A large Qajar gem-set and enamelled gold turban ornament, Persia, 19th century

of ovoid form with asymmetrical cresting, the front lavishly set with diamonds, rubies, emeralds and other stones with a raised central section part-enamelled, the border of openwork foliate motifs set with gems, a fringe of pendant pearls, the cresting set with diamonds and fringed with pearls with a floral pin set in a coiled spring, the reverse with enamelled design including a bird amidst flowers and foliage

Both the setting of the stones and the enamelling are of a quality commensurate with a royal commission.  A similar gem-set and enamelled ornament sold in these rooms, 16 October 1997, lot 62, and another 14 October 1999, lot 158