RARE 1700s Palais Royal 18k Gold & Enamel Tie or Cravat Pin, Gentleman's Brooch grisaille Artist's signature is there bottom

Artist's signature is there bottom right

The Whiting company's most important designer was Charles Osborne

an additional 7pc hors d'oeuvres service

It has a lovely original silk moire interior lining still in very good form

but additional time is required for export

RARE 1700s Palais Royal 18k Gold & Enamel Tie or Cravat Pin, Gentleman's Brooch grisaille Artist's signature is there bottomAn exceptional and rare c. 1740 1800 gentleman's cravat or tie pin, instantly identifiable as having come from the old Palais Royal boutiques. The presence of the kiln fired enamel pansy, which we usually watch for on 18k gold sewing sets from that era and cultural mecca, is beautifully preserved. The piece has an early goldsmith's mark guarantee of 18k gold, but my photographer missed seeing it. It's visible join his images, however, on the arched