Antique Branch Coral Tiara bracelets quatrefoils

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This marvelous and large brooch by William Comyns was originally a buckle and at some point in its long history converted to a brooch

His work is also distinguished from that of his North American colleagues in that he frequently worked in brass and copper along with silver

with a 3/4" slot beneath the hook that allows it to be worn high on the neck as a ribbon-tied choker

Marsh's attention to detail was superb

Antique Branch Coral Tiara bracelets quatrefoilsHere's a tiara fit for a mermaid, or a bride of course. Antique coral tiaras are quite rare. There is a marvelous example in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum by Phillips Brothers, and this one is a little less elaborate, but no less beautiful. I've included a picture of the example in the V & A. This one has similar construction to the one in the V & A, with a gilt metal frame and the coral attached to the ends of wires. The frame is