Stunning Rare Antique French Empire Tiara, Ornamental Hair Comb in Silver Vermeil with Pearls navette There are tiny bends to

There are tiny bends to the bottom border of the pressed heavy brass body of crown

The artist has signed it lower left (see images for enlargement) It is 13" x 9 1/2"

and is is most definitely last half of 1700s

I found it at an antique center in very upscale Camelback area of Phoenix

We clean and lightly apply beeswax to our old woods

Stunning Rare Antique French Empire Tiara, Ornamental Hair Comb in Silver Vermeil with Pearls navette There are tiny bends toOpulently created c. 1810 30, this French Empire tiara is beautifully made, retains the crown comb, and has French silver marks for . 800 1000 pure silver with 18k gold layer (vermeil), so you know it was a top quality piece in its own time. Not all of the pearls remain but enough to remain so elegant for either display or to wear. What a bride's veil headpiece it would make something old. Full measurements noted on the photos. The final photo shows