Lot 317
  • 317

ENGLISH SCHOOL, TWO PORTRAITS OF EYES, 1850s

Estimate
1,000 - 1,200 GBP
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Description

Comprising: an annular gold reeded brooch/pendant, the reverse containing a circular portrait of a gentleman's left eye, with blue/grey iris and powdered wig, painted on ivory; together with a silver stick pin applied to the centre with a cabochon rock crystal with a  circular portrait miniature of a right eye, with hazel iris.

Condition

Brooch: eye with dust and dirt beneath glass, some slight wear and tarnish to frame but overall good condition, stick pin: eye with some slight crazing to iris and dirt and dust beneath glass, some tarnish to stick pin.
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