Antique enamel button with charming portrait of a child-like figure with a scythe. The painting is in grey and white enamel over a black enamel background. The foliage on either side, and the scythe, are delicately highlighted in gold. Silvered finish to the back, and loop shank. The silvered finish on the back has a patch which is rubbed off. This listing is for the button on the right (see photo 3 below) The other (with back intact) is listed separately. A beautiful and rare collectable from 19th century France.

Size 1.1” (2.7 cm)