Bidspirit auction | Antique Woman's Lover's Eye Portrait

Antique Woman's Lover's Eye Portrait Miniature Brooches - English Antique Lover's eye portraits miniature brooches.circa 1840-50. The charming oval-shaped portrait miniature is mounted in a 14k yellow Gold repoussé frame with a pin back with a leaf design on each side. The portrait is of a woman's right eye. Dimensions: 1.4 x 1.2 inches. Total weight: 11.7 grams.The charming square-shaped portrait miniature is mounted in a 10k yellow Gold and silver repoussé frame with a pin back with 10 cabochon Garnets on the sides. The portrait is of a woman's eyes. Dimensions: 0.9 x 0.7 inches. Total weight: 3.9 grams.Eye miniatures or Lovers' eyes were Georgian miniatures, normally watercolour depicting the eye or eyes of a spouse, loved one or child. These were usually commissioned for sentimental reasons and were often worn as bracelets, brooches, pendants or rings with richly decorated frames Condition: Good conditions. Upon Request, Auction House may provide an appraisal. This will carry an additional cost. Appraisals are made by our in house GIA certified Gemologist.