Antique Victorian Era Brooch in Mother of Pearl, Carved Scene, French Romantic napkin ring The needlework is superbly crafted

The needlework is superbly crafted

portrait miniatures or sculptures perhaps

I'm currently working on getting a few truly superb old French boulle pieces listed so watch over the next week or so

There is a hairline crack on frame of the black-shawl lady

Antique Victorian Era Brooch in Mother of Pearl, Carved Scene, French Romantic napkin ring The needlework is superbly craftedWe're pleased to offer this superb hand carved mother of pearl plaque showing a Romantic country scene reminiscent of the French Romantic era, genre. The brooch is mooted in rolled gold with cut steel framework, and we think it is British in origin. A typical Victorian hinged pin and c clamp closure remains intact thought it would appear there is an old re solder to the c clamp (see images). Lovely in the hand or worn, it's a charming carving. Very