6th Dec, 2023 10:00

Fine Art, Antiques and Jewellery Auction

 
Lot 98
 

A late 19th century paste tiara

A late 19th century paste tiara, designed as a row of five graduated stylised twelve rayed stars each mounted to knife edge bar set to band, the removable en-tremblant stars with brooch fittings to reverse, 13cm wide, all presented within fitted case

Sold for £1,550


Condition Report
All of the brooches fix and detach from the frame, central larger brooch screw fixture appears to be have been repaired at some point together with one of the ones that flanks this, general wear to the stones in keeping with age but no significant visible damage, a few stones appear to be replacements- different cut and colour to the others, total weight of tiara approx 74g, refer to images

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