Large silver and vermeil tiara consisting of an openwork band decorated with flowers on stems, entirely chased and punctuated with probably fine pearls, surmounted by two lines of pearls. The upper part is embellished with a falling spiral entirely encircled by small pearls, probably fine pearls. Presented in its original case marked "Cartier / 9 Bd des Italiens / Joaillier Orfèvre". The case is entirely sheathed in chocolate grained leather and engraved "L.C." surmounted by a crown. Second half of the 19th century - Between 1859 and 1899 Height: 9.5 cm - Width: 17.5 cm Gross weight: 75 g (some pearls missing) Provenance: * Collection of Joseph de BIGAULT DE CAZANO * Collection of Joseph de BIGAULT DE CAZANOVE then by descent