Essex Jewelry and Antiques
c1900 Exquisite 14k Gold Hand Painted Miniature Portrait Pin / Brooch
Regular price
$540.00
Presented is a fabulous 14 karat gold miniature portrait pin or brooch. This piece dates to around the turn of the century and is likely of American or European make. The pin is oval in form, with a painted miniature portrait on the front under glass. The portrait is beautifully painted, very lifelike and full of detail, showing a woman with her hair pulled tightly back in a braid around the back of her head. The painting has a soft quality, but is no less detailed
and lifelike for it, very well executed. The portrait is signed C. Katz . The frame has a fine ropetwist design around the edge. The back of the pin has an old C style clasp.
and lifelike for it, very well executed. The portrait is signed C. Katz . The frame has a fine ropetwist design around the edge. The back of the pin has an old C style clasp.
The pin is in great condition. The portrait is in excellent shape, clean, with no losses to the paint. The glass has no chips and no cracks. The gold has no breaks, no monograms, no monogram removals and no repairs.
The pin is not stamped or hallmarked, but we have tested it with nitric acid and guarantee it to be 14 karat gold.
The pin is about 1 5/8 inches long, and about 1 1/4 inches wide.
The pin weighs 8.3 grams.
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