Tudor Period Enameled Portrait Miniature Frame Pendant

Code: 10421

This is a nice Tudor enameled frame, dating to the 16th - 17th century.  The frame is of the type used to house early portrait miniatures of King Henry VIII (see the last photograph in the Fitzwilliam Museum- dated 1525 - 1527). This example is set with black and white enamel. It retains three out of the four original securing tabs, with a 'make-do' suspension hook. Such frames were also used to contain reliquaries and embroideries. A nice historic piece with a good patina.  

OBJECT:  Miniature Frame

CULTURE: Tudor

DATE: c. 1520 - 1620 A.D.

MATERIAL: Bronze & Enamel

SIZE: 64mm x 53mm x 4mm (inside 44mm x 33mm)  

WEIGHT: 17.3 grams

PROVENANCE: Ex. North Yorkshire Private Collection