Antique American Portrait Miniature, c.1800, ID'd and Artist Noted in Oyster Frame writer's Venice is one of the

Venice is one of the most magical places

perfect for an opulent tea or even dessert service

Fine antique French Puiforcat sterling silver 1 3/4" napkin ring

The pearl cartouche is engraved with the name "Natalie"

could be Bacchus

Antique American Portrait Miniature, c.1800, ID'd and Artist Noted in Oyster Frame writer's Venice is one of theAnother American portrait miniature from my collection, this handsome distinguished gentleman is ID's in back, noting him to be "James Woodhouse" from New York, who died in 183 something (I didn't open the back, which seems complicated, and can only read what you see). It would appear that an artist's name is also mentioned as "W. Jarvin". I'm able to find a James Woodhouse but he's a generation older. A Dr in Pennsylvania, he died in 1809. It might