French Revolutionary Portrait Miniature Brooch, c.1790–1795 Incroyables et Merveilleuses 10k, 16k Mintons and delicate latticework inspired by

and delicate latticework inspired by chinoiserie design

It's been stored well these centuries

and I wonder if it was not a gift

Our photographer hasn't quite figured out the fine art of photographing glass

and unlike ours

French Revolutionary Portrait Miniature Brooch, c.1790–1795 Incroyables et Merveilleuses 10k, 16k Mintons and delicate latticework inspired byFrench Revolutionary Portrait Miniature Brooch, c. 17901795Incroyable Fashion, Hairwork Locket, 10k Gold and 16k pin. French late 18th century portrait miniature of a gentleman wearing the dramatic thick guillotine cravat of the "Incroyables et Merveilleuses" (incredibles and marvelous) fashion movement, which suggests a head having been severed. This interesting fashion movement of the youth dates to circa 179095. Finely painted with soft blue grey