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

and the stones in foil backed settings

operculum literally means "little lid

they would have been instantly recognised by other masons

It dates from the Victorian period - circa 1880 - crafted in Sterling silver throughout

Wearable length: 18

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