Antique French Limoges Kiln-fired Enamel, Cavalier Courting, Interior, Signed, in Metal Frame tiara semi-opaque white opaline with gold

semi-opaque white opaline with gold enamel and a portrait medallion on each side

and it is possible that this is an Eastern Europe youth

the type we love clustering on a mantel or tabletop to show off our own family and friends

and a halo of seed pearls gathered to a ribbon bow at top that is further adorned by 3 very nice old diamonds

You can see it in the upper left quadrant in particular

Antique French Limoges Kiln-fired Enamel, Cavalier Courting, Interior, Signed, in Metal Frame tiara semi-opaque white opaline with goldAn early to mid 19th century kiln fired enamel, "Limoge" enamel work by the artisans of Limoges, France. Wonderful scene of a Cavalier coming to court and being chased out of a young woman's bedroom by maids and servants. Kiln fired enamel work is, in my opinion, one of the most difficult arts to master. It takes many years for an enamelist to gain expertise, and apprenticeships can last decades before one could achieve an enamel such as this one.