Antique French Portrait Miniature of a Matron, Signed and dated c.1897, Fine French Frame mint julep baffled to hold about 3-4

baffled to hold about 3-4 cigars (see final image to show with cigars)

Seed Pearl

to the far right beyond the figure of the young girl

brushes with beautiful sterling pique inlay and all in the original opulent fitted storage and/or presentation box

Antique French Portrait Miniature of a Matron, Signed and dated c.1897, Fine French Frame mint julep baffled to hold about 3-4Written on the painting, in addition to that family shield I have not identified, is "Maria CH de la Bastine, 1897". When I found this one I thought sure it would be a listed artist, but I have started to think perhaps not, or perhaps it is the name of the Woman who sat for the painting. I have found nothing on either one. Perhaps someone will recognize the insignia on the shield included with her portrait. She is in her maturity, but look at her a