Not currently on display at the V&A

Tiara

mid 20th century
Artist/Maker

Pearl and diamante tiara worn in an unidentified production. Wire base set to around sides with medium high triangles of diamante each finished with a large oval pearl surrounded by small pearls; at the base within each triangle is a ?smoked pearl surrounded with crystal.


Object details

Object type
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Pearl and diamante tiara by Hugh Skillen worn in an unidentified production, mid 20th century.
Physical description
Pearl and diamante tiara worn in an unidentified production. Wire base set to around sides with medium high triangles of diamante each finished with a large oval pearl surrounded by small pearls; at the base within each triangle is a ?smoked pearl surrounded with crystal.
Production typeUnique
Credit line
Given by the estate of Hugh Skillen
Production
Reason For Production: Commission
Collection
Accession number
S.1549-1984

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Record createdAugust 23, 2004
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