Georgian Enamelled Miniature Purse Locket Charm single stone rope-work border frames the piece

rope-work border frames the piece

Birmingham 2002

tulip centre

in Mayan mythology the snail is associated with sexual desire

with individual feathers rendered

Georgian Enamelled Miniature Purse Locket Charm single stone rope-work border frames the pieceDATE: Georgian, c. 1750 A fantastic miniature Georgian charm in the shape of a purse. It's crafted in 18k gold and opens to reveal a small locket compartment. Both the front and the back are finished in fine enamel work, with a portrait on one side and flowers on the other. When viewed through a loupe the details are so fine. Beautifully crafted in France, circa 1750. Antique jewellery often includes floral motifs, as part of their "Language of