19THC JEWELED CROWN STERLING GOLD VERMEIL ALTAR CHURCH Museum Quality Piece w/ Diamond,Pearls,Garnets,Amethyst Start Price USD 9,725.00 Current Price USD 9,725.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, November 04, 2008 End Time Thursday, December 04, 2008 Location Torrance, CA See more about '19THC JEWELED CROWN STERLING GOLD VERMEIL ALTAR CHURCH' Description 19THC JEWELED CROWN STERLING GOLD VERMEIL ALTAR CHURCH A Museum Quality Piece w/ Diamonds, Pearls, Garnets & Amethyst DESCRIPTIONANTIQUE STERLING SILVER VERMEIL JEWELED ALTAR CROWN CIRCA 1831-1868The majority of crowns we have the pleasure to offer, are from a group of very dear friends and world class collectors, these are just a few of the pieces from a very large group that've been collected over many, many years, and from countries all around the world. Some of the countries include: Canada, France, United States, Belgium, Peru, Bolivia, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Austria, England, Germany & the Netherlands. Many of the pieces are antiques and well over a hundred years old, while some have developed a rich and wonderful patina, other's look as if time has hardly touched them at all. We're very pleased to present this Extraordinarily Beautiful Jeweled Sterling Silver Crown with a wash of Gold Vermeil Circa 1831-1868, it was purchased several years ago, from highly respected collector / dealer of religious art & artifacts in Paris. The crown is crafted of sterling silver (it's hallmarks are a large Minerva and a small Crab), the entire piece is washed in a beautiful gold vermeil, the cross at the top is set with real diamonds; the crown also feature's genuine pearls, amethysts & Garnets; three of the larger amethysts are incised with the image of a bee (one of the symbols of french royalty), and set with pave diamonds. This is a True Museum Quality, One Of A Kind Piece.  EXCELLENT CONDITION; we've looked closely over the entire piece, and can find No Damages or No Repairs of any kind. All of the jewels are present, securely set, and guaranteed to be absolutely genuine, and they all appear original to the piece.Measurements are: 7 1/2 inches (tall) by 6 1/4 inches (at widest point) by 4 1/2 inches (across headband). We've not as yet been able to determine the maker of this incredible crown, but we'll continue researching this magnificent work of art.  Museum Quality Antique Jeweled Sterling Silver Gold Vermeil Crown Circa 1831-1868   ***************** Free Shipping within the lower 48 States **************** *** Until we can finish some necessary business with our New credit card process company, we can Only accept: bank drafts, money orders, personal & business checks as payment. 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