Antique carved amethyst and pearl violet brooch

Date	c.1900
Period	Early 20th century
Medium	Amethyst and pearl
Dimensions	3.2 cm (1¹/₄ inches)
Gallery	S.J. Phillips Ltd

Description
Technical

Glazed locket to reverse with a portrait miniature featuring a bearded gentleman facing left.

The frosted amethyst carved as a round five-petal flowerhead, the small white pearl to centre, the circular bust length portrait well painted, the man having dark hair and wearing a dark suit with a white shirt, a twinkle in his eye, collet set within a circular gold frame and mount.
Pearl approximately 4mm round.
Weight: 17g

Date: c.1900
Period: Early 20th century
Medium: Amethyst and pearl
Dimensions: 3.2 cm (1¹/₄ inches)
Categories: Jewellery