Rococo Portrait Miniature Brooch | Later Georgian Silver & Paste Mount | French c.1800

This exquisite brooch brings together an original French Rococo portrait miniature from around 1780, set into a beautifully crafted Georgian silver and paste mount dating to approximately 1800.

The hand painted portrait captures an elegant lady in soft pastels.

These miniatures were deeply personal, sometimes depictions of loved ones, sometimes idealised images inspired by the aristocratic icons of the day.

Around 1800, the miniature was set into a closed back silver mount, encircled by glittering paste stones, high lead glass cut to mimic the sparkle of diamonds in candlelight.

This later mounting reflects the Georgian taste for sentimental, luminous jewellery and allowed the portrait to be worn as a brooch.

A delicate and wearable relic of both Rococo elegance and Regency craftsmanship, preserved with remarkable care.

Available exclusively at ELTONS, Grays Antique Market, Mayfair, London.