{"title":"Antique Portrait Brooches","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover our exquisite collection of antique portrait brooches for sale online, featuring hand-painted miniatures and finely detailed cameos from the Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian, and Art Deco eras. Each piece tells a unique story, capturing the elegance and craftsmanship of its time—whether it’s a romantic Georgian oval locket, a regal Victorian ivory portrait, or a bold Art Deco enamel frame. Perfect for collectors or as a timeless gift, our curated selection offers rare finds and wearable history, all available to browse and buy securely online.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"antique-queen-anne-paste-portrait-brooch-pendant-silver-circa-1710-boxed","title":"Antique Georgian Miniature Portrait Pendant Brooch Queen Maria I With Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eDating to the late 18th century, this exceptionally rare and beautiful antique miniature portrait pendant-brooch has been remarkably preserved for more than two centuries and remains in remarkable condition. At its centre is a swinging double-sided locket, set with two finely cut rock crystal windows with a distinctive hourglass silhouette. Within sits an original, finely detailed watercolour miniature believed to depict Queen Maria I of Portugal, shown with her characteristic pouf hairstyle and adorned in regal dress, necklace and earrings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQueen Maria I of Portugal (also known as Dona Maria I) reigned from 1777 to 1816. The miniature appears to be inspired by her most celebrated official portrait, painted by the Irish artist Thomas Hickey between 1781 and 1783. During this period, portrait miniatures of reigning monarchs were highly popular and often commissioned as prestigious gifts of royal favour. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe portrait is housed within an exquisite silver frame decorated with scrolling foliate motifs and surmounted by an ornate crown embellished with a vibrant assortment of foil-backed paste gemstones - a distinctive decorative style popular in 18th-century Portuguese jewellery. Traces of original gilding remain visible on the reverse, and the piece has been carefully updated over time with a later silver pin and locking catch, most likely during the 19th century, for extra security and peace of mind when worn.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare museum-quality survival from the Georgian era, this piece presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire an authentic, historic piece. It is even accompanied by its original antique presentation box, fitted with a cream velvet and silk interior and finished externally in rich red leather with gold-tooled floral decoration and a double-hook side clasp. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eITEM NUMBER: AJ479\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brilliance and Fire","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40188525674659,"sku":"AJ479","price":4250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0112\/8837\/9449\/files\/Antique_Queen_Anne_Paste_Portrait_Brooch_Pendant_Silver_Circa_1710_Boxed.jpg?v=1775135636"},{"product_id":"antique-georgian-diamond-hand-painted-portrait-brooch","title":"Antique Georgian Diamond Hand Painted Portrait Brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn exquisite antique Georgian brooch featuring a beautiful hand-painted portrait of an elegant woman wearing traditional clothing and a pearl hair piece in her silver hair. The portrait is highly detailed with a soft palette of colours and is clearly the work of a skilled artist.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe portrait is preserved behind a glass window locket with a gold rim and haloed by twinkling rose cut diamonds around the border, totalling approx. 0.68ct. The frame is set in silver with an 18ct gold back and pin with pierced workmanship around the sides.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare and highly collectable antique treasure, dating to early 19\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e Century that has remained in pristine condition.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eITEM NUMBER: CAT0425 \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brilliance and Fire","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44928579207380,"sku":"CAT0425","price":1955.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0112\/8837\/9449\/files\/Antique_Georgian_Diamond_Hand_Painted_Portrait_Brooch.jpg?v=1775049977"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0112\/8837\/9449\/collections\/blue_banner_a82d933a-327e-4008-9490-4ef177ded29d.webp?v=1754409075","url":"https:\/\/brillianceandfirejewellery.com\/collections\/antique-portrait-brooches.oembed","provider":"Brilliance and Fire Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}