RARE Fabulous c.1770s Portrait Miniature, Old Military Officer in Uniform with Snuff Box, Frame vanity set but we try to be

but we try to be sure to disclose anything we see

No losses of note to the oil painting that I can see and a really gorgeous treatment of the subject

in superb shagreen (belly leather from the stingray

I've always loved these old papier mache pieces with architectural scenes or eglomise (reverse painted glass) panels set into the lids

perhaps the bottom was always left open as they often were in smoker's chests

RARE Fabulous c.1770s Portrait Miniature, Old Military Officer in Uniform with Snuff Box, Frame vanity set but we try to beWell, of course I am a bit in love with this one full of character, a thrilling glimpse at a time long gone, our American Revolutionary time, c. 1770s, and a distinguished old officer who holds his snuff box in hands as he poses for his portrait. The he has such a fabulous nose and double chin, interesting features just locks it in a a spectacular little painting. The artist has not signed the work, sadly, and I have no ID for this gentleman, but one