Antique French Silver Crown Wreath Fascinator With Laurel/Acorn Leaves

A magnificent antique solid silver gilt (vermeil) laurel wreath crown made in France in the 19th century. 

This silver gilt crown presents a most opulent and sumptuous design, elaborate with delicacy, style, and splendour - a quintessential design of what one may imagine a laurel crown to be.  

Its entirety is made of solid silver with a layer of gold on top to elevate its ornateness. A thick wire runs along its circumference to which all the leaves are attached to. The foliate motif is incredibly intricate with a lifelike design of both laurel and acorn leaves, along with some acorn and bud accents. Upon closer inspection, one can truly appreciate its delicacy with each leaf featuring branches of veins and a stippled effect within. 

The front/centre of the crown features a wonderful bow/ribbon that ties in the overall design and acts as a focal point in all of its ornateness. 

Its diameter is rather generous and is very impressive upon wearing and fits up to a gentleman's M/L head size. 

Two small French hallmarks (boar's head and a small maker's mark) are present on the left-hand side of the ribbon drape.