Antique Georgian Miniature Swiss Enamel Lace Pin Fichu Pin Thumb Nail Size

A tiny 1820-30 period, miniature Swiss enamel lace pin or brooch. Absolutely minute, the size of my thumb nail. We see a typical late Georgian closed back setting, lovely chased frame which is 18 karat gold plated. The interior bezel tests as 9 K. The enamel on copper is delightful. A young Swiss maiden poses in traditional Swiss costume for her region. Switzerland was divided up into 26 independent regions, these self governing regions were known collectively as Cantons. She wears a lovely yellow hat with a green shawl, black bodice and white puffed sleeve blouse possibly from the Zug region. Having closed back setting with tube hinge, C clasp and steel pin.

Measuring a mere 7/8"(22 mm) by 0.5" (12 mm). Shown for size comparison against a US 5 Cents coin and a UK 5 Pence coin.

Condition the frame, back and pin are all perfect. The enamel when examined under 10 X magnification has an area to the left of her temple with two feint 5 mm hairlines and to her right temple a small area of repaired flaking. All very minor and hardly noticeable but mentioned for complete accuracy.

A stunning little treasure. We have not found its equal in this miniature size.

Please stop a while and browse our other Georgian period delights. We try exceedingly hard to offer beautiful, interesting and at times, unique antiques. We guarantee our descriptions to be true and accurate.

Item ID: TA071223


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Gender: Female, Age Group: Adult, Color: multi, Size: s
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