A late Victorian silver and gold diamond tiara. Comprising a graduated series of seven old-cut...

<li>Overall condition good. Some surface scratches/ wear, discolouration and minor dents in keeping with general age and wear.

<li>Most of the knife-edge bars show slight bends and the principal knife-edge bar shows moderate dents.

<li>Headband with brown felty fabric covering, little wear, slight discolouration.

<li>Each diamond section has a hook to suspend a drop, no drops present.

<li>Estimated dimensions of three principal diamonds: 7 by 6.4 by 3.6mms, 6.5 by 5.6 by 3.9mms and 6.1 by 4.8 by 4mms.

<li>Diamonds fairly well matched.

<li>Individual size and setting of smaller diamonds prevents accurate colour and clarity assessment.<p>

<li>Some surface reaching inclusions.

<li>Some variation in colour, more non-principal diamonds appearing moderately tinted light yellow.

<li>Some diamonds with small nicks.

<li>Length of headband approximately 27cms.

<li>Length of necklace 39cms.

<li>Necklace comprises a series of screw fittings, with bi-colour knife-edge bar spacers and white metal trace-link back-chain.

<li>Back-chain believed modern, replacement.

<li>Most mounts show discolouration.

<li>Silk to inside of the case shows wear and tears. Text reads 'D&J Wellby Ltd. Garrick St, London.

<li>Velvet to inside of case shows discolouration.

<li>Case does not close shut securely, hooks to either side of clasp can secure the lid.

<li>Some wear to the outer cover, moderate wear to the base.

<li>Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.<p>

<li>For any further questions you may have on this lot, please do not hesitate to contact Emily Tebbutt at emilyt@fellows.co.uk<p>