Antique French Kiln-fired Enamel Portrait Miniature of a Child, Little Blond Girl, 12k gold and Tortoise Shell Snuff Box brisé likely a silk panel

likely a silk panel

A lift-out glass and gold locket cover-back is empty at present

preventing the thimble fitted space's ability to close when filled with a thimble

The hinged top handle lifts up

Hinged covered box is perfectly fitted

Antique French Kiln-fired Enamel Portrait Miniature of a Child, Little Blond Girl, 12k gold and Tortoise Shell Snuff Box brisé likely a silk panelA splendid little gem of a portrait, kiln fired enamel on convex plaque, mounted in 12k or higher gold mount and set into the lid of a magnificent 19th century table snuff box. A special gift for a father, perhaps? His beautiful little blond baby girl to remember forever thus. Alas, dated c. 1840 50, he and she are both long lost and likely forgotten by many generations of progeny. This is what happens, and then these intimate treasured heirlooms