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Antique Empire Tiara Comb Head Ornament Corallium Rubrum Fire Gilt Metall

$4,032.79
£3,006.63
€3,400
CA$5,538.44
A$6,198.60
CHF 3,236.64
MX$75,623.33
NOK 41,084.88
SEK 38,987.02
DKK 25,897.38
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About the Item

This empire tiara was made out fire gilt metal in 1810 ca. It is decorated with thirty five facetted corallium rubrum beads riveted onto the headv ornament. The tiara features a pierced border desiogned as a delicate meandering endless climbing flower. Thread onto gilt metal wire wire are over hundred tiny corallium rubrum beads. The inner edge of the head ornament to which the comb is fitted shows a diagonally grooved pattern.
  • Metal:
  • Weight:
    68.98 g
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.82 in (97 mm)Width: 6.7 in (170 mm)Depth: 2.21 in (56 mm)
  • Style:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1810
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Munich, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1490122977362

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