Collection of silver and gold bonnets 15 pieces, Southern Germany and Upper Austria, 19th century, Cardboard base or wire frame with fabric cover and fine ornamental bouillon and lahn embroidery in silver or gold metal threads, some with sequin trimming, consisting of eleven latch bonnets, two Linz gold bonnets with black lace or silk bow, a further gold bonnet with surrounding gold thread lace trim and a maiden or bride's crown (Kranl) with gold foil, wire and glass bead rosettes and red gemstones (only one still present), with silver belt buckle, stamped 835 and unmarked hallmark, various signs of age and wear, l 12 to 19 cm, h max. 29 cm, L buckle 15.5 cm.

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