Antique French Gilt Ormolu Cased Glass Powder Jar, Box, Profile Portrait Miniature tokens One can fairly call up

One can fairly call up the story of adventure and history it suggests - thrilling and opulent

a circa 1750-70s French gentleman of the nobility

though you see a little bit of loss at bottom center which was probably due to the removal of the original frame (which we do not possess)

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Antique French Gilt Ormolu Cased Glass Powder Jar, Box, Profile Portrait Miniature tokens One can fairly call upFabulous antique late 19th century French powder jar or bonbon casket with original blown glass inner lining and framed in an Empire style reticulated & rich gilt or gold dore bronze encasement, making it into a lovely vanity top item, or part of your display and collection of portrait miniatures. The front of the box with two scrolling cornucopia's with flower & foliage. The inset portrait miniature is one for market, not the finest we've