Antique Edwardian to Belle Epoch Portrait Miniature in Cased Pearl Jewel Frame, Marcel Hair, Fur & Diamond Star Brooch wax seal sterling silver this one dates latest 18th

this one dates latest 18th century

before branching into so many other avenues of the fine arts and antiques we now present

so you don't even see that when on display or hanging

None have been any finer than this opulent and near-pristine Dupont case

Antique Edwardian to Belle Epoch Portrait Miniature in Cased Pearl Jewel Frame, Marcel Hair, Fur & Diamond Star Brooch wax seal sterling silver this one dates latest 18thI love this portrait miniature. It's one from c. 1890 1920, a wealthy English Woman in her pearls and diamond starburst brooch, and her hair in fashionable Marcelled or finger waves. Her fur is carfully shouldered to fully display the diamond starburst. I've always loved those and have a few more to sell (separately) in months ahead. The other thing that tells us she was well heeled is that she has had her portrait painted by a miniaturist, in an art