Pair of Antique Hand Painted Porcelain Plaques in 9ct Gold Surrounds

Pair of Antique Hand-Painted Porcelain Plaques in 9ct Gold Surrounds – Maritime Sailor Portraits 
A stunning pair of antique hand-painted porcelain plaques, each finely detailed with a portrait of an old sailor smoking a pipe. 
These beautifully crafted miniatures are set in solid 9ct gold surrounds with attached loops, making them suitable for use as pendants, watch chain fobs, or decorative medallions. 

Description: 
Period: Late 19th / Early 20th Century 

Material: Porcelain plaques, hand-painted, with 9ct gold surrounds and suspension loops 

Depiction: Two maritime-themed portraits featuring elderly sailors with bushy white beards, wearing traditional seafarers’ attire and smoking pipes 

Hallmarks: Stamped "9ct" on the suspension loops, confirming solid 9ct gold mounts 

Condition: The porcelain is in excellent antique condition with no visible cracks or major chips 
The hand-painted surfaces remain vibrant and detailed 
The gold frames show minor age-related wear, with some light surface marks 
The reverse of the plaques has some age-related discolouration, typical for antique porcelain