A silver brooch-pendant.
Miniature painting/plaque, made on thin ivorine.
Beautiful portrait of a pretty maiden.
An oval-form silver frame decorated with filigree,
and ten round-form cabochon turquoises.
Painting protected with convex-form glass.
Please see and inspect all the photos.
Marked on the underside:
"800" for .800/1000 silver purity;
Marked to the underside on the frame:
"800" for silver purity.
Probably made in Italy post-1940's.
Pictures will tell you more.
Approx: Brooch (crosswise): 1-3/4in. x 1-1/2in. (44mm. x 38mm.)
Picture (crosswise): 1in. x 3/4in. (25mm. x 19mm.)
Thickness (excl. pin): 1/4in. (6.5mm.)
Each Turquoise: 2.5mm.
Weight: 0.29 troy oz. (9 gr.)
Dark tarnish/patina which is not a defect.
Commensurate with age, the condition is excellent.
Rare for its image and overall condition.
New Jewelry Box Included.
p.s. International Shipping:
Not available via First Class International Mail.
Available via Priority & Express Mail.