Superb c.1780-1800 Portrait Miniature Pendant, Locket, Hair Art 14k - 15k Gold fish These were normally always made

These were normally always made in paris

Longstanding tradition in France

and yet the resulting works are stunning for the effort

no missing or lifting inlays and just a bit of marking to the ebony finish on the lid

Napoleon III era (mid-Victorian)

Superb c.1780-1800 Portrait Miniature Pendant, Locket, Hair Art 14k - 15k Gold fish These were normally always madeIn an oyster style heavy locket pendant, there is hair worked in an interesting way. There're 4 flattened plaitingis in a crossover pattern, set under heavy polished cover glass. The front panel is also heavy glass and covers a magnificent hand painted portrait of a gentleman with long lace collar. A clergyman perhaps or a councilor, attorney, scholar. The painting is so remarkable considering the small size of it. Look at the fine detail. All the