Antique French Dore Bronze Snuff Box with Portrait Miniature, Like Marie-Antoinette w Big Hat dressing Roi De France" and "Henri

Roi De France" and "Henri II

Paris circa 1847-1874

A few small worm/bug holes in the wood but nothing active

The silver is superb

"Donnez par Ané Fayett A le juin 1792" ("Given by Ané Fayett A on June 1792") Fayetteville on June

Antique French Dore Bronze Snuff Box with Portrait Miniature, Like Marie-Antoinette w Big Hat dressing Roi De France" and "HenriHeavy 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