No. 2972 Lover's Eye Painting on an English Coalport Pink Roses Plate

Name: No. 2972 Lover's Eye Painting on an English Coalport Pink Roses Plate
Brand: Susannah Carson
SKU: 2972
Price: 275.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Lover's Eye Painting on an English Coalport bone china saucer with a border of pink rose vines and a kelly green border with gilt details, measuring 5.75" (wire spring plate hanger included).

THE HISTORY: Lover's Eyes were a jewelry trend c.1785-1830 of brooches set with tiny watercolor portraits on ivory. Since they were cropped to eyes, they were in many ways more direct and intimate than traditional miniature portraits; but also because they were just eyes, they were often used as daring public testimonies of clandestine love affairs with mystery lovers.

THE CHINA: Many of my Lover's Eyes are set in antique saucers and dishes which not only work as unexpected frames but add a layer of historical narrative on top of the origin story. Each piece has a unique blend, so that some are more romantic, some more exotic, and some more otherworldly.

$275.00