ANTIQUE 22K MUSEUM QUALITY BROOCH / PENDANT - INDIA ~~REDUCED FROM $7500~~ Start Price USD 3,250.00 Current Price USD 3,250.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, October 26, 2008 End Time Tuesday, November 25, 2008 Location Las Vegas, NV See more about 'ANTIQUE 22K MUSEUM QUALITY BROOCH / PENDANT - INDIA' Description I am pleased to present to you this beautiful estate piece. This is an extremely rare and unique antique brooch / pendant. These were called miniatures because they were paintings done in miniature size for use in jewelry. Traditionally, these were most often worn or carried as one might carry a photograph. These could have been painted on metal, ivory or bone. I am not sure what this miniature is painted on, however the rarity of this piece is its subject matter. I have never come across one so exotic as this. This is of a distinguished bearded gentleman in robes and turban, carrying a sword. The robe is a lovely light shade of green with gold trim, tied by a red sash. He is wearing a red garment under his robe, and there are gold slippers upon his feet. The gentleman appears to be standing in a garden. The painting is surrounded by a lovely lace-like 22K gold frame. Work of this type is called Cannetille, which is a technique using coiled wire to make florettes and designs. There is a lot of detail in the Cannetille, with a substantial weight in 22K gold for this type of piece. The photographs are blurry, but the colors in the miniature are definitely crisp and clear, with more detail than my camera could capture. There was some glare, so my shadow also makes an appearance in these photos. The Cannetille is a very rich and deep color of gold. The back of this piece looks as if it has a slightly hammered pattern to it. I should note that the pin in the back has been either added, altered or replaced.  It is unknown when this might have been done.  There is a ring on the top, so this brooch may easily be worn as a pendant. The size is a generous 2 1/4" x 2 1/2", making this miniature painting quite suitable for display, as well. This is a rare piece~~a beautiful piece~~ for a collector of fine jewelry or art. This piece makes an exquisite gift, or would be a treasured addition to your own collection. I should like to state that this information is based on my research of miniatures. This item is in excellent condition for its age.  Please ask all questions prior to bidding, as there will be no returns accepted unless we have misrepresented this piece in description. Shipping is FREE within the contingent 48 states. You may email us for a quote on Int'l shipping. My buyer's feedback is plentiful and beyond reproach, so please bid with confidence. We accept Paypal, Cashier's Check or U.S. Postal Money Order. Payment by Cashier's Check or U.S. Postal Money Order must clear before item ships. Paypal payments will be accepted with confirmed address only. Please understand that seller must be contacted within three days of purchase, and item paid for within five days, unless other arrangements have been made in advance of purchase. If item has not been paid for within the time stated, this item will be re-listed, and a non-paying bidder alert will be issued. Thank you in advance for your understanding, and thank you so much for your interest in this auction.NOTE:  Buyer reserves the right to end this auction early, as this item is for sale by other means, as well. Place a Bid!