Early Victorian Foliate Tiara pre-georgian and the stones in foil

and the stones in foil backed settings

The tops are textured 15 karat gold

she was generally regarded to have a hideous face

5ct approx

they would have been instantly recognised by other masons

Early Victorian Foliate Tiara pre-georgian and the stones in foilDATE: Victorian, c. 1850 A stunning Early Victorian tiara set with an assortment of gleaming cut glass gemstones. The frame is formed into wonderfully intricate foliate leaf motifs, and each stone rests in a foiled closed back mount which enhances their brightness and white colour. It dates from the 1850s, and has survived in great condition. STONES Cut Glass MEASUREMENTS Height: 8cm Inner measurements: 6 x 7 inches (width by length) WEIGHT 128. 6g