Antique French Dore Bronze Snuff Box with Portrait Miniature, Like Marie-Antoinette w Big Hat dressing Paris circa 1847-1874

Paris circa 1847-1874

no damage or repairs to the spoons and all are still virtually dripping gold with only a slight but of wear or fading

2 bodkins which were found inside the big needle case

there are some visible worm or bug holes but nothing active

is more in line with those done in early 1900s

Antique French Dore Bronze Snuff Box with Portrait Miniature, Like Marie-Antoinette w Big Hat dressing Paris circa 1847-1874Heavy gilded or 'dore' bronze oval snuff or patch, bonbon surmounted by a hand painted miniature painting, a portrait of a figure who might be slightly stylized Marie Antoinette. Beautifully crafted, entirely lined in natural shell, the painting still protected under its slightly convex and polished cover glass. In the manner of late 1700s snuffs, but I sense it is into the early 19th century, instead. Full measurements are noted on our photos. Very