Antique c.1790-1800 2 French Portrait Miniature Sisters in Superb 18k Gold Locket Frame 2.5" Plus Bale Museum "The Cabinet Dictionary" (1803) of

"The Cabinet Dictionary" (1803) of engraved designs and the "Cabinet Maker's & Upholsterer's Drawing Book" (1791) of furniture patterns exemplify this style

fabulous bronze frame

Acier Forge"

and without any backing

no loss to the cast appliques

Antique c.1790-1800 2 French Portrait Miniature Sisters in Superb 18k Gold Locket Frame 2.5" Plus Bale Museum "The Cabinet Dictionary" (1803) ofA gold test affirms the pristine large locket type frame to be 18k gold. I would expect to find a French gold mark, tiny as they are, but it might be on the inner lip of this oyster shaped double sided old treasure, and it's not wanting to easily separate to open for me for additional exploration of the pendant, nor to allow more clear photos of these 2 magnificent portraits. I hesitate to pry, not wanting to leave a mark on the gold. It is sometimes