Antique French Soldier Portrait Miniature, c.1830s 6" Bowtop Frame, Porcelain Plaque Friar and was once the top

and was once the top of an ivory snuff box (see edges)

The pieces are in heavy

baptism or Christening gift set including tumbler or "timbale"

which is how these were often used in their time

It is 3" by 2 1/2" oval plus the bale up top

Antique French Soldier Portrait Miniature, c.1830s 6" Bowtop Frame, Porcelain Plaque Friar and was once the topBrilliant and handsome young officer, some sort of medal included in the painting. It's framed beautifully and both frame and oil painting on porcelain plaque survive beautifully. This is one of those paintings whose eyes and gaze follows you whether you're to the left of it or to the right, a definite attention getter, in that royal blue military uniform, with those eyes so bold and touch of a smile which shows off a dimple. Painted in oil on