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Georgian Portrait Miniature James Tassie Type Cameo Pressed White Glass Paste Framed Antique
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Georgian Portrait Miniature James Tassie Type Cameo Pressed White Glass Paste Framed Antique

19th century
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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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Andrew Nethercott Antiques has dated this Georgian Glass Paste Cameo to the 1800s.

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Description
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,

fig 1. A Georgian oval white glass paste profile bust miniature mounted in a brass bezel on a rectangular black ebonised wooden plaque with a brass acorn hanger.
fig 1. Georgian Portrait Miniature James Tassie Type Cameo Pressed White Glass Paste Framed Antique

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.

Date of Manufacture

Andrew Nethercott Antiques has dated this Georgian Glass Paste Cameo to the 1800s.

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SA1175129
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251014
Andrew Nethercott Antiques
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Archive I A Georgian oval white glass paste profile bust miniature mounted in a brass bezel on a rectangular black ebonised wooden plaque with a brass acorn hanger.

Georgian Portrait Miniature James Tassie Type Cameo Pressed White Glass Paste Framed Antique

Archive II A Georgian oval white glass paste profile bust miniature mounted in a brass bezel on a rectangular black ebonised wooden plaque with a brass acorn hanger. View II
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Archive IV A Georgian oval white glass paste profile bust miniature mounted in a brass bezel on a rectangular black ebonised wooden plaque with a brass acorn hanger. View IV
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A Georgian oval white glass paste profile bust miniature mounted in a brass bezel on a rectangular black ebonised wooden plaque with a brass acorn hanger.
Georgian Portrait Miniature James Tassie Type Cameo Pressed White Glass Paste Framed Antique
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A Georgian oval white glass paste profile bust miniature mounted in a brass bezel on a rectangular black ebonised wooden plaque with a brass acorn hanger.
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A Tassie cameo is a relief portrait medallion made from a specialised vitreous glass paste developed by Scottish gem-engraver James Tassie in the late 18th century. These pieces replicated ancient engraved gems and contemporary portraits, becoming widely popular during the Georgian era for personal collections and decorative plaques.

Georgian cameo miniatures were commonly set into brass or gilded metal oval bezels and mounted onto turned ebonised wood, fruitwood, or papier-mache rectangular plaques. Convex glass covers were typically added to protect the delicate relief from dust and wear.

Authentic period glass paste cameos display fine detail in the moulded relief with slight natural imperfections or cooling lines in the paste. Frames often feature period-correct brass fittings, hand-carved ebonised backing mounts, and signs of age-appropriate patination on metal and wood surfaces.

Small portrait miniatures are frequently displayed as part of a curated gallery wall alongside antique engravings or modern line drawings. They can also be hung in narrow architectural spaces, such as between windows, or placed on small easels inside bookshelves to add historical character.

Keep the piece in a dry room away from direct sunlight and moisture to protect the wood mount from warping. Dust the frame gently with a dry, soft-bristled brush, and clean the glass cover with a microfibre cloth without using harsh chemical liquids.
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