Antique Victorian Era Brooch in Mother of Pearl, Carved Scene, French Romantic napkin ring The nicest form for these

The nicest form for these

noting name of sitter

it has lost nothing more than its ring handle up top center (mount remains) and the escutcheon which was likely mother of pearl

Sometime prior to 1800

should probably not have survived

Antique Victorian Era Brooch in Mother of Pearl, Carved Scene, French Romantic napkin ring The nicest form for theseWe're pleased to offer this superb hand carved mother of pearl plaque showing a Romantic country scene reminiscent of the French Romantic era, genre. The brooch is mooted in rolled gold with cut steel framework, and we think it is British in origin. A typical Victorian hinged pin and c clamp closure remains intact thought it would appear there is an old re solder to the c clamp (see images). Lovely in the hand or worn, it's a charming carving. Very