A beautifully gothic wooden lovers eye brooch!! ~ pin game to your favourite tshirt, tote bag, hat, purse, coat, anywhere goes!! great stocking filler, birthday gift or party favour :) the history.... Eye miniatures are believed to have originated when the Prince of Wales (later George IV) felt the need to send the widow Maria Fitzherbert a token of his love. This gesture and the romance that went with it was frowned upon by the court, so a miniaturist was employed to paint only the eye and thereby preserve anonymity and decorum. Reportedly Maria's eye miniature was worn by George IV, hidden under his lapel. This is regarded as the event which led to lovers' eyes becoming fashionable
