Antique French Kiln-fired Enamel Portrait Miniature of a Child, Little Blond Girl, 12k gold and Tortoise Shell Snuff Box brisé The hinged top handle lifts

The hinged top handle lifts up

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

A lift-out glass and gold locket cover-back is empty at present

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

Antique French Kiln-fired Enamel Portrait Miniature of a Child, Little Blond Girl, 12k gold and Tortoise Shell Snuff Box brisé The hinged top handle liftsA 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