Antique French Portrait Miniature, Beautiful Buxom Woman, Victorian Gown, Frame pipe rack The chenille stitches

The chenille stitches

A most stunning set here (or demi-parure) of Victorian jewellery of the finest quality

French faience was used at the court of Louis XIV as part of elaborate meals and displays

Fabulous matched PAIR of antique to vintage French sterling silver 1 3/4" napkin rings

Antique French Portrait Miniature, Beautiful Buxom Woman, Victorian Gown, Frame pipe rack The chenille stitchesA spectacular c. 1840 50 original miniature painting of a beautiful and slightly portly young woman, fit out in the highest fashion of her era, jewelry and lace in evidence, as is the serene visage of the well to do. The frame is wood, a more bronze mat holds the image well, protected beneath its original cover glass. Lovely soulful brown eyes that come alive on the small wafer that serves as canvas. Alas, I find no signature, but definitely by a