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| Breloque of Porcelain, Gold and Diamonds, 1750 The Victoria and Albert Museum |
A breloque is a seal or charm for a watch chain. Here, we see a breloque of soft-paste porcelain, molded and painted with enamels. It depicts a face wearing a mask and a plumed cap which suggests Pulcinella or Harlequin. It is mounted in gold, and the eyes are set with diamonds.
This curious and attractive ornament was made in London between 1750 and 1760 at Charles Gouyn's Porcelain Factory.
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