French Revolutionary Portrait Miniature Brooch, c.1790–1795 Incroyables et Merveilleuses 10k, 16k Mintons A splendid little gem of

A splendid little gem of a portrait

and delicate latticework inspired by chinoiserie design

and had to be sawn open (the pins need to be replaced as you can see) and so you can barely see DEIHL to the left

No indication on the painting of a broken glass - no scratches or warp

Shows a couple of women friends

French Revolutionary Portrait Miniature Brooch, c.1790–1795 Incroyables et Merveilleuses 10k, 16k Mintons A splendid little gem ofFrench 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