An European Women’s Coif Headdress, Gold Lace and Jeweled Embroidery, ca. 1800
An exquisite and rare example of 18th-century European aristocratic fashion, this antique women’s coif (or cap) showcases exceptional craftsmanship and opulence. Likely worn by a noblewoman for formal or ceremonial occasions, the coif is richly adorned with metallic lace, gold-thread embroidery, and intricate beadwork. The top and sides feature finely woven silver and gold metallic lace over a soft fabric base, with a central medallion of gold-thread embroidery surrounded by vibrant red, pink, and green glass beads. This ornamental detail is highly raised and decorative, possibly representing floral or celestial motifs. The interior retains fragments of delicate silk ribbons once used to secure the coif under the chin, indicative of its original wearable function. Despite minor fraying and age-related wear, the piece remains structurally sound and visually impressive for its age. Dimensions?Dimensions: 7 inches x 6 inches.
Condition
Good antique condition with some fraying and wear to ribbons and fabric edges. Beadwork remains largely intact.
An exquisite and rare example of 18th-century European aristocratic fashion, this antique women’s coif (or cap) showcases exceptional craftsmanship and opulence. Likely worn by a noblewoman for formal or ceremonial occasions, the coif is richly adorned with metallic lace, gold-thread embroidery, and intricate beadwork. The top and sides feature finely woven silver and gold metallic lace over a soft fabric base, with a central medallion of gold-thread embroidery surrounded by vibrant red, pink, and green glass beads. This ornamental detail is highly raised and decorative, possibly representing floral or celestial motifs. The interior retains fragments of delicate silk ribbons once used to secure the coif under the chin, indicative of its original wearable function. Despite minor fraying and age-related wear, the piece remains structurally sound and visually impressive for its age. Dimensions?Dimensions: 7 inches x 6 inches.
Condition
Good antique condition with some fraying and wear to ribbons and fabric edges. Beadwork remains largely intact.
