Oval Portrait Miniature Brooch Of Pretty Girl in Gold And Pearl Frame victorian fly 9g UK size M US

9g UK size M US just over a 6

With 2 original boxes which are slightly scuffed as you'd expect

) translates to "Through the cross to the crown" so this could be an Irish piece

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7cm widest point

Oval Portrait Miniature Brooch Of Pretty Girl in Gold And Pearl Frame victorian fly 9g UK size M USDescription: This one has everything! Very pretty little girl in her Sunday best, exquisitely painted set into a high carat gold and pearl frame. Interesting that she's wearing a blue bow in her hair in the late 19th century or early 20th century when this was made, pink was considered a masculine, strong colour for boys whilst blue (associated with the virgin Mary) was seen as feminine. You'll often see 19th century portraits with the colours flipped