Antique Victorian Miniature Ormolu Mother of Pearl Shell Basket Pin Trinket Dish for Sale

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Antique Victorian Miniature Ormolu Mother of Pearl Shell Basket Pin Trinket Dish For Sale

This is an antique Victorian delicate miniature ormolu mother of pearl shell basket.

I believe it is French.

It dates from somewhere around the 1880s.

The body of the basket is a lustrous mother of pearl shell.

The ormolu work is a golden tone. Maybe brass?

I\'m really not sure.

This is a small, delicate piece.

I\'m not sure if it was a pin / trinket dish or if it was just to admire.

It measures approximately 1.5 \" high from the top of the basket handle to the bottom of the base.

The mother of pearl basket section measures approximately 1 & 5/8\" long by 1 & 1/16\" at its widest point.

The base measures approximately 1 & 1/16\" across.

I have shown photos with a quarter to help you judge the size.

There is some tarnish / age discoloration.

I have not cleaned or polished it in any way.

It looks darker and more prevalent in the photos than it does in person.

There is a teeny tiny area on the base where the metal is pierced. Nothing major.

I have shown it in the photos.

This really is an unusual and lovely antique piece.

I have never seen another one this size before.

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.

I wrap all my items carefully.

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