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Georgian Eye Brooch

419S
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Written by Olly Gerrish

Original Georgian Eye jewellery is rare and highly sought after. Unfortunately due to the popularity of eye jewellery it has been much imitated by fakers. Also larger original miniatures have been cut to take out just the eye and popped in to early brooches. This eye brooch is original and untouched. The painted depictions of eyes were discreet expressions of love in the Georgian period. Presumably, only the wearer and the portrait subject would know the identity of the beloved being depicted, keeping the experience intimate. This beautiful example has been painted with a female’s eye with a tear drop so it could have been a memorial brooch. The miniature is surrounded by natural split pearls that accentuate the tears as pearls stand for “Tears”.

Item Number
419S
Measurements
Height 1.5cm
Width 2.3cm
Materials
Date & Origin
Provenance
English
Condition
Very Good
Discovered
2 years ago
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