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VICTORIAN antique Whitby jet brooch with a painted porcelain miniature

Price: $398.00
Description VICTORIAN painted porcelain miniature set in jet Tyrolean boy portrait brooch, circa 1870, 2-1/8".  These plaques were made in Austria and sent to Whitby, England, to be mounted in jet for jewelry.  There is some scratching on the portrait as can be seen in the photo.  The portraits were often young Tyrolean boys, but are also called the "gypsy boy" or "green boy".

For a similar piece see page 32 in Helen Muller's wonderful book "Jet Jewellery and Ornaments".  View     
Product #25351
All items in excellent vintage condition unless otherwise noted.
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