Miniature mask
Category
Jewellery
Date
c. 1800
Materials
Gold, enamel and diamond.
Measurements
30 x 19 mm
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Polesden Lacey, Surrey
NT 808415
Summary
A French gold 'Bal Masque' locket, circa 1800. Enamelled to depict a masked female head with rose-cut diamonds set in the eye, mounted in gold with a drop-shaped, hinged locket back. Accompanied by its own metal display stand (of later manufacture).