Silver Napoleon III Pendant Locket, XIX Century LARGE Seed Pearl and Enamel Hand Painted Pendant c.1870 antique_diamond_ring depending on the lighting

depending on the lighting

faceted glass trace chain connects the stations

protecting them from accidental loss

It wars no signs of time or wear and was likely from old store stock that was never sold

Silver Napoleon III Pendant Locket, XIX Century LARGE Seed Pearl and Enamel Hand Painted Pendant c.1870 antique_diamond_ring depending on the lightingThis exceptional piece seamlessly combines history and elegance, making it a true statement piece for those who appreciate the allure of the past. Crafted around c. 1870 it is centered around a miniature masterpiece, featuring a hand painted classical scene of a young woman playing a tambour with her arms raised high in dance. It takes obvious inspiration from the French artist Pierre Paul Prud'hon (1758 1823) and his work "Danseuse Au Tambourin".