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Basse-Taille means “low cut” and refers to the enamel-filled, relief-work in the base metal, which is usually silver or gold as in this 18kt gold, Basse-Taille brooch.
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How to Identify Antique Enamels

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Collecting 101

Loving care of ‘sleepy eye’ Madame Alexander 'Alice' proves valuable