Fine Large Antique 19th C. Portrait Miniature, Signed, Ornate 7" Gilt Frame 22k or the small boxes that

or the small boxes that little black cosmetic patches were kept in that era

That would have meant something to the owner or artist

They mutually dissolved their partnership in 1858

The exterior has been veneered with a very unique layer of wood - look at the grain

Fabulous set

Fine Large Antique 19th C. Portrait Miniature, Signed, Ornate 7" Gilt Frame 22k or the small boxes thatFabulous antique Victorian hand painted portrait miniature, artist "Gaby" signed and set in an ornate 7 1 4" cast gilt ormolu frame! Okay so the frame and miniature are not original to each other but aren't they superb together! Larger than average, the painting is 3 7 8" x 3 1 8" and still has the original drop beveled glass and vellum seals! Unidentified but the sitter is a relatively :) handsome woman with flamboyant hat & large plum! Fine detail