New owner may choose to display piece as it is or may choose to have a functional clasp and longer chain attached to be worn. Beautiful antique pendant hand painted miniature portrait on porcelain of a woman or possible a young gypsy boy. Figure has short dark hair, a sweet facial expression, and is dressed in 1800's era clothing.
The figure is wearing a portrait necklace and is wearing earrings. Brooch is set in a silvertone metal frame and has a decorative triangular shaped transitional accent piece attached to top and fitted to chain. No signature, hallmarks, or maker's mark visible.
Back of porcelain has a hand written note and a date of 1850. Surface wear and scratches as seen in pictures.
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