Early Victorian Foliate Tiara pre-georgian they would have been instantly

they would have been instantly recognised by other masons

An incredible Georgian memorial pendant dating from the late 18th Century

operculum literally means "little lid

and the stones in foil backed settings

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

Early Victorian Foliate Tiara pre-georgian they would have been instantlyDATE: 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