Antique c.1823 French Portrait Miniature, Beautiful Blond Girl with Huge Blue Eyes, Signed lancet etui There was a rather short

There was a rather short period in time when early photographers were being innovative

the gold links or wire will hold it for your enjoyment in wear

Or maybe state documents

There are a few chips visible but nothing really to detract from their overall visual & decorative appeal

Kid leather lining in the coin purse

Antique c.1823 French Portrait Miniature, Beautiful Blond Girl with Huge Blue Eyes, Signed lancet etui There was a rather shortI can make out the "1823" below an unreadable signature on this one. What a rare beauty she truly is. Large expressive blue eyes and a Cupid's bow mouth, her blond hair swept up in the fashion of her time, and trimmed with 2 simple and elegantly placed royal blue ribbons. A young woman this stunning needs no jewelry. I found her in France. Very good to excellent for age and type. Well preserved under the original convex cover glass, and backed by a