Rare Fine c.1795-99 Portrait Miniature, Incoyables Young Man, Luxuriants After French Revolution, Directoire sketch Most important are those of

Most important are those of individuals who sat for their portrait

culture - finest wares sold in the boutiques that lined the promenade of the center enclosed gardens

seems to have been a bodkin (threading needle/ear wax spoon implement) based on size of loop

but it's 19th century

Elegant antique French sterling silver double open salt or sweet meat caddy with acanthus accented center handle

Rare Fine c.1795-99 Portrait Miniature, Incoyables Young Man, Luxuriants After French Revolution, Directoire sketch Most important are those ofSuperb portrait miniature, "Incroyables et Merveilleuses" the slightly smug face of a spoiled rich fashionable Parisian making political statement. An exquisite but unsigned French portrait miniature, handsome young man with powdered hair, dog ears fashion which along with the massive cravat and huge lapel jacket, sets him squarely into the "Incroyables", c. 1795 1799. this blue eyed young man who wears an elaborate white cravat with his double