Pieced Back Italian Gown | Red Exotic | 1770 - 1785 glassware This hand-cast brass snake striker

This hand-cast brass snake striker is both a functional tool and a striking piece of craftsmanship

Its superior warmth and comfortable fit make it a great choice for young and old to keep your head protected in winter

pretty pink tone that comes from the look of a naturally mellowed red

in a private collection in Bristol

offering that familiar taffeta rustle without added weight

Pieced Back Italian Gown | Red Exotic | 1770 - 1785 glassware This hand-cast brass snake strikerThis 18th century Italian style gown reflects regional construction techniques that set it apart from its English and French counterparts. Most notably, the front and back seams are shorter and smoother, creating a refined silhouette with less dramatic shaping. The back of the gown features distinctive piecingparticularly at the top of the back panels and along the skirthighlighting both the economy of fabric and the skilled hand of the maker.