Washington Related
George Washington Bust Portrait Commemorative Brooch
c. 1800s, George Washington Commemorative Raised Bust Portrait Brooch, White Glass within a Fancy Gilt Brass Frame, Choice Extremely Fine.
Bust Portrait of George Washington in his fancy civilian dress, with a well detailed raised High-Relief image of Washington. This exceptional early White Cameo Style Brooch features the Accomplished of white glass at center similar to milk glass, which is then set into an ornamental period gilt brass frame. Political theme brooches in similar frames from this era are also known. This example is in excellent condition with one trivial edge chip away from the portrait in the glass, the original pin lacking on back. Overall, appealing with museum quality.