Pressed, white glass paste, portrait miniature, circa 1800
A process pioneered by the Scottish gem engraver and modeller James Tassie in the late 18th century
The lady wears a mob cap and scarf with curls emerging front and top, with lace collar,
an older lady of humor and intelligence
Glass cameo size 35mm x 23mm
Papier mache frame with brass mounts, surface wear and crazing to the black
Domed oval glass
Frame 135mm x 108mm, weight 143 grams
All in very good condition.
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Internal Reference: 251014
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1175129
Dateline of this antique is 1800
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