wear-ability | Maker's Tags/Marks | Estimated condition rating | Estimated overall condition scale of 1-10 | | small-MEANT TO BE TINY | 9." tall | Great. Some wear on silk netting. | None. | Very Excellent. | 9 |
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| Our Explanation of item's grading terms: | | MINT; | NEAR MINT; | EXCELLENT; | VERY GOOD; | GOOD; | FAIR; | POOR; | | Like brand new. | No noticeable stains or tears (or VERY tiny or FAINT), a gentle touch of wear. | Light wear, minimal faint stain or two, less than 1." Nothing distracting.
| Used gently, minor spots or wear. Sound structure. Nothing visually detracting. | Used, but still has life, spotting, wear or fraying. Visual problems but structure sound. | Used, so-so condition but usable, heavy spotting, fraying, still useful for the creative. | Heavily used, stained, worn or split, a pattern, project, or a cutter. |
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