Superb 18th Century English Portrait Miniature of a Gentleman in Powdered Wig, 18k Gold Pendant Mount Dore and typically these little decorator

and typically these little decorator pillows from antique fragments go fast

The case is wood with elegant tortoise shell veneer

the weight of sewing items was only 15

They display beautifully together as you can see in final photos

and a bright lock plate

Superb 18th Century English Portrait Miniature of a Gentleman in Powdered Wig, 18k Gold Pendant Mount Dore and typically these little decoratorOne of the most stunning little paintings, portraits ever, the face is just 1 2" from chin to hairline, yet is a thrill of detail and personality. Distinguished and certainly a man of means and importance, we do not have his ID, and while he is a work of art, there is not a visible artist's signature. The painting is covered with a thick convex polished cover in rock crystal, which along with the 18k gold and 16k gold backing, give it a hefty 16. 54