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Renaissance Revival Limoges Enamel Brooch, Rubellite, Gold & Silver, C. 1892

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Exceptional and rare Renaissance Revival Limoges enamel brooch - the colorful portrait miniature of a woman in Renaissance dress and hat against a midnight blue background set within an 18K yellow gold and black enamel decorated oval frame - mounted against a pierced silver 'Gothic' style outer frame set with eight old cut Natural Rubellite Tourmaline gemstones (each approximately 2.8 mm in diameter - .20 carats each - 1.6 carats total) in 18K yellow gold square bezels with Renaissance ball details - all hand made with superb quality and detail - original safety catch and pin - 25th anniversary dedication (in German) to the back of the brooch - indecipherable hallmarks - original silk and velvet fitted presentation case with gilded date to the top - unsigned - circa 1892. Excellent antique condition - near mint - no loss - no damage - no repairs - minor surface scratches to the enamel (only visible with magnification) - minimal signs of age and use - ready to wear - original fitted presentation case with minor stains and velvet/pile loss at edges/corners. Brooch Size/Dimensions - Large - 2 1/8" High x 2" Wide x 1/2" Deep. Fitted Presentation Case Size/Dimensions - 2 3/4" Wide x 2 7/8" Deep x 1 1/2" High. Weight - 24.42 Grams (Total).

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