Antique Santos Saint Ecclesiastical Statue Headdress: C19th France Lyon silk Re-worked in the first quarter

Re-worked in the first quarter of the 20th century into a ladies modesty panel/blouse from an 18th century waistcoat front

The jacket had some rubs to the velvet and some tears to the lining and some fading to the velvet

fishing etc

deer and magnificent roaring tigers at the base

Handmade in a soft suede chamois suede with applied gold gilt thread embroidery and decorative leather appliqués

Antique Santos Saint Ecclesiastical Statue Headdress: C19th France Lyon silk Re-worked in the first quarterItem Details: Dating from the 19th century, this amazing collectable handmade santos crown from France, where it once would have adorned a statue of a saint santos in a church . A sublimely simple design with a band which rises towards the centre to a point which is topped with a decorative star. Beautifully made from silver metal which over time has become a pewter colour the patina and feel of this crown is just beautiful in every way. Measurements: