c1450 - ladies' dress

This is a silver headdress from the Lombardi region, called "Raggiera" or "Sperada," worn as a halo on the head from the 1600s through the 20th century. I do not collect Italian folk jewelry so I am very interested in more information or corrections. By hallmarks this piece was made between 1872 and 1930 and has an interesting story as it was collected in Ethiopia!

Lancastrian Swan Brooch

Renaissance pendant with baroque pearls as rocks leading to a castle. 17th Century from The Louvre

King James' court. Mary & George premieres April 5 on STARZ.

Reenactment: female pilgrims 16th century