Framed Eye Ornament

A charming and romantic addition to your Christmas tree inspired by the eighteenth century trend of miniature eye portraiture.

Miniature paintings of eyes first became popular in the late eighteenth century, meant to remind the wearer of a secret loved one. One of the earliest known eye miniatures was painted in 1786 by the English artist Richard Cosway for the Prince of Wales, later King George IV. Eye miniatures like these would have been set in lockets, brooches, rings, or small boxes.

Elegant on purple velvet ribbon with shimmering gold frame, this eye ornament is certain to add a watchful panache anywhere it is hung!

4"D x 0.75"H.