Antique c.1730-50 French Portrait Miniature in Original Leather Case, Etui thermometer few losses

few losses

but in combination - a must have

though there is a very small scratch in the paint at the very top - 12 o'clock position that extends about 1/8" into the oval painting

Set in what is likely 800 to sterling silver though I've not managed to find any markings as of yet

You will want to own them both

Antique c.1730-50 French Portrait Miniature in Original Leather Case, Etui thermometer few lossesA very early 1700s portrait, this, housed in the original leather case, etui, and still in remarkably good condition. These in cases like this were not ordinarily covered with a cover glass. This one is original in that state, as well. I'm always surprised that artists have not signed their work, but in fact an artist was just a workman in that era, and had no discernible right to an ego. True enough for most, and particularly for most whose business