"Crown Of The Infant Jesus, Silver Enamel, France, 19th Century "
Virgin's crown in cast, chased and enameled silver. The base is slightly oval with a heavily openwork rim; in the center, a blue enameled band decorated with stylized acanthus foliage and turquoise cabochons. The animated framework is formed of six arcades whose lower parts are represented in the form of stylized purple enameled palmettes, ending with fleur-de-lis, alternating with petals with the same palmette decoration, but slightly smaller, white enameled and decorated with green and red viroterie cabochons. Six winged angel heads, executed in high relief and chased, complete the decoration. The upper parts with black enamelled channels are connected and form a pearled pedestal, decorated with faceted amethyst-coloured cabochons, surmounted by a starry sky blue enamelled cruciform globe, with a glorious cross chased and garnished with rose-cut diamonds. French work from the 19th century. 950/1000 silver, Minerva hallmark. Work attributed to the master goldsmith Demarquet et frères. Max dimensions: Length: 10.3 cm Width: 10 cm Height: 11.5 cm Support: 9.2 cm x 8 cm Crown weight: 389g Condition: thick silver structure up to 5 mm thick, in very good condition. Note: some enamel chips (globe) and some small losses on the cabochons. Missing a small palmette petal) Flat base without deformations. Two attachment holes. No traces of restoration.