Stunning Rare Antique French Empire Tiara, Ornamental Hair Comb in Silver Vermeil with Pearls navette and is is most definitely

and is is most definitely last half of 1700s

Sticks are straight

a source of more antique paints and supplies if that's what you're looking for

I do know this one came out of France

While this one has tiny sand-sized tesserae and is near=pristine

Stunning Rare Antique French Empire Tiara, Ornamental Hair Comb in Silver Vermeil with Pearls navette and is is most definitelyOpulently 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