Diamond tiara, late 19th century

Designed as a foliate spray set with circular-cut and rose diamonds, the three flowers set en tremblent, fitted case, accompanied by three tiara frames, five hair pin fittings, four brooch pins and five original drawings depicting the various combinations for the jewels to be worn as a tiara, necklace, aigrette, brooches and corsage ornament, six small rose diamonds deficient.

Mounted in silver and backed in gold, with some slight oxidization to silver commensurate with age. Well articulated. Diamonds bright and lively, with mixed colours and clarities, a few stones I-included. Six small rose diamonds deficient. Overall good condition. Accompanied by three tiara frames, five hair pin fittings, four brooch pins, one diamond set stem for brooch combination and five original drawings depicting the various combinations for the jewels to be worn as a tiara, necklace, aigrette, brooches and corsage ornament. Drawings, each measuring approximately 8 by 9 inches, on tracing paper which have been folded twice, all with marks and wear on the folds, some with small tears and holes. Case with scuff marks to leather and some areas of leather deficient, wear to silk over hinge on the inside, central insert removes revealing pad for various fittings.
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