Antique French Gilt Ormolu Cased Glass Powder Jar, Box, Profile Portrait Miniature tokens The box is entirely carved

The box is entirely carved of bone and is definitely carved by a prisoner of war

Here is another of the fine Antique French portrait miniatures of a beautiful young woman who shows her allegiance to the Royals soon after The Terror

I've had a large collection built over many decades and it's time to downsize

lambs (representing the lamb of God)

but where this one is backed in faux tortoise shell (reconstituted horn and proteins -casein

Antique French Gilt Ormolu Cased Glass Powder Jar, Box, Profile Portrait Miniature tokens The box is entirely carvedFabulous antique late 19th century French powder jar or bonbon casket with original blown glass inner lining and framed in an Empire style reticulated & rich gilt or gold dore bronze encasement, making it into a lovely vanity top item, or part of your display and collection of portrait miniatures. The front of the box with two scrolling cornucopia's with flower & foliage. The inset portrait miniature is one for market, not the finest we've