Antique French Kiln-fired Enamel Portrait Miniature of a Child, Little Blond Girl, 12k gold and Tortoise Shell Snuff Box brisé solid mahogany frame & handle

solid mahogany frame & handle with ornate gilt bronze appliques and marvelous condition

and beautifully preserved in this hand made large purse

signed porcelain figures with musical motif

and it looks beautiful in display just as it is

Antique French Kiln-fired Enamel Portrait Miniature of a Child, Little Blond Girl, 12k gold and Tortoise Shell Snuff Box brisé solid mahogany frame & handleA splendid little gem of a portrait, kiln fired enamel on convex plaque, mounted in 12k or higher gold mount and set into the lid of a magnificent 19th century table snuff box. A special gift for a father, perhaps? His beautiful little blond baby girl to remember forever thus. Alas, dated c. 1840 50, he and she are both long lost and likely forgotten by many generations of progeny. This is what happens, and then these intimate treasured heirlooms