Antique Vintage Paste Star Tiara with Hinged Comb Victorian Edwardian Art Nouveau
Description: This is a gorgeous, old, paste tiara set with foiled, closed-back stones in a copper-finished metal. The stars really make this piece and when you wear it, you will be the star wherever you go! The paste stones are made of faceted glass that has been cut to look gemstones. They are foiled and set with a closed back. The foil gives them extra sparkle but be sure that you do not get the stones wet or the foil can become damaged and the stones will appear discolored. The tiara affixes to the hair with a lovely, hinged tortoiseshell (presumable faux tortoiseshell) comb. Overall, a very glamorous, celestial-themed piece that would be wonderful for a wedding, another special occasion, or for anything you choose! This lovely late 19th or early 20th-century piece is one of several celestial-themed items listed at present so be sure to see my other listings if you can't get enough stars and moons. Materials: Glass stones, foil, unknown non-magnetic metal, faux tortoiseshell comb, metal hinge. Approximate Measurements: Tiara: 4 inches across and 1 3/8 inches tall. Comb: 2 inches wide and 2 inches long. Condition: Good condition with wear in keeping with age and use including normal wear to the metal and stones. There is one stone missing front and center. The stones are mostly white but if we are being really picky, some may have slight discoloration in some lights. Comb hinge is in good order.
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It creates a connection that can take you back in time. As a historian and store owner, I think of these pieces as artifacts that speak to us about the past. Be sure to check the other listings and stay tuned as more wonderful treasures are listed for sale. The item "Antique Vintage Paste Star Tiara with Hinged Comb Victorian Edwardian Art Nouveau" is in sale since Thursday, August 1, 2019. This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Fine\Victorian, Edwardian 1837-1910\Other Fine Jewelry 1837-1910".The seller is "portalsoftimevintage" and is located in Santa Ana, California. This item can be shipped to United States, all countries in Europe, Canada, Australia, Japan, China, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Hong Kong, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Viet nam, Uruguay.
- Material: glass stones
- Metal: unknown metal
