Featured Miniature Portrait Pendant: Antique or Vintage?

I got this at an auction but I really have no idea what I bought. I'm not sure if it's antique or vintage. I do know that it is silver, guilloche, hand painted with initials E.K.M and L.D.H on the back. The top doesn't feel like plastic. I would love to know what era this could be from. The back also appears to be missing something.

Clover_side by OldCat posted Aug 7, 2021 at 9:30 PM

Cover_Back by OldCat posted Aug 7, 2021 at 9:28 PM

Clover Pendant by OldCat posted Aug 7, 2021 at 9:13 PM

 

What's on that jump ring is still kind of unclear....at least to ME!!!

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Here's a similar look in a clock ...
https://www.pamono.se/19th-century-...l-lucky-clover-clock-from-horton-allday-1890s

 

Maybe the back originally held some locks of hair under glass?
It’s very pretty and a lovely find.

 

Nice Edwardian Belle Epoque enamel pendant!
The hair style and the letters font on back are confirming it is an antique

 

This is amazing! I never would thought to lighten the photo to see more detail. Thanks so much!

 

That was my same thought : ) Thank you so much I adore this piece!

 

Thank so much! I feel like I always overlook the Edwardian era because its so short compared to the others.

 

The woman's hairstyle is definitely an early 20th century style. I agree with @kyratango .

And, it is lovely, and unusual!

 

I am quite jelly. By chance, is that portrait reverse painted under glass? Lovely circa 1910 guilloche enameling (also called basse-taille for the more sophisticated). Based upon the quality of the painting, I don't think it's a high end piece, but it is a really interesting and unusual piece.

After close inspection, the image suggests there is a ring insert that should lift off on the back. If I am correct you may find some additional hallmarking somewhere along the outer ring or inner rim.



If there is a ring, the back would be missing its glass cover for a lock of hair or some other keep sake (an easy repair if you can get the ring off). That may be why there are the initial on the back side.

I can't make out the hallmark provided even with image manipulation....wish I could as I would love to know the maker.

 

Just a quick clarification, 'guilloché' indicates an engine-turned, rather than hand engraved and/or chased, design in the metal, it may also be enameled - I see no guilloché on this sweet piece...

~Cheryl

 

Thank you Cheryl! That is a very useful tidbit of detail. Now if I can only remember it lol!