Antique Georgian Lover’s Lovers Eye Brooch Pin C.1820

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Antique Georgian gilded brass lover's eye miniature brooch pin.

The lover's eye miniature is protected with beveled crystal
which is set in gilded brass frame with intricate scrolls.

The closure is C clasp.

The brooch is approx. 1 3/16" (30 mm) long 1" high (25 mm) wide.

There are no hallmarks.
The weight is 6.4 grams.

Very good antique condition commensurate with age.

This pin is a part of my collection which I gathered for many years. 

Lovers' eyes miniatures were in favor in Georgian times, 
normally watercolor, depicting the eye or eyes of a spouse, 
loved one or a child.
These pieces were usually worn as bracelets, brooches, 
pendants or rings with richly decorated frames, 
serving the same emotional purpose 
as lockets hiding portraits or locks of hair.

This fashion started in the late 1700s 
and miniaturists such as Richard Cosway 
and George Engleheart were authors 
of some of the first pieces.