Spectacular Antique c. 1820s-30s French Portrait Miniature Bracelet Clasp, 5-Strand Pearl Bracelet brooch The thin wooden panel on

The thin wooden panel on the bottom is stamped "Brevets

1830s hand worked sampler in wool and silk yarns

pearl combs holding the sides and ringlets dropping to the back

very high quality antique in its own right

Spectacular Antique c. 1820s-30s French Portrait Miniature Bracelet Clasp, 5-Strand Pearl Bracelet brooch The thin wooden panel onFound in France: Large and substantial portrait miniature clasp has been re stranded at some point with beautifully pearlescent fresh water pearls, and really they're sized perfectly for the size and 'weight' of the clasp. Ready to wear, it's made for up to a 7" wrist size. There are no marks such as silver marks, and I feel quite sure it is a deep micron gold layer on substantial brass. The look is fine gold, or at least vermeil, but without the