Antique French Portrait Miniature, Napoleon III Era, Gentleman with Mustache, Impressionist and Bow Top Frame sewing The original thermometer and plaque

The original thermometer and plaque are free from any defects or repairs with just some tarnish visible on the brass

each jeweled

though it seems to me you might wish to use a tiny dot of mounting putty as you close each to keep them from wanting to open at will

brushes with beautiful sterling pique inlay and all in the original opulent fitted storage and/or presentation box

Antique French Portrait Miniature, Napoleon III Era, Gentleman with Mustache, Impressionist and Bow Top Frame sewing The original thermometer and plaqueYou can definitely see the French Impressionist movement influence in this later 1800s hand painted (artist signed) portrait miniature. Both in the colorful treatment of the background, loose strokes, and in the gentleman's portrait, itself. A less formal and more representative depiction, not just of a dignitary, but of a more common man. This is one I found in France, disbursed from a family collection there and while we don't know who he is or the