Georgian Lover's Eye Miniature, Late 18th Century lead set on square tapered legs

set on square tapered legs

the chest with a paneled hinged top above a carved linen-fold paneled front and sides

5" to top) Width 5

Paris oil on canvas signed Llabrés (lower right)

Found in Provence

Georgian Lover's Eye Miniature, Late 18th Century lead set on square tapered legsA rare late 18th century eye miniature brooch, painted in watercolor on ivory and framed with natural seed pearls in a gold setting. These intimate lovers eye jewels were worn as tokens of secret affection or mourning, popularized in Britain during the 1790s. This example is particularly refined, with delicately rendered hair and gaze, evoking both romance and mystery.