Georgian Black Dot Paste Tiara

A striking hair ornament dating to circa 1790–1800, beautifully crafted in silver and 9ct gold. In exceptional condition, it exemplifies the finest workmanship of its era. Likely created as travelling jewellery, it would have been designed to emulate the splendour of a diamond-set tiara. The shape appears to be crescents with foliate detailing. 

Age: Circa 1790

Weight: tbc

Materials: Silver with a 9ct yellow gold back. The front of the piece is crafted from silver with the back panel testing as 9ct gold. Tested via xrf analysis. Paste (lead glass) gemstones. The comb is untested but is likely natural organic material rather than plastic.

 Size: Tiara is 11cm wide and 2.7cm tall. The comb is 7.5cm in length. 

Gemstones: Paste Gemstones - leaded glass with black dots painted beneath them to initiate old cut diamonds. 

Condition: Nice clean condition. All stones are secure in their settings. Two old reinforcements to the reverse. 

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