Antique French Empire Georgian tiara hair comb gilt metal coral canetille (7562)

Antique French Empire or Georgian tiara hair comb. Made in France circa 1810 - 1820's. Metal known as pomponne in France - gilt metal that appears as gold.  Measurements: Weight is 92.9 grams. In a straight line (disregarding the curve), approximately 6 1/2 inches (17cm) across widest part. About 8 1/2 inches if you include the curve.   Description : Made between the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte and the Empress Josephine and the time of the Regent, future King George IV. Curving hair comb that can be worn a number of ways, depending on the hairstyle of the wearer or the occasion. Curving gilt metal wires allow a firm fit. They connect to an inner gold-colored band, almost entirely covered by a band of floral cannetille, typical of French gold work of the era. This is followed by a floating band of tightly set, faceted coral beads and then a wide band of openwork gilt metal, repousse and pierced in a foliate pattern, each with a larger coral bead in the center. Finally, the upper band o