xxM965M Stunning Gold Metallic Lady Bonnet ca 1790-1800

Extraordinary and extremely RARE bonnet dating of the end 1790/1800, German origin, allover covered with gold metallic trim and  ornated with rows of stitched on sequins! The bonnet is totally red silk lined and has a bright colourful all silk embroidered ribbon at its back. The condition of the bonnet is surprisingly perfect, only the silk ribbon has somehow suffered over the ages The measure from one side to the other 16" (40cm)