Antique Edwardian to Belle Epoch Portrait Miniature in Cased Pearl Jewel Frame, Marcel Hair, Fur & Diamond Star Brooch wax seal sterling silver wonderful decorative accents in an

wonderful decorative accents in an opulent doll house setting but they're also fabulous as the Napoleon III era sewing pieces that they are

a known maker for the world famous House of Odiot

No real evidence it's ever been used

in the background

This one is particularly nice

Antique Edwardian to Belle Epoch Portrait Miniature in Cased Pearl Jewel Frame, Marcel Hair, Fur & Diamond Star Brooch wax seal sterling silver wonderful decorative accents in anI 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