{"product_id":"antique-victorian-hand-painted-porcelain-girl-portrait-brooch-97fef7ba","title":"Antique Victorian Hand-Painted Porcelain Girl Portrait Brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic example of late 19th-century portrait jewelry, this dual-purpose brooch and pendant captures the intricate artistry of the Victorian era. The piece displays a finely detailed, hand-painted profile of a young girl in winter dress, painted directly onto a convex porcelain plaque. Because the artist remains unknown, the piece speaks entirely through its craftsmanship, highlighted by delicate brush strokes and careful color blending in the subject's face and garments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA twisted rope metal bezel anchors the porcelain, equipped with a folding bale for wear on a chain and a traditional C-clasp and tube hinge for wear as a pin. This functional versatility is a hallmark of historical jewelry design, making it a highly collectible artifact of 19th-century adornment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecs\u003cbr\u003e Year Made: 1880s\u003cbr\u003e Materials: Hand-painted porcelain, brass or gold-filled base metal\u003cbr\u003e Dimensions: 2.5\" H x 1.8\" W x 0.25\" D\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003eThis antique piece exhibits noticeable surface scratches across the painted porcelain, most prominently on the figure's hat and hair. The metal setting displays age-appropriate tarnish and patina.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Gilded Fossicker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53214830461109,"sku":"J1","price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1029\/1327\/8133\/files\/p1_1c13d916-57a5-43ab-8719-80ffa749c59a.jpg?v=1788581445","url":"https:\/\/thegildedfossicker.com\/products\/antique-victorian-hand-painted-porcelain-girl-portrait-brooch-97fef7ba","provider":"The Gilded Fossicker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}