A "royal" parure coming up for sale

[massrog]

I thought these were interesting. They have a possible Napoleon III connection.
https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/81573663_mid-19th-c-french-gold-tourmaline-and-seed-pearl

 

[BWeaves]

You got my attention. But that's not a tiara. It's a comb, and would have been placed in the top of a high bun at the back of the head.

 

[massrog]

You got my attention. But that's not a tiara. It's a comb, and would have been placed in the top of a high bun at the back of the head.

I was wondering if you'd weigh in! I was thinking that the "tiara" would require a VERY high hairdo lol. Is any of it wearable in today's world?

 

[CathyKeshi]

I'd wear all of it Well, maybe the comb only inside my house ... . Wish the photos were better.

 

[BWeaves]

I think it's all wearable, but the comb is going to require long hair and an updo.

 

[CathyKeshi]

I wonder if the comb was used to anchor a lace or embroidered mantilla or veil?

 

[86Corvettegirl]

Beautiful pieces. I wonder what the final price was.

 

[massrog]

Beautiful pieces. I wonder what the final price was.

The hammer price was $13,000 + BP.

 

[86Corvettegirl]

The hammer price was $13,000 + BP.

That's a bargain for a panure with royal provenance.

 

[amti]

Disregard the comment about the tiara in the other post, BWeaves.

 

[Ash]

Oh I would wear this in a heartbeat. Its lovely. may the person who ended up with have great great joy.