SALE PENDING Rare and Magnificent Antique French Empire Sterling Silver Gilt Crown

Antiques : Decorative Arts

$985 USD SALE PENDING
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A delicate and truly exquisite piece skillfully crafted from Sterling Silver featuring a wonderful gold wash.

Based on the Laurel wreath crown of Napoleon Bonaparte. Superb Laurel and Oak leaves decorated with divine little acorns.

The Napoleonic bow to the front of the piece is stamped with the (tiny) boars head mark for high grade French silver together with a makers mark in a diamond shape punch.

Age related tarnish. Barely detectable evidence of one or two losses.

Full Size Crown; 7 inches wide x 4 inches high.

Dating from Napoleon III period circa 1850

Item ID: 356