Antique 18th Century French Portrait Miniature Snuff or Patch Box, 18k Gold Mat and Medallion
Antique 18th Century French Portrait Miniature Snuff or Patch Box, 18k Gold Mat and Medallion
Antique 18th Century French Portrait Miniature Snuff or Patch Box, 18k Gold Mat and Medallion
Antique 18th Century French Portrait Miniature Snuff or Patch Box, 18k Gold Mat and Medallion
Antique 18th Century French Portrait Miniature Snuff or Patch Box, 18k Gold Mat and Medallion
Antique 18th Century French Portrait Miniature Snuff or Patch Box, 18k Gold Mat and Medallion
Antique 18th Century French Portrait Miniature Snuff or Patch Box, 18k Gold Mat and Medallion
Antique 18th Century French Portrait Miniature Snuff or Patch Box, 18k Gold Mat and Medallion
Antique 18th Century French Portrait Miniature Snuff or Patch Box, 18k Gold Mat and Medallion
Antique 18th Century French Portrait Miniature Snuff or Patch Box, 18k Gold Mat and Medallion
Antique 18th Century French Portrait Miniature Snuff or Patch Box, 18k Gold Mat and Medallion

Antique 18th Century French Portrait Miniature Snuff or Patch Box, 18k Gold Mat and Medallion

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A perfectly delicate portrait in miniature, mid to late 1800s, signed by artist, "Lauris", the woman would have been a noblewoman of the Louis XVI. In fine fashion of her era. Her portrait is mounted on a burl wood snuff box, most likely - shell liner, or possibly a patch box. The mat is 18k, rather thin in nature and shows a few imperfections. There is also an 18k gold medallion set into the back side, very interesting and likely to have significance that is beyond my historical knowledge. A beautiful little box and painting, artist Lauris has captured her essence in a face only 3/8" from chin to hairline. Full measurements noted on photos.

Very good to excellent condition for age and type. This is one I've had for a long while, the very thin old convex cover glass had a crack across is. It's nearly impossible to find a replacement for the very old cover glass panels, owing to size and the thin measurement of it. Fortunately, ordering a sapphire watch glass for something else made me think of this snuff, and, amazingly, the depth and diameter was perfect. She now has a sapphire cover glass (yes, pricey, but perfect depth and diameter). Therefore, ready to move on and still be perfectly maintained. I care about these people's images!