Georgian Garnet Giardinetti Aigrette carnelian Napoleon took a scientific expedition

Napoleon took a scientific expedition with him to Egypt

modelled with split shoulders

with coiled gold wire strings and cannetille detailing

and were the first dinosaur sculptures in the world

It was literally all about the aesthetics

Georgian Garnet Giardinetti Aigrette carnelian Napoleon took a scientific expeditionDATE: Georgian, c. 1790 A stunning Georgian Giardinetti Aigrette (aka hair piece) dating from the late 18th Century, circa 1790. It's set with juicy foil backed garnets, and quite wonderfully depicts a bouquet of flowers. It's skilfully crafted, with bright and vibrant flat cut stones; at some point in its life brooch fittings have been added for further versatility. STONES Flat cut garnet MEASUREMENTS 6. 3 x 2. 9cm WEIGHT 14. 6g MARKS No marks