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Antique French Compact With Enameled Copper Portrait

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Beautiful Antique French Compact The Portrait Centered On Item Is A Wonderful Use Of Enameled Art The Gilt Metal Pairs Beautifully With The Rich Tones Of The Portrait Mirror Is Still In One Piece Without Age Spots Marked "Made In France" Circa 1880 Overall Condition Is Good; There Are A Number Of Jewels Missing; Small Dent In Base; The Gilt Has Minor Wear; The Portrait Is In Excellent Condition ƒ‚¢ ƒ‚‚_x005F_x0080_ ƒ‚¢ See Photos ƒ‚¢ ƒ‚‚_x005F_x0080_ ƒ‚¢ Measurements Height .5" Diameter 2.25" Vitreous enamel, also called porcelain enamel, is a material made by fusing powdered glass to a substrate by firing, usually between 750 and 850 ƒ‚°C (1,380 and 1,560 ƒ‚°F). The powder melts, flows, and then hardens to a smooth, durable vitreous coating. The word comes from the Latin vitreum, meaning "glass".Enamel can be used on metal, glass, ceramics, stone, or any material that will withstand the fusing temperature. In technical terms fired enamelware is an integrated layered composite of glass and another material (or more glass). The term "enamel" is most often restricted to work on metal, which is the subject of this article. Enamelled glass is also called "painted", and overglaze decoration to pottery is often called enamelling. Vitreous enamel, also called porcelain enamel, is a material made by fusing powdered glass to a substrate by firing, usually between 750 and 850 ƒ‚°C (1,380 and 1,560 ƒ‚°F). The powder melts, flows, and then hardens to a smooth, durable vitreous coating. The word comes from the Latin vitreum, meaning "glass".Enamel can be used on metal, glass, ceramics, stone, or any material that will withstand the fusing temperature. In technical terms fired enamelware is an integrated layered composite of glass and another material (or more glass). The term "enamel" is most often restricted to work on metal, which is the subject of this article. Enamelled glass is also called "painted", and overglaze decoration to pottery is often called enamelling.
Condition Report: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Please carefully read our terms of sale, shipping pick up & payment information. We are happy and willing to answer questions about any of our lots as well as to send additional images. It is the responsibility of the bidder to pose any questions BEFORE bidding. Please email us for a shipping quote if needed. All sales are final.

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Beautiful Antique French Compact The Portrait Centered On Item Is A Wonderful Use Of Enameled Art The Gilt Metal Pairs Beautifully With The Rich Tones Of The Portrait Mirror Is Still In One Piece Without Age Spots Marked "Made In France" Circa 1880 Overall Condition Is Good; There Are A Number Of Jewels Missing; Small Dent In Base; The Gilt Has Minor Wear; The Portrait Is In Excellent Condition ƒ‚¢ ƒ‚‚_x005F_x0080_ ƒ‚¢ See Photos ƒ‚¢ ƒ‚‚_x005F_x0080_ ƒ‚¢ Measurements Height .5" Diameter 2.25" Vitreous enamel, also called porcelain enamel, is a material made by fusing powdered glass to a substrate by firing, usually between 750 and 850 ƒ‚°C (1,380 and 1,560 ƒ‚°F). The powder melts, flows, and then hardens to a smooth, durable vitreous coating. The word comes from the Latin vitreum, meaning "glass".Enamel can be used on metal, glass, ceramics, stone, or any material that will withstand the fusing temperature. In technical terms fired enamelware is an integrated layered composite of glass and another material (or more glass). The term "enamel" is most often restricted to work on metal, which is the subject of this article. Enamelled glass is also called "painted", and overglaze decoration to pottery is often called enamelling. Vitreous enamel, also called porcelain enamel, is a material made by fusing powdered glass to a substrate by firing, usually between 750 and 850 ƒ‚°C (1,380 and 1,560 ƒ‚°F). The powder melts, flows, and then hardens to a smooth, durable vitreous coating. The word comes from the Latin vitreum, meaning "glass".Enamel can be used on metal, glass, ceramics, stone, or any material that will withstand the fusing temperature. In technical terms fired enamelware is an integrated layered composite of glass and another material (or more glass). The term "enamel" is most often restricted to work on metal, which is the subject of this article. Enamelled glass is also called "painted", and overglaze decoration to pottery is often called enamelling.
Condition Report: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Please carefully read our terms of sale, shipping pick up & payment information. We are happy and willing to answer questions about any of our lots as well as to send additional images. It is the responsibility of the bidder to pose any questions BEFORE bidding. Please email us for a shipping quote if needed. All sales are final.

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