{"product_id":"pony-tail-girl-from-the-miniature-world-of-peter-bates","title":"Peter Bates Cameo Wall Decoration, Pony Tailed Girl, Round Gold-Tone Frame, Miniature Profile Portrait","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA pale profile held against the dark, a quiet presence for a wall of collected memories.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis miniature cameo-style decoration presents a girl in right-facing profile, her hair gathered into a ponytail and its flowing strands picked out in pale relief. The dark ground gives the portrait a striking contrast, enclosed by a reflective curved front and a narrow round gold-tone frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe surviving reverse label names the design “PONY TAILED GIRL IN CAMEO” and identifies it as “from the miniature world of PETER BATES LTD., TITCHFIELD, Hants.” A small hanging ring is visible at the top, ready to make this intimate portrait part of a collected wall display. The label provides the company and design identification, but does not establish an exact date or the portrait’s material.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Particulars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Miniature framed cameo-style wall decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLabelled company: Peter Bates Ltd., Titchfield, Hants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign name: Pony Tailed Girl in Cameo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortrait: Pale right-facing female profile against a dark ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrame: Round, gold-tone; metal composition unconfirmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront: Reflective curved cover; composition unconfirmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse: Brown backing with surviving printed label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHanging fitting: Small ring visible at the top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate and cameo material: Unconfirmed; not offered as carved shell or stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe photographs show scattered small specks and light surface marks around the portrait and reflective front, with some rubbing and darkening to the frame. The backing shows age-related surface wear, and the paper label has discolouration. Reflections partly obscure the front in the photographs, so please inspect the close-ups carefully. No hand-carved production method or antique date is claimed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA small portrait to nestle among framed keepsakes, old books, and the quiet curiosities of a room gathered slowly. Photographic props are not included. Carefully nestled in its treasure coffin, a vault relic from Vaen’kai Vault.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vaen’kai Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55258849182035,"sku":"VKVD-001","price":42.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1085\/2771\/4643\/files\/DSC_8899.jpg?v=1791451927","url":"https:\/\/vaenkaivault.com\/products\/pony-tail-girl-from-the-miniature-world-of-peter-bates","provider":"Vaen’kai Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}