Fine Antique Georgian English Child Portrait Miniature 18k Bracelet Clasp in Unique Frame

The sweetest little boy! Huge blue eyes and a darling face, painted in a face only 1/2" from chin to hairline (not to bangs, but to where the hairline would be). Truly incredible artist, miniaturist, has created this little work of art has not left a visible signature, but evidence of mastery is quite immense. The painting was originally the clasp for a cuff or bracelet, or, looking at it from backside, where it's been quite uniquely fashioned into the outer dore bronze frame, you can see the gentle curve of the clasp and also the insert fittings at top and bottom. While the inserts to the clasp do not remain, one could certainly have a goldsmith remake those, with the bar drilled or punched for many strands of seed pearls. I've had Georgian era seed pearl bracelets with portrait claps like this in the past. They're so rare to find! A tiny gem! The frame has been made special to mount this old jewelry bit, and is, itself, at least Victorian era and a fine work. Along and side you will