A "royal" parure coming up for sale

**massrog** · 02-21-2020, 01:54 PM

I thought these were interesting. They have a possible Napoleon III connection.
https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item...and-seed-pearl

**BWeaves** · 02-21-2020, 03:41 PM

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** · 02-21-2020, 04:40 PM

Originally Posted by 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.

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** · 02-21-2020, 07:23 PM

I'd wear all of it

Well, maybe the comb only inside my house ...

. Wish the photos were better.

**BWeaves** · 02-21-2020, 07:46 PM

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

**CathyKeshi** · 02-22-2020, 05:14 AM

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

**86Corvettegirl** · 02-28-2020, 09:54 PM

Beautiful pieces. I wonder what the final price was.

**massrog** · 02-29-2020, 01:15 AM

Originally Posted by 86Corvettegirl

Beautiful pieces. I wonder what the final price was.

The hammer price was $13,000 + BP.

**86Corvettegirl** · 03-01-2020, 06:56 PM

Originally Posted by massrog

The hammer price was $13,000 + BP.

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

**amti** · 10-10-2020, 01:01 AM

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

**Ash** · 11-25-2020, 05:02 AM

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

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