18th Century Mother of Pearl Box & Miniature Painting carnelian this amethyst deserves its long-standing

this amethyst deserves its long-standing status as a royal gemstone

Its twisted pin stem at the top helps secure this to most fabrics

Its weight of 3

Historical note: A refillable and retractable pencil was patented in England in 1822 by the famed silversmith

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18th Century Mother of Pearl Box & Miniature Painting carnelian this amethyst deserves its long-standingLove is in the air certainly around the 2nd quarter of the 18th century. Presenting something different from The Three Graces to you, here is a superb mother of pearl patch box complete with a miniature portrait, hand engraved designs, and silver gilt decorative face and reverse. In the interior lid is framed a charming portrait miniature painting on card, parchment, or paper. A loving couple is depicted both playing instruments, a viol, and a lute.