Victorian Photographic Portrait Brooch with Garnet Frame
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An antique Victorian brooch circa 1890 featuring a photographic portrait of a mustachioed gent transferred onto porcelain, the rose gold plated frame set with velvety red rose-cut garnets. Possibly a mourning piece but not necessarily; photography was still a novelty at the time and this may well have been intended as a love token.
Details: Measuring a hair shy of 2" north to south and 1 5/8" east to west. Retains the original 19th century tube hinge and c-clasp closure.
Condition: In excellent condition with a light antique patina and some wear to the plating of the frame, but very minimal wear to the image or garnets.