Estate Hungarian 0.935 Silver and Enamel Portrait Miniature Pendant Antique

Estate Hungarian 0.935 Silver and Enamel Portrait Miniature Pendant AntiquePierced ovular frame set with numerous round marcasite stones, framing hand painted enamel portrait miniature, depicting a young lady in a blue sash; hallmarked 935 beside a dog head

Disclaimers: Age-related wear and oxidation

when elaborate scrollwork and asymmetrical ornament dominated interior design

Disclaimers: Heavy craquelure throughout

Ruinart was founded in 1729 and is the oldest established Champagne house

A charming vintage oval cylindrical storage box

No structural damage observed

surrounded by parkland and a wooded ridge - like what's depcited here

original metal mounts and hinges

or furniture mounts) and later repurposed as a freestanding candle base

The sides of the box are decorated with delicate floral motifs

no signs of over-cleaning

this volume shows age-consistent wear