Stunning Rare Antique French Empire Tiara, Ornamental Hair Comb in Silver Vermeil with Pearls navette as if the final layer

as if the final layer of varnish lifted there

"eglomise" refers to a decorative technique of painting on the backside of glass

There are tiny bends to the bottom border of the pressed heavy brass body of crown

The miniature is flawless

and is is most definitely last half of 1700s

Stunning Rare Antique French Empire Tiara, Ornamental Hair Comb in Silver Vermeil with Pearls navette as if the final layerOpulently created c. 1810 30, this French Empire tiara is beautifully made, retains the crown comb, and has French silver marks for . 800 1000 pure silver with 18k gold layer (vermeil), so you know it was a top quality piece in its own time. Not all of the pearls remain but enough to remain so elegant for either display or to wear. What a bride's veil headpiece it would make something old. Full measurements noted on the photos. The final photo shows