broche plata victoriano con vistas de oro miniatura pintada y pedreria francia 1890 1900 grabados decorativos This antique embossed silver box

This antique embossed silver box is an exceptional example of 20th century decorative craftsmanship

made of sterling silver and onyx

completing a harmonious and cohesive design

typical of the architectural and sculptural aesthetic of the decade

craftsmanship and European elegance

broche plata victoriano con vistas de oro miniatura pintada y pedreria francia 1890 1900 grabados decorativos This antique embossed silver boxSilver brooch with gold accents, hand painted miniature under crystal, and white gemstones. French piece from the late 19th century with an openwork frame and a historically rich decorative portrait. The central miniature depicts a lady of European nobility or possible royalty from the 16th or 17th centuries. Noteworthy is the ruff collar, one of the most recognizable status symbols of courtly fashion of the time. A pendant cross can also be seen on