Antique Swiss Vermeil & Hand Painted Enamel Portrait Brooch flowers Charles attempted to rule as

Charles attempted to rule as an absolute monarch and was forced to abdicate

Reverse Intaglio Painting

and the pieces became known as Essex crystal pieces

five beautifully carved

The use of paste remained common in fine jewelry

Antique Swiss Vermeil & Hand Painted Enamel Portrait Brooch flowers Charles attempted to rule asHand painted miniature portraits were the predecessors of photographs. When there was no other way to record a likeness of someone, the miniatures were treasured and passed down in families. Some portrait miniatures were painted of a specific person, and others were of classic style beauties rather than a particular real person. Often, these pieces were made into jewelry and worn as decoration. This fabulous portrait brooch depicts a Swiss beauty