Our final image shows portraits of women in the era, and how these were worn. This one begs to be worn, I think. Its fab French faux seed pearls are in very nice condition, (look them over in our photos - usually there are lots more either missing or damaged) and the high gold finish to the metal sent us in search of either a gold mark or at the least, early sterling silver marks (vermeil). Alas, if it has the old French control marks, they're hidden by the pearl stranding, so we'll just say it is a high-gilded metal, probably silver in the.
800 range under that gold, but not positive. The overall measurement of that full arch is 8.5" but it spans a 5.25" distance. Full measurements are noted on the photos for your review. Very good to excellent condition throughout, with a nod to one spot missing 2 seed pearls there to top front.
One can certainly replace those, and I need to look into my seed pearl stash and include a couple in the size-ranges (or might find time to restore them, myself - just won't promise). We like to show the antique condition, though, so you see what is where. At the far ends, it seems there might have been another wrap or two of pearls but it's symmetrical so likely as it always was. No breaks, no bends, no loss to the gilded framework. The openings for pin or string (attachment so it can be worn) remain open, fine.
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We always insure our items BUT, more importantly, pack them extremely well knowing that most are not replaceable. Please remember that when leaving DSR ratings. Icon here or above to see more of our inventory, offerings and venues. We have a HUGE assortment of the finest antiques to be found online, all at your fingertips with Antiques & Uncommon Treasure. _gsrx_vers_631 GS 6.9.8b6 (631).The item "Superb RARE Antique French Empire Tiara, Seed Pearls (French Faux), EC" is in sale since Friday, May 3, 2019. This item is in the category "Antiques\Decorative Arts\Other Antique Decorative Arts". The seller is "antiquesuncommontreasure" and is located in San Marcos, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.