Antique Georgian Era Portrait Miniature, Pretty Woman in Elaborate Hat, c.1780s Sterling silver purse I've looked through our reference

I've looked through our reference guides and found similar cut patterns in Moser works though nothing exact (and

27" tall as shown

Mother of pearl escutcheon and original working key

you would likely not notice it at all

Antique Georgian Era Portrait Miniature, Pretty Woman in Elaborate Hat, c.1780s Sterling silver purse I've looked through our referenceShe's so interesting! Set outdoors, with all the lushness of a Mona Lisa, this little painting astounds at the fine detail and intricate landscape. The artist was as interested in her hat, eyes, and striped sleeves as in the foliage. All together, with a consideration that her face is only 1 2" in height, a bit of a masterpiece. In its time, this artist must have been in demand, though we have no signature. Consider, if you will, that I've enlarged