V Rare c.1732 French Portrait Miniature, Author Charles Pinot Duclos (1704-1772) Borghesiani “confiture" or teaspoon set with

“confiture" or teaspoon set with shield & foliate decoration on one side

Color: Saddle tan

Possibly an Aubusson or Gobelin from same era

This is a late 1700s shagreen (stingray leather) etui (case) which holds the old original set of lancets to 'bleed' a patient who is ill

V Rare c.1732 French Portrait Miniature, Author Charles Pinot Duclos (1704-1772) Borghesiani “confiture" or teaspoon set withIMPORTANT! Intimate! Painted for some very dear one, indeed, this miniature painting is French author, Charles Pinot Duclos (1704 1772). His stunning face of great character and confidence in the relaxed mood of his dressing gown and night shirt, holding a book, most likely his. The paisley of the silk robe he draws across his front with a delicate hand do you think it's a painting for his lover, and perhaps in celebration of completion of an early