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1876 Victorian 9ct Gold Portrait Miniature Pendant and Brooch

$951.07
£695
€818.10
CA$1,305.15
A$1,461.41
CHF 762.49
MX$17,806.26
NOK 9,675.49
SEK 9,198.82
DKK 6,106.56
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This wonderful example of Victorian jewellery was created in 1876. It can be worn as a pendant or a brooch. Condition Report: Excellent The Details... Constructed from 9ct gold, this pendant features an oval porcelain plaque hand-painted with a miniature portrait. The reverse of the plaque is signed by the artist. Their name is difficult to decipher due to ageing. However, their initials appear to be L and M. It is dated 1876. The piece features a bail, so that it can be worn as a pendant. It also features a fastening mechanism, so that it may be worn as a brooch. The pin is attached to the brooch with a tube hinge and the brooch fastens with a traditional safety catch. The piece measures 5.5cm x 4.5cm. A Short History... Whilst the portrait in this piece may appear to depict a young girl with windswept hair, it is actually a portrait inspired by a painting by German artist Gustav Carl Ludwig Richter (1861-1897) entitled 'Neapolitan Fisher Boy'. In the painting, Richter shows a boy with short billowing black hair, an open shirt and jewellery, as can be seen in this piece. Hand-Painted porcelain plaques (most notably by the makers KPM) were made in Germany re-creating Richter's famous work, therefore this piece is likely to have originated in Germany too. Wear it With... Add this pendant to your favourite chain and perhaps add other charms to compliment it.
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  • Dimensions:
    Width: 1.78 in (45 mm)Length: 2.17 in (55 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1876
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  • Seller Location:
    Skelmersdale, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3689219859092

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