Antique French Kiln-fired Enamel Portrait Miniature of a Child, Little Blond Girl, 12k gold and Tortoise Shell Snuff Box brisé Hinged covered box is perfectly

Hinged covered box is perfectly fitted

I can see some imperfections of age in the wood

and beautifully preserved in this hand made large purse

Frame shows a few losses (view our images to assess) but not bad for its era

likely a silk panel

Antique French Kiln-fired Enamel Portrait Miniature of a Child, Little Blond Girl, 12k gold and Tortoise Shell Snuff Box brisé Hinged covered box is perfectlyA 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