Antique Georgian enamel on copper brooch with a miniature portrait painting of a child, dog and bird in a landscape garden. Made in England circa 1820 - 1840.

Measures a little over 1 1/2 inches long.

Rectangular brooch with canted corners. The outer border is enamelled in shades of light and dark blue, and white, highlighted in gold. The work is exquisite - tiny granules, almost invisible to the naked eye, enamel foiled for iridescence and shine.

The inner scene is of a young girl in a white dress with pink ribbon around her waist and pink shoes and plumed straw hat. She and the little Spaniel dog at her feet are chasing after a bird that takes off above a bush with bright pink roses. In the distance, a lightly painted fountain plays from the mouth of a Classical/mythological sculpture. Finely painted trees in the background. The scene is classic Georgian and quite beautifully executed with absolute charm and grace.

Fabulous condition - no damage and no restorations.

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