A silver and micropearl pendant, depicting a miniature lover’s eye, United Kingdom, second half of the 19th century.

United Kingdom, second half of 19th century.

2200 EURO

Silver pendant. Oval medallion, crafted of silver with a micropearl decoration along the edge. A simple silver ring, also decorated with micropearls, is located at the top, where the chain could slide for hanging. At the center, on the front, is a watercolor miniature on paper depicting the eye of a female figure. This type of miniature, called a lover’s eye (eye of the beloved), originated and became very popular in the Georgian period, taking on a romantic meaning for separated couples, clandestine, and forbidden lovers. Representing only the gaze, theoretically only the owner and the person depicted knew the lover’s identity. The lover’s gaze, directed at himself, was a promise of mutual love that defied public morality without causing scandal. On the back of the pendant, a tree is painted on paper in the center of the oval with two hearts. Both sides are covered in glass to protect the two miniatures. United Kingdom, second half of the 19th century.

2,25’’ -5,5 CM H 1,25’’ – 3,5CM L 0,3’’ – 8 MM D

REF: M6284

Silver pendant. Oval medallion, crafted of silver with a micropearl decoration along the edge. A simple silver ring, also decorated with micropearls, is located at the top, where the chain could slide for hanging. At the center, on the front, is a watercolor miniature on paper depicting the eye of a female figure. This type of miniature, called a lover’s eye (eye of the beloved), originated and became very popular in the Georgian period, taking on a romantic meaning for separated couples, clandestine, and forbidden lovers. Representing only the gaze, theoretically only the owner and the person depicted knew the lover’s identity. The lover’s gaze, directed at himself, was a promise of mutual love that defied public morality without causing scandal. On the back of the pendant, a tree is painted on paper in the center of the oval with two hearts. Both sides are covered in glass to protect the two miniatures. United Kingdom, second half of the 19th century.
2,25’’ -5,5 CM H 1,25’’ – 3,5CM L 0,3’’ – 8 MM D
REF: M6284